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Alexandra R. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Alexandra

Columbia, MO
$20/hr
Part-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I’m the oldest out of seven kids so I have grown up taking care of them! I love to cook and spend time outside!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Taijah J. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Taijah

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

A little bit about me

Hey my name is Taijah I have two years experience in daycare .I have a genuine passion for working with children and creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for them to learn and grow.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Brooke H. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Brooke

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

A little bit about me

I am a fun and outgoing girl who would love to help around the house and have fun in or out of the house running errands or playing with the children when your working.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Meghan S. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Meghan

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

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Meghan, and I am a junior in college going through my first semester of nursing school. I have been babysitting since I was 14 (I am 21 now), and I have worked at a day care for the last two summers. I love kids, and I hope to become a pediatric nurse one day!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Kaley C. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Kaley

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

A little bit about me

Hi everyone! My name is Kaley, I’m 20 almost 21 years old and I will be a Junior attending the University of Missouri this fall pursuing a Bachelors degree in Journalism. I’m pretty outgoing and very responsible!

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Hailey S. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Hailey

Columbia, MO
$13.75/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

I have worked with all ages from 4 weeks old to 13 year olds. I’m currently a student at Mizzou studying HDFS. My availability is M/W/F after 1:00. Tuesday and Thursdays I’m available all day.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Lydia T. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Lydia

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

A little bit about me

Hi, I’m Lydia Turner, and I’m 18 years old with roughly three years of babysitting and nanny experience. I was recently a professional nanny and loved it. I am an online college student, but I love working with children, hoping to work with kids of any age. I can help look after kids in and out of school with housekeeping, primary teaching, crafts, educational games, and more! I hope to become a full-time professional nanny to better my skills and help you out! I am free Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM. I am also a freshman at MACC and I am fully vaccinated.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certification

First Aid
Mindy W. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Mindy

Columbia, MO
$13.75/hr
Part-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hi I’m Mindy I’ve been watching kids since 2008 and have 4 amazing girls. I love doing crafts going to the park and can help with homework

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Jenna D. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Jenna

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

A little bit about me

Hello, I'm Jenna. I am currently a preschool teacher working with kids age 1-2. I have 5+ years of preschool teaching experience. I also ran a learning pod during the peak of the pandemic, helping seven 1st-5th graders do online classes. I am attending school currently, working towards become a speech pathologist to work specifically with kids. I love working with children of all ages. I am an enthusiastic, creative, and patient nanny/teacher.

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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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