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1,622 babysitters are listed in Houston, TX
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Houston, TX
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Richland! I am a school counselor! I have taught in public school for 5 years (1st and 2nd grade). Prior to teaching in a public school, I worked at Kids R Kids for 5 years. I was a pre-kindergarten teacher for Kids R Kids private preschool
Throughout my career as an educator and working in childcare I have...
Richland can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kept good communication with me!"
Mirna A.
Lynn A.
Houston, TX
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello My Name Is Lynn, I Have Had 10 Years Of Child Care Experience, I Love Working With Children.
5.0
(3)
I'd describe my personality as Ambitious, Caring, Consistent
I like working with kids because I love watching them learn, grow and have fun !
5.0
"Lynn was always very caring and patient with my kids. She provided care for my 5 and 8 year old for over a year. I will be happy to hire her again and recommend her."
Anne O.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced child care provider with over 5 years who specialized in newborn and multiple birth care. Mom and Grandmother of 2 who loves to care for children of all ages. I can care for your children at my home or yours. Flexible part time, full time, night nanny.
Beverly can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Very reliable child care provider. She has sat with my daughter on multiple occasions and everything has been great each time. She has even showed up at the last minute to help when needed. She has many years of experience and loves children."
Kistreia R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I'm Praize , I'm 22 years old.
I am a prek-3 teacher during the day and a college student by night. When I'm not teaching or studying I'm furthering my education in real estate. My passion for teaching and working with the youth came at a very young age. I've been a daycare teacher, a Christian youth leader, nanny , and...
Praize can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Praize babysat for my 4-year-old son. She was more than happy to play with him and they got along very well! She was very flexible to help out with his routine and made sure to ask a lot of detailed questions when she met us for the first time to understand how he...
Denise W.
Olivia G.
Houston, TX
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have always had a love for children; I started as a young teen keeping my little cousins up until I went to college. During the summertime I work for the city of Houston summer enrichment program ages 7-18 years of age. I love children of all ages; currently on every other weekend I keep a 16-month-old.
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I hired Olivia to take care of me when I had my knee replacement. She is absolutely amazing!
She took care of all my needs, drove me to physical therapy, helped me in and out of the car, took care of all my household chores and cooked meals for both me and my...
Donna E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Norma and I'm a 30-year-old Christian. I am a mother of 2 beautiful and healthy kids. I love kids and I interact good with them. I have 10+years of experience with kids, mostly with 2 months or older. I've babysat for relatives and friends. I am honest and responsible. I like to stay in the job until the family...
Norma can also help with: Travel
5.0
"Where do I begin, let's start off by saying Norma is such a blessing! So thankful Ive met her, she has always been so gentle, kind, caring, patient, punctual, and dependable. She loves my children as if they were her own. I've never not once worried or stressed...
Melissa J.
Joel B.
Houston, TX
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a French student working towards a degree in finance. I pride myself on being to play and act goofy with kids but yet have them listen and respect me. I simply enjoy spending time with kids.
Joel can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was amazing with our daughter. She got on her level and played games with her. She helped keep the house tidy and overall had a great personality. "
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Meghan G.
Houston, TX
$15-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Meghan. I am 31 years old and I have been a teacher/babysitter for the past 10 years. I started out watching family members then moved to a teacher at a preschool. I have a wide range of experience with children ranging from infancy to the age of 12 and I'm comfortable and have experience with up to four...
Meghan can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ziyi L.
Houston, TX
$28-45/hr • 1 yrs exp
Fun, Caring, And Reliable Babysitter With Flexible Babysitting Style
Hello, parents and guardians,
having worked as a babysitter for a year, I am ready to become your children's friend and supervisor. My most notable traits are being trustworthy, attentive, reliable, and patient. Safety is my priority, and I always focus on fostering a fun-loving and engaging babysitting environment. I love...
Ziyi can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
I have worked with children for over 10 years. I am an elementary school teacher. I have also worked in summer camps and after school clubs.
Isabella M.
Houston, TX
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available Weekdays In The Afternoon And Weekends
I am a loving caregiver & a mother-baby RN. Because I have a full time job, my schedule is limited and I cannot commit to any more than 12 hrs/week. I am happy to assist with schoolwork, arts and crafts, transportation, providing lunch/snacks, and assisting with morning or bedtime routines. I have a CPR and first aid...
