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60 babysitters are listed in Basalt, CO
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Basalt, CO
Leslie P.
Basalt, CO
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Leslie and I am a recent grad of Lafayette College. I am working in Aspen this winter season until April at The Little Nell and am eager to babysit on the side during my time here. I have babysat one time jobs and recurring jobs since middle school and have tutored elementary age children weekly through out...
Leslie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Leslie is responsible, fun, outgoing and is great with kids of all ages. She took care of my kids from the time they were 5 & 7 and is still friends with them now that they are 14 & 16. Leslie is incredibly reliable and trustworthy. She is an excellent sailor and...
Lisa G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a registered nurse for 13 years and half of those years I have been a pediatric private duty home health nurse for children with severe disabilities.
Before I became a nurse I worked as a childcare provider/nanny for 20 years.
I have two grown daughters, ages 19 and 24.
I love working with children.
Geraldine can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Gigi helped me with my 4 children- watching them at home, helping with homework, taking them to and from activities, picking them up from the bus. She was extremely dependable and always on time. She is easy to communicate and fully capable of handling my...
Jamie S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
have worked as a child care provider for multiple families, caring for children ages 1 month to 12 years. I am a DONA trained postpartum doula and love working with families. I enjoy swimming, snowboarding, being outdoors and traveling in my spare time. I have also worked as an environmental educator and have taught both...
Marianne can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marianne has been great with our kids! She has been helping us since my younger child was a newborn and now they are 2 and 4! She has always been on time, dependable and both kids love her! Thank you Marianne!"
Alessandra S.
Geraldine K.
Basalt, CO
$25-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
Registered Nurse With Years Of Experience Working With Seniors.
5.0
(1)
I have worked with seniors as a registered nurse for 2 years. Before I was an RN I worked with the elderly population as a certified nursing assistant. I thoroughly enjoy helping seniors achieve their health goals while maintaining their dignity and independence.
Geraldine can also help with: Visiting nurse, home modification, personal care, hospice services, respite care, dementia & more
5.0
"Geraldine is very patient and kind. We only wish we could hire her full-time for our family loved one."
Megan J.
5.0
(1)
I have pet sat on and off through out the years. I once pet sat for a lady that had 10 cats, 2 dogs, and several large birds. I am happy to sit in your home or make visits as needed. I am comfortable with most breads of animals and am comfortable administering most medications, if needed. I have also assisted in Raptor...
Marianne can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, boarding, daily feeding, pet sitting
Valerie T.
Basalt, CO
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Mother of two ages 13 and 6 looking to help families in need of childcare. Have lived in Basalt for 13 years and love raising children in this valley. I love being around and taking care of kids.
Valerie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Valerie was great! She took great care of our 2 kids. She sent us updates on our kids throughout the day while we were skiing. We would definitely recommend her."
Matthew D.
5.0
(2)
Hello, I was living in Boulder county for 30 years and moved to the Roaring Fork Valley almost three years ago. I have been an RN for 15 years and most of that time I have been a private duty home health nurse working with pediatric clients with disabilities as well as adults that required skilled nursing care. My two daughters...
5.0
"Gigi is the best! She was with us for two years and she was amazing with my special needs son. She was amazing with all my children! She became like family to us and she really cared my little boy."
Jamie Y.
5.0
(1)
Hi!
My names Melissa and I'd love to help you out. I live in Basalt right near the high school. I've been responsible for watching children as young as 3 months old. I'm an aunt myself to four wonderful kids. Please contact me with further questions!
Melissa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Melissa is a very dependable hard working person. She has a wonderful personality and enjoys working with children. Melissa recently graduated fro SUNY Fredonia with a degree in International Studies. She would be a great asset to cares.com.
Janet...
Janet G.
I am 26 years old and have cared for over 20 children for more than 10 families in the past. I have cared for families with 4 children and some with an only child. I have experience as a lifeguard and wilderness first responder, as well as working at a ski school. I also have 5 years experience in home care and ABA for people...
