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749 babysitters are listed in Boulder, CO
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Boulder, CO
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I just graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder where I received a Bachelors Degree in Sociology as well as a certificate in Public Health and Health, Care, and Resilience. Through my studies and past experiences I developed a passion for working with children. In the future I hope to get my Masters in Social Work...
Molly can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Molly during our 8-week trip to Colorado. She watched our two kids (5F, 2M) while I worked from home. She was patient, caring, thoughtful, and fun. Our kids had never had in-home care, so they were a little awful to start. Molly handled it with grace and...
Jo B.
Sarah M.
Boulder, CO
$28-39/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Friendly, patient individual with several years of experience assistant teaching and tutoring.
Mainly worked through college on a volunteer basis.
Returned to tutoring during Covid, so familiar with Covid precautions and family preferences.
Currently pursuing my degree in psychology with a focus in child development.
Happy to...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Mother, grandmother and very experienced and loving child-care provider.
Full time or part time can work depending on finding the right fit. Or just here and there as needed.
I am happy to help with light house-keeping, cooking and grocery shopping. Some say I am a pretty good cook.
I would fit well with a Waldorf family or...
Melinda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Melinda was really great with our 18 month old son. She communicated with me in advance, prepared by reading a short summary I'd written about my son's schedule, arrived on time, and stepped right up with all caregiving activities. She was kind and communicative...
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Tess C.
Boulder, CO
$17-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Tess and I'm a sophomore at CU Boulder. I'm currently home in Parker from 11/18-11/26 for thanksgiving break and 12/15-1/14 for winter break so I'm looking for one-time or short-term jobs! In addition to having my own dog, I've pet-sat for dogs and cats throughout high school. I'm looking forward to meeting you and your...
Tess can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Very nice person and good communication. I felt assured with her visiting my house while I was away. Highly recommend as a referral, and I would not hesitate to ask for her services again."
John K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with 3 different clients over the past 5 years. I helped with day to day activities, which involved cooking healthy low sodium meals, medicine prompting, errand running, organizing, helping with physical therapy exercises and strength programs, walking in parks, and more than anything emotional support.
I would...
Katherine can also help with: Visiting physician
5.0
"Katherine has worked for me for 5 months. She is wonderful! Unfortunately for both of us I am moving from the state. She is thoughtful, very easy to get along with and work seems more like fun. She is very capable at doing a lot of different tasks. I highly...
Sjoshanna S.
Marcia P.
Boulder, CO
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Thank you for stopping by my profile. Please note that my hourly rate is $40. This may sound high, to some. however I provide a different service which I consider emergency care. I'm semi-retired continuing to help families with ER care of various scenarios. Having been a child psycho-social nurse and having raised 3 sons, I...
5.0
"Marcia was the perfect choice for a care giver. She was very helpful when I needed support around a scheduled surgery. She helped me with transportation and aftercare, going above and beyond in all aspects. I would trust her again with my own care or anyone in my...
Nan W.
Samantha S.
Boulder, CO
$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Ready To Give And Share Lots Of Laughs And Help Some Families!
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is lulu and I am taking a gap year and have lots of flexibility and time. I have always loved babysitting/nannying and have been doing it on and off for about 4 years. my most recent job was over the summer with an 8-month-old. I was CPR/first aid trained in school. I am comfortable with animals, I can do house...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lulu clearly enjoys spending time with children! She learned my baby's nap and feeding schedule, and enjoyed taking him to the park and playing games with him."
Dylan G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Bella and I've always loved being around kids because I grew up with a big family so I've had experience dealing with children of all ages! I am also a big animal lover and enjoy both cats and dogs. Since I'm attending university away from home I miss my own pets so seeing others is always fun for me! I'm very...
Isabelle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bella is the BEST! We've worked with her for over 6 months as our primary nanny for two year-old twins! She's super fun, easygoing, responsible, and very helpful when I've been sick and needed a little extra support. My boys absolutely love her. We'll be so sad to...
Ande A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Megan, and I love children of all ages. I spent the past year of my life traveling and interacting with a wide age range and cultural range of children. I have experience in teaching kids, running sports camps, and doing child care. I was a part time sitter in high school and college, and spent time after...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Megan is great! She takes time with people and really listens to what they have to say. She is a leader in all that she does. She is very responsible and can be handed a task and trusted to do it well. She is a great team player and can also work well...
Eric S.
5.0
(1)
I have over 10 years of experience in Spanish language and culture, including a semester spent abroad in Spain. I studied Spanish throughout high school and college, and spent time providing basic tutoring services to my classmates as well as younger students. I look forward to providing language assistance to anyone looking to...
5.0
"Ellie has been absolutely fantastic in introducing my 3 year old to Spanish! She is very sweet, friendly and intelligent. Definitely recommend "
Cassandra B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a freshman at the University of Colorado Boulder. I am an honors scholar with over 75 hours of tutoring logged. I tutor mostly high school students but have taught and am open to teaching younger levels. I am quite patient and understanding when working with a student no matter their skill level. I make learning...
5.0
"I highly recommend Ana! She provided math tutoring services to our 13 year old daughter. In addition to being punctual, reliable and knowledgeable . . . Ana was EFFECTIVE!!! She has a very supportive tutoring style that encourages learning. Within a few short...
Martin H.
Payson C.
Boulder, CO
$28/hr • 8 yrs exp
Recent Santa Clara University Graduate Looking For Full-Time Childcare Position
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Payson! I come from a family with three sisters that are much older than me, so I have many nieces and nephews that I have grown up caring for. I find it very rewarding to spend time with kids as well as help them learn. In June of 2023 I graduated from Santa Clara University with majors in Psychology and Public...
