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60 babysitters are listed in Thornton, CO
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Thornton, CO
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have well over 30 years of experience working with children from the age of Newborn and up. I am old-school nanny and believe in helping out with not only childcare, but laundry, dishes, and light house work. I am looking for a full-time job, at this time, with a little one (multiples are just fine as well or nanny share)...
Rebekah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Nicole G.
Thornton, CO
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello, families! I am a very reliable, kind, and patient person with 4 years of experience as a School Counselor. I'm here to provide a safe, engaging, and loving environment for your little ones. I am looking for a summer job until school starts up again. I can't wait to meet you!
Nicole can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kelsey H.
Thornton, CO
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have worked with children since I was 14. I started as a paid volunteer and worked my way up to assistant site director. I have worked with all ages of children and have a lot of experience with special needs. I love children and would like to start working with them again.
Kelsey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kaylee B.
Thornton, CO
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kaylee and I am looking for a part-time nanny job this summer. My ideal start date would be June 15th and end around august 5th. To tell you a little bit about me, I graduated with a bachelors degree in Elementary Education in May of 2018 from the University of Northern Colorado. I then received my Masters...
Kaylee can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and dedicated childcare provider with seven years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My calm and patient demeanor, coupled with my creativity and imagination, allows me to engage children in a variety of fun and educational activities. I take great pride in ensuring...
Kathryn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Ashley and I grew up in Iowa and just recently planned a move to Denver I am currently taking a full time position as a pediatric home health nurse but have some flexibility with that! I was a nanny for several years in college. I have also continued to nanny here and there while also working as a pediatric registered...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
As a caring and experienced childcare provider with three years in the field, I am passionate about supporting families and providing reliable childcare solutions. My creative and friendly nature allows me to connect with children easily, making their time in my care both enjoyable and educational.
I believe in open...
Vanessa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I have over 20 years experience in the field of Early Childhood education and a college degree in Psychology with a focus on child development and Early childhood education.
Bilette can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alex, I am 26 years old and am currently attending College as I pursue a degree in nursing. I have been a professional nanny for seven years and have experience with newborn-8-year-olds specifically, but have worked with most age groups. I work part time at my local church, and have years of experience managing...
Alex can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very friendly. Great with my kids. "
Tiffany C.
Melanie S.
Brighton, CO
$15-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi! I am Melanie, I am a current college student and I am a babysitter/nanny. I have a shy 3 year experience of providing child care on top of the other experience I have with the kids in my family. I absolutely love kids from all ages and creating a fun/interactive environment for them. I am very understanding about the...
Melanie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"She is absolutely amazing! Not only is she trustworthy and very dependable but my son has a hard time warming up to people( Mommys boy) & he fell in love with her the second she walked in! Like all parents I text and obsess over my sons well being while at work &...
Brittanie A.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Brianna. I am currently wrapping up my last year for my Master's degree in Social Work at MSU Denver. My current internship is at Children's Hospital Colorado. Before that, I worked in school settings with students with disabilities and high needs ranging from K-12. I also have experience caring for infants....
Brianna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brianna did a great job with our newborn! She was his first babysitter and we'd be happy to hire her again. She was punctual, a clear communicator, and professional. Happy to recommend her."
Jordan W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Parents!!
I'm looking to complete my hours during September until I start my full time job in October, I'm also available for date night and weekends.
About me:
My name is Luciele, I'm 26 years old and I'm from Brazil.
I've been working with babysitting/nanny for about 4 years, I have experience with children from 2...
Luciele can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Luciele is on time and keeps my toddlers entertained and safe. She has a good personality and is polite. Definitely recommend her. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
I have been working with kids since I turned 12 and could begin babysitting, for the last 18 years I have worked to develop a vast toolbelt of skills and knowledge to become the very best I can be. I have worked mostly in the school district and have quite a lot of experience with special needs. I'm very flexible and I so deeply...
Kyndri can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
Darlene F.
Denver, CO
$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.6
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Darlene, I am a mother to 3 grown children. I am ready to be a grandma, but my children are not ready to become parents, so I take care of your babies. I have worked as a nanny for about 4 years. Before that, I worked in daycare for over 3 years. I have worked with infants from 6 weeks up to 5 years old. I have...
Darlene can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Darlene is an absolutely wonderful caregiver who truly became part of our family in raising our daughter. We hired Darlene for ~18 months after searching for a dependable in-home caregiver that would fit our family's schedule. We could not have asked for a better...
