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Desiree L.
- 18 years paid experience
- 12 miles
My name is Desiree. I live in Aravda and I have 18 years of child care experience. I have a degree in early childhood education and have worked with children ranging from infants to 10-years-olds. I have volunteered in a daycare, worked in a home daycare, and worked as a private nanny for several families. My experience includes taking care of infants, toddlers, twins, older children, and children with special needs. I have helped children with everything from toilet training to homework to learning piano. With my nurturing and patient nature, I easily taught children how to use sign language. Bringing comfort and joy to children has also brought confidence and new ideas to those entrusted to my care. I areliable, caring, trustworthy, patient and a loving caregiver. I am also CPR and First Aid Certified. I am available to work Monday-Friday.
$25–30/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Shelby B.
Desiree cared for our daughter from 7 months to 2 years old and quickly became part of our family. She loved our daughter deeply and communicated openly and clearly with us. Desiree's educational approach allowed our daughter to explore and learn new things daily. They would go on daily walks where she allowed our daughter to lead the pace, and truly experience the world. They would always have fun whether it was quiet time cuddling and reading a book or in the backyard playing at the water table and slide. Her extensive experience, patience, and dedication ensured our daughter's safety and growth. Desiree was very responsible, always on time, and willing to help out in any way. She was flexible and willing to swap days or do additional days when our other caregivers (grandparents) had appointments or trips. Desiree always informed us about any behavioral issues and handled them thoughtfully, ensuring consistency in care. She had such a positive impact on our daughter's early years. We highly recommend Desiree to any family. Her love, dedication, and professionalism make her an exceptional nanny. Anyone would be lucky to have her care for their children.
Cali L.
- 3 years paid experience
- 6 miles
I have 5 younger siblings all 13 and under so I have been around younger kids for most of my life. I love working with kids and seeing them grow. I have babysat for my parents and family friends the past few years. I am also a swim instructor and lifeguard so I work with kids incredibly often.
$23–26/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Nina F.
Cali was great with our son! Very attentive and present with him. We will definitely hire her again.
Dana R.
- 20 years paid experience
- 2 miles
Hello! I'm a 39-year-old, fully vaccinated developmental and sleep specialist nanny living in Thornton. I have degrees in neuroscience and psychology, during which time I completed a coveted pediatric sleep research fellowship. I am currently working on a remote master's degree in sleep medicine from Oxford University. I’ve nannied and provided regular sitting for most of the last 20 years in both Denver and Nashville. I am currently looking to expand my rotation of families for date night sitting while I finish school and I am potentially open to part time nanny work (25-30 hours) for the right family. I’m a big believer in developmental-stage focused activies, child-led play, and engaging kids in ways that instill them with a love for learning. I have experience from birth through grade school and have had kids I adore at every age. My love of early childhood development and passion for raising strong, compassionate, and resilient kids is what led me to pursue my degrees. I have provided the two required references but if you need or want more please don't hesitate to ask for as many as you need. Talk to you soon! Dana
$28–32/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Chandra A.
Dana has been nothing short of amazing with our son! I am extremely picky when it comes to who we trust to watch our little one and I am just so thankful to have found Dana. She is very experienced with young children and loves being around them—plus our son is always so excited when we tell him that she is coming over. She always knows what developmentally appropriate games to play and how to gently encourage him to finish all of his food. Would highly recommend Dana to any parents looking for someone trustworthy and nurturing!
Vanessa B.
- 10 years paid experience
- 9 miles
I am a caregiver by nature. I find myself the most fulfilled when I am caring for children and animals. I love being a parent. My 3 children are now adults. I've recently spent a lot of time with and babysitting for my 7 grandchildren who range in age from 1 to 12 years old. I was the primary caregiver for my granddaughter since birth until recently when she turned 5. I also served in the infant nursery at our church for several years (newborn-2 years), I am a Colorado native. I would love the opportunity to care for your child. Rest assured that they will be well cared for and that I will always respect your preferences for how you would like the care to be provided.
$20–25/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Stephanie G.
Vanessa did a great job watching our almost 2 year old for the evening. She has a very calming energy that made our daughter very comfortable with her. Well definitely ask her to sit again for a future night out!
