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964 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
Olivia S.
Fort Collins, CO
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Olivia! I am a junior at CSU and have about 6 years of childcare experience, working with newborns all the way to middle schoolers. I am looking for a part time nanny job as well as occasional babysitting jobs.
Over the years, I have worked as a camp counselor, taught kids climbing classes, worked in a childcare...
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Olivia watched our 4 kids recently and was amazing! She played with them outside, prepared and gave bottles/snacks and sent lots of updates. We highly recommend her and look forward to having her watch our kids again!"
Haley S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Maddie and I am a senior at Colorado State University (graduating this upcoming May)! I am studying neuroscience with a minor in biomedical sciences. Growing up, I played soccer my whole life and was a very outdoorsy kid! My idea of fun is going outside, watching movies, swimming, and going to some fun places in...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maddie took great care of our two kids this summer!! We have a ten year old boy and an almost seven year old girl. Maddie was smart, fun, dependable. She took the kids on lots of adventures as well as to lessons and other commitments. She's super respectful and...
Katie W.
Emma B.
Fort Collins, CO
$10-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Emma and I am currently a sophomore at Colorado State University. I am majoring in biology with a minor in spanish hoping to become a bilingual pediatric physician assistant in the future. I have nannied and babysat all throughout high school. I have experience volunteering in hospitals and am CPR certified as well. I...
Julia E.
Fort Collins, CO
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I just moved to Delaware from Rochester, MN mid-way through January to complete my music therapy internship for my Bachelor's degree! I should note here that I have been babysitting since I was in middle school (probably starting 10 years ago) but I haven't done it consistently since nannying one summer in college. I love...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Julia was excellent! We hired her for a weekend to watch two babies when we came into town for a wedding. She was excellent managing both of their schedules and kept in close communication. Would definitely recommend her for babysitting in future!"
Trisha P.
Mckenzy S.
Fort Collins, CO
$16-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Kenzy, I'm currently an assistant teacher at KinderCare and have been employed since January 2021. I have spent time with every age group, along with prior babysitting experience. I have really found a passion in early childhood care and supporting children to express themselves authentically. Can provide fun,...
5.0
"I was nervous about hiring a sitter in a place that I wasn't from while on vacation. McKenzy reassured me and understood my feelings! But honestly, I knew right when I met McKenzy, after booking her for a date night with my husband, she had the sweetest and kindest...
Laura P.
Martha S.
Fort Collins, CO
$15-26/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Martha!! I am 22 and graduating from CSU this May with a degree in Apparel Design and Merchandising. I have 7+ years experience with nannying/ babysitting and 4 years experience as a summer camp counselor and camp art instructor. I am confident in my abilities to provide your children with a stable, fun, creative, and...
Martha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Lucy, I am a junior at CSU. I have 7 years of experience babysitting and I learned a tremendous amount from my brother who has Down syndrome and autism. Additionally, I have babysat for various kids with special needs. I have learned that patience is vital as well as safety, but the end goal is also to have fun. I...
Mackenzie A.
Fort Collins, CO
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is MacKenzie! I am 21 and have been nannying and babysitting for eight years, for over 80 families. I am CPR and Red-Cross Babysitter certified, and have been vaccinated. I just graduated with my Bachelors in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University! I find a special connection with all the...
Mackenzie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We really enjoyed having Mackenzie babysit for us. She was amazing at engaging my son in playing and doing other fun activities. She also made sure to keep the areas tidy. She has lots experience caring for children and it really shows in her high level of...
Joanne T.
Meghan J.
Fort Collins, CO
$18-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm the oldest of 4 with experience babysitting others as well as teaching children in summer school and coaching high schoolers
I'd describe my personality as super happy, kind, and fun!
I like working with kids because they're just too cute and I love the idea of helping/teaching them
I started working with kids when my...
Meghan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meghan is very professional and did a great job babysitting for us. Will definitely hire her again!"
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been babysitting since I can remember! I love having the opportunity to help your children grow and learn. I have experience with new borns to preteens. I can help with light cooking and cleaning, I love outdoor play time, and I am also able to help with homework the best I can. I am currently a full time student at...
Antonella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I love Antonella, and most importantly, my daughter does too. She's very communicative, reliable and has done a great job watching my 1 and 4 hear old. She is interactive which is very important to me as my daughter loves the stimulation and interaction, loves to...
Simon R.
Britney H.
Fort Collins, CO
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a graduate student with extensive childcare experience. My education has focused on developmental psychology, and early childhood education. I taught preschool for two years in California, and have also worked as a special education aide for elementary & junior high school ages.
I have been babysitting/ nannying for over 20...
Britney can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Britney is a very sweet and loving human being that my children adored. I would highly recommend her as a babysitter. She worked at the daycare my children attended from 4 months to 5 years old and she would also periodically babysit for us. She is trustworthy...
Megan M.
5.0
(2)
Hi! I am a 22-year-old college student studying Psychology at Colorado State University. I absolutely love nannying/babysitting kids! I've been told throughout my whole life that I work really well with children as I am very artistic and patient. I've worked with a many families touring, providing transportation to and from...
Nina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nina worked for us during the school year as our regular weekly sitter. She was very dependable and willing to be flexible with scheduling changes and needs when possible. The kids really enjoyed her and look forward to seeing her when she sits for us on occasion."
