Columbus Nanny

Hiring an Columbus Nanny or Babysitter

Networking in Columbus with friends, neighbors, teachers, or using a professional registered sitter agency is a good way to start. It is important to find someone that you like to watch your child. This should be a responsible, competent, trustworthy individual who actually likes being with children. Ensure that they are age-appropriate since some nannies and sitters are not comfortable with babies or very young children. Do a background check, ask for references and be sure to check them out. It would also be helpful if the sitter had some first aid or CPR training. Remember your child’s safety is your first priority.

Columbus Nanny Salary

The going rate in your Columbus neighborhood can vary depending on the sitter’s qualifications, experience, education, and the number of children to be cared for. Salaries for live-in nannies currently range from $10 to $14 an hour or $400 to $600 per week. Be fair – for sitters, pay a decent rate with a minimum number of hours arranged beforehand. There are some well-established registered babysitter and nanny agencies in Columbus, and they will provide references and detailed background checks on request.

Columbus Nanny & Babysitter Agencies

The Columbus Nanny Agency (614-327-0654) is a member of the International Nanny Association. They will place full-time and part-time nannies, summer nannies, as well as fill-in childcare for emergency or temporary child care needs. In addition, they offer a nanny share program where the nanny cares for the children of two families at the same time. Personal interviews are conducted by the placement director, and all references are contacted. The candidates undergo full criminal background check, drug testing, and driving record check. Sitters Unlimited (614-799-9116) have been in business since 1997 and is a member of the Better Business Bureau. Their service (registration fee of $50) provides occasional, short-term and long-term child care. All candidates undergo a personal interview, thorough reference checks including character references, as well as fingerprinting. Staff is over the age of 18 and must have their own transportation. Be sure to leave a contact number where you can be reached, as well as your child’s medical information. If you are going to be unavailable, perhaps a grandparent or good neighbor in Columbus can be notified. Be clear to the babysitter about your expectations. This should be a good experience for your child, something and someone they can look forward to coming again.

Columbus Kids Activities & Things To Do with Kids

Columbus, the state capital, is the largest city in Ohio, located in central Ohio on the Scioto River. Named after the explorer Christopher Columbus, the city became the capital in 1816. With the arrival of the railroad in 1850, the city became a major port of entry and a major commercial and cultural center. Columbus has a multitude of restaurants and pubs that offer diverse and international eating choices as well as after-hours live music and entertainment. The shopping aficionado will enjoy the upscale Easton Town Center with its designer boutiques, movie theater and hotels. The Columbus City Center has more than 90 retailers and restaurants, and the Short North Arts District offers more unique shopping within easy walking distance of the convention center.

For something fun to eat for the whole family, be sure to try Graeter’s Ice Cream, established in 1870, with 12 shops in Columbus. At their largest location on Bethel Road, you can even take a free self-guided tour that lets you see the ice cream actually being made. For something a little heartier, you could also try Schmidt’s Restaurant and Sausage Haus, an 1886 restaurant landmark famous for its brats, beer and oompah live bands. Columbus has something for everyone; so if you are going to visit for business or holiday, bring the whole family with you. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is home to more than 6000 animals including penguins, gorillas, kangaroos and manatee. The Center of Science and Industry (COSI) offers hands-on educational fun in six different “Learning Worlds” for kids and adults alike, along with a planetarium and a seven-story 83-foot wide Extreme Screen Theater. The Wyandot Lake Amusement and Water Park, located next door to the Zoo, has 45 rides, a ferris wheel, water slides and an antique carousel. The adventurous can navigate its Zuma Falls ride, a mind-boggling 455-foot zigzag descent traversed in inner tubes. Visiting the Columbus Museum of Art can fill a few pleasant hours for both adults and children with its permanent collection of renowned contemporary and impressionist European and American art, as well as programs and exhibits for kids like EyeSpy which creates games in four areas of the museum. For golf lovers, there is the Jack Nicklaus Museum devoted to the golfing great Columbus native. The facility is located in the center of the Ohio State University sports complex, and offers interactive exhibits and memorabilia. For those who enjoy the quiet outdoors, there are lots of good walking trails and picnic grounds in Franklin Park. Goodale Park is the oldest park in Columbus and one of the oldest parks in the United States, offering a great view of the Columbus skyline.

As you can see, Columbus offers something for everyone, resident and tourist alike. Just remember to have everyone bring a jacket and wear comfy shoes when out and about in Columbus.