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249 babysitters are listed in Boise, ID
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Courtney was instrumental to me as a child care provider. She always went above and beyond my expectations. She's watched my kids, nieces and nephews over the past ten years off and on. The kids love spending time with her and she is constantly creating inventive,...
Christa S.
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 was an excellent care giver for our 2 month old. We felt completely comfortable leaving our son in her care while at work. She listened to all of our concerns, followed our schedule and sent updates throughout the day. We will definitely use her again! "
Elise C.
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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"My kids had a great time staying with Lisa and her family on New Year's Eve. She planned craft time and activities to keep them engaged. They keep asking me when they will get to see Ms. Lisa again, so I know they felt safe at her home. Would definitely recommend!"
Brandy B.
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, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sara watched my two girls (ages 9 &12) overnight for me when I had to go out of town for a work function. I felt comfortable leaving my girls with her and they LOVED her! She stayed with them for over 24 hours and I could not have been anymore pleased with the...
Julie G.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, 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.
3.3
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been nannying/babysitting for as long as I could remember I've worked with over 5 different families throughout the years with all ages of children from new born all the way to 15 years old! I am currently with one family that I have been with consistently for the past 3 years. They have pretty much became family...
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: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & 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.
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Reagan is such a wonderful babysitter, she is so loving and caring with our son. We always enjoy having her over, and I know from the look on my son's face that he adores her! I always know my son is safe when he is with Reagan!"
Natalie S.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
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.
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.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*NO CURRENT AVAILABILITY* My name is Kat, and I am a 30-year-old mama, with a 3. 5 yo girl. I am an artist and adventurer and try making even the most daunting tasks fun for the kids! I have experience working with children ages 0-15, having helped raise my niece and nephew (twins), as well as nannying for several families...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kat was wonderful with both my kids. They absolutely adored her and my daughter took to her right away. (That says a lot since my daughter likes no one ha ha) She did a wonderful job of getting my son off his iPad and more into playing with his toys or coloring. I...
Timothy S.
5.0
(1)
Jessica is passionate about education and child development and is a mother of two children (3 and 1). She is a certified K-8 teacher and is currently employed by K12 Private International Academy as a virtual teacher/'customer support'. She has 7 years of teaching and nannying experience ranging from preschool - 5th grade....
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jess has been taking care of my son since he was 3 months old, and not only do I have complete and total confidence that he is safe, I also know that he is a happier, more adventurous, well-rounded kid because of her.
Routine communication was made through the...
Andrew S.
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, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Ella, a reliable, fun, bubbly, and patient woman who loves children. I have 10 years of experience which includes administering medication, watching after multiple autistic children, and completing tasks for the family. Some of my favorite hobbies include skiing, going to church, participating in outdoor activities,...
Ella can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Ella is amazing at jumping in and figuring things out. I have 2 toddlers and a baby, she did so well with them! She is so easy to connect with, she is trustworthy, and she always asks questions if she is unsure. Truly one of the best!"
Allyssa D.
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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 249 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 $17.91 per hour as of February 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 Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Boise, ID are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 79 reviews of the 249 listed babysitters.