Mary kay M.
- 11 years paid experience
- 12 miles
Hi! Thank you for posting an opportunity to care for you and your family. I was a preschool teacher in Champaign, IL during college in 1993. I moved to Madison, WI with my husband who got his PhD there and I was a nanny and preschool teacher there. When he graduated, we moved to Denver. I worked at Swedish Medical Center's preschool until 2000. I work full time at a University and simply miss the kiddo energy. I'm looking to pick up part time opportunities to return to the caregiver role I love so much. I've worked with infants through 4th grade. I'd really enjoy meeting you to discuss times I could assist and ease your schedule a bit. : )
$22–28/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Colleen M.
We absolutely loved Mary Kay and so did our kids. She helped us out with date nights as well as overnight babysitting. We could always count on her to come up with activities to keep our 4 and 7 yo entertained like baking apple pie cake and other fun things to keep them engaged. We were sad to leave her when we had to move for my job. I would recommend her highly!
Meghan B.
- 8 years paid experience
- < 1 mile
My name is Meghan. I do have a 7 year old daughter. I work in preschool right now at Adams 12 five star schools and I love working with kids. I’ve been working with kids since 2012. I am cpr and first aid certified. If you need a last minute sitter for date night, or etc I’m more than happy to help :) if it’s easier to text my number is 303 981 8814.
$20–30/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Lena S.
Meghan is wonderful with our two girls! They look forward to seeing her and her daughter. Meghan is kind and attentive while watching the kiddos.
Kayla C.
- 15 years paid experience
- 14 miles
Hi! I am an elementary teacher of 8 years. I have had the opportunity to watch a wide range of children and have over 15 years of experience. I do cooking, laundry and cleaning as needed. I'm into arts and crafts, along with sports, and enjoy being outside. I look forward to hearing from yall!
$25–30/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Jennifer H.
We absolutely love Kayla! She is always on time, very professional and wonderful with our handicap daughter!
Isabella F.
- 8 years paid experience
- 14 miles
Hi there! My name is Bella, and I’m a dependable, caring, and patient caregiver with a strong background in both healthcare and child care. I’ve been babysitting for 7+ years, caring for children ranging from children to pre-teens, and I truly love being a supportive, positive presence in their lives. Whether it’s helping with homework, playing games, preparing meals, or managing bedtime routines, I strive to create a safe, fun, and nurturing environment. In addition to hands-on babysitting experience, I have a background in healthcare and am certified in CPR and First Aid — so safety and attentiveness are always top priorities for me. I became a caregiver because I genuinely enjoy helping others, and working with children brings me so much joy. I’m great at staying calm under pressure, building trust with both kids and parents, and creating routines that work for everyone. If you're looking for a sitter who’s reliable, attentive, and loves kids, I’d love to connect!
$24–30/hr
Celeste O.
- 5 years paid experience
- 5 miles
Hi, My background is in Early Childhood Education and I am an ECT-Early Childhood Teacher. I have worked with ages 0-12, but mostly younger children. I love animals, art and creativity and have a college degree.
$18–25/hr
Amanda L.
- 15 years paid experience
- 12 miles
I have 15+ years experience in babysitting. My passion for child care first started at a young age while my mother provided daycare in our home, taking care of children from the age of 6 weeks old to Pre-k age. As a result of that experience I became skilled in taking care of infants to toddlers. Later on out of high school I was an after-school teacher at my local elementary school. When I relocated to Atlanta, Georgia at the age of 22 I developed a passion and resources to go abroad and work with children over seas. I traveled to Colombia, and the Amazon where I volunteered with organizations teaching art as a form of therapy to under privileged children. And my favorite experience was Au-pairing for an incredible family in Mallorca, Spain and teaching English at their academy. My most recent nanny experience has been with my close friends daughter, I had been her nanny since birth to 13 months old, and currently as needed. Children bring my heart pure joy. Watching them develop and learn and discover is such an amazing thing to be apart of. And to be partially responsible for the type of person that a child will grow into is something I cherish dearly. Outside of nannying I own my own all natural cleaning business and I am a visual artist participating in local events and markets and sell my art and handmade goods in local boutiques.
$15–30/hr
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