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Valerie S. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Valerie

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

A little bit about me

Hi, I am Valerie and I am 22 years old. I have roughly 7 years in Nannying and babysitting. Most of those years were spent taking care of infants from the age of being newborn to 5 years old. I absolutely adore children and will soon make a career in pediatrics. I am very energetic and always love a good time! I hope that you find me being the right one for you.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Emma B. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Emma

Columbia, MO
$18/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

I have been working in childcare for 3 years now and want absolutely nothing but the best for kids. I have experience in lesson planning and good activity’s that can help children learn. (Literacy, fine motor skills, etc.)

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Deja G. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Deja

Columbia, MO
$15.50/hr
Part-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi, I am Deja! I am a STEM advocate and am currently finishing my second degree. I have a positive outlook on life and I love being a role model to youth!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Kelsey A. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Kelsey

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

A little bit about me

Hello! I love to work with children! I have years of experience with babysitting, working in daycares, and also multiple years of working with individuals with disabilities. I would love to care for you children, as well as assist in the house!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Julia P. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Julia

Columbia, MO
$18/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi there! I just graduated with my bachelor’s degree, and I am hoping to start my master’s in the fall. I love working with children, and to encourage them to be creative with what they have, learning about how things work, and showing them there are lots more ways to have fun than looking at a screen. My dream is pursue a career in social work and to work with children who have done through a lot in their life. I love to cook, read, and to get outside!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Brie A. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Brie

Columbia, MO
$17/hr
Part-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

I have been teaching preschool children for well over 20 years. I was a nanny to a wonderful family during covid. I have babysat for many former preschool children of mine.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Jenna R. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Jenna

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

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Jenna and I currently work at MU Health Care’s Children’s Hospital in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit! I need something else to help fill my free time on my days off and babysitting seems like the perfect fit. I would be honored to help your family out and take care of your children!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certification

CPR
Meghan W. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Meghan

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

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Meghan and I am looking for a babysitting/nannying job for the summer! I am currently a student at the University of Missouri in the College of Education and Human Development studying Elementary Education. I have watched kids ages 0-12 ever since I have been old enough to babysit on my own. I nannied last summer for a Mizzou family, and I also worked as a summer camp counselor for 5-6 year old boys during high school. I am definitely flexible with days and times, and I am excited to meet some great kids! My availability is Monday-Friday from as early as 6 am to as late as 8 pm.

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Haleigh M. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Haleigh

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

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Haleigh Mazuch! I am 20 years old and a sophomore at Mizzou. I graduated from Rock Bridge here in Columbia. I have 2 younger sister and spent a lot of time growing up watching them. I also have a friend with a 2 year old daughter I watch and a friend with a 5 month old that I watch. I have a lot of experience with kids and would love to nanny!

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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