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20 available last-minute babysitters in Boulder, CO

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Marley
Booked by 28 repeat families
43 reviews
Boulder
$28 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 56 families in Boulder, CO

Hi there! 👋🏻 I’m a Registered Nurse and have over a decade of hands-on nanny experience, currently available for occasional babysitting. With my background in nursing and psychology, I provide attentive, safety-focused care while creating engaging, developmentally appropriate activities - all while having fun! 😊 I graduated in 2017 from the University of Vermont with a BA in Psychology and minor in Nutrition and most recently in 2025 with a BS in Nursing. I’ve worked clinical and non-clinical roles with children including roles as a Wellness Coach, live in au-pair, and counselor.

Marley was wonderful. She connected with our 4-year-old right away - which is no small feat, as she can be a bit slow to warm up to new faces. Marley was punctual, helpful around the house, and just genuinely lovely to have around. We would absolutely welcome her back anytime.

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Camilla
Booked by 110 repeat families
103 reviews
Boulder
$12 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 159 families in Boulder, CO

Hello! I'm Camilla, and believe it or not, I started babysitting when I was 10 years old for a family with 3 children, at the now-unheard-of rate of 50 cents an hour! I'm a LOT older now, and moved back to Colorado in 2010 after spending 25 years in NYC working in children's publishing. I'm not a parent myself, but am young-at-heart, fun, funny, and caring. I am a devoted aunt to a niece and nephew in Amherst, MA, and my friends' kids all love me and think I'm one of them. I'm a responsible, mature adult with a long career history in children's books. I love reading aloud to children of any age, and am comfortable with kids from newborns to teenagers. The safety and happiness of your offspring are my top priority. In my free time I enjoy cooking and baking, trying new restaurants, traveling, pop culture, and All Things Apple. During the pandemic I worked with just two long-term families, where everyone was super-cautious, and I am fully up-to-date with all COVID vaccinations and boosters. I do require that any families I work with going forward are also vaccinated and boosted, and I prefer not to work with families who choose not to vaccinate their children. I routinely work with infants, and my priority is keeping them safe. You can trust me in your home and with your family because in addition to a background check through UrbanSitter, I have a SafetyPIN. SafetyPIN does a broader background check and a behavioral screening. My SafetyPIN is BUV1P8EK, and you can learn more and verify it at getasafetypin.com/verify. *IMPORTANT NOTE* Because my time is in high demand, I don’t accept babysitting jobs for weekends (Friday through Sunday) from new clients without a one-hour in-person interview, for which my standard hourly rate based on the number of children applies. This is to make sure that I am a good fit for your family, and to lessen the chance of last-minute cancellations. I will happily waive the interview requirement for non-peak-time bookings, though I do prefer to at least speak by phone before accepting new clients. Thanks for reading, and I hope you'll give my services a try!

Flexible with scheduling and great care!

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Reid
Booked by 5 repeat families
15 reviews
Boulder
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 19 families in Boulder, CO

Hi families! My name is Reid and I am in my sophomore year at the Univeristy of Colorado Boulder studying psychology and Spanish. I have extensive experience with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in not only home babysitting settings but in a daycare as well. With this, I am comfortable with nap/sleep routines, diapers, assisting with potty training, and bottle feeding. I have also been the go-to sitter in my neighborhood for elementary school kids since high school. I am kind, patient, and engaging, I just truly love spending time with kids and helping them grow! About me: -Red cross first aid and CPR (including infant) certified -Own reliable transportation -Currently working in a church nursery for 0-5 year olds on Sundays and as a part time nanny for 4 and 5 year old -7 years babysitting, from newborn to middle school -Experience as a full time daycare teacher assistant summer 2023 (infant and toddler rooms) -Dean's List student, very responsible and dedicated -Speaks fluent English, fluent Spanish, and conversational Polish -Can provide wonderful references -Willing to do some light housework and cooking, comfortable with pets

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Dalia
Booked by 7 repeat families
7 reviews
Boulder
$26 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 15 families in Boulder, CO

Hi! My name is Dalia, and I’m excited to meet you! I just moved to Boulder from LA, and I’m looking to meet new families, and I’m happy to provide references. I’ve been working with kids since I was 16 years old, and I studied child policy in college. In DC, I was a nanny for a 5-year old with special needs, as well as a babysitter for ~10 different families, with kids of all ages. Last summer, I was an arts and crafts counselor for kids of all ages. I’ve spent the last 2 years working in an elementary school, and I have been working consistently with a couple families over the last few years, and now I’m looking to work with new ones! I have been babysitting for 10+ years, and I have experience with a range of ages, including under 1 year-olds. I’m happy to help with schoolwork, and I love arts and crafts. For older kids, I love to bake treats with them, and I’m happy to cook for your family or your kids! I know CPR, some Spanish, and am fluent in American Sign Language. I have a cat and have lived with a dog, so I’m comfortable around pets, and happy to take care of them as well!

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Elena 5 reviews
Boulder
$18 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 6 families in Boulder, CO

Hi, my name is Elena and I am a student at CU Boulder. I have reliable transportation and several years of childcare experience as well as that being my primary job for 2 years. I am most comfortable with elementary school age children but am open to other ages. I currently work part time and am looking for some side gigs. I am also very comfortable with pet care, have had cats and dogs my whole life and am always happy to help with housework and cleaning.

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"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."

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"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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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Boulder?

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