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955 babysitters are listed in Fort Collins, CO
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Katherine watched our 3 girls this summer (16 month old, 4 year old and 6 year old). She was as comfortable wrangling nap time with the 16 month old as she was playing with the older kids at the pool and sand box. She was always punctual and reliable (never late...
Alister F.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hailey is awesome with the kids. She is high energy and keeps the little ones entertained, clean, and on schedule."
Holly L.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah was a student of mine in 2 of my classes and she has been highly reliable in class. She was an excellent student and worked very hard. If the qualities she had as a student are as strong as a babysitter, I know she will be excellent. She is very enthusiastic...
Frédérique G.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Doma was great. She came over on short notice (after she worked all day) to give us a quick date night. Very friendly and sweet with our three year old, who was sad to see her leave and asked if she could come over again! Thumbs up!"
Scott L.
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ally was a great nanny for my family. She had no problem caring for my three children (all three years old and under). She's a very calm individual who does not seem to get stressed easily. Helped my 3yo with activity books, and my toddlers with reading and fine...
Justin N.
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, carpooling, travel
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
(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, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & 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
(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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
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.
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jourdan has been our beloved nanny for almost two years, and has become part of the family. From day one, she has been totally dependable. She has cared for our four kids (2, 4, 6, 7), the youngest of whom was 4 six months old when she joined our family....
Maureen V.
Kennady W.
Fort Collins, CO
$22-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I love working with kids because it is the only job I found that I enjoy doing each day. Working with children and building that relationship with them as you watch them grow is fulfilling.
I started working with kids when I was 12 years old as soon as I was able to get my Red Cross babysitter/CPR certification. I was a date...
Kennady can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kennady is amazing. A wonderful, caring young woman. She lived a couple hours away from us in Texas, where we bought a beach house. We started using her for babysitting when we were down at the beach. She was so amazing with our 3 kids- we fell in love with her, so...
Katherine G.
Abigail K.
Fort Collins, CO
$20-34/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Abby. I'm an 3rd year undergrad student at CSU studying psychology. I've been babysitting for about 7 years now, and have experience with kids of all different ages and pets as well. I have also worked as an assistant preschool teacher over the past few summers. I am very active and love all things outdoors and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Abby helped us with evening childcare for our 2 year old for a year. She's dependable and we trusted her to pick our son from his daycare and drive him to our house till we were home for work.
Our son loves her and still asks for her even though we had to move...
Daryn G.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
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.
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: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kathy made it possible for me to visit relatives for a much needed break. She made sure my husband and cats were safe and sound while I was gone."
Teresa E.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & 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.
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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
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.
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.
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 994 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 $17.40 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 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 258 reviews of the 955 listed babysitters.