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60 babysitters are listed in Lafayette, CO
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Lafayette, CO
Abigail B.
Lafayette, CO
$41/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(15)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Experienced babysitter (10+ years) looking for part-time and occasional work. I have worked with children ages 2 months to 16 years. I was a double major in Biology and Psychology and am currently working at CU Anschutz while going to grad school. I have experience with as many as 7 kids at once, including multiples. I have been...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Abi is the sweetest! She is reliable, thoughtful and kind, my four year old son likes her so much. We are so grateful we found her!"
Mandy H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting children since I was 14. The ages I have cared for have ranged from infants to 14-year-olds. I have been a summertime nanny for two years and a certified lifeguard for over four years. I am still current in my CPR and first aid training. Throughout my life, I have worked with children through churches,...
Marissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marissa helped our family out this fall picking the kids up from school and doing the after-school run-around to sports. She was awesome. Both of our kiddos loved her and she was incredibly dependable. She communicates really well, was focused on the kids and...
Meaghan S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Mariah, I'm 31 years old, and I am Colorado native living in Lafayette with my sweet golden retriever, sassy little cat, and fiancé. I have 5 nieces and 2 nephews, all under 6! I have a ton of experience with preemies, newborns, infants, toddlers, and twins. I've worked for 5 different families as a part...
Mariah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Mariah has been helping me with my twin daughters since they were preemies in the NICU. They’re 4 now and thriving! Mariah is extremely loving, caring, and kind. She is always timely and is very reliable. She’s so thoughtful and patient with all of my daughters...
Jenny O.
Colleen P.
Lafayette, CO
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Thanks for stumbling over my bio. I'm 27 years old and live in Boulder. I'm currently getting my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. I love spending time with kiddos because they are full of so much life and laughter!
I have 10+ years working with kids of all ages, infant-teens. I was also a Summer Camp Lifeguard...
Colleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Colleen has been such a pleasure to work with. She watches our son regularly and he is always extremely excited to see Coco! He lights up when she walks in and they always have the best time playing together and exploring outside and the park is the favorite place...
Erin Z.
Mac D.
Lafayette, CO
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Social Work Grad Student And Experienced Educator Looking For Part-time Care
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an energetic and responsible caretaker who recently moved to Lafayette and will be attending graduate school in Denver! I graduated from Hampshire College in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in education and youth studies. I also completed graduate work at UMASS in early childhood education with a thesis in how adults could...
Mac can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Mac watched our 4 year old boy from last September to this past summer. She always brought lots of imaginative games and did new things with him all the time. He said she was super fun, listened to him and that he liked how many things she played with him. Mac was...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I've worked with children of all ages, from newborns to 12 years old! I've been working with children for about 7 years now. I love to engage children in imagination and creativity. I love to do crafts and science experiences. I am a big animal lover and I enjoy playing outdoors enjoying nature!
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexis is exceedingly responsible, dependable, reliable, always personable and ready to learn. We have have had the pleasure of her superior Nanny skills for 5.5years, both full time and part time. Her understanding of child psychology is excellent. I would trust...
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Julie and I live in Boulder County. I spent six months working as an Assistant Preschool Teacher at The Learning Experience in Westminster, and am CPR-certified. I have experience working with children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. In June 2024, I graduated from a performing arts school in New York City.
When...
Julie can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Kristen B.
Lafayette, CO
$18-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a creative and friendly caregiver with three years of experience caring for children of various ages. My passion lies in fostering children's growth and development, and I strive to make a positive impact on their lives. I believe in open communication with parents and follow their preferred method to discuss their child's...
Jordan V.
Lafayette, CO
$23-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children. With five years of experience as a childcare provider, I specialize in caring for children between the ages of 0-11. I'm comfortable caring for up to three children simultaneously.
I'm a creative and imaginative person, and I love playing educational games...
I have been a babysitter/nanny since I was 13 years old. I have been a nanny for the same family for 3 summers (started at 8 and 12, now are 10 and 14), and I absolutely love it. I was a camp leader at the Lafayette Rec Center the summer of 2015, and I have babysat countless times for a variety of different families. I have a...
