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170 babysitters are listed in Meridian, ID
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Meridian, ID
Courtney B.
Meridian, ID
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter And Childcare Worker Looking For Occasional Babysitting Jobs
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Courtney and I love working with kids. I am an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher and I absolutely love what I do! Additionally, I have over 10 years of babysitting experience and previously worked in a professional childcare setting for 5 years. I am Pediatric CPR and First-Aid certified. I have taken care of...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Courtney has such a passion for children! She is patient and respectful and does what ever she can to help children succeed. I admire her dedication to education and would love to see what she does next when she has her own classroom one day."
Tiahna J.
5.0
(18)
Hired by 38 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I used to babysit three different families with 2+ younger children at a time, and it was the best time of my life! I have been called the best babysitter and the best "hide and seeker in the world". I have been babysitting for over 10 years and love helping out where I can. I am a senior nursing student and currently work...
Lily can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I am so grateful to have met Lily. She is reliable, safety-minded, and fun! I so appreciate the texted snapshots or videos of my daughter that Lily sends during her visits; I can see what a great time they are having. It is such a relief to know my little one will...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Tonya and I was born and raised here in Boise. I began babysitting in middle school which transitioned into nanny positions during the summers and throughout high school.
I continued to nanny full time while achieving my undergraduate degree. I went on to get my doctorate in Chicago. Following graduation I...
Tonya can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I would highly recommend Tonya for a Nanny or Babysitting job. She started working with us when our son was 6 weeks old up until he was scheduled to start daycare. She was responsible, reliable, trustworthy, and incredibly sweet and caring with our son. Your family...
Katie V.
Megan H.
Meridian, ID
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(30)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, a little about me.
I have 13 years of childcare experience! I currently have a 3-year-old and let me tell you, he is the light of my life! He would be joining me when I provide care.
I attended both Feather River College and Butte College to receive my Preschool Teaching Certificate.
Work experience:
-Began...
Megan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Megan really was wonderful with our two kids, and it was a great experience having her little son there too! She’s friendly, energetic, creative, caring, and safety oriented. And she’s a great boundary setter (and keeper!) with wily four year olds (no small feat!)....
Care member
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely love kids, I have spent all my summers babysitting children of all ages. I have watched kids from newborn all the way to 11 years old. My favorite age to watch is newborn to 5 years old. I have been babysitting by myself for about 5 years. One summer I babysat for a family with three girls. Ages 1, 5, 8 they were an...
Shania can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Shania was reliable and patient with the kids. She follows instructions and continues to have a relationship with our children to this day."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Throughout my experience with babysitting, I learned to love how kids grow & mature. I love being there to put a smile on their face or have fun with them!! Being a babysitter is a very blessing job.
Daidree can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"DaiDree watched our son for about 20 hours/week from the time he was 9 months old to 22 months. We were so lucky to have found her!
She was always on time and very responsible & communicative. She followed direction well but also operated well without...
Rebecca M.
Hannah B.
Meridian, ID
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
No longer available
I have been babysitting for many years and love being around kids. I have experience with ages from 3months to 13 years old, and overnight. I love being outside, arts and crafts, and sports. I am a recent BYU graduate studying exercise science and Spanish. I am CRP and first aid certified.
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My children are always so excited when they know Hannah is coming. When asked what they love about Hannah I was told by my 6 year old, "Because she does fun things Mom". I love being able to leave the house without my little's screaming and hanging onto me....
Acacia T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a student at Boise State University. I am majoring in Special Education and Elementary Education. I am also minoring in American Sign Language. I have helped raise my blind nephew for the last couple of years and have been around and involved in the special education community as well as the deaf community. I have...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Hailie, I'm 20 years old, and I have worked on and off in child care for about six years. I love working with kids and can keep them busy with different activities. Throughout my babysitting career I have worked with all different ages ranging from infant to 12 years old. I am always willing to help with any homework...
Hailie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Hailie is amazing! We hired her to take care of our 3 kids & ohhh boy do my kids love her! They look forward to having her come all the time. She's very patient but also very straightforward with them, she's always on time and very helpful when I need to adjust...
Evelyn S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a current third grade teacher, I graduated from Northwest Nazarene University. I have experience teaching reading, writing, math, and elementary science. I would love to help your kiddo excel in any way that I can as well as build their confidence in education!
Jadie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My kids absolutely adored Jadie we are looking forward to the next date night! She was very understanding of my nerves leaving them for the first time and even checked in for my sake throughout the evening. I highly recommend taking advantage of her help. 10/10"
Britt B.
3.0
(1)
I am 28 years old, and I am a Christian. My experience is 12 years of full-time nannying but on and off babysitting/nannying since I was 10! Ages ranging from 6 weeks old - 18. I have also got some experience in pet care and elderly companionship, here to help in any way I can!
Jordyn can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.0
"Did not call in for interview and never let us know."
