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Taylor W.

Part-time Caregiver

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
I have experience with after school child care including picking up from school, soccer practice drop offs, household chores and snack time.

Ariana G. says "Taylor was great with my children. They would beg me to have her babysit them. I would definitely recommend Taylor!"

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Over 8 Years Of Childcare In Public Settings & 6 Working Privately (Babysitting, Nannying)

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 21 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I was a volunteer at a club before I got a job with a program where I worked for a year. I also ran an open gym for two years and I worked at a summer camp in 2017. I worked in a wrap-around kindergarten and after-school program, The a club for over a year. I worked as an assistant teacher for the summer of 2019. I have a...

Jackelyn L. says "Our family hired Stefan and one other sitter to care for our three children (4 y/o, 6 y/o, and 8 y/o) while we went to a wedding. Stefan was a pleasure...

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Before And After School Child Care - Upper Arlington, OH

Columbus, OH

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$10/hr
I have been working on a needed basis for the Upper Arlington SACC program for grade school children.
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Versatile Assistance!

Columbus, OH

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello my name is Nijah! I am 25 and from Columbus, OH. I am thoroughly experienced in pet care of most types (I've got a dog of my own.) and while I don't personally have any children of my own, I just about raised my younger sisters who are now ages 12 and 14, tutored at an after school program at a local church and have...
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Child Care Provider | Certified Therapeutic Recreational Therapist

Columbus, OH

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
With 10+ years of experience in childcare and recreation, I've worked as a nanny, daycare teacher, after-school programs, educational coach, inclusion support specialist, camp counselor, camp director, and a recreational therapist for children with disabilities. I'm a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with a degree in...
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Lover Of Life, Learning, And Teaching

Columbus, OH

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Even though I have never officially had the title of nanny, I am the mom of 2 grown sons, have taken care of students after school, have been the carpool mom to soccer and band practices and began babysitting when I was 13. I am most importantly an educator and have taught children from grades kindergarten through 8th grade. I...
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Columbus, OH

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$23/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Brooke, and I'm a recent graduate from Ohio State University. I'm looking for a part time or full time role. Open to discussing occasional date night/ weekend jobs as well. A little about me: - I have nannied for 3 children (ages 5, 10, and 12) full time. - I worked at Goldfish Swim School for 2 years teaching...
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Columbus, OH

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$24/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! I've been babysitting since June 2016, starting with my younger cousin, and over the years, I've had the joy of caring for kiddos of all ages -- from tiny newborns to independent teens. I genuinely love being around kids, seeing their personalities shine, and creating a space where they feel safe, happy, and loved....
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Meet Claire! :)

Columbus, OH

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$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
Hi there! My name is Claire, and I am a current first year graduate student at The Ohio State University College of Optometry. During my undergrad in St. Louis, I spent over a year babysitting for local families. I was also a summer nanny in my hometown this past summer. I've grown up caring for children my whole life as the...
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Part-time Caregiver

Columbus, OH

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Sadie and I am a graduate of The Ohio State University where I majored in strategic communications. I have a lot of experience with children, my mom was a nanny so I grew up learning how to care for children. I first starting babysitting when I was 13 for a family next door after school. Through the years I have...
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Babysitter, Part Time Nanny, Part Time Care Giver, Tutor

Columbus, OH

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$21/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am 28 years old and I work as a board game designer at a creative studio. I set me own hours so I can make adjustments to match up with a family's schedule. My experience with children includes: After school babysitting for 9-year-old twins 3 summers working at a children's day camp 6 Months as an afterschool nanny for a 4...
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Columbus, OH

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$8/hr
8 years experience
I am an experienced child care provider. From babysitting for many families in my neighborhood to working at an after school program for 11-18-year-olds and providing care for babies under 18 months at church, I love kids of all ages! I am also happy to help school age kids with homework or other assignments.
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Nanny

Columbus, OH

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Marina I'm currently pursuing my degree in English and have several years of experience working with children of all ages, from toddlers to pre-teens. I've worked as a nanny, summer camp counselor, and after-school program leader, and I bring a calm, positive energy to every job. I love incorporating reading,...
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About Child Care Skills And Experience

Columbus, OH

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have love children and have experience with babysitting and child care. I have cared for all ages from infants to preteen. I have 5 years of paid experience and have also accrued many years of helping out within my own family. I am CPR certified and first aid trained. I am able to plan activities for children and prepare...
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Sophomore Ohio State Student

Columbus, OH

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Keira and I'm a sophomore at The Ohio State University. I'm originally from the suburbs of Chicago, but I have access to a car so transportation/travel is not at all an issue for me. This past summer I was a summer camp counselor for ages 3-10. Throughout high school I spent my summers as a lifeguard/swim...
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Fun College Age Nanny/sitter!

Columbus, OH

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Hello my name is Lucy! I'm a Junior in college who does online schooling so my schedule is very open. I'm looking for a babysitting/nannying job for the upcoming summer/year. I can do before and after school care. I've babysat many families since I was 13. I'm comfortable caring for any age children. I can also provide light...
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Columbus, OH

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm the mother of 10 adult kids and grandma to 10, so I have an extreme amount of experience. I had a home daycare for over 30 years, specializing in the care of newborns to 6 years old, but as a parent with a lot of kids, I have experience with every age. My current nanny position is coming to a close, so I'm looking for a new...
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Enthusiastic Educator!

Columbus, OH

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I started working as a babysitter at the age of 13 years old and I continued to work with children as a day camp counselor and after school tutor. After working in social services, I went to graduate school to earn my master's of education. I have taught third grade for two years, fourth grade for one year, and preschool for...
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Columbus, OH

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
I am a graduate student at The Ohio State University looking for caregiving opportunities in the Columbus area while I pursue my master's in clinical research. I have my bachelors in chemistry from Ohio university and 6+ years of childcare experience. Some of my workplace experience includes being a camp counselor at a summer...
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Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Sylvia, let me tell you a bit about my childcare experience! I've worked with infants, preschoolers, and school-agers. I've worked as a daycare teacher and also as a nanny, morning helper, and over night sitter. I am CPR/First Aid certified and I'm certified on OCCRA, which is an early childhood development and...

Kelli C. says "Sylvia is amazing :) I would definitely recommend her as your nanny or helper :) My children love her."

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  • 13,919 after school child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.64/hr as of September 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school child care is 4.7

Recent after school child care reviews from local parents

After School Child Care are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 6,551 reviews of the 13,929 listed after school child care

Taylor W.

Taylor was great with my children. They would beg me to have her babysit them. I would definitely recommend Taylor!

- Ariana G.

Stefan T.

Our family hired Stefan and one other sitter to care for our three children (4 y/o, 6 y/o, and 8 y/o) while we went to a wedding. Stefan was...

- Jackelyn L.

Sylvia H.

Sylvia is amazing :) I would definitely recommend her as your nanny or helper :) My children love her.

- Kelli C.

FAQs for after school child care near you

When your little ones get out of school, you may still be at work. This is when after school care can really come in handy. You can hire an after school care provider to provide you with after school transportation so they can take your children home from school or drive them to their extracurricular activities. After school caregivers can also help with homework, make snacks, and play with your children.

The average hourly cost of after school child care on Care.com is $19.64 per hour as of September, 2025. It’s worth noting, that rate is just an average and the cost of hiring after school child care can vary based on how many years of experience a caregiver has, what their responsibilities will be, and how many children require caretaking.

You can use Care.com to get to know local after school child care providers near you by reviewing their profiles to learn more about their work experience and what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on. You can also read reviews from real families who worked with the caregiver you’re considering hiring.

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