If you’re a busy, professional parent living in Colorado Springs, you already know: raising a family while juggling work, travel, and a full calendar is no small task. For many families in neighborhoods and growing towns like The Broadmoor, Briargate, Northgate, Monument, and Palmer Lake hiring a full-time nanny isn’t just a luxury, it’s a necessity.
But how do you find someone you trust with your home, your children, and who is also aligned with your values?
As the top nanny placement agency in Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas, ABC is here to make the hiring process for your family seamless. But should you decide to DIY it, here’s what you need to know before hiring a full-time nanny in Colorado Springs.
Why Families Choose to Hire a Nanny in Colorado Springs
Life in Colorado Springs offers space, nature, and community, but it also comes with unique challenges for working parents. Many families have expressed that it’s harder to find high-quality childcare in the Colorado Springs metro area than in other similarly sized cities. Families seeking care often struggle with:
- Long daycare waitlists, especially for infants and toddlers
- Limited availability of premium childcare in many residential areas
- Rigid schedules that don’t fit medical, military, or executive careers
- Rising costs without the flexibility or personalization parents need to make life work
A professional, full-time nanny offers what daycares or big-box childcare centers cannot:
- Flexible scheduling tailored to your lifestyle
- Personalized care designed around your child’s needs
- Consistency and continuity with one trusted caregiver
How Much Do Nannies Make in Colorado Springs?
Families in the Colorado Springs metro area can expect to pay between $27–$32+/hour (gross) for a reliable, professional full-time nanny. Wages are based on the candidate’s childcare experience, required duties, and family schedule.
Higher rates are typical for care for multiples (twins or triplets), extensive household management duties and extended work hours (very early mornings or care late into the evenings).
And don’t forget about benefits. You can learn more about what’s standard in the Colorado market for full-time nannies in our blog: Nanny Benefits: What to Offer. A good rule of thumb is to add about 10% above and beyond what you are paying your nanny to cover the additional expenses such as taxes, insurance and payroll costs. The good new is, however, that there are tax breaks for families who employ legally, that offset a significant amount of these additional costs.
💡 Expert Tip: If you’re hiring independently, you’ll be responsible for understanding your tax and payroll responsibilities and other compliance issues as a household employer. Working with a reputable agency simplifies all of this.
The ABC Difference for Colorado Springs Families
Many families turn to online platforms or caregiver apps, only to spend hours sifting through unvetted profiles—often with no guarantees. In the end, most families tell us it was a waste of valuable time and resources.
When you work with ABC, you benefit from:
- Thoroughly vetted candidates (interviews, references checks, CPR-certified, background-checked)
- Curated matches based on your family’s needs, values, and lifestyle
- Ongoing support from a local Colorado team that knows the community
- Professional contracts and payroll guidance for household employers
- Peace of mind knowing Colorado’s leading agency has your back, no matter what
With ABC Nannies, Colorado Springs families gain more than childcare, they gain a partner who understands their needs and matches them with exceptional, experienced nannies.
We make hiring a nanny simple.
Discover the ABC Nannies difference. With over 30 years of proven success, ABC connects exceptional nannies and household staff with local families who value professionalism, reliability and top-notch care.
- If you found this article useful, you might also enjoy these helpful articles: ‘How to Hire a Nanny: The True Cost of a DIY Nanny Search
- If you’re a family looking to hire a nanny, we’d love to help. Complete our Family Application here.
- If you’re a candidate looking for your next position, apply here.
