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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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.
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, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Our daughter absolutely loved her. "
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Lilly S.
Boulder, CO
$22-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! I am currently a college student at the University of Colorado Boulder. I am from Athens, GA and I have been babysitting for years! (Mainly aged newborn - 6 yr) I will be working at BCH this summer, two to three times a week, so I am looking to pick up some babysitting jobs on days I won't be working! Days of the week might...
Lilly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lily was great with our son, who was 5months old when she started. She was very dependable and always on time. I would rehire lily in a heartbeat :) "
Julie G.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
Britney S.
Boulder, CO
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello Mothers, Fathers & Guardians! I have been watching little ones since I was in the 8th grade, and I am currently 27! Babysitting has always been a side job throughout my job transitions, due to my love for kids. Since being in LA I've grown to love yoga, holistic living and other forms of self health/help. I would love to...
Britney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Brit is just amazing. She watched my baby from 9 months old to over a year old. Never missed one day and was wonderful with my son. In a town where I had no family or help, she was a life saver. Dependable, kind, loving and knowledgeable."
Alison P.
Caroline W.
Boulder, CO
$20-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Caroline and I'm new to the Boulder area. I'm currently in search of a Covid cautious family looking for part time help (open to full time as long as concrete hours/rates can be determined with contract in advance) with either general child-care or assistance with virtual schooling. I'm here to help your...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caroline is absolutely one of the smartest, kindest and most resourceful young women I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. She is truly wise beyond her years, and I trust her completely with my active two-year-old (who also has a nut allergy, so I'm not...
Selina F.
Patience G.
Estes Park, CO
$20-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Progressive Nanny/Co-Parent Or Traveling/Fill-in Nanny Available From May 2015
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings, From my perspective, child care is the most important job on the planet. My philosophy is that children absorb our (especially parents) energy, language and behaviors immediately and without even knowing it. Personally, my charge to myself is to endow your children with respect, kindness, courage and knowledge. I...
Patience can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Patience is a good candidate. She interviews well, she understands your needs and seems reliable. She is warm, likable, and very passionate about kids. At the end we didn't need a babysitter because a family member will drive from Denver and stay with us."
Alma T.
Marcia P.
Boulder, CO
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Thank you for stopping by my profile. Please note that my hourly rate is $50. This may sound high, to some. however I provide a different service which I consider emergency care. I'm semi-retired continuing to help families with ER care of various scenarios. Having been a child psycho-social nurse and having raised 3 sons, I...
5.0
"Marcia is wonderful and has skills that I've found are rare to find in a caregiver, like subtle social/emotional communication skills and a real ability to get on a child's wavelength and play in a child's world. Marcia stands out as among the best caregivers we’ve...
Nikki D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm in the process of moving from Phoenix, AZ to Boulder, CO. I'm currently looking for tutoring and babysitting positions for all ages starting in August 2022. I hold a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education and Teaching English as a Second Language. I have over 7 years of babysitting experience, currently hold a teaching...
Saquoyah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My boys had a great time with Saquoyah. She was on time, checked in via text and was quick to respond during the initial interview/hire process. "
Cindy C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Madison, or Madi, and I'm looking for flexible and consistent babysitting jobs to add to my busy schedule. I am a newcomer to CO, and after recently moving away from family, I have found that my research position is desperately missing a little human interaction! I have been around kids and caregiving since...
Madison can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Absolutely phenomenal. I will hire Maddie again. She cared for my three daughters (2, 5, 6) with kindness, patience, and went above and beyond (even emptying my dishwasher!) She was an absolute pro!"
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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
(8)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Suhua. I am 46 years old. I have a son in college. I am living in the Boulder area. I have over 9 years experience as a long term nanny. I have worked taking care of children all ages from newborn up to 13 years old. I have 4 years experience as a nanny share. I have also worked as a Chinese teacher for...
Suhua can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Suhua was a wonderful nanny for our newborn son. She is very sweet, kind, and thoughtful. She is very comfortable with young children and knew exactly what our son needed without us telling her. Our son loved having her take care of him. She is responsible and...
James L.
Camryn Q.
Boulder, CO
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Camryn! I'm Here To Help In Any Way That I Can!
5.0
(1)
Hey there! My name is Camryn. I have been working with kids for six years now and enjoy it! I am high energy and outgoing! I am timely, organized, and clean. I would love to help out and be as useful as possible. I am very flexible and easy going and there's not a problem I can't fix. I have a brand new/ very safe car if errands...
Camryn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Camryn watched our 19 month old multiple times and asked questions others hadn't thought to ask. She has a very mature presence and is trustworthy."
Haley V.
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.
Carlyjane D.
Longmont, CO
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is CarlyJane. I graduated from SUNY Purchase in 2013 with a degree in Literature and a certificate in Early Childhood Development, and have since become certified to teach Nurturing Pathways and become certified in Raffi's Child Honouring course. I've been caring for children since I was 11 years old. My specialty...
Carlyjane can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Honestly, don't know what we will do without her. She is not only reliable and trustworthy, but she genuinely cares about our children. She is calm, patient, and pushes them to progress through each stage. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Carlyjane."
Caroline M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as friendly, inquisitive, and reliable.
I like working with kids because I enjoy providing knowledge, play, and care for kids.
I'm looking for a job that provides an opportunity for growth.
I started working with kids when I became the oldest of the kids at my parents church. But I started working...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Our kiddo enjoyed his night with Jenna! She showed up right on time and did a great job. We will hire her again."
Beth G.
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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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)
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & 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.
Maria E C.
Boulder, CO
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have 10 years of experience nannying and babysitting. I stay in close touch with many families even as their children are now entering college. I like to connect with children and help them learn and explore while they're in my care. I like to be active and engage with children to make sure they have an enriching time while...
Maria E can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"This is not a sit around and just say arch your kids do stuff sitter - this is a caring, involved, nurturing do stuff WITH your kids sitter "
Care member
Roan K.
Boulder, CO
$10-15/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Ro and I'm a college student! I babysat for a toddler from when he was 6 months-3 years old. I worked as a mountain bike coach for 6 years. Babysat in the summers (4 boys ages 7-14). Another summer I was a nanny full time for two boys (8, 13). When I lived in Honolulu, I worked long and late night shifts for a...
Roan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Roan was amazing! Tender, loving and bubbly.
She even tidied up the house while I was at work.
Always punctual and quick to respond to text messages.
She watched my 3-year old for extended periods without incident.
She was also very energetic and eager to...
Stephanie M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lyons, CO
Gianna F.
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 of experience babysitting for...
- Jodi F.
Amelia A.
5.0
Our daughter absolutely loved her.
- Care member
Lilly S.
5.0
Lily was great with our son, who was 5months old when she started. She was very dependable and always on time. I would rehire lily in a heartbeat :)
- Julie G.
Kelly E.
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. Kelly always comes to us prepared...
- Marisa H.
Britney S.
5.0
Brit is just amazing. She watched my baby from 9 months old to over a year old. Never missed one day and was wonderful with my son. In a town where I had no family or help, she was a life saver. Dependable, kind, loving and knowledgeable.
- Alison P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lyons, CO:
How can I find a Lyons babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lyons, 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 1 babysitters in Lyons, CO on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Lyons, CO?
The average rate for Lyons, CO babysitters on Care.com is $20.00 per hour as of November 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 Lyons, CO?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Lyons, 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.