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Natashia Y.


Colorado Springs, CO

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

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I was a teacher's assistant, as well as special needs educational assistant. For the majority of my working career, I've worked with varying ages from ages 4 to 13. I've worked with infants, although it was within family. I'm a person who can adapt to what the child needs and oftentimes develop a connection with them. I adore...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Natashia is a kind and caring person. She works really well with children and pets. She does really well with my 5 year old Great Dane."

Emily M.

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Marius F.


Colorado Springs, CO

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun, Dependable Care For Your Littles

Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years experience with infants, children and families and would love to get to know yours. Professionally I hold a graduate degree as a midwife and have extensive training with newborns and infants including lactation and bottle feeding, sleep coaching, and infant development. I enjoy working with babies through...
Marius can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"First time letting besides family watch our kids , and our 4 Girls loved her! thanks again Mars!"

Gaylon B.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a caring and responsible individual with a passion for working with children. Growing up on a farm, I learned the value of hard work, patience, and responsibility-qualities that have shaped me into a dependable caregiver. I have experience working with special needs children and large families, which has helped me develop...
Cassandra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Cassandra did a wonderful job watching over our daughter. We'd highly recommend her to anyone looking for childcare."

Paul B.

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Raee S.


Colorado Springs, CO

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Interactive Sitter

4.4

(5)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I started working with kids when I was 12. I babysat for my uncle in the summers, who had 5 kids ranging from 9 months to 10 years old. I have experience working with special needs. I have worked in a couple of daycares. My biggest goal doing this job is to meet the specific needs of the children and their families. In my...
Raee can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"We absolutely are pleased with her. She takes L to school activities when I can't. She takes him to fun filled events where he can socialize with his peers. She is active with my son and he absolutely looks forward to anytime she comes over. She is a pleasure to be...

Candice K.

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Ava M.


Colorado Springs, CO

$18-22/hr8 yrs exp

Professional Musician And Artist Wanting To Make Kids Feel Special!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I just moved to finish college, and I'm looking for some part-time work in childcare. I have extensive experience caring for babies and kids of all ages, as well as children with special needs or ASD. I also tutor elementary, middle, and high schoolers in math and English, and give voice, piano, and ukulele lessons. I am...
Ava can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ava is fantastic. She has helped our family for several months now and does well with all 3 of our kids ages 9,6,3. She meets the children where they are and helps them explore and grow. She has helped in coaching/tutoring my son with reading. Ava helps in...

Joanne J.

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Alisha G.


Colorado Springs, CO

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a registered behavior tech and I am going hoping to start school as a bcba soon. I have my cna and I'm also CPR certified I have done home health I've worked with children and adults both with disabilities and non. I have a younger brother that has special needs I have been babysitting him for 13yrs when my parents were at...
Alisha can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"She did a great job with my 3 month old son! I'm scared to leave him with anyone ever and she was so sweet. She was very patient with and him and even me."

Hannah H.

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Rayna W.


Colorado Springs, CO

$18-33/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a compassionate and dependable care giver. I adapt to many situations and am a quick learner. My past 9+ years experience includes, childcare (as young as 1-month-old and special needs care), maintaining a clean household, cooking meals, and pet sitting. I love to teach kids, play with them, or simply interact with them at...
Rayna can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Anyssa S.


Colorado Springs, CO

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Nurturing & Professional Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced nanny of 4+ years and 10+ years working with children in various positions and capacities. Experience working in-home with family as a caregiver and piano instructor willing to help with light housekeeping, cooking, organization, pet care, crafts, children's homework, teaching basic Spanish, planning activities,...
Anyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Anyssa has been our full time nanny for three years now and we are so sad she is moving away. She has seen us through tough work schedules and been there for our kids' emotional growth out of the covid era. Our oldest is 12 and our youngest is 4 and she is...

Monica B.

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Mariah C.


Colorado Springs, CO

$25/hr15 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a camp counselor for 3-10 kids over 2-3 weeks during the summer. I have been a long term nanny for multiple families who I can reference you to. I work with children with special needs on a daily basis.
Mariah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"The kids loved her! She was everything we were looking for in the time that she worked for us! "

Aramis M.

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Bridget M.


Colorado Springs, CO

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Available Nights And Weekend

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Bridget's Bio Greetings, I am the mother of three beautiful children. I have years of experience as a Nanny, a Child Care provider and have experience as a personal caregiver for seniors and disabled adults. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I offer transportation to and from medical appointments. I offer assistance with meal...
Bridget can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Bridget is a very caring and knowledgeable caregiver. My Mom loves her company and looks forward to her visits. As I live several states away, it is a great relief to have someone as dependable and capable as Bridget. "

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Bridget M.


Colorado Springs, CO

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Evening And Weekend Care

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Bridget's Bio Greetings, I am the mother of three beautiful adult children. I have over 18 years of experience as a Nanny and a Child Care provider. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I also have experience working with special needs children. I offer overnight care and travel assistance. I love children and feel that they...
Bridget can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She is very responsible, kind, caring, and more. Very good communicator. Accommodating if communicated with! Such a great lady!"

