"Amina came and helped us out when our babysitter canceled last minute. She was great with our kids. Even our 11 month old son who has stranger anxiety warmed up to her."
Marie C., parent
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62 available today | Avg hourly rate: $24.44/hr
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Laura Vanessa $25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Arvada, CO
🧩 Loving & Experienced Nanny Available in January! 🫶 Hi families! ☀️ I’m Laura Vanessa, a professional nanny and early childhood educator with over 10 years of experience caring for little ones — from sweet newborns to curious preschoolers and fun school-age kids. I’m looking for a nanny position starting in January for 3 days a week. Here’s a little about me: 📍 Based in Lakewood, Denver or Littleton, CO 🗣️ I speak English & Spanish 🚗 Have my own reliable car, Colorado license & a clean record 🎓 CDA – Family Child Care (2025) 🎓 Early Childhood Education degree ( 2019) ⛑️ CPR and First Aid Certified 🚭 Non-smoker 🏊♀️ Comfortable swimmer 💗 Great references from wonderful families I’ve worked with If you’re looking for a loving, trustworthy, and experienced nanny who truly enjoys helping children grow, I’d love to connect and share more about my experience! 🌼
Natalie $20 per hour for 1 child
Hi I'm Natalie, a bilingual speech therapist taking time to explore additional career opportunities. I've been honored to have a diverse career serving a variety of children with various developmental and medical needs. I have also been in educational settings as a teacher aide, student mentor and English as a second language tutor. I've also house and pet sat for friends and family. I enjoy learning about each child and individual as a whole person who deserves the best care, a listening ear and of course fun! What's life without the joy of everyday moments! 😊
Sierra $17 per hour for 1 child
After working as a baby sitter for a few years I got a job working with a business in Durango Colorado called Nifty Nanny through 2017 and 2018. After that I kept doing babysitting in Tuscon Arizona. In 2021 I worked at a overnight summer camp called Colvig Silver Camps for 2 months so I’ll have plenty of games and activities to keep your kids happy. I have CPR certification and Wilderness First Aid Certification.
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Charlotte
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 15 repeat families
27 reviews$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 38 families in Arvada, CO
I'm Charlotte, a children's dance teacher and caregiver. I have experience as a nanny, babysitter, and teacher, including managing groups of children of all ages.
“Charlotte was amazing with my children!! ”
Candy
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 282 repeat families
316 reviews$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 511 families in Arvada, CO
My name is Candy. I am a former stay at home mom. My children are now grown. My experience in childcare is extensive. After being a stay at home mom, I have nannied for three seperate families, I have babysat for hundreds of families and have worked part time at our church nursery where I watched anywhere from 2 - 20 children, ages infant to 12 years. I am extremely dependable and very reliable. I would love the opportunity to help with your family. If you are looking for an occasional sitter I would love to be of service to you.
“Candy was so great with my baby we already booked her again! ”
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Arvada, CO?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $24.44
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $28.75
- Typical job length: 5.3 hours
- Most requested times: Morning
As of October 2026
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5.0 average star rating from total of 3,082 reviews in Arvada, CO
"She was so flexible and came last minute to help out. The house was really neat when I got home and both kids were asleep. Two thumbs up!"
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"Thrisa was amazing! Came over last minute and took amazing care of our 11 month old - including bedtime - she's coming back tomorrow :)"
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Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?
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