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683 babysitters are listed in Boise, ID
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Boise, ID
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a silly, fun, loving gal who loves hanging out with kiddos! I have been working as a full time freelance tutor/babysitter for the past 2 years. I have been serving in kids ministry and high school ministry at my church for the last two and a half years, so I love working with kiddos of all ages. I love to sing and...
Makayla can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Makayla is amazing! She makes learning fun (even hard subjects!), and I saw such great improvement in the subjects she helped my daughter with. She stays on task, is punctual, and does such a good job at building relationships with kids. She's the best!"
Joy L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a recent graduate student looking to provide local family care. I am a teacher-in-training, and I have experience in baby sitting young elementary-level students, as well as middle and high school students. Tutoring, small household chores, and other jobs may be negotiated.
Haydyn can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Haydyn watched our 20 month old son a couple of mornings while we moved to a new home. She was very punctual and clearly good with children. We would definitely hire Haydyn again."
Shelley T.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Isabella and I am 24 years old. I am CPR/first aid certified. My school schedule is extremely flexible so I am able to help whenever. I have 8+ years of experience nannying/babysitting and working with kids is my passion. I have worked with all ages and am comfortable helping with extra housecleaning, homework help,...
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I had trained Isabella at a special education school & she was very quick to pick up on her duties as well as caring for the children with her full attention, her caring & compassionate approach made every person feel welcome & safe. She will make a great...
Cole P.
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 a treasure! I work from home and use Claire as backup when my children's schools are closed, so I've had the opportunity to watch her in action. She's always fully present with my kids, singing and playing with my toddler and indulging my older daughter's...
Josephine R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Isabella L, I am 21 yrs old and a Social Work Major. My family and I moved to the North End of Boise in the summer of 2019 and I am looking to re-enter the care. com scene for this summer. I have been babysitting/nannying for over 5 years now, besides having maintained and kept my First Aid/CPR/AED certification...
Isabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Isabella is a God send! She has a signature way of organizing and cleaning. Imagine walking into your home and feeling like you're in a hotel. When I asked her how she got to be so organized for only being 19 years old, she said whatever she does she makes sure...
Yumna S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Cassandra, and I have over 6 years of experience babysitting. I am currently a student at Grand Canyon University, and I'm home in Boise for the summer. During my school year at GCU, I worked as a personal trainer and babysitter for kids in the Phoenix area. I absolutely love kids, and I am excited to meet you and...
Cassandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My daughter asked when she could come back to play. That is high praise from a girl who doesn't usually think very highly of babysitters. What a relief to know she's happy and safe when I need to be away from home."
Alison S.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
There is nothing I love more than working with kids. I have several years of experience nannying and tutoring. I have worked with typical as well as special needs and ESL children. I have worked with every age group, from newborns to teenagers, and I love them all. I am fluent in Spanish and would love the chance to help with...
Sierra can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sierra was amazing and helped care for our children during the COVID pandemic which was a really difficult and demanding time. She helped stay on top of their school work and transportation and helped cook meals too. We really enjoyed having her and her adorable...
Cherie H.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Jordyn and I am currently attending Boise State University where I am working towards my Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a Minor in Family Studies. I have future plans of attending grad school for clinical counseling specializing in children and youth. I am the oldest sibling and cousin in my family which has...
Jordyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jordyn has been fantastic for our family. She’s responsive, great with our kiddos, and we felt comfortable with her off the get-go. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Isabella and I would love to take care of your child/children! I have had over six years of experience working with children of all ages. I have worked at my local Y for two years working and playing with kids from only 6 weeks to 18 years, I have been a Teacher's Aid at In His Hands Daycare, and I recently...
Isabella can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We've been using Isabella for the last three months, and she has been amazing. First off our kids lover her, she's great with them, keeps them engaged, gets them outside and is proactive with her communication as she goes about the day coordinating coordinating...
Cooper B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have babysat for many years for families with children of various ages. I typically just babysit but have previous nanny experience as well. I hold an EMT, CPR, BLS, and First Aid certification/ license. I am in the process of going to school to get my nursing degree and would love to find a job that can work around my school...
Katrina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Katrina is great with kids, reliable and trustworthy. Would use her again! She has a heart for kids and is very kindhearted."
Rachael W.
Lisa F.
Boise, ID
$12-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Looking To Watch Children On An As-Needed Or Very Part-Time Basis On Nights And Weekends
5.0
(14)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I have an AA in Child Development, a BS in Speech Therapy and am CPR and First Aid certified. I have been in the child care field for over 30 years. I have been a head teacher of an infant/toddler class, a preschool teacher, an assistant director of a preschool, and a nanny. I currently watch 2 kids from my home off Maple Grove...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We are so happy we found Lisa to take over as our main sitter for our son. He is always happy when we pick him up and Lisa is so great at keeping kids engaged and planning fun activities. I've learned from her some great ideas of places to go and even new things to...