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Anny L.


Colorado Springs, CO

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/ Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Anny and I love to work with kids and be around them. I'm from Brazil originally and I came to EUA as an Au Pair (exchange program that you live with a family working as a nanny and learning English and the American culture). I've been working with infants and toddlers for the past 10 years. I also worked as a volunteer...
Anny can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Anny is the best! She watched our daughter, C, starting at six months old for nearly a year and became part of our family. Anny is a perfect mix of fun, patient, loving and is so great at helping children reach important milestones (rolling, sitting, crawling,...

Sara D.

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Zoe-marie J.


Colorado Springs, CO

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 6 years of experience paid and more years for my family. I am bubbly, outgoing, and productive. I have experience with and prefer a contract full time position. I have been an executive assistant, babysitter, home helper, and more since high school! I would love to meet you and the ones you love to help bring ease to the...
5.0
"Zoë was very attentive with our grandkids. They are 6 & 3 right now and very active. She played games with them, made them meals and went for walks. She is our go to person 👍"

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Carla A.


Colorado Springs, CO

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am ABA interventionist, I work solely with kids with autism at work, but I have experience with many different special needs such as Down Syndrome, Austism Spectrum, Spina Bífida. Many of the kids I work with are nonverbal, I use pecs for them to easily communicate their needs. I know limited sign language for requesting. I am...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Hannah and I'm excited to get to know you. Currently I'm a college student studying Psychology. However, I love being around kids and going on fun adventures. I have about 10 years experience in childcare. In the past I've watched my newborn twin cousins until they were 6 years old, along with many other children...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Hannah is more than an amazing babysitter, she became part of our family super fast. She is always punctual, dependable, kind, and super fun to work with. Her intelligence and background in psychology really shine through her personality, and how she manages my...

Aliz T.

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Zoe-marie J.


Colorado Springs, CO

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

Backup Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I grew up helping raise my two younger siblings that have special needs. I am familiar with families of all varieties and love to hear that pure childish giggle! I was in the health care field when I was in both high school and college as an occupational therapist, and enjoyed what I did. Being able to babysit for you and your...
Zoe-marie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Zoe always takes excellent care of our two kids. She’s helped since my oldest was a baby and is always very calm and great at engaging with kids. She arrives on time and our kids love it when she babysits! Highly recommended!!!"

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Natashia Y.


Colorado Springs, CO

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

I was an educational assistant for the special needs. I've worked with children of varying disabilities and often adapted to the needs of the child. I've experienced food monitoring, feeding the children, and lifting them from their wheelchairs to needed places (sometimes with needed assistance). I develop connections with the...
5.0
"Natashia is a kind and caring person. She works really well with children and pets. She does really well with my 5 year old Great Dane."

Emily M.

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Neidy B.


Colorado Springs, CO

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

6k+ of verifiable hours of experience working with kids; currently work for a kids program ( D11 and D2 ) I have all the certifications that licensing requires for that including yearly training; CPR certification, Med administration training, social emotional, Early Learning and Development, playground safety trainings and...
Neidy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Milena nannied for our precious baby girl from age 3 months to 6 months until we moved out of state. She was very caring, sweet and attentive with our daughter. I can't say enough great things. If we could have brought Milena with us we would have in a heartbeat....

Sean And Erika C.

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Joy B.


Colorado Springs, CO

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Weekday Evening And Weekend Caretaker

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have 12 combined professional years working as a preschool/daycare teacher's aide, a nanny, a CNA (Certified Nurse Aide), and a health paraprofessional at a local K-12 charter school, among other side jobs. I am currently a CNA for a home healthcare agency and have been with them for 4 years come this summer. Before my current...
Joy can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Very responsible! We use Joy when the grandparents are unavailable to watch the boys 😊"

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Terese T.


Colorado Springs, CO

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a caregiver, my enthusiasm lies in nurturing the growth and development of young minds. With three years of experience, I am skilled at caring for children between the ages of one and 11. I have completed coursework in early child development and hold certifications in First Aid and CPR training. I have experience working...
Terese can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Terese is the picture of professionalism. She has excellent rapport with my kiddo and he absolutely loves spending time with her. At the end of the day, he's ready for bed, because she keeps him engaged and active and learning throughout the day. Even within a...

Celestine P.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fountain, CO

Natashia Y.

5.0

Natashia is a kind and caring person. She works really well with children and pets. She does really well with my 5 year old Great Dane.

- Emily M.

Marius F.

5.0

First time letting besides family watch our kids , and our 4 Girls loved her! thanks again Mars!

- Gaylon B.

Cassandra S.

5.0

Cassandra did a wonderful job watching over our daughter. We'd highly recommend her to anyone looking for childcare.

- Paul B.

Raee S.

5.0

Super sweet and amazing with kids. My son loves her.

- Care member

Ava M.

5.0

Ava is fantastic. She has helped our family for several months now and does well with all 3 of our kids ages 9,6,3. She meets the children where they are and helps them explore and grow. She has helped in coaching/tutoring my son with reading. Ava helps in whatever situation is presented to her...

- Joanne J.

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