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751 child care providers are listed in Boise, ID
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years
Child care providers in Boise, ID
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always babysat here and there for occasional date night, as well as nannied for a one year one during Covid. I am open to either, just a college student looking to help!
Jennalee can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very friendly, kids liked her, and she was great with the pets. Would definitely hire again."
Nick D.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I was a stay-at-home mom and loved raising my children. Now my kids are both at BSU and I miss taking care of younger children so much. I have several families I babysit for, ranging from being a full-time nanny to occasional sitting. I specialize in caring for infants and helping nursing mothers. I'm comfortable with any age...
Claire can also help with: Travel
5.0
"Claire is kind and loyal. She attends to the emotional and developmental needs of our son and is always creative in her approach. We love working with Claire!"
Megan D.
3.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Laura. I'm originally from Seattle Wa, but have lived in Boise Idaho for over 12 years and love it! I enjoyed the outdoors and everything that Boise has to offer. I started taking care of children when I was very young, babysitting on the weekends, to summer camp counselor & preschools. As time went on I enjoyed...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Laura as a substitute when our regular nanny had to be out of town. She was fantastic. Great with our 1-year-old. Really played with him and he loved her. She also always left our kitchen spotless. Would hire again in a heartbeat.
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Christine E.
Hannah D.
Boise, ID
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Hannah, and I am currently a college student in Boise, Idaho, pursuing a degree in elementary education and special education. My hope is to become an elementary school resource teacher, and I truly have a passion for working with children. I would consider myself to be someone who is very reliable,...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is spectacular at being patient with our son, listening to him, playing many different types of games, and always keeping him safe. She has been babysitting for us for 2+ years and is the best! She is flexible, calm, and fun too! "
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Josie B.
Boise, ID
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Josie and I am a recent law graduate from Cardozo School of Law!
I am currently waiting for my new Staff Attorney position to begin & in the meantime am looking for odd jobs to get me through.
I grew up babysitting and nannied all through college, so I figured why not go back to what I always loved doing!...
Josie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Bubbly personality, warm and fuzzy demeanor, and immediate connection with my boys. They absolutely adore Josie and request that she be back every time we need a sitter. Extremely responsible, reliable, and does it all with integrity. "
Andrea O.
5.0
(2)
My name is Taylor and I am an RN in Boise. I worked as a nanny through college and didn't realize that care. com auto renewed, so my profile is still active. I am pretty busy with work, but may have time for one time jobs here and there! Never hurts to have a side gig! Experience with children, pet, home organization, and home...
Taylor can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very sweet girl, that truly cares for other around her. She is great with babies, listens and follow instructions well. We had a great experience with Taylor and welcome her back into our home anytime!!"
Lorena H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, families! I've been around kids of all ages since I was a kid myself. I love spending time with children and watching them grow, in many ways! I grew up in Napa, California but am currently living in Boise, Idaho, and would love to help any families in need of a babysitter around the Boise area! I hope to see you soon!
Clare can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"You can tell that Clare really cares, she is very friendly and responsible. She arrived promptly, and was good with our son. I think she would be a super fun nanny or babysitter for kids that are old enough to play games around the house or outside. She was a very...
Samantha A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I've been doing babysitting since I was 13 and also have a niece and nephew I regularly take care of. I'm an animal science major at BYUi so I'm looking for a fun way to save money for college during my break. I love cleaning and I can cook as well so anything you need from me I can do it!
Juliet can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"definitely looking forward to hiring Juliet again! Came on such short notice, very nice and easy to talk to!"
Noemi G.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as adventurous, fun and goofy.
I like working with kids because I find joy in making kids smile and helping them be their true self's. It's good they remember to enjoy the little things in life!
I'm looking for a job that offers a positive environment & memorable experiences!
I started working...
Trinity can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Trinity was able to engage with our grandson. Spent time listening to his stories. Played games with him. He always asks when she can stay with him again. He considers her his friend!"
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5.0
(6)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for considering me to look after your little ones. Here's a little bit about me! I am 23 years old and have lived here in Boise my entire life. I am married with two little boys (ages 1. 5 years and 6 months). I am also in college pursuing a degree in English with a creative writing emphasis. I absolutely love...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My one year old took to her immediately which she doesn't do with everyone. We will definitely be asking her to watch our girls again."
Heather P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Madison B and I'm 19. I grew up in a very large family of 8 and have been an Aunt since I was 1, so I have lots of experience with younger kids! I am more than willing to help with school work when needed and to help out with light housework when needed! I am in the process of getting CPR certified, all I ask is...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"Madison has a lot of “active experience” with children! She arrived a few minutes early; she was comfortable holding my son for the sad goodbye when I left and easily redirected him once I had left. She kept me updated throughout the time I was gone and I felt...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I enjoy using a gentle parenting and learn through play technique when I'm teaching children. I have 3 years experience in daycare/preschool and 1 year experience as a nanny. I've taken a few college classes for elementary education. I know a few sign language signs that are typically taught in daycares, but nothing extreme. I...
