"Amina came and helped us out when our babysitter canceled last minute. She was great with our kids. Even our 11 month old son who has stranger anxiety warmed up to her."
Marie C., parent
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Madison $15 per hour for 1 child
Hi! My name is Maddy and I’m a recent graduate from the Ohio State University. I just earned my bachelors in Special Education and I begin teaching in the fall. I love kids, I’m the oldest of 9 and I’m great with pets too! I have 2 huskies of my own and I’m recently married. I’m so excited for a summer of great opportunities!
Tracie $25 per hour for 1 child
I am a 57 year old mother of 2 adult daughters. Before I was a stay at home mom, I worked as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant at Children's Hospital. I went back to school to become a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and worked in a school based setting to provide therapy for students K-12. After that, I've been providing private care giving for 10+ years.
Linda
Booked by 1 repeat family
$20 per hour for 1 childBooked by 1 family in Canal Winchester, OH
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Erin
$17 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review$17 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Canal Winchester, OH
I love pets! I have 4 of my own and care for the community cats outside. I’ll care for your cats like my own and I understand and respect quirks they may have.
“Wonderful and caring person. Thank you for taking care of my loved ones!”
Chandini $17 per hour for 1 child
Hi! I'm Chandini, I'm a college student at Ohio State studying accounting. I love babysitting and getting to meet new families and people. I have 4 younger cousins who I have taken care of since I was 15 and it's been so fun watching them grow up! I love playing with kids whether its making up games or helping with homework. I mostly watch children 8-13 but I can watch younger kids as well. I am very responsible, I have a scholarship to OSU and I have earned a Big Ten All Academic award as well as a Scholar of Distinction Award while being a Division 1 fencer. I can cook, clean, run errands, and help with laundry! I am super flexible and can't wait to work with you.
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"She was so flexible and came last minute to help out. The house was really neat when I got home and both kids were asleep. Two thumbs up!"
Jenny S., parent
"Thrisa was amazing! Came over last minute and took amazing care of our 11 month old - including bedtime - she's coming back tomorrow :)"
Jesse D., parent
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