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60 babysitters are listed in Wheat Ridge, CO
The average rate is $20/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Wheat Ridge, CO
Emily E.
Wheat Ridge, CO
$22-27/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been looking after tiny humans since I was a teenager, it comes naturally from growing up in a small tight-knit community where I minded kids all summer like we were a big family. I have years of experience as a professional full-time nanny, and have worked with all different ages as a babysitter over the years. I'm...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with babies and children from new borns to young teens. I also have experience with children with intellectual and development disabilities. I love caring for kids of all ages and I am a fun and responsible individual. I am currently pursuing a Master's at DU and live in Denver. I have my own transportation and...
Gabby can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Gabby helped us out with our two toddlers while we were on vacation. She was on time, responsive and willing to help out with whatever we needed! She was always asking what she could do to help. The kids adored her and took to her immediately! Highly recommend her!...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Dorothy. I just moved to Denver from Fort Collins about three months ago. I'm into nature, art, and I love animals. I also love working with children of all ages! I'm an aunt to 9 nieces and nephews, the oldest, E, just turned 8. The youngest, J, is about 5 months old, so they all fall in that age group. I am really...
Dorothy can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dorothy was great with my 14 month old. You can tell she's a natural! I would absolutely hire again to watch my son."
Amanda G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I graduated from The University of Dayton in May of 2021 and just moved to Colorado. I absolutely adore children and am looking to do some part time babysitting. I am willing to have a weekly schedule or just be an occasional call when needed. I have been nannying and babysitting since I was in eighth grade. I am comfortable...
Courtney can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Courtney was very comfortable with my 3 month old daughter and played and interacted with her very well. She was on time and asked questions in order to do her job well, and I was very impressed! We'll be hiring Courtney again!"
Kara C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Brooke H and I am 24 years old. I graduated from the UNM College of Nursing in May 2022 with my double major in Spanish. I am a licensed RN! I have countless experiences sitting for family friends and I absolutely love kids! My hobbies include reading, various forms of exercise, music, and art! I promise to treat your...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Brooke was nice, friendly, and warm. My two year old has tons of energy and Brooke was able to match that. She was sweet, kind, and my son warmed up to her right away."
LeRay W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey guys! I've been working with kids all my life, and I am currently a 5th grade teacher. I enjoy teaching and playing games with all aged kids. I've been babysitting since I was 13 since I have younger siblings and always helped families at my church growing up. I'm available this summer and I don't have kids of my own so I'm...
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"After considering several candidates, we hired Andrea to watch our three adopted kids part-time on weekdays for Summer, 2021. From the start and throughout the summer, Andrea was noticeably positive every day, confident, creative, flexible, friendly, and resilient....
Michael M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kate. I am currently working as a medical assistant, which means that I have plenty of experience with kiddos and I am CPR and first aid trained. I've also passed my EMT courses as well. Currently in school to gain my registered nursing license. I absolutely love children and understand how important it is for a...
Kate can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kate has worked for us for a couple days now and overall I am very impressed with her. My 14 month old daughter took to her immediately and seems very happy after spending the day with her. Kate was available on short notice and saved me when I was in a bind....
Cheryl Z.
Sarah G.
Arvada, CO
$18-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Sarah, and I just moved to Denver from Pensacola Florida after obtaining my degree in Biology at the University of West Florida. My love for the environment and music is what brought me here to Colorado. I play piano, guitar, and ukulele and am willing to pass down what I know to any child that has sparked...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Sarah is super great and my boys had so much fun with her"
Care member
Anna L.
Denver, CO
$43/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
32-year-old professional with several years of babysitting and life-guarding experience looking to add supplemental income through part-time/as needed babysitting. I grew up in Austin, TX, have traveled the world working in the banking industry, and moved to Denver almost 2. 5 years ago. Non-smoker and fully vaccinated.
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision
5.0
"Great experience for hiring Anna. Very responsive and punctual. I felt comfortable upon meeting her and she was great with my son. I look forward to working with her again."
Ryanne P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a physical therapist with a passion for caring for others. I have experience as a babysitter, camp counselor, and substitute teacher. I love finding fun activities to engage children, especially in the outdoors. I am COVID vaccinated and first aid/CPR/AED certified for both adults and pediatrics.
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had a very pleasant experience with Emily. She was very punctual, had positive attitude and the kids (ages 5 and 1) adored her!"
Jaclyn W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
25-year-old nursing student with years of childcare experience of all ages! I am a licensed EMT and worked on the ambulance for 3 years. I was previously a swim instructor and have been working with children for 10 years now. I am a full time nursing student at CU and graduate in August 2024. I love the outdoors and make it a...
Brooke can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Not only is Brooke a gem of a human, she's a fantastic nanny! She worked with us for four months and quickly became a member of our family. I highly recommend her. She came to our home with creative activities for our 14 month old daughter. Brooke taught her new...
Samantha E.
5.0
(1)
I am the oldest of 3 children, so caring for my siblings has been a job long before I began babysitting for friends and family. I babysat and tutored. I was employed by the YMCA and have worked in their after school care programs and summer programs. I enjoy working with kids and showing them how to be responsible and respectful...
