How a professional nanny helps children thrive and parents breathe easier.
In the fast-paced, high-performing households of Colorado, an experienced nanny does far more than care for children. They create calm in the chaos. They help children grow with confidence, curiosity, and consistency. And they help working parents reclaim time, build trust, and save their energy for the things that matter to them most.
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at what a typical day might look like for one of our full-time, professional, live-out nannies in the Denver metro area.
7:30–9:00 AM – Smooth Starts
When a nanny arrives, they focus on creating calm, structured morning routines for the children in their care. They prepare nutritious breakfasts and school lunches with care. They coordinate with parents on their needs for the day, and make sure everyone gets out the door on time. They drive the older children to school, ensuring school drop-offs are stress-free, cheerful, and reliably handled. And for the younger children, their day starts with a clear plan and gentle rhythm.
9:00–12:00 PM – Learning & Local Adventures
Morning is a time for learning activities and local adventures. An experienced nanny will plan engaging, developmentally appropriate activities each day. Field trips to child-friendly spots like the Denver Zoo, the Children’s Museum, local libraries, and even the Botanic Gardens offer the hands-on learning most children crave. Other days, the focus may be on outdoor play at a local park or in your own backyard – nannies know sunshine and movement matter! As a way to help encourage socialization, if allowed by their employers, the nanny may coordinate to meet up with other nannies and their charges for their daily adventures. And for days when the children simply need more chill, the nanny may spend the morning guiding them through sensory play, reading with them, building Legos, or even diving into an hour of pretend play or art project to encourage their imagination.
Every moment is influenced by the nanny’s previous experience, education, and a deep understanding of child development. This time is spent focused on your child/children, and a good nanny understands how important this truly is.
12:00–2:30 PM – Rest & Reset
It’s time for a bit more chill. After preparing a healthy meal, and cleaning up after, the nanny will help the children begin to wind down with self-lead quiet time or naps, depending on age. During this time, many nannies will transition into more household management tasks. If there is a parent at home, they may run errands, go grocery shopping or do online research for summer camps et cetera. If there’s not another adult in the home, or these tasks are not needed, the nanny will focus on tidying up the common areas, doing the children’s laundry, organizing, and even helping with light meal prep for the evening’s dinner. Their work, during this rest and reset time, helps the home feel calmer, more organized…a welcome feeling for busy parents.
2:30–4:30 PM – Pick-Ups, Practice and Play
After quiet time or nap time are over, the nanny’s right back in it with your little ones. They can handle school pick-up or meet the big kids at the bus stop. After-school hours are structured yet flexible based on the children’s needs, moods and schedules: snack time, homework support, and creative play are often on the agenda. If needed, the nanny can also drive children to and from extracurriculars like dance class, sports practice, or music lessons. An experienced nanny reinforces existing routines and helps children and parents alike transition smoothly from day to evening.
4:30–5/5:30 PM – Wrap-Up & Reconnection
When you have a full-time, professional nanny at home, the day should end with a clean home, calm children, and a quick parental update. Dinner is often prepped, daytime dishes are done, toys are (mostly) put away, homework is started (if not completed) and lunches are made for tomorrow. The nanny will give big hugs to her favorite little humans and head home with a 15–30 minute commute – common for live-out caregivers in the Denver Metro area. Parents are greeted by happy children, an organized home, and a lighter load. It’s not just care – it’s support, from morning until evening.
What Makes an ABC Nanny Different?
ABC Nannies places experienced, professional nannies, both live-out and live-in, in Colorado who:
- Have 3-10+ years of professional experience and stellar references
- Many hold degrees or have completed coursework relevant to childcare
- Support not only children, but keep the home running smoothly
- Understand the needs of Colorado’s modern families
- Are calm under pressure, proactive by nature, and committed to helping both children and parents thrive.
When you hire a nanny through ABC Nannies, you’re not just hiring help – you’re gaining a partner in parenting, a trusted household helper, and someone who makes every day a little easier and a lot more joyful.
“We are so thankful that we used ABC Nannies! From the moment we contacted them, they were responsive, professional and thoughtful…They provided a number of high quality candidates and did so in a very timely fashion. We are a couple weeks in with our nanny who has exceeded our expectations, and we are very lucky to have found her! Thank you to ABC Nannies, we will be sure to recommend you to our friends and family!”
Will D. – ABC Client
