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Nicol K. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Nicol

Columbus, OH
$14/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi i'm a college freshman at Ohio State University! I love taking care of kids and helping families!
Tameia T. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Tameia

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

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Tameia Thornton and i am willing to take care of your beautiful kids .

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Maria S. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Maria

Columbus, OH
$22/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

MY name is Maria.
I have a masters in Education, run my own company and love kids!

I am looking to work and care for younger aged children, helping them to learn and grow as they develop and shine!

I have grown up around kids, come from a family of five and have arms-full of nieces and nephews.

I am looking for part-time employment.

I am fluent is Spanish and English and intermediate in French.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

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Nancy G. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Nancy

Columbus, OH
$13/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

hello my name is Nancy Garcia I am 18 years old, and I am a freshman in college studying nursing. I live at home with my parents I am very sweet and very caring. I have babysitted family members kids and my own siblings. I am very good with kids.
Keiara W. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Keiara

Columbus, OH
$10.70/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi my names keiara I’m in 10th grade I’m 15 and I love watching kids ! Please contact me if you need a sitter for date nights , after school care or anything really I’m good with ages 5 months to 12 years old !

Have experience working with

Infants
A'Niyah M. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny A'Niyah

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

A little bit about me

i love children i love buying them little stuff. i have 1 nieces and nephews and a little brother and i just love them all. im still in highschool this is my last year. i love roses, and i love to travel.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

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Khadija❤️ D. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Khadija❤️

Columbus, OH
$12/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hey my name is khadija I am 17 years old I am a senior in high school I go to Groveport Madison hight school . I love taking care of children I always babysit my neighbors kids and also my nieces and nephews and i get work done and I’m very polite.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Sarah D. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Sarah

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

A little bit about me

I’m kid friendly, i just recently moved to grandview heights. I am patient person and have house cleaning experience as well!

Have experience working with

Infants
Tamesha W. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Tamesha

Columbus, OH
$10.70/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

I love watching baby’s/ little kids. Also like helping other families out if they need help with their kids/being a babysitter. I loves kids they just makes your day.

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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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How to Find Affordable Child Care in Columbus, OH

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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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