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1,625 babysitters are listed in Houston, TX
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of October 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Houston, TX
Vickie B.
Houston, TX
$21-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver Available For Weeknight And Weekend Caregiver Jobs
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
*Babysitting/Nanny! I enjoy taking care of kids. I will watch all ages from babies to toddlers to school age children to adolescents. I like getting on the floor and playing games, coloring and drawing, reading stories; from changing, feeding, to planning different activities with them. My old school motherhood comes into play...
Vickie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My daughter made me promise we would keep Miss Vickie!
And that is saying something, because that kid has worn many a caregiver down.
Vickie engaged my daughter and her Occupational Therapist, has read up on specific attributes of my daughter's diagnosis and...
Constance A.
Isabela L.
Houston, TX
$15-16/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents!
My name is Isabela and I am a 20-year-old babysitter with 7 years of experience with kids of all age ranges including infants and toddlers. While new to this platform, for seven years I have babysat for various families in my area along with having volunteered at Humble Elementary School and Lakeshore Elementary...
Isabela can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Isabela was so patient and loving with my 4 month old son and 3 year old. My kids love when she babysits and we always call her back for date nights! "
Care member
Heaven P.
Houston, TX
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi My Name Is Heaven, And I'm Absolutely Looking To Working With You And Your Little Ones!
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as patient, flexible, responsible.
I feel like working with kids keeps you young, there's never a dull moment with children around!
I'm looking for a job that grows my experience in the child care field, as well as building bonds, and trust with the families I work with.
I started working with kids...
5.0
"Heaven has been a recurring babysitter for us for months now. She's reliable, disciplined, and proactive, and our kids were comfortable with and eager to spend time with her from the start. She's a lovely young lady, and I highly recommend her."
Netra S.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Maylin, a certified Newborn Care Specialist (NCS) with over 10 years of experience in childcare. My journey began with babysitting, which ignited a lifelong passion for nurturing and supporting children.
Throughout high school, I volunteered in Special Education, where I developed a deep understanding and...
Maylin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maylin has been an integral part of our family for the past nine months and her dedication, professionalism, and nurturing demeanor have greatly enriched our lives. She has consistently demonstrated reliability and commitment to providing exceptional care for our...
Ashley B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Mary - a graduate from The University of Texas at Austin and a registered nurse working in the Medical Center. I am a very energetic and bubbly gal who adores kids. I've been babysitting and tutoring kids since middle school and have always had a blast doing so. I am very athletic and adventurous, as well as artistic and...
Mary can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mary has been a great addition to our family the past 4 months, and my son absolutely adored her and her kind nature since the beginning! She was very punctual, reliable, trustworthy, energetic, sweet, and pro-active. Our experience with her has been very positive,...
Kathy D.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I've been a baby-sitter for friends, family, and clients since I was 15 years old. I'm a patient person and will keep your little ones safe and happy. I'm happy to teach your kids numbers, alphabets, songs, colors, shapes, to read, to write, math, or Spanish.
Sheila can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been babysitting/nannying off and on since my early teens. I love children and people of all ages and I am kind and compassionate, fun and outgoing.
Jillian can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We looooove Jill!! She is extremely dependable and flexible with her schedule. My son loves her, they have a blast reading books and playing outside! She is extremely kind and patient. We are so grateful for her!"
Jessica C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caring for others is a gift I have come to love and share. I have held several Babysitting/Care Giving roles for children with mental disabilities. I love creating and fostering relationships and find it very rewarding to assist those in need.
I can cook very well and often am praised by my family and friends.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Neyvi is very awesome with kids, super kind and always willing to take care of my little girls. My kids love her cooking and her warm smile.
You cannot have picked a better sitter than Neyvi."
Michael B.
Nicolle F.
Houston, TX
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Nicolle. I have 10+ experiences with kids. The youngest I've watched is 3-month-old. I am a fun and very active nanny/babysitter. I was an infant and toddler Montessori teacher for 2 years. I have references, arts and crafts, patient, loving, caring, punctual, covid vaccinated, updated shots, and have great...
Nicolle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Nicolle is fantastic! Caring, responsible and fun. My daughter loves her and we do too!"
Kathryn M.
Genesis C.
Houston, TX
$26/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there dear families,
my name is Genesis and here is a little background on my nanny experience.
I have been a camp counselor for two summers with children ages 7-9, a live in nanny for a full year with a 5-year-old boy, I have been a nanny/ babysitter since I was 14 years of age and feel confident in my ability to care...
Genesis can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Watched our baby under 6 months old. She works so well with him and followed instructions. I felt comfortable that he was in good hands and with someone who really cares!"
Divinity V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello and thanks for taking the time to read my profile! My name is Juanita. I am born and raised in Houston. I have been a registered nurse for three years and have worked in different areas: Medical-Surgical, cardiac ICU, pediatrics and now in the OR. I nannied throughout my first and second degree and thoroughly enjoyed it. I...
Juanita can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My kids and I love Juanita! She babysits for my three children (ages 5, 3, and 8 months), and she is so good with them. She arrives on time, makes sure the kids eat some dinner, plays games with them, then gets them bathed and in bed. The house is clean and quiet...
Morgan M.
Rozy A.
Houston, TX
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a creative & energetic part-time student who loves kids and pets! I have 5 years of experience babysitting/nannying as well as helping take care of my younger relatives. I have my own vehicle.
CPR/first aid certif +
Able to provide credible References & resume +
Happy to help with meal prep, household chores, home...
