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60 babysitters are listed in Fruita, CO
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Fruita, CO
I have been babysitting for about 6 years now. I always make sure to maintain a safe environment, support children's emotional and social development and communicate with families throughout the night/ time I am watching the children! I love being active during the time I am watching the kids, including going to the park, taking...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'm a junior in high school. Available to tutor students after school. Advanced in English, Science, Math and History. Willing to tutor sophomores and younger. Willing to provide references.
5.0
(1)
I have 3 years of babysitting experience. I also have a little sister who is 10 years old and I have been helping care for since I was 11. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I have a car and can make other hours of availability work it just really depends as I do play a sport in college. Feel free to reach out...
Larkin can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Larkin was awesome! She was a great communicator with me and my partner. She always made sure to keep us updated and really helped out teenage girl. She wasn’t just a nanny but a try role model. We miss her so much! "
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Paige W.
Grand Junction, CO
$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Regular And Occasional Babysitter/House Sitter/Pet Sitter/Errand Runner/Organizer Available
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
Thank you for looking at my profile! Over the past 15+ years, I have babysat for several families, with children ranging from 2 months to 6+ years old, up to three children at a time. Duties while babysitting (other than ensuring the safety of the children) have included light housekeeping, taking the children for...
Paige can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Paige has watched our 2 year old for 10 months now. She is always on time, very dependable, has never canceled on us and has adjusted to my last minute time changes if needed! She tidies up after my son at the end of the day and is eager to go on walks to the park,...
Laken E.
4.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My 10 years of experience with ages 6 weeks and older includes both care in a licensed setting and in a nanny/ babysitting setting. I also have experience travelling with families and doing overnight care. I absolutely love working with children and strive to provide a fun, comfortable and enjoyable experience when caring for...
Jazelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My partner and I hired Jazelyn to watch our kids while we had a short date night. We found Jazelyn to be punctual, polite and friendly. We would definitely recommend her and would hire her again in the future."
Rafael C.
April M.
Grand Junction, CO
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am a very compassionate, patient, and caring person. I have worked for a home health care agency, group homes, cleaned homes, owned a pet store and was a school bus driver. I am currently a CNA, QMAP, CPR and first aid certified in both adults and children. I have the skills to work with all kinds of patients, including...
April can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"She is very thoughtful and reliable and punctual. We are very grateful for her help!"
Jeanne H.
Allison C.
Grand Junction, CO
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm new to the Grand Junction area. I just graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree Secondary Education: Mathematics. I currently work as a high school math teacher. I'm looking for child care jobs for a little bit of extra cash to help with the transition into adulthood. I love kids and all the energy...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I feel I can depend on Allison to watch over my daughter."
Edmund T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Im Stephanie, 35-year-old responsible, trustworthy and reliable caregiver for children of all ages.
I've earned a bachelors degree in Human services with an Early childhood development concentration. Im a former child welfare social worker and certified behavioral therapist. I also have experience with children with Autism,...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Stephanie watches our 15 month old along with a 3 year old in a nanny share and she is great with both ages. She’s very engaging, always using sign language with our little guy, and very tuned into age-appropriate learning. I highly recommend her! "
Jason N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Abby! As the oldest of 5 children (ages 15, 13, 11, and 9), and former bounce house "party pro", I am experienced with caring for high-energy children. I enjoy arts and crafts, sewing, baking, and outdoor activities. I am moderately fluent in Spanish and American Sign Language, and I am currently learning Portuguese....
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abby is an amazing babysitter! We hired her for a "date night" and it turned into a regular weekly babysitting gig where she would take our kids on little adventures around town. She is super creative, attentive and responsible. (And she has been very flexible...
Julia D.
Amber O.
Grand Junction, CO
$15-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.5
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello. I do charge 19/hour. Not 30. Anyways, I'm just your average young adult that loves kids and has too much free time. I have been babysitting for 6 years now. I've experienced helping families with kids from 3 months to 15 years old. I've had a housekeeping job so I don't mind cleaning. I also really love meal prepping if...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Super nice, kids loved her, came home to a clean house. She's great!"
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Mackenzie L.
Grand Junction, CO
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Mackenzie. I've lived in Grand Junction for four years, I was originally born and raised AZ and moved to CO for better opportunities, cooler weather, and a change of scenery. My hobbies are writing, singing, cooking, and pretty much anything that has to do with being creative. Oh, and playing with my pets!
I have a...
Mackenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Kenzie is the best! My 4 year old loved her and keeps begging me to let her come over more. Really great with kids, and took wonderful care of my 1 and 4 year old. Thank you again!"
