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I love kids. I am a certified medical assistant and plan on becoming an RN. I have a lot of experience babysitting, housesitting, and dog sitting!
Hi! I am a 37-year-old woman in Salida, CO with lots of experience with children. I was a Montessori teacher's assistant for 1 year in Austin, TX and have nannied on and off my whole life. Most recently, I tutored and nannied 2 children (my nephews) ages 6 and 4 from March 2019- March 2020. Now I am with my 3-month-old so I am...
Klayton can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Annalise W.
Howard, CO
$18-65/hr
I was a teachers and coaches aid when I was in high school, and have always loved to help kids with their studies and coach them in sports
I have watched dogs, cats, fish, horses, turtles, frogs, donkeys, you name it! I have been pe and housesitting for years now!
Annalise can also help with: Pet sitting
4.4
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Dana. I am a 60 y/o single mom of 4, & a Grandma! I am seeking a p/t or occasional, position as a caregiver/companion to a senior. I can do whatever is needed for you or your loved one, such as driving, appointments, light housekeeping, groceries, laundry, cooking, pet care, personal care, companionship, weekends,...
Dana can also help with: Personal care, home modification, live-in home care, visiting physician, dementia
5.0
"Dana is a very experienced & energetic caregiver. She was able to figure out exactly what was needed and be sensitive to each person's needs. I am so impressed and look forward to having her be part of out care team."
Lynn B.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Dana. I am a very experienced 59 y/o mom of 4, Grandma of one. I have run my own small cleaning & home service business in Florida for over 20+ years. I had to have my knees replaced in 2013 & retired into nannying & care giving.
I am still very capable, but looking for more very, LIGHT...
5.0
"Dana has watched our daughter several times and I highly recommend her. She's warm and very natural with children; my daughter loves spending time with her. Dana even brought an art project which they completed together. Highly recommend Dana to any families...
Sarah S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been working with children since I was about 12 years old starting with babysitting, nannying, after school day care, teaching swimming lessons & lots and lots of babysitting over the years! I am 27 now and love hanging out with kids! I have no children of my own. I have local references & ones where I grew up in...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mary was a terrific with our infant - kind and attentive - and was extraordinarily flexible in working with us. We plan to work with her again!"
Allegra B.
4.5
(22)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a 61 y/young, very fun, active, energetic, professional/experienced mom" of 39+ years who has raised 4 kids (one set twins), as a single mother. I'm also a Grandma. My kids are grown, and grandkids out of state, so I have lots of time to help you care for yours! I am seeking a p/t to occasional position as...
Dana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We absolutely loved meeting Dana and then having her watch our little one. She was so kind and gracious in helping us that we have hired her for 4 more future dates! I look forward to seeing her again soon!"
Abigail L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a local specializing in House cleaning and errands services, offering a honest and dependable services for:
Private residences, Property management firms and
Professional offices.
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Maria P was so friendly, caring, and very trustworthy. She is a great leader and has always exceeded my expectations!! "
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3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Maria, graduated in business administration, I came to this country looking for a future and here I am.
I come from Florida to have a rewarding experience cleaning houses, I worked with families that came from other countries and also at rentals, it was a very good work experience. Now here in Wisconsin for 2 years...
Maria can also help with: Carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Wow Maria thank you for taking care of my daughter so well, my husband and I are super grateful, and my daughter delighted for your treatment and attention! We definitely recommend her and would see her again, very sweet, atentive and dedicated."
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Dana H.
Salida, CO
$17-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Dana.
I am a 59 y/o mom of 4 & a new grandma. I have had live-in experience with my mother-in-law for 1 1/2 years since moving to CO from FL. She was 84/obese/not mobile/type 2 diabetes/COPD & other health issues. I have experience with administering meds/insulin shots/blood pressure/nebulizers/oxygen, etc.
I was...
5.0
"We have been using Dana for over 2 months now. Dana is a super loving person. She has helped my wife while recovering from a major infection and MS complications, and does and outstanding job. I work early morning hours and not one time was Dana late! I never...
Tom G.
Allyson C.
