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With over 10 years of childcare experience, I have learned that what children need most is presence. I am devoted to caring for your child (or children) in a way that is fun, nurturing, creative, and adaptive to their individual needs.
My educational background encompasses Clinical Herbalism and Yin Yoga, and I bring these...
I bring over a decade of experience working with children, including serving as a live-in nanny at 19 and spending three years as a teacher at a Montessori school in Boulder. I love creating engaging, supportive environments where kids can learn, grow, and have fun.
I'm passionate about teaching and exploring nature with...
Clarissa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as genuine, compassionate, and outgoing.
I've always loved working with kids. Babysitting and nannying have been my jobs for years and I am studying to be an elementary education teacher. It has been such a fulfilling job and I love the opportunity to get to know all the amazing little kids and...
Iris can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Iris is great! My kids love her and want her to babysit every day. She’s great about baking and playing with them, which they love. She’ll also take them to all the parks and other activities they want. She’s so sweet and loving with them. We couldn’t adore 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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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, craft assistance, 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)
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, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, 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.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sam and I am a college graduate currently getting my masters in holistic healing. I absolutely love children and working with them. I have been babysitting children of all ages for the past nine years and feel confident with my experience. Babysitting has always been something I cherish beyond money and I believe...
Sam can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Sam was amazing with our two kids (16 months, 3.5 years). Professional, reliable with warm, kind energy. Our 3.5 year old son is a handful and Sam quickly became his favorite sitter - I'd hire her again in a heartbeat."
Whitney A.
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...
Sarah Z.
Boulder, CO
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for over 10 years, I have two very young little siblings so am very used to being around and learning with kids. I've worked with kids of all ages and have babysat for some kids for the majority of their childhood, I love to learn and grow with children in their development, especially when it comes to...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We cannot recommend Sarah more highly. She has been a full-time nanny for our 2- and 5-year old for 6+ months and is absolutely terrific. She is energetic, dependable, and a good communicator. The kids love her, and she has taught them both a lot, from science and...
Hanna M.
Andrea L.
Boulder, CO
$30-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am an experienced nanny and personal assistant specializing in meal prep. I am looking to expand and help more families with grocery shopping and multiple night meal prep!
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Andrea was great with my children, always on time and so polite."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hello! I'm a recent graduate from CU Boulder's grad program looking primarily for sporadic care jobs (date nights, etc). Before my masters program, I taught 7th and 8th grade science in Hanover, NH. At the same school, I worked as an educational assistant in the special ed dept., where I worked directly with children who need...
Hayley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hayley was wonderful with our infant son and toddler! She was dependable, positive, and most importantly, trustworthy with our most precious treasures! She also put her teacher skills to good use and was always doing some sort of learning activity with them! We...
Care member
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"All around great young woman! My daughter loves to ‘hang out’ with her anytime. Responsible and reliable! "
Care member
Megan K.
Boulder, CO
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a natural caretaker, I have always been drawn to the growth and development of children. My passion for childcare has been nurtured through my previous babysitting roles, where I gained valuable hands-on experience. My patient, calm, and creative personality allows me to connect with children on a deeper level, making their...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Megan is great! She takes time with people and really listens to what they have to say. She is a leader in all that she does. She is very responsible and can be handed a task and trusted to do it well. She is a great team player and can also work well...
Eric S.
Lillian S.
Boulder, CO
$17/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! I am currently a Senior at the University of Colorado Boulder. I am from Athens, GA and I have been babysitting for years! (Mainly aged newborn - 8 yr) I have worked at Boulder Community Hospital as a Nurse Aide, but with my current class schedule, I am unfortunately unable to work the hospital hours into my schedule. I...
Lillian can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I live in the Boulder area. I have been babysitting for 20+ years. I taught English in South America, worked as an Outward Bound Instructor, coached soccer, facilitated birthday parties, and substitute taught.
My mission is to teach kids to value/respect themselves and to cultivate a strong sense of self-worth. I believe...
Niki can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Our two boys love Niki and look forward to seeing her again soon. She's a great person, full of energy, and we're lucky to know her."
Ann Marie D.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Tess C.
Boulder, CO
$17-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Tess and I'm a sophomore at CU Boulder, but originally from Parker, CO. I'm open to longer-term jobs as well as one time jobs. I have 3 younger siblings so I've grown up helping out with them: from changing diapers to making lunches to helping with homework. Additionally, I babysat for other families starting at...
Tess can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tess was on time, very patient and respectful. She put our 3 YO son to bed on time and read him stories back to sleep when he woke up. I lost my handbag and thought maybe she took it but it was found by my son and when i asked her about it she was very respectful...
Marina M.
Linzie H.
Boulder, CO
$25-28/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Linzie :) I am 23 years old. I currently live in Erie, but I am willing to travel 30-45min. I recently graduated from CU with a degree in psychology. I will be pursuing a masters degree in social work starting this January. I love spending time with kids when I am not doing school work. I have been nannying and...
Linzie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Linzie is amazing!!!! Highly highly recommend her. She watched our 2 kids for date nights, and they loved her."
Konstantyn A.
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 was a wonderful help to us who we will continue to have look after our children. She got our young boys ready in the morning, drove them to school, and picked them up from school. She was punctual, played with them making a puppet theater and skipping, and...
Martin K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Olivia and I am a professional child-care provider and doula. I have recently moved to Santa Cruz and am looking for a childcare job.
I have experience working with kids of all ages at summer camps and school programs, and as of lately I've been doing a lot of newborn and infant care as a doula and nanny. I am...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Olivia is amazing! On the very first day she met us, my almost 3yo talked non-stop to her, and she never stopped sharing. Olivia listens to my kids better than I! :O She is great help with housework, our scared kitty, and last-minute surprises. Great scheduler. If...
Michael M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Ward, CO
Iris T.
5.0
Iris is great! My kids love her and want her to babysit every day. She’s great about baking and playing with them, which they love. She’ll also take them to all the parks and other activities they want. She’s so sweet and loving with them. We couldn’t adore her more!
- Care member
Hannah H.
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 rides, reads books, etc.). We...
- Kristen H.
Chloe F.
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.
Sydney S.
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 in high school and through this past...
- Stephanie S.
Sam M.
5.0
Sam is fantastic! She took care of our 2 year old daughter while we were visiting family in Colorado. She is punctual and dependable. Our daughter loved her! We also appreciated how much Sam engaged with our daughter by going over colors and numbers and the words for objects. It was like a private...
- Keller C.
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How can I find a Ward babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Ward, CO?
The average rate for Ward, CO babysitters on Care.com is $25.00 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 Ward, CO?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Ward, 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.