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Nannies and babysitters share the same primary responsibility of providing safe and enriching care for your child, but there are a few differences between them. Nannies are more commonly associated with regular work, whether full or part-time, offering daily or consistent care to a particular family. There are also several different types of nannies, including au pairs, house managers, doulas, live-in, and overnight nannies. Babysitters, on the other hand, are typically hired for irregular or occasional work, either full or part-time. If you’re looking for last-minute care for date night, or the occasional few hours after school, a babysitter is a great best option. Identifying the type and frequency of child care you’ll need is the best way to decide whether a babysitter or nanny is a better fit for your family.

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Tammy C.

10 years paid experience
13 miles

$19–25/hr

I have raised seven children homeschooling them all! I have taught several courses of to various ages and our homeschool co-op. I was also the children’s ministry director at our local church, which was a volunteer staff position. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

$19–25/hr

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Anna T.

9 years paid experience
13 miles

$18–25/hr

Hi everyone! My name is Anna and I'll be located in Columbus, OH starting August 1st. I grew up in a young and big family with a lot of kids all ages and have 3 smaller siblings myself, so naturally I just love being around kids and taking care of them. I'm a former Au pair and have worked for Cultural Care Au pair for 1,5 years in Westchester, NY and Dayton, OH. As a reference, here are some more babysitter jobs I had in the past: - Family with three boys of the ages of 7, 11 and 15 - My first host family had three kids. The two boys were 3 and 10 and the girl was 8 years old - My second host family was a single Dad working for the Airforce with a 6 year old son and a 13 year old daughter - Single Mom with a 2 year old daughter - Family with premature born 1 year old twin boys (Experience with tube feeding) - Single Dad with three daughters of the ages of 10,12 and 16 and a 7 years old son. The 16 year old daughter had Autism. - Family with a 2,5 year old boy and 1 year old daughter. Started there when the boy was only 7 months old and was there the entire time the Mom was pregnant with the second child. I helped her the whole first year with her newborn baby girl, after that both kids started daycare. - Family with four boys of the ages of 1, 3, 5 and 7. (I still help them occasionally!) I also want to mention that my native language is German, so if you would like I'm able to teach the child/children new language skills as well. Thanks for taking your time to read through all this and please let me know, if you have any questions. I look forward talking to you and meeting you and your beautiful family :) - Anna

$18–25/hr

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Adam S.

Very polite, courteous, timely, and excellent with our child and schedule. My family is very happy to have found her!

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Emma D.

0 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$22–26/hr

I am a very family oriented person who has a deep passion for taking care of others. With experience from helping care for younger children in my families from infants to age twelve, I have a soft spot for being influential in young children's lives. I have certification in CPR and I have a Basic Life Saving card. I have previous experience working in the dental field with children and have acquired many tools to dealing with children behavior. I have a high interest in nannying infants/younger children. My availability is full time and can work some weekends. Please feel free to message or call me to set up a meeting or a call if you are interested!

$22–26/hr

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Kate P.

25 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$15–20/hr

Hi- Im Kate! I have been babysitting since I was 12 (I started with new born twins!!) and have sat for different families since. I have helped with twins, triplets and have watched over children from the age of a few days to teens. I was a career nanny for over 10 years working for many profession families (including NFL players!) before having my own children (they are 5, 3, and 2.5month now!) I love working with new families and am look forward to working nights, weekends, overnights and for travel. While I am working on my newborn care specialist training, I am very interested in working with families with newborns for overnights as a night nurse or extra help on weekends or evenings. **while I have no reviews posted here, I have wonderful references I’m happy to share. I have not used sittercity for a very long time- I was mostly hired by word of mouth when I was consistently babysitting.**

$15–20/hr

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Summer Q.

10 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$20–25/hr

Hi I’m Summer Queen, I’ve been babysitting since I’ve been 15. I’m 25 now. I am a swim teacher/lifeguard 5 days a week :) I’ve been around kids my whole life and I love being around them. I’m an auntie to so many kiddos who I love like my own. I have a dog,cat and turtle! No babies of my own yet. But I swear kiddos love me. I enjoy my job:)