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111 available last-minute babysitters in Wheat Ridge, CO

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77 available today | Avg hourly rate: $24.40/hr

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Virginia $28 per hour for 1 child

I have 9 years of experience in the classroom as a gen-ed teacher and 3 years of experience as a special education teacher for students with mild to moderate disabilities. Throughout my time teacher, in college, and high school I have worked part time for many families as a nanny, tutor, swim instructor, house manager, you name it. I am now a recent graduate with a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and I am working as a therapist with parents and kids. I love being around people, getting outside, and doing fun activities that get our brains and bodies working. I cook, clean, do laundry, plan activities for my own family and enjoy doing the same things for others.

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Keniara $25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Wheat Ridge, CO

I’ve taken care of kids from babies to big kids (0–10 years old). I love keeping things fun with games, crafts, and activities outdoors, but I’m also happy to help with meals, homework, and routines. I’m easygoing, patient, and really enjoy being around kids.

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Laura Vanessa $25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Wheat Ridge, 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! 🌼

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Katie $20 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Katie! I’m originally from California and I’m here in Denver for an internship working with single mothers coming out of addiction or abuse. I have had over seven years of experience working in childcare with infants to even teenagers! I bring a warm and calm presence to any environment I’m in. I enjoy crafts, dancing, singing, imaginative play and so much more! I have a Bachelors degree in Behavioral Health Science from Grand Canyon University and I constantly love to implement my education in my childcare adventures! I love taking the kids I watch to different activities if permitted by the parents, these can include the park, library story time and museums!

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Gabi $20 per hour for 1 child

Hi! I’m a 4th Grade teacher in Denver Public Schools district on summer break. I’ve taught elementary grade levels (all subjects!) for 6 years. Throughout the years, I’ve taught 3rd grade, 2nd grade, and 4th grade. I am very familiar with the Literacy and Math standards progression from K-5 and the strategies/language students need to learn to reach their academic goals. In past summers, I have taught summer school, coordinated summer camps, and worked for the parks and rec department a coaching soccer and basketball. I believe that learning needs to be a great mix of hard work and fun! This summer, I decided to take the summer off and not commit to a full time position. So here I am- still very much eager to be around kids on a part time basis. I’m excited to meet you, your family, and learn about how I can be the most helpful!

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Wheat Ridge, CO?

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $24.40
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $28.73
  • Typical job length: 5.3 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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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."

Marie C., parent

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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!"

Jenny S., parent

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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 :)"

Jesse D., parent

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Wheat Ridge?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Wheat Ridge is $24.40 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Wheat Ridge.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Wheat Ridge?

Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in Wheat Ridge can respond. In most cities, the average response time for urgent requests is under two minutes.

Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?

Some parents offer a slightly higher rate for last-minute or same-day requests, but it is not required. On UrbanSitter, rates are set by individual babysitters. You can see each babysitter's hourly rate on their profile before you book.

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