Ben R.
Emily C.
Westminster, CO
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a college graduate of Psychology from CU-Boulder. I've worked with children for 10 years in various capacities. I've had 3 and a half years of working with youth in a mental health setting.
I love to cook, bake, do arts and crafts, and help with homework. I have two years of teaching experience from college and love to...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily has been a great resource for us, being new to Colorado. Our son loves it when she comes over. With enough advance notice, she is usually available and responds quickly to requests for babysitting opportunities. She is courteous and sweet - I would recommend...
Tim K.
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been around children all of my life. I am the oldest of four kids, and have lot of younger cousins. I use to volunteer at elementary schools and in church programs. I use to babysit while I was in high school and I was also a nanny for a family. I worked for a substitute company, learning center, etc . I hold a...
Destini can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Monica R.
Brighton, CO
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have 1 son that's 22. All do to my husbands job. We have traveled all over the world.
I have over 24 years experience working with children.
I stated in daycare working with newborns to Elementary Ages. I also did in home child care for ages newborn to 4 years. I worked in the schools also for 5 years with special education...
Monica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We love Monica! She has a nanny share in the Golden area and my 6 month son was there for several months before he got into a daycare facility. Monica is kind and caring. Her home was always safe and clean. We will definitely be using Monica again for future...
Care member
Dulce G.
Henderson, CO
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Bilingual With 12 Years Of Experience. Good Principles And Ready To Start
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Dulce. I'm married with 2 kids. My oldest is a 3-year-old boy, and my youngest is a baby girl who is 20 months.
I'm bilingual with 14 years of experience and I have spent most of my life taking care of young kids and babies.
I'm also good at teaching and helping kids learn Spanish.
If you want someone that will take...
Dulce can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Dulce watched my now 11 month old son for a few months regularly for 20-30 hrs a week. She is sweet, caring and engaging with him. She didn't just babysit. She kept him on a regular schedule of meal times and naps. Read books, engaged in appropriate learning for...
Nanette H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am currently working full-time as a live-out nanny. I have six younger siblings ranging from age 5 to 18 and I am well versed in caring for children of all ages and genders. I have just graduated a year early from the College of William and Mary with a major in Theater. I was the president of the Big Brothers Big Sisters...
Charlotte can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I enthusiastically recommend Charlotte A. as a part-time babysitter and/or full-time nanny for children. I have relied on Charlotte for the past year to care for my seven-year-old daughter. She has cared for my daughter during evening events and outings, as well as...
Susan N.
Leticia F.
Broomfield, CO
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Leticia, 26, a native Portuguese speaker. I worked as a nanny for several families in CA and CO. I have over 6 years of experience with children. I worked as a teacher's AIDE for Boulder Journey School. Worked for a while in a memory care facility as an Activity Specialist. In Brazil, I studied Biological Science for 2...
Leticia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Leticia is very reliable, hard working, kind and compassionate, willing to walk extra mile. She helped me a lot with 3 little children for a few days."
Natalie U.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Thornton, CO
Alex W.
5.0
Very friendly. Great with my kids.
- Tiffany C.
Melanie S.
5.0
Melanie has been amazing help to my family since my daughter was just a couple months old. She is trustworthy and I feel that my daughter is in great hands when I leave. She is also comfortable with my two big dogs which is a huge plus for us. I highly recommend Melanie for any of your childcare...
- Jessica A.
Brianna K.
5.0
Brianna was awesome! She was so good with our six year old and one year old! She arrived on time and kept the girls entertained all day. They had so much fun with her! She was also very good at keeping me updated throughout the day on what was happening with them. I would love to hire Brianna...
- Ashley H.
Luciele L.
5.0
Luciele is on time and keeps my toddlers entertained and safe. She has a good personality and is polite. Definitely recommend her.
- Care member
Darlene F.
5.0
My daughter loves Darlene! She was a great carer for my infant and was great with feeds, naps and playtime. She even made and bought my daughter things for their time together!
She was always punctual, easy to communicate with and very kind. Highly recommend her. We love you Darlene 💜
- Alanna S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Thornton, CO:
How can I find a Thornton babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Thornton, 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 28 babysitters in Thornton, 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 Thornton, CO?
The average rate for Thornton, CO babysitters on Care.com is $20.96 per hour as of March 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 Thornton, CO?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Thornton, 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 Thornton, CO babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Thornton, CO are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.