I have been nannying for over 10 years with experience in both Idaho and California. I have nannied for children as young as 3 months and as old and 17 years old. I have experience working with children with special needs as well. I adore children, think that we can all teach them so much, yet also have a lot to learn from them....
Ashley can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley is a rock-star. She is so friendly and caring. she has helped watch my dog while we were on a family vacation, she doesn't just lock herself up in the house and let the kids do whatever they want, she takes the time to take the kids to the park and make...
I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I do really love taking care of children/child and making memories with. I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch your kid or kids. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having...
Savannah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Savannah was our son’s nanny for over a year. She was very involved and became like part of our family. Savannah has a very calm and compassionate personality which was great for our family and raising a toddler with a lot of emotions. Savannah was very...
I am the second oldest of 5 children and my diaper changing training began when I was 5 years old! I was always the little girl that would stop what I was doing to play with a baby. At the age of 12, I stayed at my aunt's home for a month to help care for her and her new baby after a tough delivery. I started working...
Chantelle can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We've hired Chantelle to help regularly on the weekends with our 3 year old daughter and catching up with food prep and tidying up. She had tons of questions about how we prefer things done and how to interact with our kiddo, and we really appreciated that. I am 5...
Hello! My name is Shelby and I just moved to Meridian, ID. I have a beautiful family of my own as well. My handsome husband, our 7-year-old son, two German Shepherd's, and we are expecting a baby in December. I have 7 years of experience raising our son. I also worked at Templeton School District in California as a Special...
Shelby can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had Shelby watch our 10 month old for a date night out. She was super attentive to him and reassuring to us that everything would be handled. We were able to have a great time and our baby was greatly cared for. "
I have had a special place in my heart for children, as far back as I can remember!!! Growing up in a family with great parents, and 3 siblings, taught me to be very outgoing, dedicated, compassionate, caring, loyal, reliable, very trustworthy and to be patient.
I am fun, very playful, creative, love interaction, and have...
Stacy can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I have never had anyone but family watch my twins but I interviewed Stacy and knew right away she'd do a wonderful job. I never feel worried when I leave the house when she is there. She is detailed and caring. "
I have dedicated my professional life to working with children ages 0-5. I have taught preschool, directed a large Child Care center and owned a small preschool. Now I am looking to downsize to a couple families that I can help make learning through play a fun experience. I love hands on, active learning and outdoor fieldtrips....
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Buffy is the best nanny a family could ask for. She is dedicated and passionate about the growth and development of children. She is punctual, caring, and professional. She works with our children with compassion and understanding and really focuses on teaching...
Hello, my name is Judith & I have 25+ yrs of experience as a Nanny/Child Development Educator w/children ranging from Infants, Toddlers & School Aged Children. My goal as a Nanny is to provide nurturing, educational, fun & loving care to each child's life. I love to read & grow our minds, do crafts & projects to build our...
Judy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Extremely thoughtful, courteous, positive. She brings sunshine on the darkest days and anyone who has had the pleasure of meeting her, has been better for it."
I have several years of experience caring for children, and I can help with anything and everything your family might need! I am a reliable and patient person that can work through any situation. I'm energetic and I always smiling! I love taking kiddos to see new things at the zoo, library, or anything they enjoy! I love...
Kyla can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Kyla was great to work with! She was very reliable, timely, and easy to communicate with!"
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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!)....
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
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...
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Shania was my nanny for my twins when they were 3 and 4 years old. She is creative and dependable. "
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & 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...
My name is Lexi and I am 25 years old. I am currently pursuing my graduate degree in school counseling. I work in an elementary school and also have experience in middle and high schools. I LOVE being with kids and am very passionate about positive child development. I am both CPR and first-aid certified. I am hard-working,...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexis was awesome! My kids had a blast and actually got to bed on time (what a miracle!). Highly recommend to anyone needing a sitter!"
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."
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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....
We provide a safe, nurturing, and high-quality educational and social environment for the children in our care. We follow the state of Idaho statutes which define the child-to-teacher ratios for each age group. Our teachers establish age-appropriate curriculum in each classroom, with a strong...
5.0
"I love brighter beginnings. I took my older daughter here when she was a baby and she was testing at a first grade level in the first month of kindergarten! I loved it so much I now bring her little sister there. My youngest baby has been here since 6 weeks old. I...
Polaris Learning Center has three Treasure Valley locations to serve the educational and child care needs of families.
Conveniently located in Eagle, Meridian and Nampa, you will find that PLC offers exceptional learning experiences for young children from six weeks to twelve years in age.
Polaris...
5.0
"We have been taking our son to Polaris on Fairview in Meridian since he was 2 months old. This is a terrific learning center with teachers who love their kids! No daycare is perfect, but I trust this place and highly recommend it to everyone! My toddler enjoys...
Purpose and Philosophy: A Child's Choice Montessori School exists to create an environment that supports the development of children's true nature as Dr. Montessori originally discovered it, including the following qualities: Eagerness to learn, social harmony, self-confidence, a profound ability to...
The tuition rates each week include care for your child from 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM. Full-time schedules do not have a daily hour limit.
Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks are included with tuition.
Educational curriculum is a routine part of each day at our center. We offer age-appropriate...
Welcome prospective parents! If you are looking for child care in the west Boise/Meridian area, we'd love to meet you! We understand that finding child care can be challenging due to the enormous demand and growth in the Meridian area, and we are actively enrolling.
We enroll children between the...
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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Meridian, ID
Ashley P.
5.0
Ashley is a rock-star. She is so friendly and caring. she has helped watch my dog while we were on a family vacation, she doesn't just lock herself up in the house and let the kids do whatever they want, she takes the time to take the kids to the park and make sure they are having a good time...
- Paulette C.
Savannah C.
5.0
Savannah is the most patient, calm and loving young woman. She is great with our 5 year old twins. She is prompt, reliable and our kids love when she comes over!
- Care member
Chantelle J.
5.0
We've hired Chantelle to help regularly on the weekends with our 3 year old daughter and catching up with food prep and tidying up. She had tons of questions about how we prefer things done and how to interact with our kiddo, and we really appreciated that. I am 5 months pregnant and scatter...
- Courtney F.
Shelby E.
5.0
Shelby is the absolute best nanny I have ever had. My girls adore her! She is such a calming presence, so patient, and sweet. Shelby was always very attentive to the needs of my girls and someone I could really trust was giving them the best care in my absence. 10/10 would be keeping her as our...
- Alyssa M.
Stacy B.
5.0
We have four kids ages 6 mo to 7 years old. Stacy is great with each of our kids. She is able to adapt her approach to suit each child. She is patient, kind and encouraging. She is also very organized and has helped us develop routines for our kids and our home. She was quick to learn our parenting...
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FAQs for finding child care near you in Meridian, ID
How much is child care near me in Meridian, ID?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $17.04 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 Meridian, ID?
Care.com currently has 187 child care providers near you in Meridian, ID. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Meridian, 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 Meridian, ID that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
What interview questions should I ask a Meridian, 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 Meridian, 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 Meridian, ID and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
What type of child care services are available near me in Meridian, 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 Meridian, ID child care providers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Child Care Providers in Meridian, ID are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 135 reviews of the 211 listed child care providers.