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231 child care providers are listed in Meridian, ID

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Meridian, ID

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Sierra G.


Meridian, ID

$15-50/hr8 yrs exp

Experience Pet & Child Care Provider

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm so glad you found my profile. I regret to inform you that I am not currently accepting any childcare work at this time, however I am happy to offer pet care and housekeeping services. You can find those details under the other services my profile offers. Thank you so much!
Sierra can also help with: Travel
5.0
"Sierra is the best! She watched our cat while we were on vacation and did a great job. She went above and beyond - she took care of our dry cleaning and brought in the mail everyday. She sent us pictures of our cat so we knew she was there. We came home to a happy...

Carrie Ann F.

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Beth C.


Meridian, ID

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Former Nurse And Mom Of 6 Will Take Care Of Your Children Like Her Own

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love children and strive to provide care and household mgmt. in the same way you do so that the transition is smooth for all of us. I have extensive experience raising my own 7 children, ages 10-32, as well as babysitting since age 10 and many volunteer positions with children. I have served in the nursery at our church and...
Beth can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Beth has been a wonderful addition for our family to care for our 6 month old. She is VERY comfortable with babies and are very thankful she is in our area. Would highly recommend!"

Ariel J.

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Alisia O.


Meridian, ID

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Dependable And Mature Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Child focused Nanny with over 10 years experience with newborns and school aged children within private homes settings. Highly dedicated to fostering nurturing environments and planning engaging activities to drive children's social and intellectual well being. I have also privately tutored special needs children and adults for...
Alisia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alisia was our nanny for 5 years (from when our son was 3 months old). She only left when our children started school full time. She is reliable, professional, and we trust her completely with our two children. She has done so much for our family over the last...

Caitlin H.

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Jamie B.


Meridian, ID

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Healthy, Active, Organized, Professional Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

20+ years experience teaching and taking care of children . Children are such a joy; they have so much energy, ideas and excitement, it really is a favorite job of mine. I am a healthy, active, creative and organized woman proficient in working with children of all ages. Retired Cert. Teachers Asst. in all school levels. At...
Jamie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"My husband and I needed a nanny for our 3-month-old son for about 3 months in between both of us going back to work and our son starting daycare. We really wanted to find someone with good experience since this was our first child. We were hard-pressed on time as...

Kristina K.

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Loraina C.


Meridian, ID

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Happy And Welcoming Sitter

Currently I am looking for easy shifts to pick up because I work full time and go to school full time. Prior to me moving to Idaho, I worked at a Behavioral Health Hospital for 3 and a half years working with Insurance eligibility and benefits. I had also picked up shifts at a small daycare Little Hands, Big Minds. However, I...
Loraina can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Our daughters love her! She's an amazing role model and trusted nanny. If we didn't move out of state she would definitely still be working for us. She'll make a great addition to support any family lucky enough to have her!"

Angelica S.

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Daidree C.


Meridian, ID

$16-20/hr3 yrs exp

Very Fun, Active, Adventurous Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & 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...

Rebecca M.

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Shania B.


Meridian, ID

$15-17/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Shania! I am an experienced nanny in the treasure valley area! I started nannying for families in 2018 and fell in love with building relationships with all of the kiddos I care for! I have also worked in a childcare center for the last year! Where I was the lead teacher in the toddler room! I have tons of experience...
Shania can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Shania was my nanny for my twins when they were 3 and 4 years old. She is creative and dependable. "

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Isabella D.


Meridian, ID

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Isabella I'm originally from Boise, Idaho. I have 10 years of experience in childcare and I'm more than happy to help with school work and plan fun activities for your kiddos! I love to cook and clean, and can take care of any chores you need done around the house. I am Child & Baby CPR certified. I know that...
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Bella was a great sitter. She played with the kids and was very patient with them. Would book her again. "

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Madison J.


Meridian, ID

$21/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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: Travel, light cleaning
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."

Nykol R.

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Emily C.


Meridian, ID

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My legal name is Emily, but I prefer to go by Brynn. I have 10 years of babysitting experience and more recently 8 months at Warm Springs Infant Care in Boise where I cared for infants 6 weeks-18 months. I have cared for kids age newborn to older children. I have 7 1/2 years of healthcare experience as a CNA in a variety of...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Jewlia V.


Meridian, ID

$25-27/hr9 yrs exp

Available For Night Time Babysitting .

4.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is jewlia l am 26 years old. I have always had a love for working with children. I have nannied off and on since I was 16 so going on 10 years! I have experience in day cares, and preschools with children 6weeks-12years old. I live anything outdoors and finding new activities to do with the kiddos. I also love to...
Jewlia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Trustline Certified

4.0
"So happy to have met Jewlia. She was punctual dependable and outgoing! My daughter loved and gravitated toward her. My son had separation anxiety and Jewlia handled it very calmly and gently during times of transition or naps. She also engaged the children in...

