Location: Fort Collins, Colorado, 80526
Start: 10/27/25
Children: 3-year-old girl, and 7-month-old girl
Compensation: $28-$35, with $30/hr as the target
Schedule: Monday-Friday: 12:00 pm-7:00 pm
Description:
Full-Time Nanny Needed | Fort Collins, CO
Start Date: October 27, 2025
Commitment: 1–3 years
We are looking for a warm, reliable, and experienced full-time nanny to join a professional family in Fort Collins and provide loving care for two daughters (ages 3 years and 7 months). The family values communication, structure, and empathy, and seeks a caregiver who can balance nurturing care with initiative and strong judgment.
Schedule
- Monday–Friday: 12:00 pm-7:00 pm (35 hrs/week) with occasional longer evening hours planned ahead of time
- Occasional overnights/travel may arise but are not expected at this time
Pay & Benefits
- $28–$35/hour (targeting around $30/hour, flexible for the right candidate)
- Guaranteed hours
- Vacation days, sick days, and paid holidays off
- Payroll handled through HomePay
Duties
- Engaging both children in age-appropriate developmental activities and enrichment
- Supporting the 3-year-old with routines, learning, socialization, and classes
- Helping the baby establish nap and feeding schedules (supporting transition from nursing to bottle)
- Preparing snacks, lunch, and occasional dinners
- Introducing solids and cleaning bottles/feeding items
- Light child-related housekeeping: tidying play areas, doing children’s laundry, organizing rooms, stocking diaper areas, managing diaper pails
- Driving to preschool and activities (family car provided)
Parenting Approach & Family Style
- Gentle but firm parenting: consistent boundaries, routines, and empathy
- Emphasis on explaining the “why” and encouraging trust and confidence
- Daily reading and enrichment are part of the family rhythm
- Both parents work from home (father travels frequently)
Requirements
- Strong infant care experience (7-month-old)
- Background in early childhood development or education preferred
- Ability to balance needs of an infant and an active preschooler
- Strong communicator, proactive, type-A personality who can lead without micromanagement
- Comfortable handling feedback and offering thoughtful suggestions
- Up-to-date on vaccines (TDAP, flu, COVID if applicable)
Ideal Candidate
The family is looking for someone fun, present, and organized, who can:
- Create stimulating activities and social opportunities for the 3-year-old
- Help the baby build healthy routines and feeding success
- Be a trusted partner in guiding both girls’ growth and development
- Offer initiative — from playdate planning to enrichment suggestions
This is a fantastic opportunity for a career nanny who thrives with busy families, enjoys planning age-appropriate activities, and can confidently care for two little ones with different needs.