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1,577 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 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: Meal prep, light cleaning
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.
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, travel, carpooling
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.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ximena, and I am seeking a full-time position as a nanny or babysitter. Caring for children is my passion, and I bring a loving, kind, and dedicated approach to every family I work with. I have extensive experience caring for newborns and toddlers, and I am certified in CPR, ensuring your little ones are always...
Ximena can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My wife recently left a glowing review about Ximena. Due to changes in our family and finances that are outside our control, we will not be able to continue employing Ximena after May. This is a huge loss to our family and we are all very sad. Obviously, this...
Robert D.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
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
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm 29-year-old native Houstonian who has recently moved home from Edinburgh Scotland after completing a Masters in Psychology and Masters in Social Work. As I take the next several months to study for the MSW license exam, I want to babysit because once licensed will work as a social worker with children. I coached...
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caroline was amazing with our daughter! Very professional, punctual, and flexible. Can't wait to hire her again!"
Care member
Ivania C.
Houston, TX
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ivania C. I am 23 years old. I have been babysitting for three years now. I am CPR certified. I have worked at a daycare as a preschool teacher for one year. I have experience with newborns and toddlers. I can cook, clean, bake and run errands when necessary. I take care of children with love. I have passion in what I...
Ivania can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ivania is a true lover of children anyone would be glad to have her as a caretaker"
Sade A.
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping
5.0
"Bianca was great! I definitely recommend her for child care."
Janet L.
4.5
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there this is Cristina! I'm 28 years old with a lot of energy and enthusiasm! I speak fluently Spanish and Italian. I have experience with kids for almost 9 years so far, In Italy I loved to be a volunteer at a no profit organization, babysitting or helping kids with homework. I was an Au Pair for almost 3 years.
I consider...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cristina watched our 1-year old son for a week and was amazing with him. We would absolutely hire her again!"
Jill G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I used to be a life guard, which included first aid and CPR training. I am an English Major with a double minor in Religious studies and secondary education. I am comfortable watching over multiple kids at once and I enjoy getting the kids to practice their creativity while I am...
Faith can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi I am Christa, I have a degree in Rehabilitation Services from Stephen F. Austin State University to work with students with disabilities. I have been a teacher at a Montessori School here in Houston for six years. I have also been babysitting through care. com since college in 2015. I love working with kids and their...
Christa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is such a sweetheart and very good with children. It was the first time my husband and I ever used a baby sitter service and she really put us at ease. She was always available to communicate with us while we were out and I would request her services again!...
Nneka O.
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:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Paula is fantastic. She is very easy to work with, very kind, respectful and energetic. She is naturally good with children."
Sara and Sudhish B.
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.
Amanda N.
Houston, TX
$25-33/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.8
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I started in childcare 6years ago and I have worked at places such as after school programs, camps, daycare's, and nannying. I formally worked as an Educator (Kindergarten and 3rd grade) so I am very comfortable with working with multiple kids, helping with coursework, and being fun and creative. I have a passion...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amanda was punctual, responsible, and excellent with my 13-month old as well as our dog. I felt very comfortable with her. She also was able to help me on very short notice, which I really appreciate. "
Care member
5.0
(9)
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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,...
Care member
Isabela L.
Houston, TX
$15-16/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
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
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & 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
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely love kids and have been serving in my church nursery for 20 years. I was given the nickname Mary Poppins because I was always able to calm the children and make them happy no matter their age. I recently moved to Houston and realized something is missing. It's kids! I don't know anyone here with kids and I have...
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Caroline is our top choice when it comes to sitters!! We have a list of sitters, but we will always ask for her availability first! She is seriously like a family member to us!
We have twin 1 year old boys and most of our sitters need some direction (as twins...
Mallory S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Aurelia, I am a college graduate with loads of childcare experience. Working with infants, toddlers, and school-aged children has been the greatest joy of my life. I've been a teacher, babysitter, nanny, and night nanny for over 10 years.
I am currently a teacher with a large district in the Houston area. I am a...
Aurelia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Thought we would need childcare for a sick infant, but she broke the fever overnight and ended up being able to go daycare. For contacting, she was very responsive and called and emailed right back."
Wan-Ju Iris F.
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Houston, TX
Alexandra S.
5.0
Alex is very reliable and attentive to my 2-month- old's needs. I am definitely planning to hire again
- Stephanie L.
Maggie B.
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.
Ximena R.
5.0
Deisy is very reliable, she is so charismatic and instantly bonded with the kids. She was able to supervise homework and engage with the kids in interesting activities aside from screen time. Would absolutely hire her again and would recommend her without a doubt.
- Maria T.
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.
Caroline E.
5.0
Caroline was amazing with our daughter! Very professional, punctual, and flexible. Can't wait to hire her again!
- Care member
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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 1,577 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 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 1,146 reviews of the 1,577 listed babysitters.