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770 babysitters are listed in Boulder, CO
The average rate is $19/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Boulder, CO
5.0
(14)
Hired by 54 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was about 14 years old, taking care of my younger sister and brothers before being able to expand my services. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified, am not a smoker, and have my own car. I have been vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19, and I'm comfortable with dogs. I love spending time with children...
Eleanor can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Ellie is great! She watched our 3 year old son for 3 days and took such good care of him. Plus she arrived right on time each day and stayed perfectly in touch. Highly recommended!
Jordan G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of experience working first as a nanny & babysitter. Additionally, I'm CPR, AED, and infant first aid certified.
I'd describe my personality as friendly, caring, and hard-working. I study biochemistry at CU Boulder and in my spare time, I volunteer in middle school ministry. I am honored to pass on my knowledge...
Marisa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Marisa was amazing! Very responsible and kind. My children said she was their favorite babysitter ever!
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I moved to the area a few years ago to start Acupuncture school. I just graduated from school and am taking some time off before studying for boards. I enjoy playing in the mountains and practicing yoga when I'm not studying. I am also a yoga instructor. I have been in child care on and off for over 10 years and nannying while...
Abby can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Abby was great with our one year old daughter! She helped us out for a couple of months while we were in between care options. She also kept the house clean and was great with our dog. Highly recommend!
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Chloe and I'm a junior at CU Boulder. I study psychology with a minor in communications. My interests include working out, health food, being outdoors, and hanging with friends. I am very responsible, kind, and interactive with the kids I babysit. Can't wait to meet you!
-I'd describe my personality as kind, playful,...
Chloe can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Recent review:
5.0
My kids love and adore Chloe!! We can't wait to have her back in town someday. My children are now grown but we love our Chloe time!!
Katie K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a graduate student hoping to tutor/babysit on weekends. I absolutely love working with children and come equipped with a bag of fun (which includes various board games, coloring books, and arts and craft supplies)! I am also capable and willing to do household chores and maintenance, such as cleaning, doing dishes, doing...
Autumn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
Autumn watched our 20 month old son for 3 weeks this summer. She was his very first non-family member nanny and it was a major transition for him. She managed him beautifully. He was so happy and excited to see her every morning. He talked about her every evening...
Shilpa C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am 28-year-old health coach living in CO with my husband. I graduated from Chapman University in Southern California and then moved to CO where I now run a holistic health coaching business online. I began babysitting in high school, working with kids of all ages, and then continued to babysit post college. I love...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Lilly worked with us as our short-term nanny for our 13 month old son. She was amazing! Always on time. Made sure he was eating, drinking, and taking naps. She would take him for walks and play with him outside. Highly recommended.
Courtney J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Gianna. I'm 22 years old and I'm a professional dancer with Boulder Ballet. Starting at the end of August I will be available Wed, Thurs, and Fri 3 p.m. to anytime. I will also be available for date night/weekend sitting. Unfortunately, I will not have a car here with me. I am fully vaccinated and will be...
Gianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Gianna is a very mature, responsible, and hard working young adult. Gianna is a smart girl who graduated at the top of her high school class. She is the oldest of three children and has been caring for her younger brothers for many years. She also has quite a bit...
Jodi F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a rising sophomore in college and have been babysitting since I was 12. I am reliable, responsible, and fun! I am fully vaccinated against Covid-19. I really enjoy taking care of children and actively engaging with them. I love arts and crafts, playing games, reading, going to the park, and getting to know the kids and they...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
Alexis is a 5 Star Caregiver! She's attentive and engaging when caring for my infant. She communicates well, is pleasant, kind, and flexible with scheduling.
Caitlin G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Several (10+) Years of experience babysitting children of all ages, including infants.
CPR and First Aid certified.
Experience as a swim instructor and lifeguard.
Comfortable cooking for the children and cleaning.
Fully vaccinated and boosted.
Experience with student mentoring, tutoring, and teaching and various...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Sarah was a great nanny and babysitter - Got on the floor with younger kids, helped older kids with homework, organized outings, set limits, had fun, made lunches, everything. Our kids get excited when they get to see Sarah.
Brian H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Masha and I've been a nanny for over 7 years now! I am a CU Boulder graduate and I am looking for a family to help out while I search for my next agency position! I am great with kids of all ages and love to help out around the house to take some extra stress off of families plates.
Masha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Recent review:
5.0
Masha is wonderful. I have three girls ages ranging from 6 months at the time of hire to eight years. She did a great job with each of them. They all love her. She was able to work with them at their levels and wasn't rattled by the chaos of the various ages.
Jamie Z.
Arden M.
Boulder, CO
$22-34/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! My Name Is Arden, And I Am An Experienced And Trustworthy Babysitter.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, enthusiastic, responsible, and patient.
Working with kids is fun! You learn something new each day. I love being an integral part of children's everyday learning, personal growth, and educational growth. There is never a dull moment working with kids, and I love to learn from their...
