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 Everyone! I am originally from Columbia, Mo! My name is Hannah W, I’m getting my degree in psychology and my minor is in child and family development! I want to become a therapist! I go to Missouri State University! I graduate in summer of 2025! I have a lot of experience with kids of all ages and background! I worked at a preschool and I have helped multiple families out! I have done overnight stays and love to help! I currently babysit part time and work at a preschool! 😊

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 love watching kids grow and learn new things! I have experience from working in daycares, tutoring preschoolers online and in person, and I am now currently a Registered Behavior Technician. I am known for my patience, clear communication, creativity, and compassion. I focus on creating a safe engaging environment so every child can feel comfortable and have fun.

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 !

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!

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.

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! 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!

Hi! I’m a dedicated and caring sitter with a genuine passion for working with children and supporting their growth and development. I discovered my love for childcare while working at Kids R’ Kids Early Childhood Center, where I cared for children ranging from 2 weeks to 12 years old. That experience helped me build a strong foundation in understanding children’s needs at every stage and reinforced how meaningful it is to create a safe, nurturing environment for them. In addition to my center-based experience, I’ve worked as a nanny for two families, where I managed daily schedules, planned engaging activities to support learning and development, and helped keep children’s spaces clean and organized. I pride myself on being dependable, organized, and attentive to each child’s individual needs. I’m also First Aid trained, Safe Sleep certified, and CPR certified for infants, children, and adults, so families can feel confident knowing their children are in safe hands. I truly love building positive relationships with both kids and parents and being someone families can trust and rely on.