Find experienced child care providers in Columbia, MO

Hi Parents!   My name is Katie, At the end of June I had to say goodbye to the most wonderful family, and precious little boy, as he enrolled in pre-school full time. Therefore, after three years I am back on the market. At this exact moment I am more interested in short term opportunites, and babysitting, but that could very well change in the next few weeks. My previous exprerience includes four different families. In 2008 I was a temporary nanny/ regular babysitter for a high energy family in Columbia, MO before they moved back to Virginia. At the same time I  worked as a nanny for a wonderful family with two little girls. Over the 14 months I worked at their home, I had the enormous pleasure of watching these beautiful ladies grow and learn so much, but I had to make the painful decision to leave for St. Louis to pursue my acting career. While I was far too busy working to get any acting done over the course of our year in St. Louis, I enjoyed my time in the city. But a change of job for my boyfriend, and my bosses' move to Minnesota called us back to Columbia in 2010. For the past three years I have worked here in town with a great family and had the pleasure of working with their "baby" boy, and have helped him grow from a tiny two month old to a precocious, chatty, and energetic three year old.   My background starts in Cabot, AR where I was raised and worked as a babysitter and church nursery worker in High School. Upon graduation, I enrolled at Stephens College, in Columbia, MO, graduating with a BFA in Theatre Arts-- in just three years and two summers! While in the theatre program timeliness, organization, and dependability were strongly emphasized, and since graduation I feel like I've taken a lot of that with me.   As for personal intrest: I am an energetic, outgoing, and caring individual. I love kids and hope to have my own one day! I don't smoke, love cats and dogs, and have a flexible schedule. My child care philosophy is a heathy mix of traditonal and new age ideology. I believe time outs are a genereally appropriate form of dicipline, but find I rarely need them. I am very good at sensing the warning signs of tantrums and tend to defuse the situation before it gets to that point. But I also believe that children need consistant structure and love from their adults not simply another playmate that they can boss around. I have worked closely with children agedall the way from 2 months to 6 years, and have potty trained 3 kids now (2 girls and a boy)!    If given the opportunity, I know I can make this the very best experience for you possible, because I am confident in myself, and in my child-caring skills and know that once you have met me, you will be too! I like to think of myself more as a third parent than as any employee, because I feel the stronger the bond is between parent and gaurdian the better the children's care will be. I'd love the opportunity to meet you and your children, to see if a future could be created together!

Hello! My name is Leela Ravipudi and I am a 20 year old college student with over six years of childcare experience. I started babysitting when I was 14 and I have always had a natural connection with kids. I love working with children of all ages and helping them learn, grow, and express themselves. I enjoy keeping kids creative and engaged. I love doing arts and crafts, encouraging imagination, and helping children explore their interests. I also like taking kids outside to play, walk, or spend time in nature where they can use their imagination freely. I understand that parents work hard and it is important to come home to a comfortable and clean house. I always make sure to tidy up before parents return. I wash the dishes, clean up after cooking, and make sure the space looks nice. I am a very good cook and I enjoy preparing meals and snacks that kids love. I also try to limit screen time and fill the day with fun and meaningful activities. A little more about me. I will be attending Metropolitan Community College in January where I am pursuing a degree in Environmental Science. Outside of school and childcare I love staying active. I enjoy backpacking, hiking, traveling, and spending time outdoors. I often go on road trips and back country adventures and I love bringing that sense of curiosity and energy into the way I work with kids. I am reliable, patient, creative, and passionate about providing a safe, fun, and positive environment for children. I would love the opportunity to support your family.

Hello My name is Emma Fertig, I am from Texas and moved to Columbia Mo for school ! I am the oldest of 4 children, and love working with kids ! I have been babysitting since I was 12 and am currently 19yrs old ! I coached the youth cheer team in my home town for 3+years working with ages 5-11 ! I also worked at the youth club for a little over a year where I was working and mentoring kids ages 5-13 , and I also got to spend my last summer there as the art teacher !

