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Mollie R. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Mollie

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

A little bit about me

40 yo woman with tons of child care experience.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Samia O. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Samia

Columbus, OH
$17/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

i love to watch kids and do activities with them. Keeping them entertained while following the rules of the family is always important to me. i have 1-2 years of experience and im willing to drive around if needed to!
Julianna G. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Julianna

Columbus, OH
$25/hr
Full-time
7 years experience

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Priscilla I. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Priscilla

Columbus, OH
$14/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I’m a college student home for the summer. I have a remote internship and would love to babysit simultaneously.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certification

CPR
Alayah M. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Alayah

Columbus, OH
$10.70/hr
Part-time
9 years experience

A little bit about me

I'm 10 and i want to work with a girl named isabella and my name is Alayah and i love kids

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Lorraine T. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Lorraine

Columbus, OH
$20/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Lorraine, I am 23 years old real estate student and I have 2 kids of my own; Naomi who is 5, and Ariana who is 4 . I am in school right now to get my real estate license and I loved watching my kids as babies and I hope to match with you soon! Looking forward to chatting with you.

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Cierra L. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Cierra

Columbus, OH
$12/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Danielle R. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Danielle

Columbus, OH
$10.70/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello my name is Danielle i love kids i enjoy to see them happy and laughing

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Olivia S. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Olivia

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

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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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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