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1,608 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
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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
(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.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Mary was a wonderful addition to our family! She is kind, sweet and patient with the boys (6 months and 2 years), but also fun and interactive. Mary takes daily walks to the park and also plays in the backyard. She helps with nursery organization, baby laundry,...
Natalie V.
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
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, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Vickie is a wonderful caregiver. She is so caring and kind and I would recommend her to anyone looking for help with special needs. She is awesome. We were so lucky to find her on Care.com."
Jan C.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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,...
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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, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello Moms and Dads! 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, so besides caring for children, I also enjoy cleaning, cooking,...
Kendra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kendra has been babysitting the kids for our date nights for a few months now. She is the best sitter they've ever had ! She's been very reliable, she's always on time. Very playful with the kids, very responsible. Nothing but wonderful things to say about her. I...
Olivia B.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a 53 yr old, 21 in spirit & mind, fun loving proud mom to two wonderful children, 22 & 27. I have been babysitting, pet sitting and overnight sitting for about 15 years now. My son has autism & he's taught be to be the best parent. I use those strengths & patience in everything I do as I'm a big kid at heart. Babysitting &...
Carvelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Carvelle has watched my daughter for the past 3 years and I trust her totally! She is so kind and patient with her and my daughter always has the best time with her!"
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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
(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, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Haley was super friendly and great with our infant! "
Care member
3.7
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm Maria, a CPR/First Aid Trained Babysitter for over 6 years caring for infants and children. I'm an enthusiastic sitter focused on creating a healthy, positive, and playful environment for kids so guardians can experience worry-free time away from home knowing that their children are in good hands.
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We can't thank you enough for all the awesome care and support you bring to our family. You're like a superhero to us, and we truly appreciate everything you do for our kiddos."
Catherine J.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Shelby W.
Houston, TX
$27/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 looking something occasionally. I'm a licensed vocational nurse, I have my BLS, CET and CCMA. I'm productive,...
Shelby can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Shelby was very easy going and kind. It was both our first time caring for a newborn so the learning curve was steep. My newborn son gave us new challenges every day but it was nice to have a 2nd set of hands near by. Shelby helped me for a few months as I...
Care member
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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
Patsy M.
Houston, TX
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hi! My name is Patsy and I have worked in childcare for close to 17 years. I am currently a preschool teacher, working with 2-year-olds and I frequently babysit for families with kids of all ages.
I love teaching and helping children learn through art work, circle time, practicing fine motor skills, and time playing outside.
My...
Patsy can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Patsy is a very loving, caring , and reliable person! She
always has a child's best interest at heart and is very
nurturing. She has great intuition and has plenty of
experience. I would definitely recommend her to service you!"
Tayla J.
4.0
(1)
Hi my name Erica, I am currently a college student taking criminal justice classes. I am a very responsible person, I have been babysitting for a few years. I am energetic and able to be goofy with the kids, but also able to take charge when necessary. I am comfortable with all pets and like being around them. I am ready to work...
Erica can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Nancy M.
Houston, TX
$15-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a young child my mother worked in a daycare so I actually grew up around children, helping her care for them. I began babysitting a child with cerebral palsy at age 13 and watched him whenever his mother needed a helping hand (He still to this day brings me so much joy!) I became a nanny at 14 to a family with two boys ages 2...
Nancy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She is amazing with kids. My son loves her."
Sammy S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Houston, TX
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
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.
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.
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.
Maylin S.
5.0
Maylin provided last minute babysitting services for my two children (5 months and 2 years). She was extremely professional, communicative, and competent. I felt completely comfortable with her and the kids had a great time. She adhered to both the baby and toddler schedule, and most importantly for...
- 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 1,608 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 $17.95 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 1,001 reviews of the 1,608 listed babysitters.