Arden can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Arden is a breath of fresh air. She is smart resourceful and takes her commitment’s seriously. I would recommend her for any position.
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Sierra and I am entering my second year at CU Boulder, studying international affairs! Working with kids has always been a passion of mine and have even considered pressing a degree in elementary education. I have 8 years of experience with many families as well as other childcare work (such as helping with Sunday...
Sierra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Sierra was amazing with our two kids R. (age 3) and W. (age 1). I will definitely be booking her again for our next childcare opportunity.
Blake W.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sarah and I love kids! I just graduated with a degree in public health! I recently moved to Colorado!. I have had many experiences working as a live-in nanny and also babysitter. I am a very active person and love to be outdoors! I have worked at a kids camp for 4 years now, teaching kids how to ride horses and...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Sarah has been such a great babysitter for our one year old! She is patient, reliable, and communicative. We have used her as a babysitter twice now, and plan to continue to hire her in future!
Anna F.
5.0
(2)
I have 5 years of experience as a babysitter. In addition to watching my sister who is 8 years younger I've babysat for other families too. I am also excellent at keeping track if busy schedules and running errands.
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Elizabeth is kind, caring, and reliable not much more I would ask for out of someone caring for my loved ones.
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi parents! I'm currently working part-time for a lovely family. I'd love to connect with a family and help parents with childcare. I'm also a certified yoga instructor. I've been working with kids since I graduated from college. After graduation, I got my teaching/pedagogical certificate. I volunteered at various art...
Gizem can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Gizem is such a fun babysitter! My kids LOVE her! They have never asked for any of our previous babysitter to come back, but they continually asking when Gizem is coming back. So sweet!
She is social and engaging with them and she is good with the parents too,...
Masha L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! offering my babysitting services. With my kind and energetic nature, I create a safe and nurturing environment for children. I bring a natural enthusiasm that keeps kids engaged and entertained through fun activities, reading stories, and playing games. As a reliable and responsible individual, I am punctual and...
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Madeline (Quinn) was our neighbor and is always so good with all of the kids on the block. We had her watch our two kids on multiple occasions and she was wonderful. She is fun, energetic and compassionate. Our kids were always asking for her to come back to...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Natalya and I am 22 years old. I graduated in 2016 from high school in Minnesota. December of 2019 I graduated from the University with degrees in both psychology and neuroscience. I am currently taking a year off of school before beginning a post-graduate nursing program to eventually become a pediatric nurse. I have...
Natalya can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
This is THE BEST Care giver you will find I am certain! I have used this site and interviewed many. We were lucky to find Natalya. She cared has for my 3 children that include a Newborn and two older children with Special Needs. She is has been wonderful and earned...
Tessa A.
5.0
(2)
As a babysitter, safety and fun are my top priorities. I have 5+ years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I excel at coming up with unique, engaging activities tailored to each child's interests and abilities. Whether it's arts and crafts, outdoor adventures, board games, or reading time, I...
Lucy can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Recent review:
5.0
Lucy is a great and reliable babysitter! She has taken care of both my girls and they love when she comes to babysit and visit. She does a great job entertaining them by creating crafts and taking them to the playground, she looks after them really well! I would...
Helen G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lia! I'm seeking childcare positions that align with my busy lifestyle. I currently work as a caregiver at a dementia care facility while pursuing my education to become a registered nurse. I hope to work in a pediatric field after graduation!
I have a profound passion for childcare, rooted in my extensive experience as...
Lia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Natalie, and am currently a student at CU Boulder looking to babysit! I'm originally from Dallas, Texas, where I have 5 years of babysitting along with many years in children's disability care. I can help with about anything, like Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation, crafts, and anything else needed!
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Natalie's professionalism and dedication is second to none. On top of that, she has a most caring heart and whimsical creative spirit. She developed an instant and deep connection with my five-year-old who asked her to come back the next day when she was leaving....
Linda K.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Boulder, CO
Eleanor D.
5.0
Ellie is great! She watched our 3 year old son for 3 days and took such good care of him. Plus she arrived right on time each day and stayed perfectly in touch. Highly recommended!
- Jordan G.
Marisa H.
5.0
Marisa was amazing! Very responsible and kind. My children said she was their favorite babysitter ever!
- Care member
Abby W.
5.0
Abby was great with our one year old daughter! She helped us out for a couple of months while we were in between care options. She also kept the house clean and was great with our dog. Highly recommend!
- Care member
Chloe F.
5.0
My kids love and adore Chloe!! We can't wait to have her back in town someday. My children are now grown but we love our Chloe time!!
- Katie K.
Autumn M.
5.0
Autumn watched our 20 month old son for 3 weeks this summer. She was his very first non-family member nanny and it was a major transition for him. She managed him beautifully. He was so happy and excited to see her every morning. He talked about her every evening after she left. Autumn was so...
- Shilpa C.
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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 770 babysitters in Boulder, CO on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 $19.13 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 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 Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Boulder, CO are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 265 reviews of the 770 listed babysitters.