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Anna G.


Idaho Springs, CO

$16/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced, Creative Babysitter

I'm a children's ski instructor in the winter with a love of kids and learning. I have a degree in Environmental Science and my own transportation. I have experience with babies under a year all the way up to teenagers and have spent time as a full-time nanny (ask for references). I can't wait to hear from you!
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kadie R.


Empire, CO

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello to all! I have been a nanny since my sophomore year of high school at 15 years old for my geometry teacher! I have done it all date nights, after school care, full time nanny, vacation care for families, and even a live in nanny!. I would love the opportunity to help you with your child care needs!
Kadie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kadie has watched our girls on multiple occasions. She has worked for us over the last 1.5 years. She is dependable, punctual , follows instructions, and communicates well. She has watched our girls for both short outings and even on occasion overnight. I highly...

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I'd describe my personality as Outgoing, Adventurous and Active. I like working with kids because it is fun to explore and experience life through their eyes. I started working with kids when I was a teenager. I was babysitting kids in my neighborhood and have worked on and off with kids ever since.
Kyla can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
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Natalie K.


Dillon, CO

$18-26/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

HI, I've been babysitting for the last 13+ years, from babysitting my brother when I was younger to babysitting friends and family friends children and also being referred to other family's as well for some extra money on the weekends. I've done just about everything over the years, from changing diapers to getting the children...
Natalie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Natalie watched our son while we visiting Silverthorne area, she is punctual, and a loving person in general. She was playful, and patient with our 2 year old boy. the communication is very easy, I'd love to hire her again if we come back here again."

Nick M.

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Amanda K.


Dillon, CO

$24-25/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Who Loves Care Work

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello family! I am a licensed Certified Nurse Assistant, EMT, and aspiring Registered Nurse looking to help out an awesome family. I am CPR/BLS certified with the American Heart Association and I whole heartedly enjoy care work. I am also certified in safety planning, trauma-informed care, IV therapy, and I have experience...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Amanda has been caring for our 2 year old daughter for about 7 months now, and we are SO SAD she is moving out of town. She is reliable, flexible, and great with our daughter."

Lauren R.

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Kaitlyn T.


Dillon, CO

$30-33/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

With over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages, I have grown confident and absolutely love the work I do. I love to combine my passion for outdoor activities, nature, and art with my career of working with children. I am a ski instructor with a background in camp counseling, guiding adventures, and I have...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kaitlyn is very reliable and absolutely adored by my 4 and 2 year olds! They get so excited when I tell them Kaitlyn is coming to hang out with them for a few hours."

Vienna O.

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March P.


Fraser, CO

$27-32/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter For A Variety Of Families

Hello! I am a certified therapeutic recreation specialist with a BA in therapeutic recreation. So, I love having fun, playing games, and helping people learn! I have been babysitting for about 15 years and it has turned into a career of caring for others. I have been employed with grand county babysitting services and have...
March can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"March was a phenomenal sitter for our 2.5 y/o daughter! She was very sweet and we did not feel worried at all leaving her while we skied for the day. She did a wonderful job adjusting to our daughter's needs while working within our usual schedule for her...while...

Margaret T.

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Karla C.


Evergreen, CO

$45-50/hr10 yrs exp

Cleaning Queen

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Karla, I from Peru , living in Colorado , I'm responsible, happy, dog lover , Fun, independent and creative nanny, babysitter, tutor. Also, I work cleaning houses as an independent cleaner.
Karla can also help with: General room cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning & more
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Taylor R.


Bailey, CO

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time CareGiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

*Supervised and engaged children in age appropriate activities between newborns and toddlers. *Ensured the children in my care were always safe and secure. *Read to children and taught them simple drawings, handcrafts, songs, and other activities. *Prepared and served nutritious meals to children daily. *Ensured all children...
Taylor can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"So happy we hired Taylor. She's so pleasant and my children just adore her. She's punctual, kind and dependable. We're very happy to have found her!!!"

Raven B.

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Karla C.


Evergreen, CO

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter - Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Karla, I from Peru , living in Colorado , I'm responsible, happy, dog lover , Fun, independent and creative nanny, babysitter, tutor. Working with kids since I was 13 years old ( caring my nieces and young siblings) Available to hear and understand each kid and family on their needs. interacting with your little...
Karla can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Karla is extremely loving and cares so much for the children that she looks after. It has been a real pleasure having her in our lives. We have a very full house with the new baby and 4 animals and she was able to work within the chaos, and love on everyone. I...

Katrina F.

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Kelly S.


Fraser, CO

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Licensed Teacher & Compassionate, Fun Caregiver!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I hold a masters degree in teaching special and elementary education, with four years of teaching experience. I live in Fraser, and I enjoy providing childcare services on weekends. I've been working with children since the very first moment I could become a camp counselor, and it's what brings me joy. I am happy to support your...
Kelly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kelly was wonderful with our two boys (2 & 5)! She was warm and welcoming and they liked her immediately. Kelly took care of our kids while we visited Granby for an out of town wedding. She was prompt, played games, made dinner, read, and put them to bed without...

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Brianna F.