Kate P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Patty I have been in health care for many years I love what I do I have experience in critical care and with surgical care and spinal care and with insulin for diabetic patients, I know how to straight cath, bowel regiment and stimulate.
Cait M.
Grand Junction, CO
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available Weekdays, And Weekends
3.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a very loving, silly, and empathetic person. I have been caring for children for as long as I can remember, and never want to stop! My unconditional love for all children is one of the many reasons I am now a SAHM. I have a natural way with children and they always enjoy me as much as I enjoy them. Playing outside,...
Cait can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
3.0
"Cait was sweet and professional at our first meeting. After interviewing Cait, I scheduled one day a week for her to care for my twin toddlers. Since I have some flexibility with owning a small business and she was in school and had a job, I worked around her...
Danielle D.
Haylee B.
Clifton, CO
$18-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm good with kids and flexible and good with pets. I can work around your schedule if something comes up. I have experience with kids to 2 to 14 I have babysittied my cousins and some other family kids before. I'm babysitting these two boys right now on Tues to Friday in the afternoon I would have to work around that:) they are...
Haylee can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
(11)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have been in the healthcare field for many years which started at the age of 16. I have done many types of care from nursing home to private care including hospice and long term care.
Patricia can also help with: Respite care, personal care, home modification, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Very patient and kind caregiver. Knowledgeable about many illnesses and gives good advice. Always comes when I need her. "
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Joanie L.
Clifton, CO
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey there families in need of child care! I am a fun energetic mother of two. . I also have a 9-year-old that is in school. I have been doing child care since I was old enough to take the babysitting course. I enjoy the outdoors and educating littles through play and hands-on activities. I like to do crafts, go for walks and...
Joanie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Was interactive, friendly and flexible. Loved her!"
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5.0
(3)
Hi there! I'm Stephanie and loving and responsible 35-year-old with many nanny and babysitting references available upon request. I am currently employed by CPS and previously employed as a behavioral therapist for children ages 2 -10 with autism.
5.0
"Stephanie has been our date night babysitter. Our kids adore her. She has been reliable and great to work with!"
Valerie H.
4.8
(18)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate, patient, and caring person. I have worked for a home health care agency, nursing homes, group homes, cleaned homes, owned a pet store, a school bus driver and currently doing private caregiver and a nanny. I'm currently a CNA, QMAP, CPR and first aid certified. I have the skills to work with all kinds of...
April can also help with: Dementia, home modification, respite care, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
CNA
5.0
"April Is terrific. She took great care of Dad when we couldn't be there. She is very caring and kind. I would highly recommend April!!!"
Jessica M.
Patricia L.
Grand Junction, CO
$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I take pride in my job I have cleaned many homes including my own I am a detail person I wash down cabinets inside and out woodwork and organize I don't mind washing windows on the inside.
Thank you
Patty
Patricia can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization, general room cleaning, changing bed linens
Shelby R.
Grand Junction, CO
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
If You Want To Sweep The Steps Clean, Start At The Top.
5.0
(4)
Hi! I am a dependable and hardworking housekeeper with plenty of experience in many different environments. I am reliable, detail-oriented, and always makes sure that the clients' needs are met. I'm a great multitasker and someone you can always trust to have around! I Looking forward to working with you!
Shelby can also help with: Organization, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Shelby does an amazing job! Very thorough and efficient. I have high standards when it comes to the cleanliness of my home and she definitely exceeds them. Highly recommend, I wouldn’t hire anyone else!"
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Fruita, CO
Larkin D.
5.0
Larkin was awesome! She was a great communicator with me and my partner. She always made sure to keep us updated and really helped out teenage girl. She wasn’t just a nanny but a try role model. We miss her so much!
- Care member
Paige W.
5.0
Paige has watched our 2 year old for 10 months now. She is always on time, very dependable, has never canceled on us and has adjusted to my last minute time changes if needed! She tidies up after my son at the end of the day and is eager to go on walks to the park, to the library and get out for...
- Laken E.
Jazelyn M.
3.0
We only had an interview with Jazlyn and she was punctual and lovely to talk to. We agreed to have her as a backup/occasional sitter. We never ended up using her because after some scheduling with the holidays that timing did work out for her (understandably), any future texts I sent were never...
- Cassie M.
April M.
5.0
She is very thoughtful and reliable and punctual. We are very grateful for her help!
- Jeanne H.
Allison C.
5.0
I feel I can depend on Allison to watch over my daughter.
- Edmund T.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Fruita, CO:
How can I find a Fruita babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Fruita, 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 15 babysitters in Fruita, CO on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Fruita, CO?
The average rate for Fruita, CO babysitters on Care.com is $15.67 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 Fruita, CO?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Fruita, 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.