Payson can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Payson is fantastic: very punctual, dependable and naturally created a lovely bound with my 2 years old daughter. Kids absolutely love her as well as their parents! She is easy going and very professional. I would say Payson has been part of our family and we miss...
Marcela S.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Kiana, I am currently looking for a part time nannying position. I have experience caring for kids of all ages, including various babysitting jobs, full time nannying for children ages 4 months to 4 years, and over a year working in a childcare setting for infants through first grade age. Childhood is the most...
Kiana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She’s a gem! After our first conversation I knew she was going to be a great fit for our family. My kids love her and how fun and caring she is, she is a great communicator and understands how to take instructions. Wish we can bring her back to California and take...
Care member
5.0
(2)
I'm a very detail oriented person and have been cleaning off and on for 6 years. I used to manage and run a rental and have had long term clients I clean for. I prefer cleaning with non toxic cleaning products and work hard and efficiently. I would love to help around your home and look forward to connecting!
Abby can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens
5.0
"I hired Abby who cleaned my Airbnb rentals. She always was there when I needed her and got the job done professionally. She's a clean freak!"
Doug W.
Madeline E.
Boulder, CO
$14-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Madeline and I am currently taking a gap year from college.
I have a unique background in childcare, having interned for four years at the Oregon Zoo and helping zookeepers take care of animals and also educating the day campers on endangered local species. This means I am fine with any mess or pet (trust me,...
Madeline can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maddy has always been great at taking care of her 4 and 2 year old cousins, and has watched my kids many times. She does great with kids and I would totally recommend."
Leah P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 21 yrs old as full time student and part time sitter! I have experience with the ages of 4&10 (2022), 4&6 (2022), 8&11 (2020), and 5-10 (2018 to 2020) as well as completion of an after school mentorship program for the elementary school level and being a volleyball coach! I am well versed in the routine of after school...
Josephine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Josephine was our, immediate, first pick when interviewing summer Nannie's for our 2 girls. She instantly became an integral part of our crazy family helping us balance work, life, kids' activities, calendars, etc. Josephine was always a ray sunshine in our...
Steve L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been caring for my neighbor's kids since I was 13. I am energetic, patient and reliable. I have experience caring for multiple children at a time of all ages, preparing meals, and putting kids to bed. I have lifeguard, first aid, and CPR training. I have a clean driving record; I feel comfortable taking kids to and...
Joanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Joanna was on time every day and very helpful! My one-year-old loved her and she was so engaged while they played! Would absolutely rehire- highly recommend!"
Caroline P.
Caroline W.
Boulder, CO
$20-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Caroline and I'm new to the Boulder area. I'm currently in search of a Covid cautious family looking for part time help (open to full time as long as concrete hours/rates can be determined with contract in advance) with either general child-care or assistance with virtual schooling. I'm here to help your...
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Caroline is absolutely one of the smartest, kindest and most resourceful young women I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. She is truly wise beyond her years, and I trust her completely with my active two-year-old (who also has a nut allergy, so I'm not...
Selina F.
Keyaira K.
Boulder, CO
$17-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
My name is Keyaira! I am a 23-year-old graduate from the University of Missouri, with a degree in Psychology. My focus in this degree was human developmental and family science, specifically childhood development. I would describe myself as reliable, honest, open-minded, patient, active, positive, and energetic. I have a...
Keyaira can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Keyaira is a kind and very dependable person, someone who you can rely on in any situation. Her ability to nurture and care is remarkable. Her outgoing personality is one you don't come across on any given day."
Martha C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience caring for puppies and cats. I myself have three wonderful cats and have been a dog sitter for years. I am very friendly and get along with many animals. I do not have any allergies. I can perform baths and light grooming. I can also do housekeeping work.
Ana can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Ana was an excellent communicator and reliable pet sitter for nearly a week while we were away. We were able to enjoy our trip because we were confident that she had everything under control with our two bunnies. She prepared their food, cleaned up after them, and...
Alaina R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Boulder, CO
Molly H.
5.0
We hired Molly during our 8-week trip to Colorado. She watched our two kids (5F, 2M) while I worked from home. She was patient, caring, thoughtful, and fun. Our kids had never had in-home care, so they were a little awful to start. Molly handled it with grace and kindness, and they adored her by the...
- Jo B.
Melinda H.
5.0
Melinda was really great with our 18 month old son. She communicated with me in advance, prepared by reading a short summary I'd written about my son's schedule, arrived on time, and stepped right up with all caregiving activities. She was kind and communicative and I felt very secure that our...
- Care member
Tess C.
5.0
Very nice person and good communication. I felt assured with her visiting my house while I was away. Highly recommend as a referral, and I would not hesitate to ask for her services again.
- John K.
Katherine Z.
5.0
Katherine has worked for me for 5 months. She is wonderful! Unfortunately for both of us I am moving from the state. She is thoughtful, very easy to get along with and work seems more like fun. She is very capable at doing a lot of different tasks. I highly recommend her and would be definitely...
- Sjoshanna S.
Marcia P.
5.0
Marcia was the perfect choice for a care giver. She was very helpful when I needed support around a scheduled surgery. She helped me with transportation and aftercare, going above and beyond in all aspects. I would trust her again with my own care or anyone in my family. ❤️
- Nan W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Boulder, CO:
How can I find a Boulder babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Boulder, CO can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 749 babysitters in Boulder, CO on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Boulder, CO?
The average rate for Boulder, CO babysitters on Care.com is $19.33 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Boulder, CO?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Boulder, CO through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Boulder, CO babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Boulder, CO are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 270 reviews of the 749 listed babysitters.