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Emily L. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Emily

Columbus, OH
$17/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Emily and I’ve been working in childcare for 3+ years. I’ve worked with all age groups from infants to school age and I’m very passionate about what I do. I have completed several ODJFS trainings, and I am First Aid + CPR certified. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, and I hope to connect soon!

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Special Needs

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CPR
First Aid
Cate G. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Cate

Columbus, OH
$20/hr
Part-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Cate Geog and I am a third year nursing student at The Ohio State University. With a dream of becoming a pediatric nurse, I love being around and caring for kids. I have a lot of experience with all ages of children and am willing to help out in anyway I can in addition to caring for your kiddos.

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Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Ariana S. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Ariana

Columbus, OH
$23/hr
Part-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I’m a junior at Ohio State studying Social Work with 5 years of babysitting experience and 2 years working in an after-school daycare. I currently work at Meadow Park Children of God and love engaging with kids ages 5–12 through creative games, learning, and play. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, have a younger brother, and am always patient, energetic, and reliable. I have a car, can help with errands or driving, and I’m comfortable around dogs. If you need afternoon or weekend help or a stress-free date night I’m your girl!

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Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Madison K. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Madison

Columbus, OH
$18/hr
Full-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

I’ve baby sat for my aunt for 5 years all ages vary and child care for a year! I’m working to finish my CDA

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Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Olivia K. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Olivia

Columbus, OH
$20/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Olivia Kahoun and I’m looking to babysit over the summer. I have my teaching license in PreK-5 General Education as well as Special Education. I am First Aid and CPR certified. I graduated from Otterbein University in May 2024 and I currently work for Big Walnut Schools. I have been a summer camp counselor for 5 consecutive summers and been at Big Walnut Schools for 1 year now. I love working and inspiring kids to learn and grow. While babysitting, I am more than willing to tutor, plan fun activities, take the kids on adventures, and even willing to do housework.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Rocio R. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Rocio

Columbus, OH
$15/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

I am 16yrs old Fluent in English, Spanish and know a decent amount of ASL.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

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Lola K. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Lola

Columbus, OH
$26 - $30/hr
Full-time
Part-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Lola, happy to be in touch :) I graduated from Miami University in 2022 with degrees in Psychology and English Literature before moving to New York City for graduate school. While in New York, I continued nannying alongside school and eventually transitioned into nannying full-time. I’ve since moved back home to Columbus, where I currently work as a full-time nanny.

I began babysitting in 2015 and have since gained extensive experience caring for children of all ages, from infants and toddlers to school-aged children, as well as children with a range of developmental abilities. I’ve worked with families in both part-time and full-time roles and really value becoming a trusted, consistent part of a family’s day-to-day life. I’m comfortable balancing childcare with the many moving pieces that come with a busy household while keeping the kids’ needs at the center of everything.

If it sounds like we could be a good fit, I’d love to hear from you! :)

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Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Symone B. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Symone

Columbus, OH
$20/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Symone and I love care taking! I have 5 years of professional experience.

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Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Riley C. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Riley

Columbus, OH
$17/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Riley, and I am a dependable, caring, and patient individual looking to begin my journey as a nanny. While I have limited professional childcare experience, I have provided general care for children in family and community settings and enjoy creating a safe, positive, and engaging environment for kids.
I am responsible, attentive, and committed to supporting children's well-being, development, and daily routines. I enjoy helping with activities such as reading, arts and crafts, outdoor play, homework support, and meal preparation. I understand the importance of clear communication with parents and strive to provide reliable and trustworthy care.
1 am eager to learn, grow my childcare skills, and build strong relationships with the families I work with. My goal is to help children feel safe, supported, and encouraged while giving parents peace of mind.
I look forward to the opportunity to care for and support your family!

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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What’s the average cost of a child care provider in Columbus, OH?

The average cost of a child care provider in Columbus, OH is $18.86 per hour. Most Columbus families on Nanny Lane pay $16 to $20/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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Understand the Different Types of Child Care in Columbus, OH

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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