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319 babysitters are listed in Boulder, CO
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Boulder, CO
4.7
(15)
Hired by 61 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was about 14 years old, taking care of my younger sister and brothers before being able to expand my services. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified, am not a smoker, and have my own car. I have been vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19, and I'm comfortable with dogs. I love spending time with children...
Eleanor can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ellie was great! She went above and beyond to make our day smooth and keep our little boys happy and safe so my husband and I could take older kids skiing! Thanks! "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of experience working first as a nanny & babysitter. Additionally, I'm CPR, AED, and infant first aid certified.
I'd describe my personality as friendly, caring, and hard-working. I study biochemistry at CU Boulder and in my spare time, I volunteer in middle school ministry. I am honored to pass on my knowledge...
Marisa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marisa was amazing! Very responsible and kind. My children said she was their favorite babysitter ever! "
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I moved to the area a few years ago to start Acupuncture school. I just graduated from school and am taking some time off before studying for boards. I enjoy playing in the mountains and practicing yoga when I'm not studying. I am also a yoga instructor. I have been in child care on and off for over 10 years and nannying while...
Abby can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Abby has babysat for us on a number of occasions for full days when we had gaps in childcare. She is so easy to get along with, amazing with our kids, and knew how to jump right in! I would Highly recommend her and trust her fully to watch our 4 and 20 month olds."
Elizabeth G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! offering my babysitting services. With my kind and energetic nature, I create a safe and nurturing environment for children. I bring a natural enthusiasm that keeps kids engaged and entertained through fun activities, reading stories, and playing games. As a reliable and responsible individual, I am punctual and...
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madeline (Quinn) was our neighbor and is always so good with all of the kids on the block. We had her watch our two kids on multiple occasions and she was wonderful. She is fun, energetic and compassionate. Our kids were always asking for her to come back to...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alaina. I'm a 25-year-old graduate student studying contemplative psychotherapy. Before starting school last August, I spent two years working as a preschool teacher at a Waldorf-inspired preschool in Seattle. I received my bachelor's degree in Hispanic Studies and Psychology from Dartmouth College in 2021. The...
Alaina can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alaina is kind and compassionate with all the preschool children. She is patient and sets good boundaries. She loves to sing songs and read stories. She can cook healthy and tasty meals. Her Spanish flows easily and she is able to translate most things for this...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a born and raised Durango local with a lot of experience with children. Not only have I been babysitting for friends and family since I was old enough but I work as a mountain bike coach for the Durango Devo Junior program. I am an elite cyclist and molecular biology major. I have two younger siblings that I've taken care...
Ava can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very lovely young woman! We felt very comfortable having her watch our eight month old son while we enjoyed a night out! Thanks Ava! Would happily recommend her to anyone!"
Skye H.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Chloe and I'm 23 years old. I have 9 years of childcare experience and a bachelors degree in Psychology. I have been working with kids for over a year as a registered behavior technician in the ABA field specializing in 3-7-year-olds with autism.
I am very bubbly, kind and playful and have a passion for working...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My kids love and adore Chloe!! We can't wait to have her back in town someday. My children are now grown but we love our Chloe time!!"
Katie K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a graduate student hoping to tutor/babysit on weekends. I absolutely love working with children and come equipped with a bag of fun (which includes various board games, coloring books, and arts and craft supplies)! I am also capable and willing to do household chores and maintenance, such as cleaning, doing dishes, doing...
Autumn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Autumn watched our 20 month old son for 3 weeks this summer. She was his very first non-family member nanny and it was a major transition for him. She managed him beautifully. He was so happy and excited to see her every morning. He talked about her every evening...
Shilpa C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Gianna. I'm 22 years old and I'm a professional dancer with Boulder Ballet. Starting at the end of August I will be available Wed, Thurs, and Fri 3 p.m. to anytime. I will also be available for date night/weekend sitting. Unfortunately, I will not have a car here with me. I am fully vaccinated and will be...
Gianna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Gianna is a very mature, responsible, and hard working young adult. Gianna is a smart girl who graduated at the top of her high school class. She is the oldest of three children and has been caring for her younger brothers for many years. She also has quite a bit...
Jodi F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Sierra and I am currently an elementary school teacher in Jefferson County. I am looking for occasional jobs for the summer. I have been a nanny/babysitter for 7 years, and have worked with children ranging from newborn to teenagers. Most of my jobs I have held involved working with kids such as nannying, tutoring and...
Sierra can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"My family loves Sierra! She is dependable and punctual and we enjoy her very much! She is also friendly and kind to my children. Will hire again!"
Elisabeth S.
Kelly E.
Boulder, CO
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Kind & Nurturing Teacher Seeking Temporary/part-time Babysitting Role
5.0
(1)
I am a licensed elementary teacher with 16 years of childcare experience. Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to work with numerous families in various roles, including being a nanny, babysitting for large groups during special events, and even traveling with families. I worked as an outdoor instructor, where I had the...
Kelly can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I'm so glad that Kelly has come into my family's life. She is a wonderful babysitter as well as a interesting person. She can calm my 15 month old and keep her distracted as we make our exit and she is open to whatever ideas my 5 year old son has up his sleeve....
Marisa H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Haleigh -- I am an educated, trained, and experienced nanny. I graduated from The University of Michigan in 2017 before starting my career in technology sales. Through it all, helping small humans grow is the most important & fulfilling role to me - I have +10 years of babysitting experience working specifically with...
