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1,553 babysitters are listed in Houston, TX
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Houston, TX
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Looking for work for kiddos aged 3+ (potty trained). Date nights or reoccurring times.
Hi! My name is Anastasia.
I'm in my mid 30's and young at heart. I mainly have experience with elementary age and middle school aged kiddos. (PreK- 8th grade).
I graduated from U of H in May 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in...
Anastasia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anastasia is so great with my boys who are 7&8. She's playful and fun but also can keep them in line when needed. I love when I know she will be with them because I know they'll have fun and enjoy their time with her as well as learn something!"
Michelle O.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working with babies, kids and elderly people for more than 5yrs, I have strong skills providing instruction to children. Excellent interpersonal and age-appropriate communication. Patience and self-control skills. High physical stamina and perseverance. I'm responsible, a hard worker, a good learner. I'm...
Jessenia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jessenia did a great job and she showed up on time and finished as scheduled will highly recommend and will be using her for future cleanings "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I've worked in the child care field and caregiver field for a long time almost 6 years. Right now I am studying to become a bilingual special education teacher for early childhood education. I thrive on positivity and sharing my good energy! I love working with people because it comes from the heart.
Lendsay can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Lendsay to watch our three year old. She was super fun and energetic. My child had a great time with her, will definitely be hiring her again. "
Scott S.
5.0
(3)
For the past 41/2 years I have been taking care of little ones and teenagers driving them to school and activities. It has been my pleasure to serve the families I have helped and the kids I have loved.
Sandra can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"She is excellent person very responsible!"
Irene S.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked at a daycare facility for 4 years. I started with an infant class of 8 and soon became the lead counselor for their after school and summer camp program. I am comfortable with all age groups. I am currently working at one of the top cancer facilities as a surgical tech. I am first aid and CPR certified.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Yesenia was very sweet when she interviewed with us and met my daughter. She has good experience working with babies at a daycare. We will definitely be using her as an occasional babysitter!"
Elizabeth R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Ana. I am 24 years of age and I lover for crafting, board games, and movies. My love for children began when I worked at the Kumon learning center for 5 years and I consistently babysat for families at the center. After I left Kumon, I worked at KidVenture as a counselor for 20 children and helped with their...
Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision
5.0
"Handling four kids under the age of 10 is not easy, but Ana was a pro! My kids were entertained and had fun getting to know her. We will definitely use her again, should the need arise. Highly recommended!"
Marcie V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Brittany. I have a great deal of experience babysitting kids. I am very patient, kind-hearted, and very personable. Right now, I only provide weekend or date night services. I look forward to helping busy parents who need a hand.
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"We hired Brittany on a few occasions and she's been great! She gets along with our girls and knows how to manage each one of them, they can be a lot to handle at times :-). We have continued to keep her as one of our trusted sitters and we highly recommend her!"
Jordan R.
Gabriela B.
Houston, TX
$25-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Responsible, Flexible And Cautious Babysitter With 8 Years Experience
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Gabriela. I am a FTM to a beautiful 20mos old baby girl and I am a college student. My work experience has been nanny and as a receptionist in dentistry. My childcare experience started in my early teen years. I started with my nephew who is 16yo and now I have 2 nieces a 9yo and a 4yo and have been helping out...
Gabriela can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We love Gaby. She’s loving, caring, dependable , and loves my two little boys. The only reason to discontinue is that we have some plans during summer vacation, otherwise we would have continued with her. She’s like a part of our family. Good luck to Gaby for her...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have years of experience caring for children in both professional and personal settings. As a stepmom to a wonderful 6-year-old, I understand the importance of patience, creativity, and consistency in childcare. I have been a regular babysitter for multiple families and a consistent nanny for a family for over a year,...
Destiny can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Destiny has watched our two boys 6 & 9 for years! She has strong Christian values and has also been involved in kids ministry at church quite a bit. I have never had to worry about her being responsible when we are gone.....EVER!!! The boys love her, we love her...
Michelle B.
Jen G.
Houston, TX
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
College Student, Professional Babysitter, CPR Certified, Creative and Sweet!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 15 years of experience as a CPR/AED certified professional babysitter. I have held positions as a part-time nanny, as a long-term occasional sitter, and as a concierge babysitter at hotels/resorts. I have also worked in large events such as corporate functions, conferences and weddings. I have babysat children as young as...
Jen can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jen is the best. My 14 month old loves her! She is always on time and is also very flexible with our crazy schedule which we appreciate so much!"
Sara E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Colleen :) I'm a graduate from University of Houston, where I majored in Psychology and minored in Human Development and Family Studies. For two years, I worked in a Montessori school in a primary classroom ages 3 to 5 in preparation for kindergarten. I have come to learn techniques and values within the...
Colleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is amazing with out girls! Couldn't ask for better!"
Rachelle A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been a caretaker for about a decade now, since I was quite young. I truly enjoy helping families, getting to know their little ones, and having fun in many different ways!
As far as being a babysitter, I'd like to think I'm kind, warm, goofy, patient, clean, organized, and compassionate. I love to play games, build...
Kristen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kristen was our first babysitter and was amazing! She and our little one got on so well from the beginning (and made everyone feel at ease) and handled dinner time and bed time perfectly - I can’t say enough good things!"
Katie B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Hannah and I am a Texas Certified Teacher for Early Childhood through 12-Grade currently teaching in Klein ISD.
I have 5+ years of experience working in childcare and education. I have experience working at Summer Camps with the Houston Museum of Natural Science with children as young as 5 and as old as 12...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
4.3
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Patient, compassionate nanny with 8+ years of experience. I'm also a mother of a 13 yr old boy. I have had the pleasure of caring for 4 different families on here, ranging from infants to 10 yrs old. I love my job and I really enjoy taking care of children. I do have my own transportation. I have a clean driving record and...
Jazmine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Wonderful with twin boys from age 8 months - 5 years"
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in childcare for many years and also have almost two years under my belt of being a full-time lead teacher at a private preschool. I have three sons and a 7-month-old daughter at home. My preschool job involved teaching age-appropriate curriculum to a group of between 15 to 20 3 and 4-year-olds while supervising...
Nichole can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Wonderful caregiver to our two girls. "
Justin S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am Katie!. Recently I was a part time/ full time occasionally/ overnight nanny for three children ages 2- 7 for two years in Miami. I have been a nanny/occasional sitter for two and half years now for many families. Right now I am open to being a part time nanny here in Houston temporarily from April 1st - May 30th in...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"My kids love her & get excited the times she comes over. Katie is smart, fun, adaptable, above & beyond!"
Meg A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have recently graduated from nursing school. My experience with children includes having worked at a church where I would take care of the kids while the parents were attending service. I also have babysat before I entered nursing school. Truly, I feel like my experience with kids has been from a much younger age, since...
Karina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Karina cared for our 4 year old boy and 2 year old girl which involved tending to them while finishing their dinner, play time, pre-bed snack, teeth brushing, book reading, and putting them to bed. Our children are a challenge with bedtime and she handled them with...
Ariel O.
Melanie S.
Houston, TX
$23-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Babysitter, Tutor And Caregiver For Pets And Children
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been in childcare since I was 14 and have nannied up to 6 children at one time. I have experience with infants, toddlers and special needs children and have provided my services for a total of 10 families. I am currently enrolled in college and have an associates of science focusing in psychology. If you're interested in...
Melanie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Melanie has worked for our family for over a year now and I highly recommend her. She has easily managed all three of our kids with care and kindness. Even when our kids have bad days, she manages to be firm but kind. She is such a blessing to our family. Her...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Brandy. I have 5 years of experience as a preschool teacher, and 2 years working with elementary school age children. I have a Child Development Associates as well as an Associates of Arts in teaching. I am very loving, patient, outgoing and love having activities that children find fun and entertaining. I am...
Brandy can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brandy came to meet our son before the first date night. She was very communicative and sweet! She has lots of experience with kids and I trusted her fully with my 2-year-old."
Chelsea N.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat boys and girls from the ages of 4-16 years old. I truly enjoy working with children and being able to create an inviting and fun environment for them. I like to plan activities such as crafts, baking, and outdoor games for the children to enjoy. I am also willing to take children to outside events, such as the...
Bene' can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Bene' is a kind, loving, young lady with a big heart."
Kevin V.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Houston, TX
Anastasia W.
5.0
Anastasia is so great with my boys who are 7&8. She's playful and fun but also can keep them in line when needed. I love when I know she will be with them because I know they'll have fun and enjoy their time with her as well as learn something!
- Michelle O.
Jessenia G.
5.0
I highly recommend Jessenia. She is on time, dependable and very thorough at her job. We hired her for our home and will continue to do so.
- Care member
Lendsay G.
5.0
We hired Lendsay to watch our three year old. She was super fun and energetic. My child had a great time with her, will definitely be hiring her again.
- Scott S.
Sandra A.
5.0
She goes above and beyond for the kids! Very patient and engaging. Great with communication and sharing daily events.
- Kendall B.
Yesenia G.
4.0
Yesenia was very sweet when she interviewed with us and met my daughter. She has good experience working with babies at a daycare. We will definitely be using her as an occasional babysitter!
- Elizabeth R.
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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 1,553 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 $17.99 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 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 1,265 reviews of the 1,553 listed babysitters.