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Rates last updated August 2026
Areauna L. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Areauna

Columbia, SC
$10/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Friendly and outgoing don’t think of me as a nanny but a long lost family. Im willing to assist and don’t mind getting the task done.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Abbygail L. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Abbygail

Columbia, SC
$14 - $20/hr
Full-time
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I know I seem young but I have lots of personal experience with children including siblings ranging from 0 months to 14 years old I have professional experience working with kids 4 years - 13 years old I was a nursing assistant for the elderly before I moved here in February I am CPR AED and first aid certified I have a very deep love to care for children and hope to use this experience to further my journey in becoming a pediatric nurse I have some experience working with children with disabilities such as low end autism or physical disability’s but I am always learning more about things like these to be able to help more people and children

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Lasonja P. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Lasonja

Columbia, SC
$14.08/hr
Part-time
6 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello. My name is Lasonja Portee. I am 48 years old.I have a 6 year old girl that I home school. I have 6 years of experience working at 2 day care centers. I have 3 years of experience working at a autistic school for children. I am outgoing, reliable,and a hardworker.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

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Anaya F. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Anaya

Columbia, SC
$16/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi, my name is Anaya. I’m a dependable and caring babysitter with experience watching children and helping with daily routines like meals, playtime, and bedtime. I’m patient, calm, and always focused on creating a safe and positive environment. I’d be happy to support your family and answer any questions you may have.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Markaya P. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Markaya

Columbia, SC
$12/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I’m a independent young lady who adore kids specially the babies! I’ve always been the older cousin who would babysit all the kids . Also, whatever I do I do it with pride and professionalism. I’ll be honored to be apart of your family!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Nisa P. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Nisa

Columbia, SC
$17/hr
Part-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi , families! My name is Nisa. I love Kids, I think kids are the most precious people in the world; they make us smile. Kids can change our moods in a minute just with a smile. God loves kids and so do I. I have had experience with kids since I was 10 years old, in those years, I remember that I liked to help my neighbors to take care of their babies because I could play with them. I have been working in this country as nanny for 6 years, most of my experience is with infants and toddlers and I also I was a teacher assistant for two years with the group of infants and toddlers. I am a trustworthy nanny who loves babies, and love to help them to achieve the best of them their talents and enjoy teaching children to develop their creativity by doing arts and crafts, singing songs , and reading some stories, I served in the school of my church on Sundays for 3 years with a group of toddlers. I have good references and I have a clean background. I will be happy to work for your family. :)

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Charity W. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Charity

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

A little bit about me

Hello my name is Charity Williams,
I am 20 years old & i am also a student athlete at Benedict College. I am majoring in Biology (pre med). I have lots of experience with children. My mom was a youth pastor for 10+ years. So I was the go to person for people at my church that needed a babysitter. I also took early childhood in Highschool. I’ve worked with all different ages, from infants to 13 year olds. The most kids I’ve babysat at once was 5. It wasn’t as hard as you may think. When you truly enjoy taking care of kids!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Zy’keira M. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Zy’keira

Columbia, SC
$20/hr
Part-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Bachelor in Business Administration
Love to cook
Love to dance
Love outdoors
Love children
Currently in Med School

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Louvaine C. - Seeking Work in Columbia

Nanny Louvaine

Columbia, SC
$20/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hello I’m Louvaine Aka auntie Lou,
Born in Scotland accent and all, I have over 20 yrs experience full details on request also great references.,

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

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What’s the average cost of a child care provider in Columbia, SC?

The average cost of a child care provider in Columbia, SC is $16.37 per hour. Most Columbia families on Nanny Lane pay $14.97 to $18.25/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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How to Find Affordable Child Care in Columbia, SC

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Understand the Different Types of Child Care in Columbia, SC

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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