Colorado Nanny Agency: Vetted Nannies for Families Across the State
Colorado is where The Family Care Collective started. My partner Mario and I place nannies with families from Boulder down to Castle Rock and plenty of places in between. If you want steady, trustworthy childcare in Colorado, this page covers where we work, what Colorado asks of families who hire a nanny, and how we help.
Where we place nannies in Colorado
Denver, including Cherry Creek, Wash Park, the Highlands and Park Hill. See our Denver nanny agency page.
Boulder, Louisville and Superior
Littleton, Centennial and Greenwood Village
Highlands Ranch, Castle Pines and Castle Rock
Lakewood, Golden and Arvada
Somewhere else in Colorado, or moving here soon? Reach out anyway. We'll tell you honestly whether we can find someone.
What Colorado families should know before hiring
Colorado has more rules for household employers than most states. A nanny is usually your employee, not a contractor, and that comes with a few responsibilities:
Overtime: Colorado's wage rules cover nannies. Hours over 40 in a week or over 12 in a day are generally paid at time and a half.
Paid sick leave: Under Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, a nanny earns one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours a year.
Paid family leave: Colorado's FAMLI program is funded through payroll premiums, so it belongs in your nanny payroll setup.
Federal taxes: Once you pay a nanny $3,000 or more in 2026, you owe Social Security and Medicare taxes on her wages.
We go over all of this with you before an offer goes out, and we can point you to payroll services that handle the filings.
The kinds of nannies we place
Full-time nannies for families who need steady, everyday care.
Part-time and after-school nannies, including roles under 20 hours a week.
Special needs nannies with real experience supporting kids with different learning, medical or behavioral needs.
Newborn and infant care for the first months.
House managers and family assistants for busy households that need more than childcare.
What a nanny costs in Colorado
Most Colorado families we work with pay between $25 and $35 an hour. Where you land depends on the nanny's experience, your hours and how many kids are home. House managers usually start around $32 to $40 an hour.
How it works with us
We talk first. A consultation about your kids, your routines and what matters to you.
We search. We recruit locally and reach out to nannies we already know.
We screen. Every candidate is interviewed by our team. We call references from past families and run a background check before you meet anyone.
You meet a short list. Usually a video call, then a paid trial day with the nanny you like most.
We help you make the offer. Pay, a written nanny agreement and a plan for the first few weeks.
For a full breakdown of Colorado nanny pay and taxes, read our guide to hiring a nanny in Denver.
Common questions
Do you only place nannies in Denver?
No. Denver is our home base, but we place nannies along the Front Range and with families across the country.
Can we hire a part-time nanny?
Yes. We fill part-time and after-school roles, including ones under 20 hours a week.
Does the nanny work for the agency or for us?
She works for your family. We find and vet her, and we help you set things up the right way.
Tell us about your family
If you're looking for a nanny anywhere in Colorado, start with our family application. Mario or I will follow up personally. We also place nannies in Utah and Idaho, and with families nationwide.
This page is general information, not tax or legal advice. Rules change, so check with a CPA or a nanny payroll service before you hire.
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