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Zhyere F. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Zhyere

Columbia, SC
$17/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi, my name is Zhyere . I’m a caring, responsible, and patient person who enjoys working with children and helping families. I have experience with tasks such as supervising children, preparing meals, helping with homework, organizing activities, and maintaining a safe and positive environment.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certification

First Aid
Rose A. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Rose

Columbia, SC
$10/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hello! I’m Rose, and I genuinely enjoy caring for children and helping families. I’m patient, attentive, and great at keeping kids engaged and happy. I can cook, clean, and assist with daily routines to make things easier for parents. You can count on me to be responsible, helpful, and kind every time I babysit.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Jenn G. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Jenn

Columbia, SC
$18/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello my name is Jennifer I work with special needs kids and adults have been working with them for over 2 yrs

I also work with elderly people
I have 2 kids
My favorite things to do is play with all the kids in my neighborhood
I love to cook and garden

Have experience working with

Special Needs

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Katie B. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Katie

Columbia, SC
$15/hr
Full-time
Part-time
7 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Katie, I'm a college student at Allen University and I'm a responsible, caring, and dependable caregiver with several years of experience working with children. Along with babysitting, I have over four years of costumer service experience, which has taught me patience, communication, and reliability. I enjoy creating a safe, positive environment for kids while being attentive to their individual needs. I'm organized, trustworthy, and always strive to make both children and parents feel comfortable and supported.

Have experience working with

Infants
Sara R. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Sara

Columbia, SC
$10/hr
Part-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

I am from Memphis, TN. I am currently in college at University of South Carolina, and I have been babysitting my whole life. I have two younger siblings that I would babysit and also I babysat all my mom's friends. I was a nanny all last summer to three boys, 6 months, 6 and 7 year olds.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Ieasha W. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Ieasha

Columbia, SC
$18/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Shilynn J. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Shilynn

Columbia, SC
$10.25/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Shilynn. I enjoy spending time with kids and helping them learn, play, and feel safe. I’m responsible, patient, and always on time. I can help with light chores, homework, and keeping kids entertained with fun activities. Families and friends describe me as caring, dependable, and easy to get along with. I’m excited to provide a safe and positive environment for your children while you’re away.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Rylee B. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Rylee

Columbia, SC
$13/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I'm heading into my senior year at Richland One middle college, where I'll be earning my associate's degree. Over the summer, I work as a lifeguard at Fort Jackson. I'm really into swimming and track, and I'm planning to become a pediatric nurse because I love working with kids. I'm a strong communicator, highly organized, and I'm great at problem-solving, which I think will be super helpful in my future nursing career

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Karlin R. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Karlin

Columbia, SC
$20/hr
Full-time
7 years experience

A little bit about me

I am a Clemson Graduate who just moved to Columbia, South Carolina. I love children and have been babysitting for the past 7 years.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

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What’s the average cost of a child care provider in Columbia, SC?

The average cost of a child care provider in Columbia, SC is $16.49 per hour. Most Columbia families on Nanny Lane pay $15 to $19/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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How to Find Affordable Child Care in Columbia, SC

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Understand the Different Types of Child Care in Columbia, SC

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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