I’m a passionate babysitter with several years of experience caring for children of all ages. I love working with kids because they bring so much joy and creativity into everyday life. Whether it’s playing games, helping with homework, or just being a listening ear, I enjoy supporting them through their growth and happiness. I taught a preschool class that helped me gain a lot of experience with toddlers and school-aged children, but I enjoy hanging out with all kiddos. I’m also trained in first aid and CPR and look forward to providing a fun and safe experience for your children!

“Hi, my name is Mesha! I’ve always loved working with children and have experience caring for infants, toddlers, and school-aged kids through babysitting and helping family. I’m patient, dependable, and enjoy keeping kids busy with crafts, games, and outdoor play. I can also help with homework, light meals, and keeping routines. I’m excited to provide a safe, fun, and caring environment for your little ones!”

I am a dependable, friendly, and compassionate babysitter. I am currently a student at Mizzou studying Early Childhood Education. This past year I took a gap year and had the opportunity to work as a full time teacher at WUFLC where I learned so much about the care of children of all ages. I am currently looking for occasional babysitting or a part-time nanny position if it works with my class schedule. I have been working with children since I was 16 years old, babysitting family and family friends' children as well. I have experience with food allergies and the use of an Avi-Q as well as an Epi-pen. I love creating different activities. I love getting the chance to take kids out on adventures to explore their environment through nature along with engaging in arts and crafts to spark our imaginations.

Hi! My name is Ella Cryer and I am 19 year old nanny with over 5 years of experience. I am currently a freshmen at University of Missouri studying personal financial planning! I have worked in a variety of settings including aftercare and summer care programs, my church's nursery, and as a full-time summer nanny. I am experienced with children of all ages and safety is my number one priority. I love staying active with the kids and I enjoy spending time outdoors. I will encourage them to learn and I am happy to help with schoolwork. In addition to childcare, I love to cook and clean and I take pride in being a very organized individual. I enjoy meal prepping, keeping the household clean and tidy, and providing a structured environment. I believe that organization and consistency is important for children to help create a calm and positive space for everyone. Lastly, some personality traits I would use to describe myself are dependable, nurturing, patient, trustworthy, positive, responsible, creative, supportive, organized, flexible, and a good problem-solver.

Hi! My name is Caitlyn and I just graduated Nursing school at Mizzou in the Accelerated program and have moved back to Chicago! I have worked and volunteered my entire life both with older children and younger ones as well. I used to volunteer at the library helping out with the Summer Reading Challenge in Chicago at one of the libraries and absolutely loved being able to help children learn how to talk about their books and give them advice on new books to read. I also volunteered at two organizations for a refugee children in Columbia taking care of children and helping them learn to read, play with them and help them do their homework while their parents learned English. I also worked at a Daycare for children ages 0-4 at a church in Columbia as well. I am fully vaccinated (and boosted) and very excited to hopefully hear from you soon!

Hi! I’m Haleigh, and I’m a mom myself. I run a safe, caring, and play-based in-home daycare in Ashland. (all care is provided in my home- no transportation). I have experience with children of all ages, including infants, toddlers, and children with ASD. I’m CPR and First Aid certified. I provide breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks. Parents just need to bring diapers, wipes, bottles/formula (if needed), and an extra change of clothes. About my daycare: • Safe neighborhood with a fenced backyard • safe-sleep area • Nearby park for outdoor play • Toys and activities for infants through toddlers • Tummy time, sensory play, and age-appropriate learning • Potty-training assistance • Learning through play: ABCs, counting, colors, shapes, matching, early math, vocabulary, manners, and reading • Homework help for older children • Balance of independent play, structured activities, and plenty of fun • I’ll try and send picture updates sent throughout the day (no cameras in the home) Cat-friendly household — not suitable for children with severe allergies.. Payment options: Cash, Cash-App, or Venmo I do not accept state pay References available upon request.

I have experience caring for children in a variety of settings, including babysitting for families, helping with daily routines, homework support, and engaging kids in creative activities. Through my coursework and hands-on experiences in child development, I’ve gained a strong understanding of how children learn, communicate, and respond to structure and support. I’ve also worked with children in educational and caregiving environments, which has strengthened my ability to stay calm, patient, and organized.