Sara H.
5.0
(2)
Hi, I'm Renee! I have worked with children for over 35 years! I started out babysitting, have worked as a camp counselor, day care teacher, preschool teacher, and then found my calling as a nanny as well as raising (and homeschooling) my own three children. I have experience with children ages 0-18. I am very kind, loving,...
Renee can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Renee is known in our community as the baby whisperer, because babies and kids love her, and she has a calming presence on them. She gives children the most attentive loving care and they love to be around her because of her soft, endearing presence. She makes...
Coral D.
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Emily! A few fun facts about me: I'm 24, an ISU grad, and I'm originally from Hawaii. I have been babysitting since I was about 12 (practically a baby myself, ha!) On top of that, I have worked as a Recreation Coordinator at a large resort, which entailed creating and running fun games for guests! Most who were in the age...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Emily was employed at a large family oriented resort that welcomes both hotel guests and vacation club owners. She was hired as our Recreation Activities Attendant and was in charge of bringing fun and excitement throughout the day with a wide range of activities...
Sherri H.
Sabrina S.
Boise, ID
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Sabrina. Here's a little bit about me:
I bring years of babysitting and living with my now 3-year-old niece to the table. She recently moved away, and I miss taking care of her and playing every day. So I thought- why not see if there are any jobs out there to help with other peoples kids. I love how crazy, loud and...
5.0
"Sabrina is just the loveliest! Our 8 yr old son adored her, and so did we! We were in Idaho on vacation and hired Sabrina for a bunch of date nights. Sabrina was always early to arrive, immediately responsive to all texts while we were out, made the most amazing...
Amber H.
Jenna M.
Boise, ID
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always loved being around children, and I am studying to be an elementary school teacher. I am enthusiastic and fun to be around, and am passionate about helping people. I have 5 years of experience babysitting and have experience working in a daycare with children ages 1-5. I am CPR certified and am a sophomore at Boise...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jenna has been a wonderful addition to our weekly routine! I have two wild daughters and she is so patient, kind and fun. She'll play games and do crafts with them, which isn't always easy with the two of them. My girls love Jenna!"
Maddy L.
Carly A.
Boise, ID
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I just graduated from BSU this last December 2023 with the highest honors and I have 9 years of childcare experience. I can help with date nights, travel and errands, and I absolutely love crafting.
I have experience with kiddos from 2 weeks old to 14 years old, and am comfortable with watching up to 4 kids at a time.
I'm...
Carly can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carly recently started nannying for us two days a week. She’s got a great positive attitude, she’s really sweet and doting with our newborn (singing to him and talking him through diaper changes which he hates), and jumped in on taking care of cleaning...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi all! I recently graduated with my Masters in Nursing and am looking for part time work as I study for the NCLEX. I love hanging out with kids and have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. In fact, I feel like I have been a babysitter my whole life as I am the oldest of three and always looked after my siblings. I am...
Gabriella can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gabriella was great as a one time sitter for my toddler. Unfortunately my little had a stomach bug and that didn't deter Gabriella at all. She responded to texts promptly and was a very easy hire."
Emily B.
Abbey K.
Boise, ID
$21/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'll always treasure how it felt to hold my baby brothers for the first time, I was so excited to be a big sister - even though they're at least 5 inches taller than me nowadays! They kickstarted my journey of caring for little ones and it's a path I'm happy to stay on!
My experience working with children professionally spans...
Abbey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Abbey is amazing! and we could not have asked for a better nanny to care for our boys (ages 4 and 6 now) Monday-Friday for the past two years. She loves kids unconditionally, is trustworthy, communicates key details and asks for/incorporates feedback as she cares...
Jennifer R.
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & 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
(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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Boise, ID
Makayla W.
5.0
Makayla had been a wonderful math tutor for my kids for the last few years. She has worked with them on 3rd grade through 5th grade curriculum and managed to make it fun and keep them engaged. They look forward to her coming each day.
Makayla has also become our go-to dog sitter anytime we are out...
- Kristi W.
Haydyn W.
5.0
Haydyn watched our 20 month old son a couple of mornings while we moved to a new home. She was very punctual and clearly good with children. We would definitely hire Haydyn again.
- Shelley T.
Isabella M.
5.0
I had trained Isabella at a special education school & she was very quick to pick up on her duties as well as caring for the children with her full attention, her caring & compassionate approach made every person feel welcome & safe. She will make a great elementary teacher one day.
- Cole P.
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.
Isabella L.
5.0
Isabella is a God send! She has a signature way of organizing and cleaning. Imagine walking into your home and feeling like you're in a hotel. When I asked her how she got to be so organized for only being 19 years old, she said whatever she does she makes sure it's done perfectly. I appreciated...
- Yumna S.
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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 683 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 $16.28 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 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 210 reviews of the 683 listed babysitters.