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74 available today | Avg hourly rate: $24.41/hr

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Jessica 2 reviews
$22 per hour for 1 child

Hello! My name is Jessica, and I’m a devoted mother of two—now young adults who have recently graduated high school. With over five years of professional nanny experience and nearly two decades of hands-on parenting, childcare has always been a central and deeply fulfilling part of my life. Originally, I studied to become an elementary school teacher, but I chose a more personal path—volunteering in my children’s classrooms and offering after-school care for neighborhood families. This experience naturally led me into professional nannying, where I’ve had the joy of caring for children across a variety of ages and stages. My experience includes working with: • A family of three children all under the age of six, • A family with two children under five, and • A sweet newborn, whom I cared for from 3 to 12 months old. I bring a calm, nurturing presence, a deep understanding of child development, and a true passion for supporting children as they grow and learn. I aim to create a safe, creative, and loving environment where kids feel encouraged and supported every day. I look forward to finding a family I can grow with and support in a meaningful way!

“We hired Jessica to take care of our 6 month old son over a year and a half ago. It was a tough transition for me but Jessica always sent me pictures, let me know what was going on throughout the day and always makes it easy for me to come in and out throughout the day for a hug (I work from home). From day one she has been warm, loving, responsive to our son’s needs and our requests, flexible and always up for an adventure. She finds a way to make everything a learning opportunity for our son and is very in tune with childhood development. She is very clean and helped keep the kids stuff organized and kitchen clean throughout the day. Jessica has a very calming and warm demeanor, both of my kids (I have an older son who is 6) love being around her. We loved that she was able to bring our son to activities, pick up our older son from school and we always feel they are safe and cared for when with her. She is very observant and great at understanding what our kids need and when. She is also very patient and rolls with the punches, especially when things get crazy with two young kids and two working parents. She has become a friend and an extension of our family, I am so sad to be losing her support and care in our home. Any family would be lucky to have her and we will miss her daily presence. My baby is headed to pre-school otherwise we wouldn’t be letting her go! We highly recommend Jessica and I am happy to be contacted for more information if helpful.”

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Leah $20 per hour for 1 child

Hi there! I'm Leah. I'm a homeschooling mom of three kids. Their ages are 13, 10, and 5. I'm typically at home or out with my kiddos and would be happy to invite another child or two into our week! My kids and I enjoy reading great books aloud together, being out in nature, and going on trips to places such as the children's museum, the zoo, and our local library.

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Susan $20 per hour for 1 child

I'm Susan, a caregiver with a rich background in Special Education and experience as a Kindergarten aide. My passion lies in supporting every child's unique learning journey, making every day a little brighter and filled with learning.

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Niesha $21 per hour for 1 child

Hi my name is Niesha! I have a passion for working with children and started babysitting over 10 years ago! My experiences, creating a safe space, crafting unique activities, and being someone dependable encouraged me to pursue a career where I could support the youth. I am a provisional mental health therapist who specializes in children/adolescent therapy. I wanted to get back into baby sitting to support my community! I have experience working with children ages infant-adolescents. I spent years supporting families at my childhood daycare, helping families through babysitting sites, and local communities spots. During college, I spent a year being a full time nanny-in this role I was responsible for meals, basic clean up, prepping for kindergarten, and helping with light house work as needed. I also have experience pet sitting when families needed extra support! I believe in an active role of babysitting where children get to explore their interests whether that’s through crafts, books, building blocks, or playing in the front yard! I hope to bring fun and support to your family:)

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Marissah $25 per hour for 1 child

I am a naturally organized, detail‑driven person stepping into professional house cleaning and household management after years in roles that required precision, planning, and keeping a million moving parts running smoothly. From managing schedules, coordinating logistics, and maintaining detailed systems in my past work, I’ve built the exact skills that translate into running a home with structure, care, and consistency. I’m someone who genuinely loves a clean, peaceful space. Organizing, decluttering, and creating order is my happy place! I keep my own home spotless, and I’m excited to bring that same energy into helping others. Whether it’s cleaning, tidying, laundry, errands, organizing, or general household coordination, I show up with reliability, warmth, and pride in my work. My goal is simple: make your home feel lighter, calmer, and easier to live in.

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $24.41
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $28.74
  • 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 $24.41 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Wheat Ridge.

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