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!

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.

Hi! My name is Ellie McWhorter, and I am currently enrolled in the University of Missouri, studying elementary education! I am very passionate about education and helping kids, and I have a lot fo experience in this field! I have worked at different preschools for about 3 years, and I am a swim team coach in the summer! I enjoy being around kids, and all of my previous jobs have reflected that! I am First Aid and CPR certified, and I have many skills in childcare that I have learned in the last few years! I love being a sitter because I truly enjoy getting to help kids and help out families!

Hello! My name is Macy, and I would love to be a sitter for you because I enjoy being around kids and creating a safe and fun environment for them. I have worked with children through babysitting, volunteering, and family care. I am CPR/First aid certified, responsible and reliable. I will care for your kids because it is important to me!

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 !

Home for the next couple of weeks from college and love kids and working with them. I have experience with special needs child work. I know how to cook and can clean. I enjoy spending time with kids and helping them with activities they enjoy. I also have experience with working with animals and understand feeding routines with them.

Hi! I’m Abbie, a pre-nursing student at the University of Missouri with over 4 years of paid babysitting experience. I started babysitting in high school, including several years as an after-school sitter for the same family. I’ve also worked at a sleep-away camp for the past two summers, caring for children ages 7–13, where I built strong skills in behavior management and helping kids calm down when upset. I love babysitting because I enjoy seeing children grow and gain confidence. I’m lifeguard and CPR certified, dependable, and safety-focused. I’d love to support your family with reliable, caring childcare!

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 Haley! I graduated from Tulane University with a bachelors in neuroscience and psychology and from Duke University with a doctorate in Physical Therapy. I work full-time as a neuro physical therapist for Mizzou healthcare, but am looking to earn some extra money to help with my student loans. I have experience babysitting all ages, and I love working with kids. I have volunteered with Miracle League for many years and gotten to work in pediatric clinics through school which has given me the opportunity to work with special needs children as well. I have 3 dogs at home, so I am very comfortable around animals. I tutored elementary - high school for 3 years, so I’m happy to help with homework. I can also help with cooking, cleaning, or anything else you might need. I have my own transportation and am CPR certified. Please feel free to ask any questions!

I am a retired school teacher of 38 years from Kansas City Public School District. I love working and teaching children of all ages, but am looking to stay out of the classroom. I have 3 grown sons of which 2 are ide Identical twins.