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Vail Babysitting

Vail Babysitting & Vacation Childcare

Experienced, vetted sitters who come to your hotel, rental, or private residence in the Vail Valley.

Sitter rates from $30/hr · $15/hr agency fee · 4-hour minimum · Pay your sitter directly

We come to you

Luxury Ski Resort Babysitting in Vail

Your sitter comes to you, whether you're staying in Lionshead, Vail Village, or a private home in Beaver Creek. Depending on your children's ages, they can take them skiing, ride the gondola, or keep things cozy after a big day outside. Our Vail sitters include career nannies, ski instructors, and outdoor childcare specialists who bring an elevated level of care to every booking.

A nanny and child walking together on a snowy mountain path

How It Works

Simple from start to finish.

01

Submit your booking request

Share your dates, where you're staying, and a little about your children.

02

We find your match

We confirm the best available sitter for your family. If your sitter ever gets sick, we arrange a backup so you're never without coverage.

03

Receive your confirmation

You'll receive your sitter's full profile and contact information by email and are welcome to connect before your trip. Whenever possible, we send the same sitter for repeat visits.

04

Your sitter arrives. Your day begins.

Your sitter arrives on time and ready to go. At the end of your booking, you pay them directly by Venmo, Zelle, or cash.

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing.

Sitter RateFrom $30/hr for up to 2 children · $2/hr per additional child
Agency Fee$15/hr, charged to your card at booking
Minimum Booking4 hours. No maximum.
Ratio1 sitter per up to 4 children. Traveling with extended family? We'll arrange additional sitters.

Rates may vary during holidays and peak season.

Trust & Vetting

Sitters your kids will love. Credentials you can trust.

Credentials you can trust.

  • Minimum 5 years of recent, paid childcare experience
  • Extensive interviews with our childcare experts
  • Reference checks, social media screening, and an FCRA-compliant background check
  • Pediatric CPR and First Aid certified
  • 21 or older and legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Fewer than 5% of applicants make it through our process.

Where we serve

Vacation rentals, hotels, and private residences throughout Vail and the Vail Valley.

Vail

Vail Village · Lionshead · Golden Peak · Cascade Village · East Vail · West Vail

Vail Valley

Beaver Creek · Bachelor Gulch · Arrowhead · Avon · Edwards · Eagle-Vail · Minturn · Cordillera

Other Mountain Destinations

Breckenridge · Keystone · Telluride · Steamboat Springs & more

Heading to another mountain destination? We also serve Breckenridge, Keystone, Telluride, Steamboat Springs, and more.

Meet the Team

Say Hello to Our Colorado Sitters!

A few of the wonderful caregivers ready to care for your little ones. Click a sitter to learn more about them.

Vail Babysitting FAQs

Questions Vail families ask us.

Sitter rates start at $30/hour for up to two children, plus a $15/hour agency fee, with a 4-hour minimum. Rates may be higher during holidays and peak season.

We recommend booking as soon as your travel dates are set, especially for Christmas, New Year's, Presidents' Day, and spring break. Already in Vail? We offer same-day bookings whenever availability allows.

Yes. We serve families throughout the Vail Valley, including Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch, Arrowhead, Avon, and Edwards.

Whenever possible, yes. We prioritize consistency for families on extended stays and repeat visits.

Yes, depending on your children's ages and ability. Let us know when you book and we'll match you with a sitter who's comfortable on the mountain.

Your Vail Vacation, Fully Covered.

Peak season books up quickly. Reserve your sitter before your trip and arrive knowing every detail is handled.

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College-Educated · Rigorously Vetted · Childcare, Elevated.