Kaitlin can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I am Bridget, I am a recent graduate from Purdue University with a degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. I am currently working at the Treehouse at Snowmass Village. I have a large family with three siblings and over 20 cousins, half of which are under 10 years old! I love babysitting and getting to know the...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of childcare experience as a babysitter, a camp counselor, and a part-time nanny. I am also passionate about education and have experience as an elementary school classroom assistant and an outdoor educator. I am a certified wilderness first responder, which means I am trained in CPR and advanced first aid...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elise has sat for my 7 month old a few times, and I will continue to book her! She is punctual, professional, nurturing and great with my daughter. I'd highly recommend Elise!"
Suzie Z.
Elliot B.
Basalt, CO
$30/hr • 7 yrs exp
I have been working as a private nanny/babysitter for 3 different families with kids from ages 2-15. I am originally from Greenville, SC but will be living in Basalt this summer. I am available for full time starting May 20th!
Elliot can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an outdoor enthusiast with a passion for working with children. I work as a Ski Instructor and Mountain Bike Coach at Aspen Snow mass and love cultivating supportive environments for children to explore, learn, and grow. I have been babysitting since 2006 and have cared for children of all ages.
I am fully...
Madison can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My name is Maddie and I am an employee at Aspen ski co! I am a fun and loving person and I am very passionate about working with kids! I have had over 10 years of experience with babysitting and child care. I am comfortable working with kids of all ages!
Madalyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
I am CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard trained and I love kids! I am also an artist and world traveler and enjoy helping little ones create lasting masterpieces and explore!
Kenzie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I provide in-home pet sitting. I have many years of dog sitting experience and about a year with cat sitting experience. I provide respectful care to animals and have multiple references to show for it. My experience is typically small to medium dogs with recent (2) experiences with big dogs. I also have experience with...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am Bridget and have been babysitting since I was 12. I am a student at Purdue in speech, language, and hearing sciences. I come from a large family and am very comfortable with taking care of multiple children at once. I regularly babysit for eight children! But love families of all sizes!
Bridget can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Galilea B.
Basalt, CO
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have experience in babysitting, pet sitting and house sitting. I am currently experienced in newborns-9y/o. I have experience with older than 12 as well. I am CPR certified in children and infants. I hope you consider me for part time work while I am living here!
Galilea can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Galilea was so sweet with our daughter even when she was crying. She is experienced, patient and friendly. I’d definitely recommend. "
Kait S.
My name is Olivia, I am currently living in the Basalt area and have experience babysitting, nannying, and as sleep away camp counselor, collectively I have been working with kids for over 10 years! My experience ranges from ages 6 months to 14 years old. I am a recent college graduate with a psychology and counseling degree,...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
If you can think of it I can and will probably do it. Gardening, errand runs, groceries, food prep, filing, literally anything and everything!
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Basalt, CO
Leslie P.
5.0
Leslie is responsible, fun, outgoing and is great with kids of all ages. She took care of my kids from the time they were 5 & 7 and is still friends with them now that they are 14 & 16. Leslie is incredibly reliable and trustworthy. She is an excellent sailor and knows her way around the water if...
- Lisa G.
Geraldine K.
5.0
Gigi is amazing! She is the baby whisperer, I would not be able to be a working mom without her and would definitely suggest hiring her!!!
- Care member
Marianne W.
5.0
Marianne is the absolute best! She was with us and daughter from 3 months-1 1/2. Our daughter loved her! Unfortunately we had to move where we could no longer use her. Leaving my new born daughter to head back to work was so incredibly hard, Marianne definitely calmed my nerves with her care and...
- Kim K.
Geraldine K.
5.0
Geraldine is very patient and kind. We only wish we could hire her full-time for our family loved one.
- Megan J.
Valerie T.
5.0
Valerie was great! She took great care of our 2 kids. She sent us updates on our kids throughout the day while we were skiing. We would definitely recommend her.
- Matthew D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Basalt, CO:
How can I find a Basalt babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Basalt, 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 32 babysitters in Basalt, 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 Basalt, CO?
The average rate for Basalt, CO babysitters on Care.com is $18.53 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 Basalt, CO?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Basalt, 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 Basalt, CO babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Basalt, CO are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.