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1,190 babysitters are listed in Colorado Springs, CO
The average rate is $16/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Colorado Springs, CO
5.0
(5)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
I moved to Colorado Springs in 2020 after completing my Bachelor's degree in Music Education in northern Minnesota.
I have cared for children of all ages including newborns and infants. I have experience with after school care, overnight care, date nights, summer nannying, and working as a camp counselor.
I enjoy crafts,...
Clarissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Claire is the first person outside of family who has ever watched our 2 year old pandemic baby, and it's a testament to her kind, easy-going, and flexible disposition that our baby warmed up to her quickly. Claire has always been super reliable and communicative,...
Nicole A.
Amy H.
Colorado Springs, CO
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My experience with children from all ages ranges from swim lesson instructor, after school program teacher, countless babysitting gigs & 1 prior long term nannying job. If you reach out to my references they will provide that I am loyal, hardworking, pro-active, consistent, pay meticulous attention to detail, and have an uncanny...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Let this be the last review you look at when it comes to Amy H. She was our pre-Mature daughter's Nanny and faithfully served our family until our daughter outgrew her medical complications. Our daughter spent over 140 days in the neonatal intensive care unit....
Dallas F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey everyone! I have been babysitting for the past 4 years from ages newborn to 11-year-olds . I'm CPR certified as well! I can help with cleaning up after the kiddos, and do fun activities! Please message me before booking because that day or time might not work. I usually like to talk yo the families first because I get a lot...
Sydni can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sydni is our first baby sitter and our toddlers loved her they had so much fun and felt so comfortable she arrived on time and very dependable"
Ariel M.
Elle P.
Colorado Springs, CO
$18-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I put myself through my early college days as a professional nanny (both live-in and live-out). I also virtually taught English to children in China! Since completing my masters degree, I've worked as a parole officer, and I've now been a child welfare caseworker for almost 4 years, so rest assured that my background is squeaky...
5.0
"Blessed to have her help care for my babies!!"
Robin B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Samantha. I go to Berry College and am majoring in early childhood education. I have a twin brother and 3 other siblings. I have been babysitting for 6 years now and the ages have ranged from several months-12 years old. I have experience babysitting twins and kids with special needs. I love being around kids and...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Samantha is a fantastic babysitter! She is reliable, responsible and my girls both absolutely love her. "
Robin B.
5.0
(5)
Hi! I have over 15 years experience working with children of all ages. Love working with babies and toddlers. I have a back ground in social work and childcare. I run a licensed in home childcare Monday-Friday 7am-5 p.m. I'm looking for babysitting, one time, and ongoing gigs. Love working with children, playing outside, art,...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Stephanie is great. She has watched two of my kids since infancy. My kids adore her. She lets them be themselves and encourages their personalities. She makes them feel comfortable and safe. I highly recommend her!"
Jake K.
Rachel P.
Colorado Springs, CO
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I've been babysitting since I was 14, and I have experience babysitting infants to high school aged kids. I grew up with two older brothers, so I love to play and adventure! I was CPR and Wilderness First Aid certified in 2017 for a camp counselor job, but I have not updated the certifications since then.
I am looking...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Rachel is absolutely wonderful! SO sweet, comfortable to be around, and so great with my almost 3-year-old son. He adores her! She is kind, communicative, and reliable. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing a babysitter!"
Kira G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Mary K! I have two bachelor degrees: BS Elementary Education and BS Special Education. I taught for nine years and am currently back in school at the University of Denver getting my Masters of Social Work and Juris Doctorate. I will be in my program for the next three years and am hoping to pick up some side...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mary is incredible with my 3 kids. She is dependable, engaging, kind, fun, and trustworthy."
Chanda T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Max. I have been doing childcare for over 8 years now. I started babysitting as a teen (something I had been dreaming about since I was very young). Through the years I have gained a lot of knowledge and experience from working as a nanny, babysitter, daycare and preschool teacher, and a gymnastics and dance coach!...
Mackenzie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Max was an amazing nanny for our infant, always going above and beyond completing additional tasks and providing excellent care and feedback. Max was extremely dependable and punctual, we were so sad when the time came for Max to move. "
Kelda N.
4.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a full-time stay at home mom of three beautiful little girls. I am also a small business owner and I run a business from my home. I am looking for extra income because I am, trying to manage life with my children alone. I love children. I enjoy doing arts and crafts, outdoor play, cooking fun, teaching and learning from...
Taychele can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Taychele is a wonderful person, mother and caregiver to my children. She has watched them from a few hours to a long weekend. She provides cooked meals, patience, and a lot of love. I would recommend her to anyone and I'm so thankful that I found her! She is...
Lisa D.
Rosemarie D.
Colorado Springs, CO
$5-10/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full Time Nurse Looking For Occasional Pet Sitting
5.0
(1)
I have 1 cat but also love dogs. I am looking to take care of your animals while you are out of town. I can give you references from families whose dogs I have cared for. I am a retired nurse who also babysits for several families for date nights
Rosemarie can also help with: Daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
(3)
Hi! My name is Alea! I have had 10+ years of babysitting experience, during my middle, high school and post graduation years. After graduating in 2016, I began working as a full time nanny for a 5-week-old until the infant was 5 months old. I have also recently worked in a couple daycare settings as an Assistant Teacher (1 1/2...
