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240 babysitters are listed in Boise, ID
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Courtney has such a passion for children! She is patient and respectful and does what ever she can to help children succeed. I admire her dedication to education and would love to see what she does next when she has her own classroom one day."
Tiahna J.
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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
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.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"McKenna is very active and my kids really enjoyed her. She is very kind and I would re-hire her "
Care member
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Kara N.
Boise, ID
$20-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kara and I am currently a Senior at Boise State University. I decided to join care because I absolutely love kids and thought babysitting/nannying would be the perfect fit for me. I have watched kids newborn to 10 years old, and feel comfortable watching all ages. I have watched multiple children at once, and feel...
Kara can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very friendly and outgoing. Did great with the kids, would definitely hire again."
Nick 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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Abbey K.
Boise, ID
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abbey has been part of our family for 2 years. She has helped our young boys learn and grow emotionally, academically, and and as friends and people. She is a consummate caregiver. She has provided a variety of experiences and is dependable, loving, and patient. 5...
David R.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & 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.
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, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
Taylor R.
Boise, ID
$23-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Taylor, I am 22 and married. I'm an experienced and caring babysitter/nanny. I am (adult/child/infant) CPR/AED/FirstAid certified. I have worked with all ages and have volunteered in childhood development for 9 years. I'm dependable, responsible, hard-working and punctual. I understand it's important for parents to feel...
Taylor can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Taylor was wonderful with our three month old! We were able to go on our first date night since he was born with no worries for his care. If we still lived in Boise, we’d keep hiring her in a heartbeat!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always loved being a caregiver and helping others. Babysitting/nannying has been a huge part of my life for the past 7+ years. I have ample experience with children. I love the energy kids bring to a room and I love assisting in their growth. I am responsible, punctual, supportive, and honest with great communication...
Katelinn can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katelinn is a life saver!! She is the only person I trust alone with my kids!! She is wonderful with them and they love her so much!! I HIGHLY recommend her!!"
Jeanette G.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & 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.
Alyssa L.
Boise, ID
$18-28/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my names Alyssa! I started babysitting at 13, because I have always loved babies and kids. Although I am comfortable watching all ages, I have very much experience in watching infants and toddlers. I counseled at a kids sports camp for 4 years, so I can handle many kids. I got the privilege to work with foster babies on a...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"She is so dependable and amazing with the kids! She never seems to get overwhelmed and is always smiling! We are so happy we have found her!"
Rachel F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm so happy you're here! Since a young age, I've had a passion of working with kiddos and helping families with their every-day lives. From babysitting my neighbors children, obtaining my childcare license, flying across the country with families, and taking Child Development courses in college, I've devoted my life to...
Clare can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
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.
Abigail D.
Boise, ID
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting/nannying off and on more than a decade ago. I strive to provide a warm, fun and nurturing environment. I love the outdoors and enjoy reading or doing arts and crafts with kids. I am kind, reliable and tailor my care depending on your kid's interests and needs. If you need a sitter, please contact me! I...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Abigail was a wonderful caregiver for our child. She took great care of our child and is polite, dependable, friendly, responsible, and communicative."
Katie D.
Regan A.
Boise, ID
$15-20/hr • 12 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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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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.
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 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.
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.
Gillian L.
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.
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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 240 babysitters in Boise, ID on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 $18.06 per hour as of April 2025. 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 2025, 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 Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Boise, ID are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 107 reviews of the 240 listed babysitters.