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Mariah R. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Mariah

Columbus, OH
$16.80/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello I am a soon to be mom of a little girl needing work to provide I’ve always been the babysitter in the family I just graduated in may 2025 I’m 18 I have a flexible schedule,I’m very understanding and out going and I love working with kids helping them reach ever milestone they can !!

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Infants
Special Needs
Seanna B. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Seanna

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

A little bit about me

i am 17 years old. i love having fun with kids. i am an high school student that get out of school at 3:30. i am African American.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Ahliyah C. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Ahliyah

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

A little bit about me

Hi! I’m Ahliyah, and I’ve been working in childcare since 2021. I absolutely love supporting children’s growth through creativity, play, and positive guidance. I'm known for being both fun and reliable—whether we’re making crafts, playing pretend, or sticking to a routine, your child’s safety and happiness are always my top priorities. I take pride in being responsible, attentive, and caring, and I would love the opportunity to support your family however I can!

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Jaionna B. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Jaionna

Columbus, OH
$16/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hey I’m jaionna but they call me chocolate or pearl I’m 19 just out of school learning what I really want to do and be in life , I love kids I have SOO many nephews and nieces and their all still young I’ve watched them grow and still is and I love being a tt and they love me as there tt im funny outgoing and always have a smile on my face i also use to help with kids with special needs in school and i loved ittt so much i would love to start my journey on something new for once

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Infants
Special Needs
Emily D. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Emily

Columbus, OH
$25/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hello! I have been working in childcare for over ten years!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Kimani S. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Kimani

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

A little bit about me

I’m a 22 year old woman looking for a part time job and has 2 nieces and a god daughter that i watch occasionally. ages 7 months 3 months and 7 years old so if you have children in that range that is what i have experience with and i also worked at a daycare part time for a while with infants and toddlers.

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Infants
Special Needs

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Hannah S. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Hannah

Columbus, OH
$22/hr
Full-time
7 years experience

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Hailee B. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Hailee

Columbus, OH
$20/hr
Full-time
9 years experience

A little bit about me

I have been a nanny for 9 years and love kids! I have experience with all ages and multiple kids at once. I love to clean and take the kids to do fun things

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Mar'kaylah P. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Mar'kaylah

Columbus, OH
$16/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Mar'kaylah Patterson , I am 19 years old I am a fresh graduate I work at a nursing home called westerwood nursing home but I need a part time job for better income , I've worked with kids all my life personally just babysitting for family members I'm very good with children of all ages and I'm willing to help out in any way possible.

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Special Needs

Certification

CPR

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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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