Salida, CO
$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a local pet caretaker and babysitter. I provide dog walks, drop-ins, overnights, boarding in my home, etc! I have 3 years of paid dog walking experience, and have cared for my pet dogs my whole life. I am caring, trustworthy, and enthusiastic about dogs. I love trips to dog parks, hikes, and lots of play.
Allyson can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet transportation, boarding
Desiree B.
Coaldale, CO
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have a great range of pet care experience. I started off dog walking/overnight pet care when I was in high school for family and family friends. My love for animals only grew from there!
I joined The Good Dog Spot team in Northampton, MA back in 2017 and had worked my way up from a Kennel Attendant to Lodging Manager. I...
Desiree can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Jasmine B.
Cotopaxi, CO
$16/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi I am Jasmine. I am a First time mom. I am looking to make some extra money. As I am a stay at home mom! I love children and have been babysitting since I was 11 years old. Before becoming a mommy. I am also CPR certified.
Jasmine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been an Early Childhood Teacher for the past 5 years. I have experience with infants, toddlers and all ages of children. I love to have fun and creative experiences with the kids I sit for. I practice nature based learning. It is very important to me to be mindfully present and lead by a positive example. During my free...
Savanna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We used Savannah while we were in town for a wedding. She was great! Super kind and asked a lot of great comforting questions in order to understand all the kids needs. Kids all had a great time and she was very flexible and understanding. If we are in need of a...
Devin S.
Former public Montessori elementary teacher of 8 years and nanny before that. I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation and much more but appreciate pay for extra services. I am a mom to a 6-year-old and just started a small business in Salida. I hope to make some extra money while I get my business...
Molly can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Shelley G.
Salida, CO
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Colorado certified early childhood teacher from Austin, Texas and taught 13 years in grades Pre Kindergarten to 2nd grade.
I also have experience with infants and toddlers.
In the past I have worked with kiddos in alternative programs such as nature based learning programs and worked this summer as a camp instructor at...
Shelley can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
I have worked with children and animals my whole life. I started watching children when I was a teenager. I went to school to get my teaching degree, graduated Spring of 2012 with an early childhood degree. I also have my own dogs and have been working with my local animal shelter for years. I have worked many jobs where...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
Semi-retired and looking to provide temporary or occasional babysitting for small children in Salida, CO. I'm a mother of 3 grown children and 1 grandchild who all reside in Salida or Denver. I'm patient, caring, nurturing and love play time :)
Deborah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have always enjoyed working with the elderly. I volunteered when I was younger, then was a caregiver for my grandfather who had alzheimers disease. Visiting him in the facility after we could no longer care for him at home was difficult. Seeing the other residents in the facility who didn't get visitors and interaction was...
Klarysa can also help with: Personal care, companionship
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Howard, CO
Dana H.
5.0
Dana is an energetic, hard-working, cheerful, and thoroughly trustworthy person.
Organizing any situation is her special talent. She'll get you on track and keep you there, espeically when you're not sure where to start and where to go next.
She was lovely with my elderly mom and had so many...
- Suzanne M.
Dana H.
5.0
Dana has watched our daughter several times and I highly recommend her. She's warm and very natural with children; my daughter loves spending time with her. Dana even brought an art project which they completed together. Highly recommend Dana to any families looking for a reliable and kind sitter!
- Sarah S.
Mary S.
5.0
Mary was a terrific with our infant - kind and attentive - and was extraordinarily flexible in working with us. We plan to work with her again!
- Allegra B.
Dana H.
5.0
I would highly recommend Dana if you are looking for child care. Dana has babysat and nannied for our daughter V. for the past 14 months, since she was an infant. She is punctual, dependable, and thoughtful - often bringing books and fun accessories for Vivienne. She always leaves our house cleaner...
- Caitlin R.
Maria P.
5.0
Maria P was so friendly, caring, and very trustworthy. She is a great leader and has always exceeded my expectations!!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Howard, CO:
How can I find a Howard babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Howard, 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 4 babysitters in Howard, CO on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Howard, CO?
The average rate for Howard, CO babysitters on Care.com is $22.00 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 Howard, CO?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Howard, 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.