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Find babysitters in Basalt, CO that you’ll love
60 babysitters are listed in Basalt, CO
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Basalt, CO
Galilea B.
Basalt, CO
$30-32/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have experience in babysitting, pet sitting and house sitting. I am currently experienced in newborns-9y/o. I have experience with older than 12 as well. I am CPR certified in children and infants. I hope you consider me for your caretaking needs!
Galilea can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Galilea was so sweet with our daughter even when she was crying. She is experienced, patient and friendly. I’d definitely recommend. "
Kait S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
have worked as a child care provider for multiple families, caring for children ages 1 month to 12 years. I am a DONA trained postpartum doula and love working with families. I enjoy swimming, snowboarding, being outdoors and traveling in my spare time. I have also worked as an environmental educator and have taught both...
Marianne can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marianne is the absolute best! She was with us and daughter from 3 months-1 1/2. Our daughter loved her! Unfortunately we had to move where we could no longer use her. Leaving my new born daughter to head back to work was so incredibly hard, Marianne definitely...
Kim K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a registered nurse for 13 years and half of those years I have been a pediatric private duty home health nurse for children with severe disabilities.
Before I became a nurse I worked as a childcare provider/nanny for 20 years.
I have two grown daughters, ages 19 and 24.
I love working with children.
Geraldine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gigi helped me with my 4 children- watching them at home, helping with homework, taking them to and from activities, picking them up from the bus. She was extremely dependable and always on time. She is easy to communicate and fully capable of handling my...
Jamie S.
5.0
(1)
Hi!
My names Melissa and I'd love to help you out. I live in Basalt right near the high school. I've been responsible for watching children as young as 3 months old. I'm an aunt myself to four wonderful kids. Please contact me with further questions!
Melissa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Melissa is a very dependable hard working person. She has a wonderful personality and enjoys working with children. Melissa recently graduated fro SUNY Fredonia with a degree in International Studies. She would be a great asset to cares.com.
Janet...
Janet G.
I am 26 years old and have cared for over 20 children for more than 10 families in the past. I have cared for families with 4 children and some with an only child. I have experience as a lifeguard and wilderness first responder, as well as working at a ski school. I also have 5 years experience in home care and ABA for people...
Kaitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am Bridget and have been babysitting since I was 12. I am a student at Purdue in speech, language, and hearing sciences. I come from a large family and am very comfortable with taking care of multiple children at once. I regularly babysit for eight children! But love families of all sizes!
Bridget can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
My name is Olivia, I am currently living in the Basalt area and have experience babysitting, nannying, and as sleep away camp counselor, collectively I have been working with kids for over 10 years! My experience ranges from ages 6 months to 14 years old. I am a recent college graduate with a psychology and counseling degree,...
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Savannah N.
Basalt, CO
$18-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello my name is Savannah . I currently just moved to Sacramento area. I am originally from a little town called Visalia. I moved to Sacramento to go to cosmetology school. So far I love it here and I can't wait to see what more opportunities awaits for me. I currently work at Starbucks part time so I'm just looking for...
Eden L.
Basalt, CO
$18-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi, I'm an energetic and caring person with a natural penchant for connecting with children (and animals). I've had several years of independent baby/petsitting experience and tutoring with kids of all ages. I have a lot of patience and am good at mediating conflict and setting boundaries so you can trust that I'll maintain...
I am CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard trained and I love kids! I am also an artist and world traveler and enjoy helping little ones create lasting masterpieces and explore!
Kenzie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have extensive experience working with children from many places around the world. I have worked in Nepal, Australia, Vietnam and Hungary teaching and learning different ways children are raised. Through all these experiences, I see an underlying passion for creativity, fun, compassion, love, nature and exploration. I am...
Kristina can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Mary D.
Basalt, CO
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Mary! I have had several different job in childcare over the past several years. I graduated last year from Virginia Commonwealth University and I plan on returning to school next year to obtain my Master's in Occupational Therapy. I have my own transportation, I am able to help with schoolwork, and I have...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting for the past 20 years. I've worked previously as a swimming instructor, soccer coach, camp counselor, kids and teen club coordinator, ski instructor, babysitter, nanny, tutor and more.
I'm really active and love doing activities with kids. I'm genuinely care for the children I work with I like to encourage...
