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Hannah S. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Hannah

Columbus, OH
$22/hr
Full-time
7 years experience

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Hailee B. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Hailee

Columbus, OH
$20/hr
Full-time
9 years experience

A little bit about me

I have been a nanny for 9 years and love kids! I have experience with all ages and multiple kids at once. I love to clean and take the kids to do fun things

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Mar'kaylah P. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Mar'kaylah

Columbus, OH
$16/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Mar'kaylah Patterson , I am 19 years old I am a fresh graduate I work at a nursing home called westerwood nursing home but I need a part time job for better income , I've worked with kids all my life personally just babysitting for family members I'm very good with children of all ages and I'm willing to help out in any way possible.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certification

CPR

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Layla R. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Layla

Columbus, OH
$15/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Layla Reams and I’m a junior Bishop Hartley High School. I play soccer and I enjoy hanging out with friends. I am outgoing and I love spending time with kids.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Amanda L. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Amanda

Columbus, OH
$16/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hello my name is Amanda Littler I have 3 grown kids an I'm good with kids love taken care of them . I do house cleaning an meal pep an I have open availability.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certification

First Aid
Molly H. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Molly

Columbus, OH
$17/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Molly Higgins, and I am 20 years old. I'm currently studying Medical Imaging at Columbus State Community College, but have an interest in childhood development. I have 5 siblings ranging from ages 25 to 7 (I'm a middle child), so I have a lot of experience with varying age levels.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

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Emily M. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Emily

Columbus, OH
$18/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

With 11 years as a nanny, starting as a traveling Au Pair in 2013, I have cared for children of all ages including newborns, toddlers and twins.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certification

CPR
Caitlyn G. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Caitlyn

Columbus, OH
$20/hr
Full-time
6 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Caitlyn and I am looking for nannying jobs in Columbus, OH! I am graduating from the University of Cincinnati in December and am planning on moving to Columbus post grad! I have been babysitting for many years and have been nannying on and off for the last 3 years!

Have experience working with

Infants
Ella W. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Ella

Columbus, OH
$15/hr
Part-time
7 years experience

A little bit about me

I am currently a student at OSU! I have been babysitting for over 6 years and a camp counselor for 3!

Have experience working with

Infants

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What’s the average cost of a child care provider in Columbus, OH?

The average cost of a child care provider in Columbus, OH is $18.94 per hour. Most Columbus families on Nanny Lane pay $16.00 to $20.50/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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How to Find Affordable Child Care in Columbus, OH

Nanny Lane is a child care website to help you find child care near your area in Columbus Columbus. Our child care services include background checks, a dedicated hiring agent, and payroll.

Understand the Different Types of Child Care in Columbus, OH

If you’re looking for affordable child care, you should explore the different types of care and how they compare to each other. What are the differences between a solo nanny and a nanny share? What about a nanny share vs. daycare? Or nanny share vs. nursery school? Or a solo nanny vs. an au pair? What is a nanny share?

There are lots of options to find affordable child care that works best for your family, and Nanny Lane’s child care services is here to help along the way.

Explore the Costs of Different Child Care Options

There are various types of child care (solo nanny, nanny share, etc), with different levels of costs. For how much to pay a nanny, key factors that determine cost are experience, the number of children, where you live, and much more. In addition, during the hiring process, you should be considerate of how to handle expenses (e.g. gas, food, etc.).

If you choose a nanny as the best child care option for your family, there are ways to save on nanny costs like an afterschool co-op or having relatives who live close offer child care support on certain days.

Alternatively, you can split the costs of a nanny. There are lots of different nanny share setups that highlight how to make nanny shares even if the kids are different ages. With a nanny share, you can find a family first or hire a nanny and consider creating a nanny share. Either way, a nanny share is the most affordable way to employ a nanny.

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