Alea can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Alea is amazing! My kiddo loves the time she spends with her. Alea is great at communicating the days activities, she keeps my kiddo on a schedule & feeds nutritious meals & snacks. I wish all care givers were as exceptional as Alea."
Cindy M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a young, professional woman who just graduated with my Master's Degree and am planning on pursuing a PhD! I grew up in a home where my mother had a daycare center and began helping her with childcare duties when I was 12 years old. Since then, I have been babysitting/ nannying for families across the US! I currently...
Annie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Annie is wonderful with our children. She is reliable and always great with communication. She is the only sitter we have ever trusted with the children overnight and would absolutely do it again. Our children absolutely love her! "
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5.0
(4)
I have 30+ years of experience. I am a BSN RN with wound care certification. I am CPR certified. I have a 10-year-old daughter who is also great with children of all ages. I've always had a natural draw toward caretaking and derive so much joy spending time with babies, toddlers, and kiddos (and pups!). I'm artsy, outdoorsy,...
Erin can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Erin such an AWESOME caregiver. She is not just responsible and trustworthy, she is so much FUN! She respects boundaries and has nothing but kindness in her heart. I love that she also has experience in the medical field and is very confident in emergency...
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Alyssa P.
Colorado Springs, CO
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hey there, my name is Alyssa and I have babysat kids since I was a teenager. I'm available most afternoons, nights and weekends. I have plenty of families who can vouch for me and can tell you I'm a kind and trustworthy babysitter.
If you need a part time sitter or just a date night with your spouse, just send me a message!...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Kylie E.
Colorado Springs, CO
$32/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a reliable, honest, respectful college student attending UCCS. I have been babysitting children all all ages since I was 14 years old. I love to read, do arts and crafts, help with homework, etc. I also have experience with pet sitting as well so pets are not a problem what so ever! With my skills and experience throughout...
Kylie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Kylie came over in advance to meet our pup. She communicated with us both days that she let our girl out at noon. I will definitely reach out to her when we need help."
Nancy M.
Kara S.
Colorado Springs, CO
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love babysitting and being around kids! I have years of experience babysitting. I worked in a child center at a fitness studio and taught fitness classes! I am a certified teacher and am an elementary PE teacher here in Colorado Springs! I would love to help out in any way I can.
Kara can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
I am empathetic, gentle, and creative.
I love spending time with kiddos because it gives me a fuller perspective of the world and opportunities to learn, grow, love, and mentor.
I'm looking to connect to vibrant, hopeful, explorative families in the community.
At 10, I started working with kids and have loved babysitting on...
5.0
"She's incredible with kids, and extremely responsible."
Care member
Josephine C.
Colorado Springs, CO
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience consistently babysitting three amazing little girls and their little brother and keeping the two dogs in the family tired out. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I love animals and being outside, especially when training for triathlons. I'm more than happy to help with light housekeeping tasks or...
Josephine can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Josie took care of my two dogs for 8 days. She did a wonderful job and my dogs seemed to really enjoy their stay. Josie was responsive, reliable, and a great caretaker. I would love to have her watch my dogs again. "
Rebekah B.
Sarah H.
Colorado Springs, CO
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Sarah! I just graduated from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and would love to babysit for families around town! I have worked with children for the last eight years. I have complete classes for CPR, Child Care, Emergency Health Care, and Child development. I am also trained in lifeguarding.
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I love this woman! She was so sweet and my baby loved her. She was always ready to work and never came with out a smile."
Cam A.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Colorado Springs, CO
Clarissa J.
5.0
Absolutely wonderful. Her communication and response were great. My son had never had a sitter before so I was a little nervous but he had a great time. He has asked that Claire be the only one to watch him in the future. Very happy.
- Care member
Amy H.
5.0
Amy was really great! She helped me out pretty last minute while I settled my long term childcare needs. She’s very mellow, which I appreciate. She did a great job keeping the house tidy while also engaging with the kids.
- Care member
Sydni S.
5.0
Sydni was wonderful! She took great care of my little guy, made sure he had his meals, was even patient with him during nap time! He’s already asking when can Sydni come back to play hot wheels 😁
- Sotoria B.
Elle P.
5.0
Elle has always been punctual and uses effective, open communication. I can trust that she will do what she says, follow the house rules, and that my son will be safe and happy when left with her.
- Haley B.
Samantha R.
5.0
Samantha is a fantastic babysitter! She is reliable, responsible and my girls both absolutely love her.
- Robin B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Colorado Springs, CO:
How can I find a Colorado Springs babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Colorado Springs, 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 1,190 babysitters in Colorado Springs, CO on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Colorado Springs, CO?
The average rate for Colorado Springs, CO babysitters on Care.com is $16.96 per hour as of April 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 Colorado Springs, CO?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Colorado Springs, 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.
Ratings for Colorado Springs, CO babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Colorado Springs, CO are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 456 reviews of the 1,190 listed babysitters.