5.0
"WE LOVE JESS! Jess is our current nanny for our 10 month old. Jess is exactly who you want taking care of your children…kind, gentle, encouraging, nurturing and very responsible. She genuinely loves children and thinks up creative and developmentally-engaging...
Care member
5.0
(9)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Stephanie. I was a Montessori preschool assistant teacher for 6 years. I have been a full time Nanny for a loving and wonderful family for the last six years. I have provided date night services for over 25 families. I am first aid and CPR certified. I work with children from newborns - 12 years. Before I...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My kids loved Stephanie. They asked if she could come back the next day! I have rarely left my kids with anyone, much less a new person but it went great. My kids obviously enjoyed it and I was completely comfortable knowing that they were in her care!"
Melanie H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kaylee, and I am currently a student at BSU where I am pursuing a degree in Kinesiology and then going on to medical school to get my Doctorates in Osteopathy. I am very open to helping families with any needs! I love children and have been babysitting/nannying for about 5years. I can work with kids of any age....
Kaylee can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Kaylee was amazing!! She was so easy to work with and the kids absolutely adored her. We’d highly recommend her to anyone! "
Patrick R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with a various group of ages primarily focusing on infants to 5 years old. Through the past seven years I have gained my experience through positions as a nanny as well as a certified childcare provider at Montessori Preschool. My expertise as a nanny include providing an educational and playful environment for...
Felicity can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Perfect. Punctual, polite and our children were well behaved on her watch. Loved coming home to cozy, quiet kids in their beds. Will absolutely hire again."
Jason C.
Child care centers in Boise, ID
Our center is conveniently located off of Cherry Lane and Meridian Road. We have been serving families in the Meridian area since 1995. Our center has one infant room, two toddler one rooms, two toddler twos rooms, one preschool room, one prekindergarten room, and one school age room. Our...
Our center is conveniently located on West Ustick Road. We have been serving families in the Boise area since 1996. Our comprehensive curriculum includes; High Reach curriculum, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), sign language, and SEEDS. We offer a USDA approved food menu. Let us...
4.4
(7)
It is our philosophy that the children grow and develop through creative and purposeful play. We provide fun learning experiences including the Zoo Phonics program, and focus on working through the children's social and emotional developmental phases. Our intention is to provide a safe environment...
5.0
"Kootenai Kids Preschool is outstanding. Just go see for yourself!"
Robyn
5.0
(1)
R House Child Care is a child care facility located at 2185 W Hill Rd. Boise, ID. Their establishment opened in the year 2008. The school provides age-appropriate and challenging activities that aim to enhance the physical, social and intellectual development of children.
5.0
"This is a wonderful caring loving child care facility. I recommend to my friends and strangers to send their children to R House. The owner is very wise and has been taking care of other people's children for almost 3 decades. It's very comforting to know that she...
Michelle
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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Boise, ID
Jennalee S.
5.0
Very friendly, kids liked her, and she was great with the pets. Would definitely hire again.
- Nick D.
Claire K.
5.0
Claire is kind and loyal. She attends to the emotional and developmental needs of our son and is always creative in her approach. We love working with Claire!
- Megan D.
Laura L.
5.0
Me: Laura will be here tomorrow.
4yr old: I love Laura!
Me: I'm glad you like Laura.
4yr old: I Love Laura!
I was happy to have found Laura and my son agrees. She was wonderful with him and she also did light housekeeping for us.
- Desiree C.
Hannah D.
5.0
Hannah is spectacular at being patient with our son, listening to him, playing many different types of games, and always keeping him safe. She has been babysitting for us for 2+ years and is the best! She is flexible, calm, and fun too!
- Care member
Josie B.
5.0
Bubbly personality, warm and fuzzy demeanor, and immediate connection with my boys. They absolutely adore Josie and request that she be back every time we need a sitter. Extremely responsible, reliable, and does it all with integrity.
- Andrea O.
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FAQs for finding child care near you in Boise, ID
How much is child care near me in Boise, ID?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $17.39 per hour as of May 2024. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.
How can I find child care near me in Boise, ID?
Care.com currently has 663 child care providers near you in Boise, ID. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Boise, ID and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Boise, ID that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
What interview questions should I ask a Boise, ID child care provider?
You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Boise, ID, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Boise, ID and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
What type of child care services are available near me in Boise, ID in May, 2024?
Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.
Ratings for Boise, ID child care providers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Child Care Providers in Boise, ID are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 274 reviews of the 751 listed child care providers.