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Cherie V.

Full-Time Or Part-Time Nanny Available!

Colfax, CA

3.7(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hello Parents- I'm Cherie! I've been working with children for over five years now and truly enjoy what I do. My experience includes dropping off and picking up children from school, doctor appointments, caring for family pets, house sitting, errands and light housekeeping. I have references/letter of recommendation, and have...

Kristen D. says "Cherie is amazing with my 20 month old son. She has been with us for about 5 months and I will be so sad to see her go. My schedule is changing otherwise...

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Creative And Fun Sitter!

Colfax, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Athene (pronounced like Athena)! I have been in the food industry for the past four years as a manager, but don't let that fool you! In high school, I tutored elementary kids, as well as assisted at the elementary school's special needs program for 2 years. I have babysitting experience since I was 15, and I...
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Marissa T.'s Photo

Colfax, CA

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have lots of different experiences caring for children such as, teaching private and group swim lessons, and the past four years I've worked at a camp where I was in charge a group of 11-13-year-old girls for 2 months. I have also worked in child care during church hours. One of the camps I worked at was for kids who have had...
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Danielle H.'s Photo

Colfax, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Danielle . I am the 7th Grade English and History Teacher at Colfax Elementary. I am currently working on my Masters in Elementary Education, and I have my Bachelors of Arts in English. I am 25, with no children of my own. I have many years of experience with infants, young children, as well as middle school...
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House Cleaning

Colfax, CA

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is marissa! I've been a child care provider for the last 5 years. I have worked for Nevada county child care services as a provider. I have two young children of my own. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have my own transportation. I am looking for part time work to fill in my schedule. I can come to you or I can...
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Ashley A.'s Photo

Colfax, CA

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$19/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Ashley! I'm a caring and dependable sitter who truly enjoys spending time with kids and helping them feel safe, happy, and cared for. I've always loved being around children, and I bring patience, kindness, and responsibility into every job. Whether it's playing games, reading stories, helping with homework, or...
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Lydia M.'s Photo

Grass Valley, CA

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 10+ years of childcare experience and love caring for babies and kiddos of all ages. I earnestly began doing regular childcare as a mother's helper in grade 7, I eventually began babysitting when I was old enough to do so on my own, and then went on to work as a full time nanny for some families over many years. Since...

Kathryn N. says "Lydia worked for us earlier this year and provided weekly housekeeping and after school care for our two elementary aged children. She was dependable,...

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Nanny/Sitter

Grass Valley, CA

4.9(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I was a stay at home mother of 3 girls, and I home schooled them. They are all grown and on their own. I am a loving and nurturing mature woman who is in good health and physically fit. I guess you could say, my experience is being a stay at home mom for 22 years. Taking care of others is what I am good at, and do well. I cared...

Sarah A. says "Joanne was early to the interview and is clearly a caring woman. She was easy to talk to and had a positive attitude. She was very flexible and willing...

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Jane L.'s Photo

Meadow Vista, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I'd describe my personality as lively, compassionate, funny I like working with kids because their joy and sense of fun is fulfilling. I always seem learn new things from them and being around them helps lift my mood. I'm looking for a job that would be with fun, active, creative kids and a good, fun family. I'd be willing to...
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Anna D.'s Photo

Grass Valley, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I'm a nurturing and skilled childcare provider with a passion for helping children grow and develop. With one year of experience, I've gained the knowledge and expertise to care for children of different ages. I'm comfortable caring for up to two children, ranging from toddlers to preteens. My calm and patient demeanor creates...
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Alissa W.'s Photo

Grass Valley, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I am a responsible, patient, and caring individual with a natural ability to connect with children of all ages. I bring a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a calm, supportive presence to every situation. Along with child care, I'm also comfortable helping around the house with light cleaning, tidying up play...
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Deana F.'s Photo

Grass Valley, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
With over 20 years childcare experience I have had the privilege of nurturing and guiding children from various ages and backgrounds ranging from new borns to adolescence, preschool teaching, special needs and live-in. My extensive experience has equipped me with the skills to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment....
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Shannen A.'s Photo

Grass Valley, CA

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$25/hr
20 years experience
20 years of nurturing young minds have shaped my approach to childcare. Supporting families by providing reliable care is my passion. I am patient, calm, friendly, and approachable. I enjoy playing educational games that promote learning and am very comfortable enforcing household rules. I always follow the parents' preferred...
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Aubrie F.'s Photo

Applegate, CA

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$15/hr
Hi. My name is Aubrie. I have been an aunt for 14 years, since I was 7. So I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. I would say that I am very capable of caring for children for any amount of time, in just about any type of environment. I have a lot of patience and a lot of experience (just not in a professional...
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Cheryl M.'s Photo

Responsible, Fun Sitter

Applegate, CA

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$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as friendly, intelligent, caring I like working with kids because they are fun and inquisitive. Also I like to help busy parents. I'm looking for a job that allows me to utilize my experience in childcare and allows me to work with children. I started working with kids when my son was 2 years...
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Ana Lilia V.'s Photo

Grass Valley, CA

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$22/hr
12 years experience
I am Ana, I am responsible and I love taking care of children. I have 3 children already with a lot of experience and I am interested in looking to help others.
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There Is No Right Or Wrong Way To Explore And Create

Grass Valley, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi there, my name is Jamie and I am a lifelong childcare provider with over 20 years of experience! Most of my experiences were in the pre-school setting, however I do have references from nanny/babysitting families I have worked with over the years. My passion is to care for your child with love and guidance while prioritizing...
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Zenobie J.'s Photo

Part-time Caregiver

Grass Valley, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I live in the grass valley area and am happy to be of service! I have over 10 years experience in childcare from nannying, camp counselor, after school programs and teaching. I have my bachelors in education and also arts and humanities. I currently am a teachers assistant at a waldorf charter school. I bring many skills...
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Destiney S.'s Photo

Grass Valley, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Caring for children brings me joy. I enjoy supporting families by offering reliable care. My approach is patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I have one year of experience caring for children ages 1-5, and I am comfortable with up to two children. I can follow your lead when it comes to enforcing household rules. I...
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Tiffany C.'s Photo

Babysitter Available

Grass Valley, CA

from
$17/hr
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I absolutely love spending time with children. They are the best little companions to have. Whether it be creating arts and crafts together, playing board games, movie night, preparing meals together, you name it! They make all of it so much better. I do not bore or stress easily and really enjoy coming up with new and...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.17/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 3.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Colfax, CA

Babysitters in Colfax, CA are rated 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Cherie V.

Cherie is amazing with my 20 month old son. She has been with us for about 5 months and I will be so sad to see her go. My schedule is...

- Kristen D.

Lydia M.

Lydia worked for us earlier this year and provided weekly housekeeping and after school care for our two elementary aged children. She was...

- Kathryn N.

Joanne Y.

Joanne was early to the interview and is clearly a caring woman. She was easy to talk to and had a positive attitude. She was very flexible...

- Sarah A.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Colfax, CA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Colfax, CA 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 6 babysitters in Colfax, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 3.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Colfax, CA babysitters on Care.com is $17.17 per hour as of November 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Colfax, CA through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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