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995 babysitters are listed in Fort Collins, CO
The average rate is $17/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Fort Collins, CO
Katie O.
Fort Collins, CO
$21-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Creative & Very Experienced PT Nanny/ Babysitter & More
5.0
(4)
I have over 25 yrs experience caring for children NB-17yrs and pets. I'm great @ arts &crafts, creative/ imaginative play, singing, reading, games, forts, story telling & overall creating a safe & joyful environment for children to play, express & learn. I have experiencing teaching mediation, ESL, art & baby SL. I genuinely...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie has taken care of our kids at various ages. She was a full time nanny for our 6 month old and then has cared for our two boys as they have gotten older for periods of time (days/weeks but also overnights). She is creative, dependable, and very in tune and...
Molly E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a student at CSU looking for money to pay off loans! I've worked in childcare for 4 years and I'm CPR, blood and hazmat, playground safety and water safety certified! I loved my last job at the YMCA summer camps and the before and after school care but unfortunately I can't work there anymore because I live in a...
Hailey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hailey is awesome with the kids. She is high energy and keeps the little ones entertained, clean, and on schedule."
Holly L.
Katherine B.
Fort Collins, CO
$20-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter With 8 years Of Experience Looking For Part-Time Jobs
4.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there my name is Kat! I am a 28-year-old care giver originally from Dallas Texas working as a nanny for the past three years in northern Colorado. I am a young professional living in Fort Collins Colorado with my 9-year-old border collie Luna and my husband Andres. I enjoy music, camping, yoga and spending time with family....
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kat is a huge help to me and my 3 year old! My daughter looks forward to all of her "Miss Kat days". Kat has never once canceled on me and takes my daughter to activities around town routinely."
Jenna K.
5.0
(2)
My experience caring for children began in Middle School, helping with Children's Church and babysitting for family and friends. From these experiences, I began to cultivate my knowledge of and love for children, culminating in my first full-time nanny position in 2012-2013 for two young children aged 2 and 4. From there, I...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Miss Sarah is reliable, engaging, and compassionate! I would recommend her to any family with children 0-12 years"
Desiree B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I began my experience as a babysitter when I was 17. I started my experience by babysitting on occasional date nights for parents who planned a night out together. I progressed with my childcare experience by enrolling in the Early Childhood Education program in high school. I successfully completed the two year program, that...
Doma can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"My daughter loved having Doma as a babysitter! We'll definitely use her again:)"
Andrea J.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I absolutely love working with children and I have been doing so for 5 years. In the past, I have worked as a ski instructor for 4-5-year-olds, a swim teacher, a nanny, gymnastics coach, and a babysitter. I also currently work at Respite Care providing care for children with special needs. I am extremely passionate about...
Ally can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ally was fabulous! Our baby and our dog loved her. We were able to have a wonderful time out without worrying about a thing. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Maddy! I am a soon-to-be Colorado State University graduate. I will be graduating with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Leadership and Entrepreneurial studies. I will be starting a master's program in the fall in Couple and Family Therapy. I have worked professionally as a...
Maddy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maddy has been our part time nanny for 3 years. We have a 7 year old boy, a 5 year old boy and a 9 month old baby girl. She is great with every age. She is punctual, dependable and trustworthy. She is a good role model and we feel confident that our children are...
Brenda G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Elissa and I have 7 years of experience working as both a babysitter and a nanny. I am 19 and a sophomore at UNC majoring in Music Education. I have taken several courses pertaining to child development and teaching. I currently work as a swim instructor and a caretaker at a kids club on the side. While I am...
Elissa can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 10 years old. I love spending time with and caring for children. Usually I can be found babysitting my nieces and nephews, or one of five families I consistently work with (aged 0-18).
I have a degree in social work and have been working with children for over 15 years. I enjoy creating...
Barbara can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Barb has spent countless hours with my now 10 year old daughter...beginning when she was about 3. Her caring heart is always evident and my daughter gets so excited knowing Barb will be taking care of her.
She is creative, fun, dependable, honest, knowledgeable...
MIchele C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emily M. and I absolutely love kids. I am currently studying Human Development and Family Studies at Colorado State University and hoping to go into early childhood occupational therapy. I am CPR certified and comfortable with almost anything from house work, running errands, or even just playing some fun games...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very sweet young lady -- she handled our excited puppy and toddlers with ease. Appreciate the help and hope to work with her again."
Holly L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been providing care for children throughout the years. Over the past few years I was a nanny ages ranging from 3months to 8 years old. I also helped my mom when she had her in home child care business. I have worked at an elementary school for the past two years in the preschool room, I worked a lot with kids who needed...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sydney I'd AMAZING! Her experience is clearly evident in the way she speaks with and engaged with children. She helped us out for several days and both my toddlers were immediately magnetized to her and hugging her while barely knowing her. She's fabulous at...
Kat H.
Alexis B.
Fort Collins, CO
$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Grad Student Looking For Babysitting Jobs Between School
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a lot of experience working with kids, I work with all ages and have been since I started in childcare 10 years ago. I love being interactive, involved and am great at helping with school work. I'm also well experienced with animals, and obviously love them! I am willing to be flexible concerning my schedule. I am...
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Alexis nannied for our family several times. She was on time, a great communicator, and easy going. The kids loved having her over, and we would definitely hire her again."
