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758 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
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always had a place for children in my heart and life. My 10 plus years of experience include babysitting, working at preschools, and a variety of other settings with glowing references. I currently work during school hours with students who have different abilities! I take my work seriously ensuring the safety and health...
Marissa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Marissa cared for my infant son part time from September to December 2017 until he started full time at his daycare in January 2018. The huge smile on his face when he saw her shows that her attentiveness, calm demeanor, and kindness made a positive impact on him....
Danielle M.
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, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have raised my own two... a son and daughter 33 and 35 yrs. old now. I have worked at two preschools: Primary Colors. I have also home taught 2 boys from different families through the elementary years. And I was employed at Learning Technics working with children through their learning challenges.
Teresa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Teresa is attentive and kind. Our daughter loves her and they have a great relationship. Highly recommend."
Carlee C.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Shara. I am a full of life adult size kid who is compassionate and nurturing and has spent my life in positions of care-taking from being a home school mom, to a missionary.
Shara can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Having known Shara over the last 3 years, I have gotten to witness and know her as a caretaker and a home maker. As a child care professional, Shara treats the children as her own. She pours into them and teaches them so much as their nanny. While caring for...
Katelyn W.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning
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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Kayla J.
Boise, ID
$18-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced And Compassionate Nanny: Providing Exceptional Care For Your Little Ones
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced and passionate nanny, eager to join your household. With over 8 years of experience, I've developed a deep love for working with children of all ages, including those with special needs. I've served as a full-time nanny for multiple families, providing overnight care and date night sitting. My experiences have...
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kayla is VERY responsible. She plays with my kiddos, comes up with fun arts & crafts, interacts with them and makes things fun. She can cook, keeps the house tidy and always keeps me informed on everything. I would recommend her. "
Care member
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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
As an experienced nanny, I am thrilled to extend my passion for childcare to your family. With a nurturing and loving approach, I have a proven track record of creating a joyful and safe space for children to flourish.
My genuine love for fostering creativity and curiosity through outdoor and interactive, play and educational...
Ella can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Ella was fantastic! She was so sweet with my baby and I could tell that they had a great time. I would definitely hire her again."
Heather T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello Everyone! My name is Ava and I am a fun and energetic young college student. I attend Boise State from August 17th- early May. I am looking for a summer Nanny/ Babysitting Job. I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Travel, Errands, Carpooling and much more! I have worked in a daycare for 2 years and love spending...
Ava can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"My girls loved having Ava watch them! "
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5.0
(12)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I find working with children to be truly meaningful work! It is my calling. I am a certified elementary school teacher with a college degree and over 10 years of experience teaching preschool and kindergarten. I am currently working as a teacher nanny in order to save money to open my own small preschool. I specialize in working...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amanda is reliable, punctual and extremely communicative. She plans out a consistent routine for the day and involves my kids in this process. She sees the merit in planned curriculum that she provides and also plenty of time for free play. We never have to...
Kaley P.
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, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
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.
Natalie D.
Boise, ID
$20-26/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.9
(4)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Natalie! I am attending Boise State University as a nursing major, with the goal of becoming a registered nurse who specializes in child and infant care. I am patient with a kind demeanor, as well as reliable with over 8 years of experience taking care of infants and children of all ages! I am also CPR certified...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
4.0
"Natalie is amazing! So professional, trustworthy and reliable. She jumped right into a chaotic environment and led a team of other sitters for a big group. We were in town for a wedding so it was a one-time care situation, otherwise we would 10000% hire her again!"
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I take my job very seriously I'm very responsible, enthusiastic, very positive, and Happy person. love childrens and I love help family.
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Very sweet sitter. Spent time playing Uno with them. Did a great job! Will use again. "
Christopher B.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
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)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Welcome to my profile! I'm Annika, a 20-year-old part-time student with a passion for childcare . I am a licensed child care worker in Idaho and hold certifications in CPR and First Aid. I have a wealth of experience in this field, having served as a camp counselor for children aged 7-14 with dyslexia and ADHD, and worked...
Annika can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Annika was awesome with our 2 & 4yo girls! She plays games and does activities with them and keeps them busy! I would definitely recommend her!"
Haley J.
Child care centers in Boise, ID
5.0
(1)
Our program is designed to create confident, empowered, kindergarten ready children. There are several ways that we instill confidence in our preschool students. First of all, we make kindergarten readiness our top priority.
If we can give our preschool students the tools to be successful, then...
5.0
"Oh my gosh, I LOVE Bodies In Motion! Our daughter went to preschool there for 2 years (March 2018 - May 2020) and participated in several of their other programs like day camps and taekwondo. They love kids and design their programs around them! They are super...
Emily
Boise Daycare and Learning Center offers the highest quality care. Specializing in reliable care programs that includes care for infants and children, 6 weeks old through Kindergarten, daily drop-in care, Preschool, and Pre-kindergarten programs. Boise Daycare and Learning Center excels in...
Our full-time child care center offers a truly new and innovative concept in child care and preschool education for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. Our preschool program is designed to prepare children ages 3-5 for school. We also offer a before- and after-school program with age-appropriate...
New Horizon Academy Boise Research Center is one of 4 New Horizons in the Treasure Valley. Our center is conveniently located off of Eagle Rd and Chinden Blvd. We have been serving families in the area since 1995. New Horizon accommodates Infant (6 weeks) to School age children (through 4th grade)....
Our center is conveniently located on East Boise Avenue. 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...
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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Boise, ID
Marissa V.
5.0
Marissa nannied for our three children (ages 1, 3 and 5) for 4 months. She was engaging, creative with activities and reliable. She spent a lot of time outdoors with the kids, and did fun arts and crafts. She is an open communicator and trustworthy.
- Ann R.
Teresa P.
5.0
Teresa is attentive and kind. Our daughter loves her and they have a great relationship. Highly recommend.
- Carlee C.
Shara M.
5.0
Shara is a sweet dependable caregiver. She is honest and trustworthy. We were so blessed to have her work for my mother and father in law. They both have dementia and it was hard work but she was a trooper. She always had a smile on her face no matter the situation. I'm sure God has a special place...
- Kyle S.
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
Kayla J.
5.0
Kayla is VERY responsible. She plays with my kiddos, comes up with fun arts & crafts, interacts with them and makes things fun. She can cook, keeps the house tidy and always keeps me informed on everything. I would recommend her.
- Care member
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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 $17.52 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 670 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 319 reviews of the 758 listed child care providers.