Rozy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Rozy to watch our 2 kids so we could go to a concert. The kids loved her, told me she was their favorite sitter ever.
Highly recommend using Rozy."
Matt B.
Deidys R.
Houston, TX
$20/hr • 14 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing the growth and development of children. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered the joy of positively impacting young lives. With over 14 years of experience, I've honed my skills in caring for children aged 0 to 11. My patient, creative, and friendly...
Deidys can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Deidys is a wonderful caregiver for my daughters! She has been with our family for a year 1-2 days a week. I know I can depend on her to engage them in fun activities and keep them on their regular schedule. My daughters love her and always get excited to see her....
Care member
Shelby W.
Houston, TX
$25-26/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hi, my name is Shelby and I grew up in a small town in Florida and I've been babysitting/nannying toddlers and infants on and off for about 3 years now. I'm very family oriented, so I love being children. I'm currently finishing nursing school in the fall, so I'm looking for something occasionally or PRN until I finish school. I...
Shelby can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shelby has been a godsend! I hired her to help with my newborn as I transitioned back to work from home and she stepped right in immediately. She’s been so caring to both of my daughters and I highly recommend her. "
Care member
Sierra B.
Houston, TX
$22/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi, my name is Sierra. I'm the oldest of 5 siblings, I've had years of experience babysitting my siblings and 2 years paid experience. I've been told that I'm the best babysitter, so I hope to keep the streak going! I just graduated from the University of Iowa but I'm originally from Texas.
5.0
"Sierra is a very dependable, hardworking and kind-hearted person. I have known her for many years and have seen her accomplish so much and push forward no matter the obstacles.! She puts her all into everything she does and is great with children as well as pets....
Renea R.
5.0
(6)
Available: M-F between 7am- 7 p. m; Part-time or On-call
Experience as a Nanny, Babysitter, Mother's Helper and Respite Provider.
----CPR and First Aid Trained---
Hello!
My name is Elexxis. I am a friendly but disciplined individual with 15+ years' (off and on) experience of nurturing and developing children of different ages....
Elexxis can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Elexxis was more than a Nanny for us these past 4 years, she became a member of our family. She is hyper dependable, punctual, and conscientious. But more than this, she is an intelligent, thoughtful, kind and caring person. She has a creative side that my 10yr...
Chad H.
Erin L.
Houston, TX
$20-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello!! My name is Erin and I am a current Senior at the University of Houston pursuing an education degree with a focus in special needs. I live in the Bellaire/Braeswood area. I am currently in my student teaching and leave the school around 3:15-3:30 on weekdays. I have been working with kids in multiple capacities for around...
Erin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello Mom and Dad! I was born and raised in Houston. I take my occupation with compassion and structure. I want to be able to provide parents w/comfort and security in having someone trustworthy watching their little ones. I am an overall mother's helper. Besides caring for children, I also enjoy cleaning, cooking, organizing...
Kendra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kendra cared for our daughter from when she was a couple of months old. We were anxious new parents so initially we were nervous to have a new person in our home. Kendra's style of care made us comfortable. She was dependable, gentle, and genuine. She has a great...
Chi C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as creative, positive, and friendly.
I like working with kids because they are fun and energetic, everyday is different. Kids keep you on your toes and although childcare can be tough, you have a chance to learn something new everyday.
I'm looking for a job that has a flexible schedule.
I...
Cierra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cierra was my sitter for a date night. She was on time and very sweet. Both of my kids took to her very well. I will hire her again in the future!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Haley and I have over 10 years of experience nannying and babysitting kids. I meet each child where they are and enjoy learning and participating in activities they like. I have experience with school pick-up and drop-off and extracurricular activities. I have tutored kids and assisted with homework completion up...
Haley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Haley is so friendly, accommodating and very communicative. Would absolutely recommend her to anyone and we will be booking with her again in the future. "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Houston, TX
Vickie B.
5.0
My daughter made me promise we would keep Miss Vickie!
And that is saying something, because that kid has worn many a caregiver down.
Vickie engaged my daughter and her Occupational Therapist, has read up on specific attributes of my daughter's diagnosis and has helped her make enormous strides...
- Constance A.
Isabela L.
5.0
Isabela was so patient and loving with my 4 month old son and 3 year old. My kids love when she babysits and we always call her back for date nights!
- Care member
Heaven P.
5.0
Heaven has been a recurring babysitter for us for months now. She's reliable, disciplined, and proactive, and our kids were comfortable with and eager to spend time with her from the start. She's a lovely young lady, and I highly recommend her.
- Netra S.
Maylin S.
5.0
Maylin was with as a Newborn Specialist since May. We paid her 1,800 weekly for our twins and she was worth absolutely every penny. She guided my husband and I, taught us different sleep conditioning methods, showed us what was expected behavior for our newborns, helped create schedules for them...
- Care member
Mary M.
5.0
Mary has been a great addition to our family the past 4 months, and my son absolutely adored her and her kind nature since the beginning! She was very punctual, reliable, trustworthy, energetic, sweet, and pro-active. Our experience with her has been very positive, and she was very engaging with our...
- Kathy D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Houston, TX:
How can I find a Houston babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Houston, TX 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 1,625 babysitters in Houston, TX on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Houston, TX?
The average rate for Houston, TX babysitters on Care.com is $18.04 per hour as of October 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 Houston, TX?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Houston, TX 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 Houston, TX babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Houston, TX are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 1,201 reviews of the 1,625 listed babysitters.