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1,610 babysitters are listed in Houston, TX
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Houston, TX
Montrecia B.
Houston, TX
$16-24/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.7
(13)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and experienced caregiver, I am dedicated to fostering children's growth and development. My nine years in childcare have allowed me to support families and provide reliable care for their children. My passion lies in making a positive impact on children's lives, and my patient and creative nature allows me to...
Montrecia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"To Whom It May Concern:
I'd like to respectfully recommend Montrecia
as a "WONDERFUL" childcare provider.
Montrecia is a GREAT babysitter!!!
She watches our son for date nights and a host of other events that we've had for the last 4 or 5...
Emma R.
4.7
(13)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have gained valuable experience working in a Montessori school for over a year, where I honed my skills in child development and educational practices. Additionally, over the past 10years, I have had the privilege of assisting more than 12 families, providing consistent and reliable childcare services tailored to their...
Ellie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Responsible, hardworking, sweet, trustworthy."
Frouzan K.
Bridgette B.
Houston, TX
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(13)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! As the middle child of 5 kids, childcare has been a huge part of my life. Taking care of my siblings, the kids at church, and creating programs that benefit children bring me so much joy! I was a student teacher in Austin ISD, as well as a Dance Instructor! I'm currently CPR Certified and have First Aid training. I can...
Bridgette can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We are incredibly grateful to have Bridgette as our son's sitter. Her dedication, patience, and genuine care for our seven-year-old autistic boy have made a significant impact on his well-being and development. Bridgette's background in special education is evident...
Care member
Ana A.
Houston, TX
$15-23/hr • 20 yrs exp
4.7
(10)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
I'm passionate about supporting families and helping children grow and learn. I have two decades of experience as a childcare provider and am very comfortable caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I have a knack for creating a fun and nurturing environment where children feel safe and encouraged to explore...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We love Ana! I wish every nanny was as perfect as she is. She played with the kids, read to them, and put them down for a nap. Then she would help out with laundry, sweeping, or dishes. She's basically a dream come true and I love her. I wish we could use her more...
Elizabeth S.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents,
I'm currently looking for part time job, I usually work Saturday to Tuesday,
My days off are Wednesday to Friday.
I have experience working with (8 months old to 12 years old).
If you are interested please let me know.
Thank you!
Gabriela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She did a great job caring for our 1 y/o, even our dogs kept looking for her by the door when she left."
Rose L.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Teresa but People call me (Maite). I have 10 years of experience as a nanny and consider myself to be patient, kind, hardworking, and active. Most of my experience has been with newborns and toddlers. In 2014, I worked as an international Au Pair, and I have since been a full-time live-out nanny. I am bilingual...
Teresa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Teresa was very good with my 4 year old. He was always excited to see her and misses her when she's gone. And she always makes sure the place is tidy by the time I get home. I feel lucky to have her"
Joseph C.
Tiffany M.
Houston, TX
$23/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(19)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Tiffany! I am 28 and truly enjoy working with children. On my free time I volunteer with Child Advocates and full time I am a Assistant Facilities Manager. I provide sitter services on weekends, weekday evenings after 5:00pm, and overnights. My experience ranges from toddlers, pre teens/teens, and special needs...
Tiffany can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tiffany knows what she is doing. She showed herself as very experienced and did an awesome job with our daughter."
Leticia L.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jill has been our date night sitter and part of our family for over 5 years now. We adore her and trust her wholeheartedly with our son. She always is eager to help and super sweet. We are so sad that she moved away! We hope to always stay in touch with Jill and...
Maya S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With over 10 years of experience in babysitting, I'm a qualified babysitter interested in working near central Houston. Please message me to talk further. Thanks!
Maggie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We adore this lady. She has been working with us for 2.5 years and shes amazing. We even took her with us to Hawaii a few months back. She's irreplaceable."
Cara D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Working and caring for children has always been a passion of mine. I have worked with children for many years from babysitting, nannying, working youth sport camps, and being an after school para. This has given me responsibility, patience, communication skills, flexibility, and work ethic. I plan to become an elementary school...