Brittany J.
Jourdan R.
Fort Collins, CO
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Seeking Part-Time Babysitting Jobs! (In Fort Collins)
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey! I have been living in Fort Collins for a year and a half working in the wildlife biology field. I am looking for a part-time babysitting position with a family that I can get to know.
I love to read, be active, play outdoors, get crafty, dance, sing, play games, and join kids in doing the things they love. My childcare...
Jourdan can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jourdan is amazing. She nannied for our 3 month old son when I went back to work. As a first time mom it was a relief to know that our son was being taken care of and loved. She was always punctual and very communicative. She also gave our cats who were a bit lost...
Heidi L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a kind and compassionate, my mission is to help people who need help.
Things I can help with: personal assistance, meal planning and preparation, snacks, grocery shopping, errands, taking to and from appointments, light cleaning, laundry, companionship, exercise, pet care, home organization and household management...
Kathy can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kathy is very professional, reliable, efficient and punctual. She always takes the initiative when she sees something That needs to be taken care. Kathy is a mature woman who is always pleasant and good company. She is also good with dogs. I can recommend Kathy...
Jo V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Perfect for those looking for a date sitter, or help with pick up and drop off in the mornings & afternoons
What I'm a senior at UNC, majoring in psychology & minoring in Criminology. Thought I wanted to get into paralegal work, but now leaning more in the coaching direction for high schoolers.
Before I started nannying I...
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Erin was a fantastic choice for my daughter! She's so sweet and was communicative and prompt. She showed up with bags of dress-up clothes and roller-skates, and my daughter had an absolute blast with her. We even went out and bought our own roller skates for next...
Carley M.
Rachel K.
Fort Collins, CO
$15-29/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always loved working with and being around kids for as long as I can remember! I have two little sisters, so I was constantly caring and playing with them growing up. I am CPR and First Aid certified, so you can rest assured knowing that I can care for your kiddos if something were to happen (I am willing to provide...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel has been a blessing to our family. The day she started, our 10 month old baby was coming down with an ear infection and was therefore, very cranky. Rachel just soothed her and did her best to make her comfortable. Let's just say, that our little one was...
Megan L.
Kassidy A.
Fort Collins, CO
$18-32/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Kassidy and I want to be your sitter! I have been babysitting since I was 13 and I absolutely love it. I am originally from California but recently moved here because I am attending college! If I had to describe myself in a few words I would say I am punctual, reliable, patient, kind, and creative. I love...
Kassidy can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Kassidy did an excellent job with my girls!"
Care member
Hailey S.
Fort Collins, CO
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have been babysitting and nannying for at least 10 years, and have worked professionally with youth in school and camp settings as well. I have experience with ages 18 months and up. I love to bring fun to the day with time outside, crafts, reading, and games. I am a compassionate and reliable caregiver who can support...
Hailey can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hailey was great! Will definitely hire her again. Great communication and wonderful with our little one."
Ashley K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Riann! I am a Colorado State University graduate. I have a BS in human development and family studies and recently moved to California from Colorado. I spent the past 4 years of college nannying for multiple families and babysitting for other families.
I'm CPR and first aid certified. I love the outdoors and being active...
Riann can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Riann is a very sweet, kind, loving young lady. She is dependable and reliable. Riann is great with kids and her peers. She is an animal lover. She has a warm personality. I have known Riann since she was an infant and have watched her grow up to be a great friend...
Michael T.
Olivia S.
Fort Collins, CO
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Olivia! I am a junior at CSU and have about 6 years of childcare experience, working with newborns all the way to middle schoolers. I am looking for a part time nanny job as well as occasional babysitting jobs.
Over the years, I have worked as a camp counselor, taught kids climbing classes, worked in a childcare...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Olivia watched our 4 kids recently and was amazing! She played with them outside, prepared and gave bottles/snacks and sent lots of updates. We highly recommend her and look forward to having her watch our kids again!"
Haley S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Fort Collins, CO
Katie O.
5.0
Katie is very compassionate and patient. She has watched my children as infants to pre-teens and has been creative, fun, kind, and empathetic at every stage.
- Care member
Hailey J.
5.0
Hailey is awesome with the kids. She is high energy and keeps the little ones entertained, clean, and on schedule.
- Holly L.
Katherine B.
5.0
We know our daughter is in safe hands when she is with Kat! She has been so patient while learning our infants cues. She has always been very punctual and flexible with us. We would highly recommend!
- Nadean L.
Sarah C.
5.0
Miss Sarah is reliable, engaging, and compassionate! I would recommend her to any family with children 0-12 years
- Desiree B.
Doma D.
5.0
Doma watched my 10-month old son for a day while we were in town for vacation. She responded quickly to my messages and was on-time. She was able to put him down for his naps, fed him lunch, took him outside for a quick play in the snow (and texted some photos to me, which I loved!), and in...
- Sarah S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Fort Collins, CO:
How can I find a Fort Collins babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Fort Collins, 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 995 babysitters in Fort Collins, CO on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Fort Collins, CO?
The average rate for Fort Collins, CO babysitters on Care.com is $17.34 per hour as of April 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 Fort Collins, CO?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Fort Collins, 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 Fort Collins, CO babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Fort Collins, CO are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 237 reviews of the 995 listed babysitters.