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Briahna B. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Briahna

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

A little bit about me

Hi! I am a super positive person that will create a fun-loving but safe environment. I have been babysitting for 5 years and truly enjoy listening to kids and allowing them to express themselves. I am currently a college student working on an occupational therapy degree so I would love to work with children in school and create fun academic activities. I am super organized and an amazing planner so I can assist with any school work, errands, or carpooling that needs to be done. My strongest characteristic is compassion, listening, understanding, and solving problems are what I do best.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Riley K. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Riley

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

A little bit about me

Hello- my name is Riley, I’m a Mizzou student majoring in elementary education. I have a strong passion for children, growing up my parents did foster care- so I have had experience with over 30 children living in my home (special needs is not foreign to me). I am more than happy to do some light house work or help prep meals, but I would love to be able to care for your child the way you would when you are not able to.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Lea H. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Lea

Columbia, MO
$22/hr
Full-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Lea and I am living in Columbia with my husband, I bake and sell sourdough bread, love being outside and have years of expirace baby sitting my siblings, neices and nephews and friends. I am 23, and recently resind from my job to live with my husband fulltime and prepare to have baby myself this upcoming winter.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Nora C. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Nora

Columbia, MO
$20/hr
Full-time
4 years experience

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Lily G. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Lily

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

A little bit about me

Hello! I'm a college student from Illinois majoring in health sciences, and I'm excited to offer my babysitting services in Columbia. I have years of experience caring for kids of all ages, from my hometown to family and friends' children. I'm looking for a part-time position during the school year and full-time work over the summer to gain residency here. While I don't have a car, I'm reliable and dedicated to providing a fun, safe, and enriching environment for your children!

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Anna D. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Anna

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

A little bit about me

I am a Junior academically here at the University of Missouri! I also am on the volleyball team at Mizzou. I have a strong passion for working with children and enjoy being around them everyday. I grew up watching my little cousins and work part-time when I am home for break at a Pre-School called "Kids R Kidz". I am a Health Science major with a minor in psychology. Being a psychology minor, I have taken many classes on childhood development and love to watch kids learn and grow.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

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Lindsey C. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Lindsey

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

A little bit about me

I'm the current Outdoor Educator for Kirksville schools grades K-5, hoping I can support students during virtual learning! I've been teaching for 2 years, with 5 years of prior experience working with kids in a variety of settings: at my church's nursery, as a camp counselor, and as an occasional babysitter.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Ella P. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Ella

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

A little bit about me

My name is Ella I am 14 years Old I love working with children and animals
Grace  G. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Grace

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

A little bit about me

I am currently a Sophomore at the University of Missouri. I worked as a lifeguard my freshmen to sophomore year of high school and then I have nannied every summer since! I am an education major so working with kids is something I enjoy. I've worked with kids aging all over. I am very reliable. I only take a couple weeks off for vacation but I am willing to work early in the morning to however late I need to be there.

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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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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