Shelby can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shelby was the best summer babysitter we could have ever asked for! I have 3 children: 9, 7, and 6 years old, they loved her. She is very responsible, punctual, dependable, and fun! She helped with some cleaning around the house even though I didn't expect it,...
Allison B.
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(4)
I am an educator in a nearby district with 8 years of experience. I have worked at after school programs working with pre-k and kinder. I have taught 5th & 6th grade for all of my teaching career as well. I absolutely love caring for children and am looking forward to hearing form all of the amazing families on here!...
Bianca can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance
5.0
"Very helpful, trustworthy, and is a sweetheart. I will be hiring her again."
Joshua B.
Katia R.
Houston, TX
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience babysitting kids with autism and learning disabilities. I love kids and even pets are welcome. I have my own car and love driving. I am a licensed EMT, but currently love working as a nanny :) I am CPR certified and ready for any emergency.
I love working with kids and really enjoy helping out in any way...
Katia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Elise M.
Houston, TX
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
My Goal Is To Help Kids Feel Comfortable And Worry-free While Their Parents Are Gone
5.0
(2)
I have 5+ years of experience. I used to babysit my 2 younger siblings every Friday for 4 years, which included making meals and putting them to bed. I took a child education class in high school where I learned about child development and assistant taught a class of 1st graders for 8 weeks. I nannied a teenager with...
Elise can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired her because I needed help with my girls while I was at work. She went above and beyond and made my girls feel loved. She set the bar very high for a nanny. "
Care member
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
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
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm currently looking to find a new family to babysit for. My babysitting journey began when I was a senior in high school, where I frequently cared for children in my neighborhood. This experience ignited a passion for working with kids, and I've since continued babysitting as a job while attending college.
I bring a funny...
5.0
"Very nice young lady! The kids absolutely loved her and would definitely recommend, she’s also really reliable "
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
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a resident at TMC with availability on nights and weekends. My schedule is best-suited for a few hours at a time as I will be working in the hospital.
I have had several years of babysitting experience and am excited to meet your kids and work with you. I aim to have an active and fun environment. I like helping with...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alex is very reliable and attentive to my 2-month- old's needs. I am definitely planning to hire again"
Stephanie L.
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am very responsible, caring , loving reliable person who loves children. I love kids of all ages from 3months old to 12years and I have been a babysitter/nanny for over 10years. I will love to work long term with a family or work part time with other families. In addition, I have been a babysitter to hundreds of kids while...
Paula can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We are so grateful we found Paula on care.com. She helped us out in a pinch when we needed someone for a couple of days. She helped clean around the house and my toddler really loved playing with her. We are thankful that we now have another wonderful person to...
Mor R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Houston, TX
Montrecia B.
5.0
To Whom It May Concern:
I'd like to respectfully recommend Montrecia
as a "WONDERFUL" childcare provider.
Montrecia is a GREAT babysitter!!!
She watches our son for date nights and a host of other events that we've had for the last 4 or 5 months.
I would recommend her childcare...
- Emma R.
Ellie E.
5.0
Ellie was very nice and kind and was our nanny for twin 4.5 month old boys. She was very attentive with the babies and did a better job at keeping their attention than I think I'm even able. It is very apparent that she has a lot of experience with children. Any family that gets her is very...
- Kellen L.
Bridgette B.
5.0
My sons (10 and 6) loved meeting Bridgette and have been asking for her to come back! They can be a handful but it seemed like she had no problem having some evening downtime with them and getting them to sleep. She was also quick to respond and communicative. Thanks again Bridgette!
- Care member
Ana A.
5.0
Ana was very responsive and communicative during the whole time we were away. She was very dependable and a great pet sitter! Our pets were happy and relaxed when we came home from our trip.
- Care member
Gabriela R.
5.0
Gabby is the best! We enjoyed working with her so much we pushed back Montessori just so our son could have more time with Nanny Gabby! She is patient, full of energy and cares.
I can't speak highly enough of Gabby. In fact, we've referred her to anyone that brings up the subject of...
- Noma N.
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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 1,610 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 $18.00 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 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 929 reviews of the 1,610 listed babysitters.