Find experienced nannies 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 Shelby Laird. I'm 24 and have been working with children for seven years. I have worked as an infant teacher at 2 accredited daycare centers in Columbia. I have also been a Nanny for 2 years straight. I have been CPR and first aid certified! Although I do not have a bachelors, I have done tons of training on child care through out the years and am willing to learn even more! I'm hoping I've peeked your interest and would love to work for you and your family!

Hi, my name is Rian! I'm currently a full time student enrolled at the University of Missouri with some free time on my hands due to remote learning and I would love to help out with any of your babysitting needs! I've always loved kids and have quite a bit of experience working with them, from helping out in my church nursery, to babysitting 6 month old twins multiple days a week. I'm caring, patient, kind, and reliable, and I have a fairly flexible schedule so please feel free to reach out to me if you're on the hunt for a sitter! :)

“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!”

Hi! My name is Tianna. I’m 23 years old and a graduate of MACC. I have five years experience taking care of children (mostly pre-k and up, but have also taken care of babies on occasion). I enjoy working out, taking walks, cooking/baking, reading, crocheting, music, and traveling! I’m very task driven, as well as organized and detail oriented.

Hi, I’m Lara! I love being a sitter because I truly enjoy spending time with kids, creating a fun and safe environment where they can learn, play, and be themselves! I have experience caring for children of different ages, from toddlers to pre-teens. I understand the importance of patience, responsibility, and making sure kids are engaged and happy. Whether it’s helping with homework, preparing meals, or organizing fun activities, I’m always ready to lend a hand. I’d love the opportunity to support your family!

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! 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 Addison, and I’m a freshman at MU. I love babysitting because I truly enjoy spending time with kids—whether that’s helping with homework, playing games, or just keeping them safe and happy while parents are away. I have babysitting experience with children of different ages and can provide references if needed. I also have my own reliable transportation, so getting to and from jobs is never an issue. Some of the skills I bring include patience, strong communication, responsibility, and the ability to multitask. I’m also happy to help with light cleaning, snacks/meals, or after-school routines.

Hey! I’m Abby 👋 I’ve been a lead infant teacher for about 3 years, and I’m also a mom to a sweet and energetic 4-year-old girl. I’m currently taking online classes to earn my master’s degree in Instructional Design, and I love using what I learn to create fun, meaningful experiences for kids. Working with babies has always been my passion — I love watching them hit new milestones and seeing their little personalities grow. I think having both personal and professional experience makes such a difference in this field — it’s helped me understand what little ones truly need to feel safe, loved, and supported. When I’m not working, I’m usually watching Netflix, getting a workout in, playing my Nintendo Switch, or spending time with my daughter 💕