Josie D.
Teagan S.
Fort Collins, CO
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! I am fun-loving, energetic, passionate for kids, & I have 10+ years of experience with kids ages 1mo - teens. It all started with growing up around my mother running a daycare, and then I began babysitting at the age of 10! From being an aunt, to the older cousin of many, there hasn't been a day of my life not involving...
Teagan can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We adore Teagan! She helped us with both of our children but specifically after we had our second child and I needed to go back to work. She fit right in and we started to think of her as family. I would recommend her to anyone!"
Beth Ann M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello and welcome! My name is Michaella, and I have been a nanny for about 5 years now. I have worked in a children's camp, as a nanny, and babysitter for many different families over the years. I have worked in childcare for 5 years now with children of all ages from infant to 14 years old. I am also a very big animal person...
Michaella can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very responsible and amazing with kids!"
Mia B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Sarah! I'm 26 and have over 12 years of childcare experience in various settings. Currently, I'm working as a registered behavioral technician for kids on the autism spectrum. I've taken several first aid/CPR and child development courses over the years. I would love to be considered as a babysitting option...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah has watched my >1 year old son multiple times. She's always dependable and truly enjoys caring for little ones. We absolutely love having her and is our #1 pick when it comes to finding childcare."
Alyssa B.
Zoe S.
Fort Collins, CO
$22-34/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Starting in September 2019, I started working at a children's center in Lincoln, Nebraska ranging from the age of just a few months all the way to 3-4-year-olds. On top of that starting March of 2020 I began a nanny for a 3-year-old girl and working with her everyday. Although I have been babysitting for the past 7 years from...
Zoe can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Zoe cared for our 10 week old for an 8-hr work-from-home day. She is clearly comfortable with infants, and our little girl was very comfortable with her. She was very good at calming her and getting her to sleep, both in the bassinet and in the carrier. She engaged...
Rina H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Deanna! I am 20 years old with 6 years of babysitting experience and the last 2 years as a full time nanny!
Deanna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Deanna did a fantastic job being our 1 year old's nanny. We hired her to take care of our son on a daily basis (M-F) for three months. She was always on time, took care of household responsibilities in addition to childcare, and was a very calming presence for our...
Marcie L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 13 and nannying since I was 19. I'm now a lead twos teacher at The Goddard School in Fort Collins, and I love getting to watch kids grow into amazing little humans!
Ellie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ellie watches our kids occasionally to help fill the gaps in our childcare needs. She is flexible, reliable and consistent. Our son struggles to be away from family, but he adapted quickly to her and after Ellie watch him a time or two- I was able to leave him...
Lauren C.
Alexis R.
Fort Collins, CO
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Engaging, And Empathetic Caregiver Open To Opportunities
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
***I am currently located in Fort Collins, Colorado****
As the daughter of a special needs teacher, I have been around children my entire life. I first started babysitting when I was 12 and our neighbors asked me to watch their kids for a few hours. Since then, I have spent years nannying for families, including live-in and...
Alexis can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Alexis was a true lifesaver. She took care of our almost three year old while we skied in Breckenridge. She was kind, dependable, extremely communicative and creative. She kept our youngest busy and happy while we enjoyed the slopes with our older kids. She was...
Rachel G.
5.0
(2)
Hello!! I am a junior at CSU this year. I work , a daycare for student parents, on campus. I am looking for other job opportunities, outside of the daycare. I have been babysitting since I was able too, as I have many younger cousins. This past summer I was a nanny for a family in my home town in California, and really enjoyed...
Bella can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bella is wonderful with children! Caring, safe, energetic and happy! She is also very reliable and kids love her. "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Fort Collins, CO
Olivia S.
5.0
Olivia is prompt, professional, dependable, and communicates well. She is creative, caring, adventurous, engaged, and a great problem solver. Both of my kids love when Olivia comes over. She thinks up amazing craft and cooking projects and is great at indoor and outdoor play ideas. We think the...
- Jen R.
Madison H.
5.0
Maddie took great care of our two kids this summer!! We have a ten year old boy and an almost seven year old girl. Maddie was smart, fun, dependable. She took the kids on lots of adventures as well as to lessons and other commitments. She's super respectful and responsible, helped out Around the...
- Katie W.
Julia E.
5.0
Julia was excellent! We hired her for a weekend to watch two babies when we came into town for a wedding. She was excellent managing both of their schedules and kept in close communication. Would definitely recommend her for babysitting in future!
- Trisha P.
Mckenzy S.
5.0
I was nervous about hiring a sitter in a place that I wasn't from while on vacation. McKenzy reassured me and understood my feelings! But honestly, I knew right when I met McKenzy, after booking her for a date night with my husband, she had the sweetest and kindest soul! She showed up on time and...
- Laura P.
Mackenzie A.
5.0
We really enjoyed having Mackenzie babysit for us. She was amazing at engaging my son in playing and doing other fun activities. She also made sure to keep the areas tidy. She has lots experience caring for children and it really shows in her high level of attention and expert quality of care. She...
- Joanne T.
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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 960 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 $17.36 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 256 reviews of the 964 listed babysitters.