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246 babysitters are listed in Boise, ID
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Boise, ID
Courtney B.
Boise, 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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.
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
Hello! My name is Isabella L, I am 25 yrs old with 10 years of experience babysitting/nannying, tutoring, & teaching swim lessons.
I graduated from BSU in 2022 with my bachelor's in Social Work & a minor in criminal justice. I am currently working part time at a Skilled Nursing Facility in the Nampa area as a social worker &...
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
(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.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, 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
I have 2 years of experience babysitting/ Nannying (8mF, 10mM). I have worked at two Skilled nursing facilities caring, primarily, for elderly patients, patients with dementia and special needs patients. I also worked for an in home care company for a year. I am very experienced with caring for people and I LOVE working with...
Kiley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kiley was the first sitter we hired to watch our 3 month old, which was a big step (especially for my wife). She was punctual, communicated well before hand, and did an excellent job. She even put socks on the baby after me (being a dumb dad) forgot to before I...
Trevor L.
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, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, 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.
Sara K.
Boise, ID
$15-18/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sara! I am 22 years old, and I am locally from Hailey, Idaho. I graduated from Northern Arizona University in May, and moved back home to Idaho. I am often back and forth between Boise and Hailey depending on the time of year as I have ties in both places. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old and...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sara did a fantastic job caring for our 14 month old son. I would definitely hire her again."
Tashauna B.
3.3
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Kenna I have quite a bit of babysitting experience of all ages I would love to tell you all about it if that's something that interests you! I'm currently a student at Oliver Finley academy of cosmetology three days a week from 7:30am-6:30 p.m. I'm also the AM at palm beach tan but I'm looking for something that fits...
5.0
"She was amazing! Would definitely recommend her to anyone and I would rehire her in a heartbeat!"
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Danielle, I'm a 23-year-old graduate student at Boise State. I'm looking for a part time nanny position or occasional babysitting jobs!
Experience/Qualifications:
- CPR/First Aid Certification.
- Clean Background Check.
- 6 years of professional experience.
- Children's Center assistance.
- Experience...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Danielle helped us out a couple of times, watching over our kiddos while we had a date night. She is reliable and a good communicator. Would hire her again!"
Joshua S.
Ella G.
Boise, ID
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience babysitting/nannying. I love kids of all ages and am very comfortable working for families with 2+ kids. I work Tuesday through Thursday until 4 pm, but have open availability otherwise.
I love getting out of the house and taking the kids to the park, hiking, or museums. Additionally, I spent a year...
Ella can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ella is everything a parent is looking for - honest, reliable, responsible, prompt, and empathetic. The kids were always picked up on time and safely driven home. I highly recommend Ella!"
Eva D.
Regan A.
Boise, ID
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Regan and I am a 2016 graduate from Regis High School In Eau Claire, WI. I graduated the University of Mary this December (2020) with a bachelor's in Biology and a minor in Psychology. I love to babysit and have gained a lot of experience over the last nine years. I have cared for children ages 2 months to 14...
Regan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Regan has been a fantastic babysitter for our son. She is the first babysitter we've hired to watch our little one for date nights and we couldn't be happier with her help. Our son is very comfortable with her and smiles whenever she's around. Regan has tons of...
Sarah C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5+ years of professional childcare experience including babysitting/nannying and working at a daycare. It's the most rewarding and fun job! I believe in gentle parenting. I enjoy being active with kids, going on walks, happy to drive them places. I am also a musician and happy to teach kids piano and create with them.
Mckenna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"McKenna is very active and my kids really enjoyed her. She is very kind and I would re-hire her "
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Gillian L.
Boise, ID
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hey, I'm Gillian. I am a Senior majoring in Communication at Boise State University. I have over 8 years of experience working with kids through babysitting, being a camp counselor, and most recently being a camp director. I have worked with kids from 1-year-olds to 12-year-olds and feel confident with all of these ages. I am...
Gillian can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gillian was awesome with my 5 year old! By the time we got home our daughter said Gillian was her best friend and asked if she could come back to play soon."
Celina M.
Michelle W.
Boise, ID
$15-25/hr • 12 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Michelle and I graduated in May 2018 from Boise State with a Psychology Major and Family Studies Minor. Previously, I worked at an alternative high school as a mentor teacher for the past five years. Currently, I am in school for Occupational Therapy. I have been a nanny on and off for 12 years and constantly...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, 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.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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.
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Miranda. I live in Boise with my husband and also have a part time job at a coffee shop. I have 5 plus years of experience with babysitting and nannying. I have done overnights as well as help with school pick up/drop off. Along with babysitting I can also help with clean up around the house and help run...
Miranda can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Miranda cared for my two children, 2 and 4 years old. She is very dependable and self directed. She was great with my children and I was so impressed when I would come home to a clean house! She would often initiate mopping or putting clothes away without being...
Kayla A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is It Ocea (osha). I'm a believer of limited screen time and reading aloud. Doing crafts and being outdoors with the kids is my jam. I'm am known outings, free is my favorite! I have my AS degree as well as a couple reading certificates, and am CPR certified I am always looking for ways further my education. I have a...
5.0
"Ocea is trustworthy, professional and a skilled caregiver. She is a mom, so she needs no direction. She was great with my infant, and she had fun activities planned for the kids all day. I would definitely hire her again!"
Erica E.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Boise, 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.
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.
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.
Lisa F.
5.0
Lisa is incredible with children - truly delighting in them. She is patient, kind and an excellent communicator. We never have a moments worry when our daughter is with her.
- Margot M.
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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 246 babysitters in Boise, ID on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 $17.81 per hour as of December 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 Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Boise, ID are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 95 reviews of the 246 listed babysitters.