Fraser, CO

$5-15/hr3 yrs exp

Occasional Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I spent the the last two years teaching South Korea. Prior to that spent many years, looking after my stepsister's 3 children. I took a six-hour babysitting course a few years ago. I love reading and playing with young children. I can prepare meals if necessary. I love teaching new games and arts and crafts is always fun. I can...
Brianna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Our daughter liked Brianna so much she is asking to have her back again as soon as possible!"

Debby C.

I have a doggy of my own and I promise to treat your pet with as much love as I would my own:) I love all types of animals! You can message if you would like to have a phone interview and I can send my phone number! Im very friendly, timely, and excited about animals!
Kennedy can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
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Jodie B.


Fraser, CO

$20-30/hr20 yrs exp

Loving, Fun, Responsible Sitter!

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Providing the best possible childcare is not just a hobby, it's what I'm meant to do at this point in life. Kids are the greatest people in the world, and I have so many beautiful memories from my 20 years working with all ages of children! I'm a mama who loves my kiddos and everyone else's too! We spend our days laughing,...
Jodie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jodie was amazing with my two girls. She was kind and welcoming. When my 4 year old was apprehensive she was patient and my 4 year old ended up warming up right away. They keep asking to go back! I would highly recommend Jodie (in fact I have several times to...

Ashey R.

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Isabella M.


Dillon, CO

$33/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

22 years old with about 5 years of experience as a nanny, I love kids and look forward to working with many more awesome families :) Message me for references!
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Isabella is a wonderful nanny. She is very communicative, punctual, sweet and engaging. She kept the kids busy and engaged all day, and was also a relaxed presence in the house. We arrived home to a clean house and happy kiddos. We would definitely book Bella...

Meghan A.

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Kacie F.


Evergreen, CO

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitting In South Routt/Steamboat- Mature, Responsible Care Giver.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Kacie. I am a middle school math and science teacher. I have 17 years of child care experience. I have been a nanny, camp counselor and ski instructor all before becoming a teacher. I have experience with newborns through the teens. I love being outside and being active or playing games and reading. I can also help kids...
Kacie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kacie was fantastic with our 14 month old little girl. She arrived on time and was very friendly and clearly took her responsibility seriously. She was awesome and allowed my wife and I a wonderful care free date night! Thanks Kacie! "

Ashley B.

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Madison M.


Dillon, CO

$16-21/hr5 yrs exp

Vacation Sitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a concierge at keystone in the winter and a teacher at KinderCare during the summers for the Alaska native tribal health consortium. with the child care being unable to open I want to hop on the opportunity to have fun and play in the snow with happy kiddos while parents get to enjoy skiing for the holiday season!
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Madison was wonderful and a natural with kids. She made me feel immediately comfortable with how she would care for my toddler. She has a wonderful spirit and we hope to have her over again!"

Tracy O.

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Lisa K.


Evergreen, CO

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Childcare Provider With 25+ Years Experience From Newborn Through High School

Hired by 54 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of four grown children. I have been providing Full-Time childcare for the Evergreen/Golden Communities since 2010. In August 2012, I completed a two-year full-time nanny position for newborn preemie identical twin girls. I am certified in CPR, First Aid and the AED Machine. I am available to babysit mornings, early...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lisa has been an extraordinary nanny to our 2yo daughter during the last 12 months. It's only because our little one is starting school this Fall, that we're letting her back on the market! ;-) She's impeccably dependable and conscientious. She's warm, caring and...

Kristy B.

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Natalie D.


Fraser, CO

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Natalie and I am a nanny and ski instructor. I am available to help out families on vacation, or locals looking for consistent childcare. I have 7 years of paid babysitting experience, and have worked with all ages, from infants to middle schoolers. I was an au pair in Australia in 2019, and I currently nanny...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Natalie was amazing with our 2 7 year old boys. We needed them out of the house so we could unpack and move in, she took them on adventures outside, nature hikes, and they had so much fun they asked for an extra hour with her! We will absolutely hire Natalie again...

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Kacie F.


Evergreen, CO

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced Pet Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had dogs, horses, bunnies and more. I would love to help out taking your furry friend on a walk, to the dog park and help feed and more. Available for occasional care, not regular visits.
Kacie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Idaho Springs, CO

Kadie R.

5.0

Kadie babysat for our two kids, who are 1 and 5. She watched them for 48 hours (two overnights) at our house while we took a small local vacation. Kadie was attentive, kind, asked a lot of good questions, and the kids loved her. We had her come over a few weeks ahead of time so she could learn the...

- Megan S.

Natalie K.

5.0

Natalie watched our son while we visiting Silverthorne area, she is punctual, and a loving person in general. She was playful, and patient with our 2 year old boy. the communication is very easy, I'd love to hire her again if we come back here again.

- Nick M.

Amanda K.

5.0

Amanda has been caring for our 2 year old daughter for about 7 months now, and we are SO SAD she is moving out of town. She is reliable, flexible, and great with our daughter.

- Lauren R.

Kaitlyn T.

5.0

She was wonderful with my kiddos! They had a great time with Kaitlyn and I felt extremely confident in her ability to take care of my kids needs. Definitely having her take care of our kids again.

- Amron W.

March P.

5.0

March was a phenomenal sitter for our 2.5 y/o daughter! She was very sweet and we did not feel worried at all leaving her while we skied for the day. She did a wonderful job adjusting to our daughter's needs while working within our usual schedule for her...while our daughter was jet lagged! We were...

- Margaret T.

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