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Personally (not professionally) Anna was a great person to work with. Did things well and efficiently. She cared about the kids she looked after."
Alex S.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Kelsey! I have over 10 years of babysitting experience. I am originally from New York but my job has taken me to many different cities and states. I moved to Denver in April 2020. Other than my regular work day (8:00 - 500) my schedule is pretty flexible. I can usually work out a last minute babysitting request.
I have...
Kelsey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kelsey was very communicative, had great energy and I felt very comfortable leaving my 4 month old with her. She was fast and easy to communicate with, has a great sense of humor and really gave me a good vibe. My kiddo slept through the night and seemed to very...
Sarah C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Here is a little about me: I have had 10 years of experience caring for children in many roles including babysitter, full-time nanny and school pickup. I just completed 3 years of teaching English in Hungary and am currently working on my alternative teacher license. If anyone needs a temporary nanny/babysitter, please...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
(I actually go by Nikki)
I have many years experience caring for children. I have taught preschool age children for years and have been a kindergarten teacher as well. I have experience with lesson plans and furthering cognitive development with fine and gross motor skill activities. I also have experience being a nanny and a...
Nikki can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nikki watched our daughter while we went skiing, she showed up on time, kept us updated throughout the day, and was very helpful! Looking forward to having her babysit again when we go to steamboat in the future!"
Eugenia W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been babysitting for the past 6 years for families at the schools that I've worked in. Specifically, I've worked as a full-time summer nanny and a recurring date night babysitter for children between the ages of 3-8 years old. While I am currently a licensed high school English teacher, I have experience working as...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Sarah was great with my daughter. Would definitely hire her again"
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Maija (said like Maya) and I have been babysitting and nannying for about 8 years. I also worked for a year in a gym childcare facility where I was in charge of up to 10 children at a time. I have a degree in human physiology and have previously worked as a medical assistant. I'm CPR and BLS certified in infants,...
Maija can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Maija watched our 2-year-old son for a date night and was fantastic! When we met Maija in person we immediately felt at ease and like our son would be in good experienced hands. Our son who can sometimes be shy around new babysitters was not around Maija, and the...
Scott T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Macrae and I am 25 years old. I have lots of experience with nannying and childcare and love spending time with kids! I am trilingual (French, Spanish, and English) and I work for a consulting firm during the day. I would love to babysit during evenings, weekdays or weekends.
Macrae can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was extremely reliable and responsible and it was the first time we felt comfortable with someone else picking our kids up from school and taking care of them! We would gladly have kept working with her if the lure of study abroad didn't take her away! In the...
Debbie T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was born and raised in New Jersey but moved to Denver 4 years ago. I am 29 years old and work full-time as a sales manager but am looking for a new full-time position.
I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I was a full-time nanny after college for two years for a family of 3.
I have watched children as young as...
Elise can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Elise has been an absolute gift to our family. She is dependable, great with communication, follows instructions well, and understands without explanation, where we need help on a daily basis. Helping out is a natural response for Elise. Her genuine love,...
Amy M.
5.0
(2)
I am currently a 6th grade teacher with 10 years experience working in classrooms with students. I have spent many summers helping families with babysitting and/or care giving.
Mikella can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have Mikella babysit our 2 year old for our date nights. She instantly clicked with our little girl and we feel very comfortable leaving our daughter with her. Our house was picked up and our little one was sound asleep when we got home. We are very thankful...
Katie M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Wheat Ridge, CO
Gabby I.
5.0
Gabby helped us out with our two toddlers while we were on vacation. She was on time, responsive and willing to help out with whatever we needed! She was always asking what she could do to help. The kids adored her and took to her immediately! Highly recommend her! Wish we lived closer to each other...
- Care member
Dorothy M.
5.0
Dorothy was great with my 14 month old. You can tell she's a natural! I would absolutely hire again to watch my son.
- Amanda G.
Courtney K.
5.0
Courtney was very comfortable with my 3 month old daughter and played and interacted with her very well. She was on time and asked questions in order to do her job well, and I was very impressed! We'll be hiring Courtney again!
- Kara C.
Brooke H.
5.0
Brooke was amazing with my kids and exceeded all expectations when sitting for our 5 & 3 year olds. We have already booked her again!
- Nicole R.
Andrea M.
5.0
After considering several candidates, we hired Andrea to watch our three adopted kids part-time on weekdays for Summer, 2021. From the start and throughout the summer, Andrea was noticeably positive every day, confident, creative, flexible, friendly, and resilient. We'd happily hire her again.
- Michael M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Wheat Ridge, CO:
How can I find a Wheat Ridge babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Wheat Ridge, 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 41 babysitters in Wheat Ridge, CO on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.3. 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 Wheat Ridge, CO?
The average rate for Wheat Ridge, CO babysitters on Care.com is $20.22 per hour as of April 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 Wheat Ridge, CO?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Wheat Ridge, 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 Wheat Ridge, CO babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
Babysitters in Wheat Ridge, CO are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.