Chandra R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Kaylee. I have been babysitting for over 10+ years. I love supporting kids in sports and extracurriculars being their #1 cheerleader. Love cooking meals and baking for them! Can do light cleaning and homework as well if needed!
Kaylee can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We used Kaylee last minute and she showed up on time and immediately engaged with our kids. They had a great time and asked us if she could come again. "
Whitney K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am Child Care Licensed as well as CPR, AED, and first aid certified!
Also a active CNA certification.
I started working with kids ever since I was little. I was the little babysitter since I can remember. When my sister had even her first robotic baby doll, I gave her my priced possession (at that time), my baby doll bed,...
Carlie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carlie was excellent and took great care of our son! The dogs loved her too. "
Care member
Madison J.
Meridian, ID
$21/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am graduated with a bachelors degree in psychology and minor in family studies! I am working towards a masters in counseling. Due to my work and school schedule I don't have a ton of availability to do consistent days but I am looking to do date nights, dog sitting, or house cleaning. I have babysat children ages 1-7.
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Madison immediately clicked with our 18 month and 3 year old. We hired her for a day and she did fantastic. The house was cleaner than we left it, and the kids were well taken care of."
Nykol R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Reghan,
I have always loved being able to play a part in helping children reach their goals. It has always been very fulfilling to me. I've been working in childcare since I was 17. 2 years ago I started to get kind of off put by the lack of education at daycares. I started working at a Montessori school instead...
Reghan can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Reghan is awesome. She worked in our sons daycare room and he loved her so much we used her as a babysitter. She is professional, responsive, and energetic. She always left the house cleaner than when she got her and followed any instructions we had for our kiddo....
Care member
Courtney B.
Meridian, ID
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello! I'm Courtney, and I'm a college student studying Early Childhood-Early Childhood Special Education and Elementary Education with a minor in Spanish. I started tutoring officially this year, as it gives me an extra opportunity to practice my "teacher skills!" I have completed one semester of student teaching through my...
5.0
(2)
Pre-med student
CPR and BLS trained
Pharmacy technician
Certified Nursing Assistant
Emergency Medicine License
Have worked with special needs children
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Aspen arrived on time and was very friendly. Our three kids had a great time. I know this may not be a big deal to other families but for us this is something we often don’t see - cleaning up the dishes that were used while we were gone so we didn’t have any to do...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi,
I am 21 & I'm living with my husband in Meridian, ID. I come from being the oldest of 5 kids in my family and I have 7 years of paid experience in childcare with a wide age range. I have worked with daycares & camps, to individual families. I also have experience with special needs children. I consider myself a patient...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cayla was one of the first sitters we used in Idaho and was so amazing with our 2 girls! Highly recommend her! "
Care member
Marina R.
Meridian, ID
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as funny outgoing and confident
I like working with kids because I've always wanted to become a mom one day.
I'm looking for a day job while I'm in school.
I started working with kids when I was around 15 and have been working with kiddos on and off ever since!
In my spare time, I like to grab...
Marina can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Marina was a very reliable punctual young lady. My kids absolutely loved her . Too bad she moved to a different state."
yelena K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jadie and I absolutely love animals of all sorts. I am in my fifth year studying elementary education. I have grown up with pets ranging from dogs and cats to parakeets and geckos. I have about four years of paid experience with pet sitting with services including walking/running, medicine care, picking up...
Jadie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Meridian, ID
Courtney B.
5.0
Courtney was amazing with our little guy! They seemed to have a blast and he gave her a giant hug before she left at the end of the day!!! Will definitely hire again!
- Caitlin G.
Lily J.
5.0
Aside from the fact my kids love Lily, she is dependable and quick to respond and has been a great sitter. She sends her monthly availability at the beginning of the month which makes it easy for us to schedule out a date night. She communicates and is always on time. Any whenever she leaves, my...
- Lorraine M.
Tonya R.
5.0
I would highly recommend Tonya for a Nanny or Babysitting job. She started working with us when our son was 6 weeks old up until he was scheduled to start daycare. She was responsible, reliable, trustworthy, and incredibly sweet and caring with our son. Your family will be in great hands with Tonya....
- Katie V.
Megan H.
5.0
Megan really was wonderful with our two kids, and it was a great experience having her little son there too! She’s friendly, energetic, creative, caring, and safety oriented. And she’s a great boundary setter (and keeper!) with wily four year olds (no small feat!). Thank you Megan, can’t wait to...
- Care member
Shania B.
4.0
Shania was reliable and patient with the kids. She follows instructions and continues to have a relationship with our children to this day.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Meridian, ID:
How can I find a Meridian babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Meridian, ID?
The average rate for Meridian, ID babysitters on Care.com is $16.37 per hour as of May 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 Meridian, ID?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Meridian, 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 Meridian, ID babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
Babysitters in Meridian, ID are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 84 reviews of the 170 listed babysitters.