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695 babysitters are listed in Boise, ID
The average rate is $16/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Boise, ID
Chelsea E.
Boise, ID
$25-35/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Chelsea. I'm a Physician Assistant currently between jobs. I have 2 years of volunteer childcare experience , working with ages 0 - 13 in a setting. I also have 1 year of experience teaching English with children ages 6 - 14, with lots of experience planning educational activities for little ones. I'm certified in CPR,...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Chelsea is among our best and most dependable volunteers. It is evident that she loves working with children, and she is very talented. Children seem to adore her and love spending time with her. She is incredibly flexible and adaptable when interacting with...
Karen W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi Parents and Guardians,
I am so looking forward to meeting you and your beautiful family.
I have 10+ years of childcare experience with ages newborn to 14 years with the most experience in newborns - two years. I have experience with physical/mental disabilities and with medication administration.
With your permission, I...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah was very pleasant and engaging. My two year old warmed up to her immediately. She was very professional but also approachable."
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Isabella M.
Boise, ID
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a 21-year-old special education TA. I am looking for a nannying job for the next two weeks. I am currently going to school to be an elementary school teacher and working with kids is my passion.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kate Boyer, and I am a current full time student at Boise State University, studying pre-nursing!
I have 3 years of professional child care experience, including but not limited to nannying, household tasks, meal prep, etc. I love kids, and I am more than willing to play and entertain your kiddos!
In my free...
Kate can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Kate was awesome, very sweet with our toddler. We needed a last minute sitter, she responded quickly and was professional. "
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Ceina W.
Boise, ID
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello, I'm Ceina. My family and I recently relocated to the southern Boise area. I have a background in the military, having served in the Navy, and I'm currently on maternity leave from the Army. I hold CPR certification and have experience working with children of all ages.
I've been involved in various roles, including...
5.0
"Ceina and I coached volleyball together and she was always the favorite coach because she’s so great with kids. She’s very professional and knows how to build a relationship. She’s the most attentive, trustworthy and caring person I know. Anyone would be more than...
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Laura J.
Boise, ID
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello! I accepted a long term role starting in 2023. I am no longer looking for more work at this point, but unable to change this on my account. Thanks for stopping by! :)
- Laura
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Laura is a responsible and caring babysitter/caregiver. She follows instructions well and is a good communicator. She helped with rides and babysitting for my 8-14 year olds. She got along well with our kids and connected with them. I knew that they would be safe...
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Kennadie U.
Boise, ID
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi, My main Care field is housekeeping - I have a knack for cleaning! I really do enjoy tidying up and organizing at home and for others. My secondary fields include child care and pet care; I would be happy to incorporate all 3 if necessary! I really enjoy detail and precision work, on top of general housecleaning. I do have a...
Kennadie can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, basement cleaning & more
5.0
"Very dedicated to accomplishing her tasks and usually finds a way to do a little more than expected. She's always looking for better ways to perform her tasks and usually offers tips for us to use in our home maintenance.
Very personable and pleasant to have...
Bruce J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Ella, a reliable, fun, bubbly, and patient woman who loves children. I have 10 years of experience which includes administering medication, watching after multiple autistic children, and completing tasks for the family. Some of my favorite hobbies include skiing, going to church, participating in outdoor activities,...
Ella can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Ella is amazing at jumping in and figuring things out. I have 2 toddlers and a baby, she did so well with them! She is so easy to connect with, she is trustworthy, and she always asks questions if she is unsure. Truly one of the best!"
Allyssa D.
Adriana D.
Boise, ID
$19/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, energetic and caring! childcare available.
In my spare time, I like to watch movies, do activities in the sun and spend time relaxing at home!
My skills include fluent Spanish, 3 years of ASL and awesome caregiving skills!
Adriana can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"Adrianna is amazing with my kids and has been a great role model for them (: thank you I hope you stay around forever !!!"
Lauren S.
4.0
(1)
I am a highly motivated and compassionate self-starter hoping to become a part of your family! I would be thrilled to start an in-person dialogue should your family need any additional help.
I've had the great pleasure of working in the customer service industry for 6 years, but having been a nanny and Au Pairing in Germany, I...
Briana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Jodi T.
Boise, ID
$13-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
I am a reliable, patient, fun sitter who loves children and would love to be a full-time teacher one day. My husband and I are unable to have children of our own but have 3 fur babies. We love to hike, camp, fish and are outdoor type people. I have 3 years in a daycare/preschool setting and am currently working for the...
Jodi can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I am new to finding child care, and I am so grateful to find someone like Jodi. Not only is she very kind and personable, she is so sweet to my two children and immediately steps in to play, discipline, and nuture them. She is flexible and responds quickly to text...
Kathryn D.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Over 20 years caregiver experience.
Patient, kind and compassionate.
End of life care.
Genuinely love people and helping to make their life more comfortable.
Lovisa can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, errands, hospice services & more
4.0
"She is excellent she is kind she took good care of my husband her work is neat and clean."
Krishna K.
