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Kylea S. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Kylea

Columbia, MO
$15/hr
Part-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello, my name is Kylea and I am a current nursing student at Stephen’s College, graduating May 2027! I have worked in child care of some sort since I was little. Whether that was babysitting for different families of all needs, teaching gymnastics and dance, or working within a daycare facility.

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Special Needs

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CPR
First Aid
Molly A. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Molly

Columbia, MO
$16/hr
Part-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Molly, and I am a current senior at the University of Missouri, studying Psychology and Gender Studies. I have four years of childcare experience, primarily working in daycare centers with occasional babysitting as well. I love working with children on their social and emotional skills, as well as emphasizing reading and speaking skills through activities and art. I am happy to help around the house in order to best suit you and your family's needs!

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Cadence L. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Cadence

Columbia, MO
$16/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi, my name is Cadence L, and I have been working with kids since I was 13 and have worked professionally in childcare since 2023. I am up to date on all state qualifications and CPR certified. I am a student, mostly online right now at Mizzou. I love working with kids and would love to help parents who need assistance.

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Diana E. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Diana

Columbia, MO
$17/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

I am a grandma of seven grandchildren I raised three boys I like to be outside I like animals I believe kids need to play and not be on electronics all the time

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Infants
Special Needs
Leah K. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Leah

Columbia, MO
$18/hr
Part-time
7 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Leah and I am a current Mizzou graduate student. I am also working part time at a daycare this summer here in Columbia and have babysat for a couple families in town while in school. I am very interested in speaking with you further on potentially babysitting your little ones😊 Feel free to ask me any questions you may have! I look forward to hearing back from you,

Leah

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Cedreanna L. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Cedreanna

Columbia, MO
$16/hr
Part-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

hello! I go by cedri I am from Columbia Missouri, and just graduated from Stephens College with a degree in Human Development. I have always loved kids, and have a lot of experience with children of all ages. It is a pleasure to be able to meet kids, and help them learn and grow in every aspect of life. I am very athletic, and love doing all types of fun activities.

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Kierra M. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Kierra

Columbia, MO
$15/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi,
I was born and raised in como. I go to mizzou for plant science and I have 3yrs or childcare experience working at a listened daycare. I spend 2 summers working at a local daycare in the infant nursery

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Emani K. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Emani

Columbia, MO
$15/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello my name is Emani I’m 24 currently attending university of Missouri St. Louis online and I love to draw!

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Taylor B. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Taylor

Columbia, MO
$13.75/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

I love kids and have worked as a nanny and as an behavioral therapist at an autism center for the past two years. I just moved to Columbia to receive my Occupational Therapy Doctorate at Mizzou.

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 Columbia, MO?

The average cost of a child care provider in Columbia, MO is $16.52 per hour. Most Columbia families on Nanny Lane pay $15 to $18/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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How to Find Affordable Child Care in Columbia, MO

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Understand the Different Types of Child Care in Columbia, MO

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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