Faye can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Briglia R.
Lafayette, CO
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Brigs and I have many different types of experiences when it come to taking care of kids. I am the oldest of 7 siblings, which made me a full time babysitter somedays! I've been a mothers helper on multiple occasions, I've nannied, and I've been babysitting since I was 11 years old for parents in my...
Hello, My name is Samantha. I am a certified Physician Assistant in the state of Colorado. I am currently looking for a full time PA job (likely start Sept. 1st), however I am looking to nanny/babysit in the meantime. I have over 10 years of experience working with kids of all ages from 7 weeks and up! I have a reliable car and...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Isabella S.
Lafayette, CO
$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 2 years of experience formally babysitting but have always been the eldest in my family and been the designated babysitter for the younger kids. I can help with Housekeeping and Errands.
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm currently a student at FRCC to become a registered nurse once I get into the nursing program. I love caring for children, and others as well. It is a strong passion of mine. I have past work experience as a CNA and a Health Center Assistant. I have also volunteered at my church Grace Point Church, teaching young children and...
Cyra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
I'd describe my personality as attentive, patient and curious.
I like working with kids because a day spent with children is always an adventure! Learning and teaching with kids is so rewarding - for every challenging moment there's a dozen to treasure.
I'm looking for a role where I can bring my focus, time, creativity and...
James can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
I'm creative, mature, and friendly, and have a passion for fostering children's growth and development! I have been working in licensed childcare for six years now and am comfortable caring for children of all ages, I can provide references upon request.
I'm currently taking a gap year, will head back to school for...
Maya can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Lex N.
Lafayette, CO
$16-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've worked in a day care for a while and have learned lots about kids of all ages! I have worked with 6-month-olds babies all the way up to 12-year-olds. I'm good at understand different parenting styles and adapting to them so that the kids see us as a team. I prefer getting kids off their devices and becoming more active! I...
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Crafts. I have a lot of experience with New Borns and Babies, included sleep training during the night!
Sabrina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I absolutely adore children. I have taken care of kids for as long as I can remember, even at family parties I would be playing with the babies when I was still practically a baby myself!
I have worked with all kinds of children, babies, infants and pets alike. I have cared for children of all ages with disabilities including...
Gretchen can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Alex and I'm currently pursuing my degree in child psychology so that I may continue on to getting my PhD in child development. I moved here from France when I was 15 so am fluent in 4 languages
I'd describe my personality as patient, kind, and caring
I like working with kids because I love seeing the world through...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lafayette, CO
Abigail B.
5.0
Abi took care of our son a few days a week this summer and was fantastic. She absolutely knows what she's doing and was great with proactively communicating with us. Can't recommend her enough!
- Alex D.
Marissa N.
5.0
Marissa helped our family out this fall picking the kids up from school and doing the after-school run-around to sports. She was awesome. Both of our kiddos loved her and she was incredibly dependable. She communicates really well, was focused on the kids and provided structure during those...
- Meaghan S.
Mariah D.
5.0
Mariah has been helping me with my twin daughters since they were preemies in the NICU. They’re 4 now and thriving! Mariah is extremely loving, caring, and kind. She is always timely and is very reliable. She’s so thoughtful and patient with all of my daughters who absolutely adore her! We are so...
- Jenny O.
Colleen P.
5.0
Colleen has been such a pleasure to work with. She watches our son regularly and he is always extremely excited to see Coco! He lights up when she walks in and they always have the best time playing together and exploring outside and the park is the favorite place to visit together. They go on...
- Erin Z.
Mac D.
5.0
Mac watched our 4 year old boy from last September to this past summer. She always brought lots of imaginative games and did new things with him all the time. He said she was super fun, listened to him and that he liked how many things she played with him. Mac was always responsive to our texts when...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lafayette, CO:
How can I find a Lafayette babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lafayette, 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 26 babysitters in Lafayette, CO on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 Lafayette, CO?
The average rate for Lafayette, CO babysitters on Care.com is $21.31 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 Lafayette, CO?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, CO babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Lafayette, CO are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.