5.0
(4)
Currently unavailable
Being around children and caring for them is a joy and second nature to me- I am the oldest of 5 siblings, aunt to 3 that live next door, and I graduated with a degree in elementary education. After graduation, I volunteered as a kindergarten teacher in Guatemala, then came home and found a half day job...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katherine was a full-time nanny for my family for almost two years. She is incredibly capable, calm, patient, intelligent, and an altogether beautiful person to be around. I never once worried or wondered if things were going well at home, because she managed...
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5.0
(1)
Jessica is passionate about education and child development and is a mother of two children (3 and 1). She is a certified K-8 teacher and is currently employed by K12 Private International Academy as a virtual teacher/'customer support'. She has 7 years of teaching and nannying experience ranging from preschool - 5th grade....
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jess has been taking care of my son since he was 3 months old, and not only do I have complete and total confidence that he is safe, I also know that he is a happier, more adventurous, well-rounded kid because of her.
Routine communication was made through the...
Andrew S.
5.0
(2)
Although I don't have any children of my own, coming from a large family I have plenty of experience with kids of all ages.
Bonnie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bonnie helped us a lot during an incredibly demanding time in our family, and she was able to take on her shoulders the responsibility of a very active toddler boy, who was always very happy to see her. People usually don't find a caring person like that in every...
Tiziana M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Shay. I've been caring and working with children for over 10 years. I have experience in caring for all ages, including infants and preschoolers, as well as home school and tutoring. I am currently a preschool teacher, and have taught pre-school children from 2-4 years.
I love to encourage learning, reading,...
Shaylyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Shay has been great working with my autistic daughter. She is also a great house sitter and animal watcher. She knows all about the books, movies and games that kids love."
Kim L.
Mary B.
Boise, ID
$22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
*At this time I am only available for one time jobs/date nights. Thank you!
Hello, my name is Mary! I enjoy interacting with and learning from children and have spent the last 7 years working with them. I spent 3 years at a Waldorf and Montessori-inspired daycare as a caregiver/teacher. During my time there, I learned a lot...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mary is incredible with kids of all ages. She watched my daughters from the age of 18 months until my oldest was three. She's sweet and nurturing and truly has a heart meant for working with children."
Emily B.
Hannah R.
Boise, ID
$17/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi all, I am Hannah, a certified Early Childhood and Elementary teacher. I graduated from Utah State University in 2021, then got my first teaching job in Arizona that same year.
I taught 3rd grade for two years and learned a lot. I loved having my own classroom, watching my students grow, and learning how to help them succeed...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Hannah is the best Nanny we've ever had! She is so professional, reliable, and wonderful with kids. We were so lucky to have had her over the summer to take care of our baby. She would also help with dishes, folding laundry, and light cleaning. Hannah is a...
Ayesha N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Haleigh, and I'd like to share with you a little bit about myself. I am 24 years old. I have lived in Boise for almost six years now. I moved here to be closer to family, and now I am currently attending University of Idaho full-time to obtain my BS in Virtual Technology and Design. My goal is to work in animation and...
Haleigh can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Haleigh is by far one of the BEST child care sitters EVER! She cared for my four year old granddaughter everyday for an entire month over the summer when she was here to visit. I was a bit unsure of hiring a complete stranger and was over protective as it was the...
Wendy B.
Natali T.
Boise, ID
$14-19/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Natali. I moved to Idaho about a year ago to further my education in the healthcare field. I am seeking my next sitter opportunity with a wonderful family. I am kind, caring, patient, energetic, and compassionate. I have a much younger sister and since she was brought into my life, caregiving has been part of my day...
Natali can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Natalie was awesome with my two boys (1&3). She kept them engaged the entire time and encouraged language development to my 3 year old. Also practiced some Spanish with my 1 year old. She prepped their launch and kept the area clean and organized. We are really...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Boise, ID
Chelsea E.
5.0
Chelsea is very energetic, playful, kind, and attentive. She is very attuned to the emotional needs of my 2 year old (she won't rush in for a hug and will gently interact with him until he feels comfortable/confident). Her care style fits into the "gentle parenting" model, something that I greatly...
- Sarah N.
Hannah M.
5.0
Hannah is one of the most unique, creative and incredibly responsible people I have ever met. She relates so well to the children, and goes out of her way to make sure they engage in creative and educational activities. She's a true gem!
- Shoshana M.
Kate B.
5.0
Kate was awesome, very sweet with our toddler. We needed a last minute sitter, she responded quickly and was professional.
- Care member
Ceina W.
5.0
Ceina and I coached volleyball together and she was always the favorite coach because she’s so great with kids. She’s very professional and knows how to build a relationship. She’s the most attentive, trustworthy and caring person I know. Anyone would be more than lucky to hire her.
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Laura J.
5.0
Laura is a responsible and caring babysitter/caregiver. She follows instructions well and is a good communicator. She helped with rides and babysitting for my 8-14 year olds. She got along well with our kids and connected with them. I knew that they would be safe and well cared for with her. I also...
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Boise, ID:
How can I find a Boise babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Boise, ID can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 695 babysitters in Boise, ID on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Boise, ID?
The average rate for Boise, ID babysitters on Care.com is $16.38 per hour as of April 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Boise, ID?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Boise, ID through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Boise, ID babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Boise, ID are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 207 reviews of the 695 listed babysitters.