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The Foist Family - Hiring in Columbus

The Foist Family

Columbus, IN
$15/hr
Occasional
2 kids

A little bit about us

Looking for someone who can come occasionally watch our 2 year old and 4 month old in our home on busier work days. We both work from home but sometimes just need an extra set of hands. Hours would be between 8am and 5pm and would likely only be a couple hours at a time.
We have 1 large dog (boxer) who is super sweet and loves people.
Responsibilities may include making/feeding lunch or snacks, playing inside/outside, reading, light child-related pickup, diaper changes, nap put downs, etc.

Certification requirement

CPR
The Roberts Family - Hiring in Columbus

The Roberts Family

Columbus, IN
$14/hr
Occasional
1 kid
Interested in nanny share
The Kuder Family - Hiring in Columbus

The Kuder Family

Columbus, IN
$15/hr
Occasional
1 kid

A little bit about us

Hello! We are a military family and therefore don’t have close family or friends nearby. I am a stay at home mom, but we are looking for a trustworthy and reliable babysitter for our one-year-old as needed (emergencies, date nights, etc). We have two Great Pyrenees dogs and one cat, all very friendly but we would need someone comfortable with giant breed dogs and letting them in and out.
Our one-year-old is named Nell. She is still breast fed but eats solids and drinks water and milk from sippy cups. She loves to laugh and is so sweet and fun. I’m obviously biased, but I think we lucked out with a pretty easy, happy baby. She is almost walking on her own but is not quite there yet. Babysitting would be at our house. We are working on getting her to sleep in her crib versus just with me, but she loves stroller walks and they put her to sleep every time. I try to stay away from screens, but she does love Ms. Rachel songs.

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid

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The Bonta Family - Hiring in Columbus

The Bonta Family

Columbus, IN
$15/hr
Occasional
2 kids

A little bit about us

Two kids - Prisha (5) and Bodhi (3)
A few weekends ago month on Friday or Saturday night - watch the kids while we go out for the night until 10pm or so
No pets
The Nabors Family - Hiring in Columbus

The Nabors Family

Columbus, IN
$14/hr
Occasional
1 kid
Interested in nanny share

A little bit about us

Going to Kentucky derby next week, need someone to watch my 11 year old son at my apartment for about 5 hours
The Johnson Family - Hiring in Columbus

The Johnson Family

Columbus, IN
$14/hr
Occasional
1 kid

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The Hill Family - Hiring in Columbus

The Hill Family

Columbus, IN
$12/hr
Occasional
2 kids
Interested in nanny share
The Adams Family - Hiring in Columbus

The Adams Family

Columbus, IN
$10/hr
Occasional
2 kids
Interested in nanny share
The Sanders Family - Hiring in Columbus

The Sanders Family

Columbus, IN
$10/hr
Part-time
3 kids

A little bit about us

Hello! We are a busy family looking for some help with our kiddos. We have three boys, ages 2, 6 and 7. My husband works Monday-Friday 8am-5pm and I work Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 8am-4pm. Right now we need someone for after school care on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our current sitter just gave us a one week notice due to needing to take care of a family member. So we will need someone starting on April 6th, 2026. During the school year we need someone to meet our older boys at the bus stop near our home at 3pm then go pick up the youngest at daycare (5 miles away). I am usually home by 4:15pm. We will also be needing care all day on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer, school breaks and snow days. It would also be great if there was flexibility for sick days.

We are open to a recurring babysitter but are also open to the idea of a live-in nanny. We have a pretty big home in a safe neighborhood. We have a loft area with a private bathroom that we would be willing to offer childcare and light housekeeping in exchange for rent. We are open to the idea of a college student, a single mom with a young kiddo or even a trustworthy couple.

An interview at our home and a contract would be required.

Must have a drivers license and reliable transportation with insurance. Must be okay with dogs (we have two really friendly but big dogs) and cats (we have two). Preferably non-smoker.

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid

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How to Find a Nanny Job in Columbus, IN

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Types of Nanny Jobs and Nanny Responsibilities in Columbus, IN

Before you start looking for a nanny job, it's essential to learn about the different types of nannies and how they compare to each other so that you make sure you’re looking for the right opportunities.

The different types of nanny jobs have different nanny responsibilities. The boundaries for nannies duties vary from family to family. However, in general, a nanny is responsible for making sure the children's needs are met, including things like ensuring they have opportunities to play and be active. When tasks go beyond child care, for example, housekeeping or meal preparation, it’s good practice to make sure your expectations are aligned with the family.

There are temporary nanny jobs, even seasonal nanny jobs like summer nanny jobs. Beyond seasonal and temporary nanny positions, there are differences between full-time and part-time nanny jobs. The primary difference being the number of hours you spend at your nanny job every week. For full-time nannies, there are options for live in nanny positions and live-out positions in Columbus. Live-out positions are more common, but each family has their own set of needs that require different types of care, and live in nanny positions can be exactly what some families want. If you're looking to explore live in nanny positions , it's even more important to create a shared set of expectations around hours, responsibilities, and what is expected of you when you're not on the clock.

How to Interview for a Nanny Job in Columbus, IN

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  • What do you think children like best about you?
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  • How do you handle problems that arise behaviorally and emotionally with kids this age?

Beyond answering questions, families will want you to have your nanny references ready and ask any questions to show initiative. The nanny job interview is an excellent opportunity to get aligned on the nanny job expectations. By doing this, you can get off on the right foot with your future employer.

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