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Tara S.

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Fort Collins, CO 80521

from $30 per hour

(3)

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About Tara

Experience: 11 yrs

I'm an experienced, dependable caregiver with a special love for newborns, infants, and toddlers. I recently completed Foundational Newborn Care Specialist training through Newborn Care Solutions and have professional experience caring for babies beginning at about 6 weeks old. I'm comfortable with feeding, bottles, naps, soothing, developmental play, outings, and daily routines, and I use ASL to encourage early communication. I'm a mom of two grown daughters and spent many years homeschooling and managing a busy household. Music is a particular strength--I play piano, guitar, and ukulele and love bringing singing and music into a child's day. I'm active and creative and enjoy reading, outdoor adventures, library trips, art, baking, and imaginative play. In my free time I enjoy hiking, sewing, knitting, live music, and creative projects. I have a B. A. in Sociology from CSU, CPR/First Aid certification, and bring a calm, reliable, organized presence to the families I work with.

Most recent review

5.0
based on 3 reviews

I have been Tara’s mothered OT for over 3 years and can attest that Tara was an excellent carer for her mother when she was her full time carer. Tara has excellent communication and extremely good instinct, assuring all needs were being met. Tara goes above and beyond in all areas of care because she works hard and loves caring for others.

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Laurel O.

10/21/2026

Services

Age groups

0-11 mo
1-3 yrs
4-5 yrs
6-11 yrs
12+ yrs

Rates

Recurring jobs

$30/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$25/hr

2 children

$28/hr

3 children

$31/hr

4 children

$34/hr

Can help with

Carpooling

Child care

Craft assistance

Groceries/errands

Help with pets

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Organizing/laundry

Swimming supervision

Transportation

Qualifications

Education

College degree

Languages

English

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Early child development knowledge

Additional details

Non-smoker

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mon

6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM

tue

6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM

wed

6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM

thu

6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM

fri

6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM

sat

6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM

sun

6:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM

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