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Rachael R.
Houston, TX
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced Fun-loving Babysitter Available Weekdays And Nights
I have experience working with children from newborns to teens. I've worked in a daycare setting at church with 10-15 3-year-olds. I baby sat twins from when they were 2-6 years old. I also nanny a 4-month-old baby regularly, which all of this has been an absolute delight. I am the third oldest of six kids and I always had a...
Rachael can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Melissa M.
Houston, TX
$22-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
21 Year Old Babysitter/caregiver Looking To Bring Joy To Your Household!
I'd describe my personality as patient, kind, and loyal
I like working with kids because it gives me an opportunity as an inspiring teacher to teach young children (I work at a daycare)
I'm looking for a job that is flexible
I started working with kids when 18 years old
In my spare time, I like to draw, cook, and make...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
One of my favorite jobs I've ever done is babysitting. Building a happy relationship with kids and giving kids fun experiences while also ensuring their safety is what makes this job so worth it. As a college student studying to be a teacher, the experience I get from working with children is very beneficial to me and something...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
UPDATE 02/09/23: Hi thanks for coming across my profile! I recently moved to Houston and am looking to help families out with any last minute, date-night, or as-need babysitting help. I moved for my new job to work with a big bank in the river oaks part of town. I have a car, clean driving record, years of experience, and above...
Giuliana can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Alexis S.
Houston, TX
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experience And Caring Babysitter With A Passion For Education
Hello! I'm Alexis, an enthusiastic and dedicated babysitter based in Houston. With eight years of experience as a fourth-grade teacher, I have a deep understanding of the needs and interests of children across a wide age range, from 9 months to 15 years old. My background in education allows me to create engaging activities and...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
Carine M.
Houston, TX
$15-31/hr • 2 yrs exp
Exceptional Babysitter Available On Both Weeknights And Weekends.
Growing up, I had the responsibility of taking care of my younger sibling while my mother was at work. As a single mother, my mother had a lot on her plate to handle, so I decided to put my interest aside and help her with my younger sibling. Growing up, I had the opportunity to experience the thrills of babysitting for family...
Carine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Taking care of children has always been a big passion of mine. I have worked as a part-time nanny/babysitter for over the last 15 years. I am comfortable caring for newborns, multiples, and families with pets. I've had the pleasure of watching children learn to walk, find their voices, and even discover their passions. Dance...
Beth can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Ashley N.
Houston, TX
$33/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced And Caring Babysitter, Ready To Nurture And Play!!!
Hi, I'm Ashley,
I graduated from Texas A&M and relocated to Houston! I'd describe my personality as caring, responsible, and energetic.
I like working with kids because I find joy and nurturing their growth and development, positively influence their lives, witness their curiosity, and contribute to their learning...
Cortni M.
Houston, TX
$15-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/Nanny. Experience With Multiples From Newborn To Older. Great With Kids.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 15 years experience as a nanny and multiple references. I am CPR and first aid certified, I have my own vehicle, and I am comfortable around any animal. It's important to me to build a relationship with the children I watch, as well as the family. I believe that children should be provided with a loving, caring, and fun...
Cortni can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Houston, TX
Richland D.
5.0
Kept good communication with me!
- Mirna A.
Lynn A.
5.0
Lynn was always very caring and patient with my kids. She provided care for my 5 and 8 year old for over a year. I will be happy to hire her again and recommend her.
- Anne O.
Beverly S.
5.0
Dependable, reliable and good with kids!
- Rani K.
Praize K.
5.0
Praize was absolutely amazing! She made us feel very comfortable. We were visiting Houston, we didn’t know anyone praize made it as if we’ve known each other for years. She was on time, reliable and our son loved her.
- Terrance W.
Olivia G.
5.0
I hired Olivia to take care of me when I had my knee replacement. She is absolutely amazing!
She took care of all my needs, drove me to physical therapy, helped me in and out of the car, took care of all my household chores and cooked meals for both me and my family when I was unable. It was a joy...
- Donna E.
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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 1,622 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 $17.91 per hour as of January 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 Houston, TX?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Houston, TX 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 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 1,042 reviews of the 1,622 listed babysitters.