Haleigh can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Haleigh is a lovely lady. She comes from an amazing family who raised her well. She has two younger siblings and pets which I'm sure have made her the great nurturer she is. I have trusted her with my 6 year old twins since birth. They absolutely love her. I come...
Brenda B.
3.0
(2)
I love to spend time outdoors and I love playing sports. In high school I played volleyball, tennis and ran cross country and track. I have eight years of babysitting experience (Please refer to my work history for more information). I love kids and I have 2 older sisters and a twin brother. I had nannied/babysat ages from first...
Brittany can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Brittany is a responsible and caring young woman. I highly recommend her. I am Brittany's Girl Scout leader. She has been in Girl Scouts for approximately 10 years. During that time Brittany earned the highest award in Girl Scouting, the Gold Award. Not many...
Theresa S.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as kind, responsible, and authentic.
I like working with kids because they are very creative and see the best in people.
I started working with kids when my little cousins were born when I was around 8 years old! But I started getting payed for babysitting when I was 13 and I became a lifeguard...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Isabel, here are a few things to know about me. :) My babysitting career began in 2015 when I was a caregiver at a day care for infants, children, and teenagers. I continued to babysit throughout college and also implemented aspects of tutoring. After graduating with a Bachelor's degree, I spent a season...
Isabel can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our kiddos had a great time with Isabel and we appreciate her personable and professional nature. Thanks again!!!!"
Jeffrey L.
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Sydney S! I am a current student at the University of Colorado seeking a job. I have 8+ years of childcare experience and have been working at a daycare at my gym for the past 3 years as well as being babysitter certified by the Red Cross. I am a hardworking and responsible person with a great driving record as...
Sydney can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Sydney is a conscientious and thoughtful, hardworking young woman. She has a strong sense of responsibility and always chooses to do the right thing. She patiently and responsibly watched my twin boys, off & on over the course of 4 years, beginning when she was...
Stephanie S.
Mckenna W.
Boulder, CO
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is McKenna W! I'm currently a kindergarten teacher. I have been working with kids for the past 8 years through babysitting, summer camps, and day cares. I'm very passionate about building strong positive relationships with children. I can't wait to hear from you:)
Mckenna can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"I'd love to hire Mckenna again! She's really good, very polite, dependable. When she's available again I would love to work with her. All the best for you Mckenna!"
Sunshine F.
Jordyn T.
Boulder, CO
$20-32/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jordyn. I have over nine years of experience babysitting and nannying for kiddos of all ages! I do have reliable transportation and am First Aid/ CPR and First Responder certified, and fully vaccinated.
I have over eight years of paid childcare experience; working as a babysitter, nanny, summer camp...
Jordyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our kids, 4 and 3 loved having Jordyn over. They knew she would read, play, create, and indulge their stories and show & tell. Jordyn was great communicating with us and was very reliable for scheduled babysits. We are sorry to see her move, but glad our kids had...
Care member
Amelia A.
Boulder, CO
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm A Bubbly And Quirky Person, A Great Listener And Will Be There As A Mentor In Any Way I Can!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Amelia and I am 21 years old! I'm a student at the University of Colorado boulder, studying psychology with a minor in English. I hope to work in the adolescent psychology field after I graduate. I am very active in my sorority as well as outdoor activity. I love to ski, bike, hike and explore the beautiful scenery...
Amelia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Our daughter absolutely loved her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting and nannying for about 9 years now! I've assisted in Montessori classrooms and am comfortable working with all ages. I'm comfortable around any and all pets, especially dogs and cats. I've volunteered with service dogs for a few years now and absolutely love it! I'm available for the entire month of July...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Hannah is the nanny/babysitter of our dreams! She is amazing with our 1 year old daughter (has been watching her daily since she was 6 months) and our high energy dog. Hannah does baby sign (ASL), cooks meals/snacks, and makes every day fun (park dates, stroller...
Kristen H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Boulder, CO
Eleanor D.
5.0
Ellie's been taking care of our kiddo on a near-weekly basis for nearly half a year, and she's been great. He really likes her. Ellie shows up on time, is easy to work with, and we've recommended her to friends!
- Liana L.
Marisa H.
5.0
Marisa is prompt, kind, and diligent with our newborn. Don’t hesitate to hire!
- Laura L.
Abby W.
5.0
Abby was great with our one year old daughter! She helped us out for a couple of months while we were in between care options. She also kept the house clean and was great with our dog. Highly recommend!
- Care member
Madeline A.
5.0
Madeline (Quinn) was our neighbor and is always so good with all of the kids on the block. We had her watch our two kids on multiple occasions and she was wonderful. She is fun, energetic and compassionate. Our kids were always asking for her to come back to babysit! She is responsible and...
- Care member
Alaina W.
5.0
Alaina is kind and compassionate with all the preschool children. She is patient and sets good boundaries. She loves to sing songs and read stories. She can cook healthy and tasty meals. Her Spanish flows easily and she is able to translate most things for this age group. She is prompt and...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Boulder, CO:
How can I find a Boulder babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Boulder, 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 319 babysitters in Boulder, CO on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Boulder, CO?
The average rate for Boulder, CO babysitters on Care.com is $19.98 per hour as of January 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 Boulder, CO?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Boulder, 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 Boulder, CO babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Boulder, CO are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 113 reviews of the 319 listed babysitters.