Marian can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had the pleasure of working with Marian this summer. She was exceptionally reliable, nurturing and competent in caring for our 6mo old. We can't wait to see her again next summer!"
Christopher E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children from the age of newborns to 15-year-olds across a range jobs. This included working at a summer camp, at an English language school, and as a full time Nanny and family assistant. I love spending time with children but I also love organization, running errands, and weekly tasks to help families or...
Anya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anya is incredible. She is very mature, self confident, creative and empathic. You WANT her as your sitter. She was great with my 11 month old daughter. You can trust your kids are very well taken care of with Anya."
Nida S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have extensive experience in childcare, having worked with children of various ages and needs. I am committed to providing high-quality care and fostering a positive and nurturing experience while caring for your children and babies.
Mikala can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance
5.0
"Mikaela was great and on time, great in communication!"
Dalia P.
5.0
(18)
Hired by 31 families in your neighborhood
Dedicated and Compassionate Nanny with Over 15 Years of Experience
A nurturing and skilled childcare professional offering 15+ years of hands-on experience in providing exceptional care for children from newborns to school-aged. Specialized in managing the unique needs of children with medical conditions including diabetes,...
Melinda can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amazing. Kids loved her and she is highly skilled. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi! I work for Ajax Adventure Camp and I'm super comfortable working with multiple children and going on lots of fun adventures! I have my CPR certification and my Wilderness First Responder certification. I'm the oldest of my three siblings and have lots of experience helping with my7-year-old brother.
Mirren can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is super kind and great with kids. Very good at crafting."
liz B.
Gabriella G.
Aspen, CO
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I' m a highly experienced baby-sitter. I graduated from Aspen high school in 2010 and am back home for the winter season. I have been babysitting since the age of 9 and adore kids of all ages. I worked at the Schoolhouse with children ages 1-6. My real profession is hospitality, hotel management and wine making. I work in...
Gabriella can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Gabriella was fantastic during our trip to Aspen. Very flexible and accommodating to our needs. Great communication before and during! Our daughter loved her time spent with Gabriella!"
Jamie A.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Award-winning, licensed 29-year veteran teacher of Eagle County Public School. I earned a master's degree in education so I've studied child psychology and employ best childcare practices. Trained in FirstAid & CPR, I've endured my own child's medical complications in the NICU so I'm at ease with medically fragile children. I...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicole was amazing. She and her team of daughters and friends took care of 6 boys between the ages of 18 months and 10 years for a full week. She cleaned up the house, took out the garage, constantly communicated with us about the kids' wellbeing, and was an all...
Rachel A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I moved to Aspen and I enjoy it. I love animals, especially dogs, and crafts. Also, I volunteer at the Aspen animal shelter couple of days a week.
Ella Joy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ella Joy was fantastic! We hired her to help take care of my 3-month old, while I was teaching in Aspen. Ella was so nice and accommodating by taking him on walks if he was being fussy. I would highly recommend her to anyone. :)"
Njideka A.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Basalt, CO
Galilea B.
5.0
Galilea was so sweet with our daughter even when she was crying. She is experienced, patient and friendly. I’d definitely recommend.
- Kait S.
Marianne W.
5.0
Marianne is the absolute best! She was with us and daughter from 3 months-1 1/2. Our daughter loved her! Unfortunately we had to move where we could no longer use her. Leaving my new born daughter to head back to work was so incredibly hard, Marianne definitely calmed my nerves with her care and...
- Kim K.
Geraldine K.
5.0
Gigi is amazing! She is the baby whisperer, I would not be able to be a working mom without her and would definitely suggest hiring her!!!
- Care member
Melissa G.
5.0
Melissa is a very dependable hard working person. She has a wonderful personality and enjoys working with children. Melissa recently graduated fro SUNY Fredonia with a degree in International Studies. She would be a great asset to cares.com.
Janet G.
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- Janet G.
Marian K.
5.0
We had the pleasure of working with Marian this summer. She was exceptionally reliable, nurturing and competent in caring for our 6mo old. We can't wait to see her again next summer!
- Christopher E.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Basalt, CO:
How can I find a Basalt babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Basalt, 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 12 babysitters in Basalt, CO on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Basalt, CO?
The average rate for Basalt, CO babysitters on Care.com is $23.25 per hour as of April 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Basalt, CO?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Basalt, CO 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.
Ratings for Basalt, CO babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Basalt, CO are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.