George And Glenda D.

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Shelby E.


Meridian, ID

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

My Two Passions Are Children And Animals.

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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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....

Alyssa M.

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Audra W.


Meridian, ID

$25/hr16 yrs exp

As a nurturing and experienced childcare professional with 20 years of hands-on experience, I am committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for children of all ages. My passion for child development and my ability to connect with children make me an ideal caregiver. My calm and patient nature, combined with my...
Audra can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Audra is amazing with children! She tutored my daughter who struggles with reading and I saw such a positive change in her confidence and overall attitude towards reading. She provided a caring and loving environment and that's exactly what my girl needed."

Lacey D.

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Elena K.


Meridian, ID

$12-16/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny

Christian mom looking for a baby or toddler to watch with my 1-year-old daughter. I can come to your house or your child can come to mine. I am looking for a long-term arrangement and am available to start on April 28th or possibly earlier. My hours of availability are flexible.
Elena can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Elena is responsible; organized; and has attention to detail. She has great ideas for planning a great day of activities and will make sure all is coordinated and fun."

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Ahlexia H.


Meridian, ID

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ahlexia, I am a college student and originally from California . I love kids as I have a 2-Year-old baby brother, and a 4-Year-old sister. I have a lot of experience with new borns and kids since I always watched over my siblings, as I'm the oldest. Watching kids is my favorite part of the day and watching them...
Ahlexia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ahlexia was very professional , trustworthy and always showed up on time . I highly recommend as she is very reliable. Ahlexia always received my 18 month old with a smile ready to engage. She followed any instructions as needed. Super great full I was able to...

Sandra G.

Child care centers in Meridian, ID

Cherry Lane Montessori

Cherry Lane Montessori

5090 W Cokedale Court, MERIDIAN, ID

Starting at $545/mo

5.0

(4)

We are a Montessori school and daycare center in Meridian, ID, committed to providing top-tier child development programs and children's daycare services to our community. Kids deserve a quality kindergarten and elementary curriculum, and you deserve to obtain it at an affordable price. With an...
5.0
"Both of our kids have attended Cherry Lane Montessori and it has been such a great choice for our family. Both went from crying at drop off for their previous preschool, to being excited to go to school each morning. I love the laid back environment of Montessori...

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Brighter Beginnings Learning Center

Brighter Beginnings Learning Center

1463 E Star Drive, Meridian, ID

5.0

(2)

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...

Chanelle W


PRECIOUS HANDS ACADEMY

PRECIOUS HANDS ACADEMY

2775 S BARTLETT AVE, MERIDIAN, ID

Starting at $1000/mo

5.0

(2)

We provide a safe and fun learning environment for children ages NB-12 yrs old. We provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks. We do daily circle time and preschool.
5.0
"Overall, they take care of kids and my son and daughter seem to be happy when they come home! My son has been learning and there is lots of playtime. My daughter is younger, the teachers are always kind, are happy to see her and are welcoming with her!"

Sarah R.


At Creative Imaginations, we provide a high quality early learning and childcare program for children 2 years of age through PreK. All educators hold CDA credentials and continually receive coaching in child development and early learning. Daily activities and lessons are centered around play based...

Owl's Nest Daycare & Preschool

Owl's Nest Daycare & Preschool

3605 N Locust Grove Rd, Meridian, ID

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

Sierra G.

5.0

Sierra is the best! She watched our cat while we were on vacation and did a great job. She went above and beyond - she took care of our dry cleaning and brought in the mail everyday. She sent us pictures of our cat so we knew she was there. We came home to a happy kitty who had clearly been well...

- Carrie Ann F.

Beth C.

5.0

Beth has been my son's babysitter for almost a year now, and she's THE BEST!! My son adores her and loves spending time with her. During summer she takes him to the park, zoo, outdoor activities. I have a complex work schedule but she's always understanding and willing to work with me. I'm a first...

- Stella D.

Alisia O.

5.0

There will never be enough amazing things to say about Alisia. To say I’m gutted to be leaving her because we are moving away to help family is an understatement. Alisia is one of the most caring, thoughtful, maternal, respectful people I have ever had the privilege to know. She loves our family as...

- Care member

Jamie B.

5.0

My husband and I needed a nanny for our 3-month-old son for about 3 months in between both of us going back to work and our son starting daycare. We really wanted to find someone with good experience since this was our first child. We were hard-pressed on time as well. Thankfully, we were able to...

- Kristina K.

Loraina C.

5.0

Our daughters love her! She's an amazing role model and trusted nanny. If we didn't move out of state she would definitely still be working for us. She'll make a great addition to support any family lucky enough to have her!

- Angelica S.

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Ratings for Meridian, ID child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.3 / 5

Child Care Providers in Meridian, ID are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews of the 231 listed child care providers.