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1,642 babysitters are listed in Houston, TX
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Houston, TX
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 28 and a college graduate. I love engaging with our youth, and volunteering in my community. I
I have 7 years of experience, and have experience with children of all ages. I have prior nanny experience for a family with an active 8-year-old. I'd stay 3 days at a time which included school drop off & pick up, preparing...
Drea can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Drea was great with my daughter. She came prepared and brought crayons and a coloring book which I that was extremely thoughtful. Drea was fun and played with My 3 year old with her toys and kept her entertained after dinner. I appreciate Drea being so attentive...
Chanae C.
5.0
(2)
I'd describe my personality as considarate, patient and trustworthy
People who know me or I have worked with know mw to be dependable, consistent , accurate and logical. I am able to adapt easily to different situations.
I like working with kids because each day comes with unique experinces. Nothing matches the enthusiam and...
5.0
"I am really impressed with the service she provides and the fact that she goes out of her way to make a good match in terms of finding the right person to watch my baby."
Yolanda S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have experience caring for infants up to adolescents, some with various learning and physical disabilities. For this reason I have learn to be patient and open-minded. I also have been caring for children at Sunday school and bible study at my church since 2010. I love reading books, traveling, crafting, and going on mission...
Mellanee can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mellanee is fantastic! I have asked her to watch my 3-year-old son twice now, and he absolutely loved her each time. She was very friendly, punctual, and even brought crafts for my son. I've never had a sitter come with crafts before! Such a great idea. He was very...
April M.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I know everyone has different levels of trust when leaving your babies in someone else's hands, so complete transparency is very important to me. When I'm with your kids you can expect to see Gentle, Respectful and Conscious "parenting" techniques. I lead through empathy, connection and communication.
I will meet all basic...
Jamie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Jamie was an excellent and attentive caregiver for our boys. For our 3 year old, she created a close bond and was very intentional about planning activities, crafts, and science experiments to do with him. For our infant son, Jamie patiently and lovingly cared for...
David And Jenae J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Zaide, I am 24 years old. I have 6 years of experience looking after children on date nights, one time, mornings/evenings, full time, and overnight care. I was a teacher at Life's little blessing, there I learned about health and safety, age appropriate food and activities, and where I received my CPR and CDA license....
Zaide can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I had a great interview with Zaide she seems very qualified and has a ton of experience. She sent me several references immediately after the interview."
Jenae E.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
40+ years experience raising and taking care of kids. I have worked for many families and love taking care of babies & kids of any age. I love to nanny and I am looking for a caring family to work for. References are available upon request.
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ms. Maria/ Angela is a very dependable nanny. She is extremely professional at the same time friendly. We had many change of plans and she was very accommodating to our schedule. She cared for my newborn child for the first one-two months and watched her at nights...
Arthi V.
Maria M.
Houston, TX
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
As a passionate and experienced childcare provider, I am dedicated to nurturing and supporting the growth of children. With more than 23 years of experience caring for infants, toddlers, and school-aged children, I have a deep understanding of their developmental needs and strive to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating...
Maria can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We found Maria here on Care.com and she is wonderful! She helps with cleaning at our house and watching our baby as needed. The house looks amazing and most importantly I trust her with my son. You can tell she genuinely cares about him and us. We couldn't be...
Jennifer M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello there, I'm a 36-year-old mom to an amazing 15-year-old boy. I previously worked as a caregiver for 6 years. I've taken care of the youth and elderly. I love helping others and meeting new people. I definitely know how it feels to not always have a sitter but let me be one to assist you and your loved ones. Enjoy going to...
Chemica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Chemica sat for us and did an amazing job! She showed up on time and took great care of our two kiddos. I am definitely hiring her again!"
Dominique G.
Esraa A.
Houston, TX
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I look for work with children, older people or animals. I have experience in nursery and plant care. I have a certificate.
Esraa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Esraa exceeded my expectations. She was very attentive and sweet to my 5 mo old boy. She was punctual. My baby was happy under her care. I highly recommend her "
Lixana V.
5.0
(1)
I have 2 little brothers and my parents recently adopted 2! I have a lot of experience with kids and I'm great with them!
Kelly can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Words aren’t even enough to express myself "
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Shanelle G.
Houston, TX
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.3
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have many years experience with children. I am also in college where I am majoring in teaching and child care. For many years I have had a connection with kids. I have an understanding of the way they are raised and taught. I discuss with parents how the child or children should be taken care of. If their are any...
Shanelle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Tonight was our first time using this service. I was very nervous at first. But Shanelle was wonderful. She actually showed up about 15-20 minutes early. My kids loved her. I was able to relax more after chatting with her. Which put my mind at ease. I look forward...
Natieka O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Caroline. I am 22 years old and currently attemding the University of Houston majoring in Public Policy with plans to attend law school afterwards. I began as a mothers helper at the age of 12, and four years later moved on to working as a nanny, which I have been doing for the past almost seven years. I...
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ashley M.
Houston, TX
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Ashley and I am the second oldest child out of five and come from a big family. I am well experienced with children from ages 4-16. I work very well with kids and have nanny experience which I can use as reference if needed. I am great with pets, I have 2 Pomeranians and I love making crafts! I do have my own...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel
5.0
(1)
Hi there! Let me formally introduce myself! My name is Matisse and I attend the University of Houston. I am a Special Education major and adore children of all ages! I have a lot of nannying experience with young babies, pre-teens and teenagers. One fun fact about myself is that I am a summer camp counselor for children with...
Matisse can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"I was very fortunate to hire Matisse. She was very good with my children and especially my special needs child. She is an education major with a heart of gold. She is always on time and my kids loved her. I would hire her again with no reservation."
Janice T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with a proven track record in providing exceptional administrative support as an executive assistant and personal assistant. With a strong background in managing calendars, coordinating travel arrangements, and organizing meetings and events, I have consistently delivered...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"With years of experience, she absolutely loves kids and they adore her. She is caring, responsible, and a great role model! "
Taylor C.
Ciera N.
Houston, TX
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Registered Nurse at Memorial Hermann. I have a full time schedule but can be available for date nights.
Ciera can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ciera was a dream to work with! She was very prompt when returning my messages and she also helped me out of a bind with a very professional and quick response. I needed someone to pick my daughter up from her basketball game and my son from his other sitter's...
Tori A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Grace. I'm 28 years old. I have a 4-year-old. A beautiful son. I have a bachelor degree in political science and I speak French and English fluently.
I'm still working my ways around this app but I've worked more on other apps where I have more reviews as well. I really enjoy working with kids because of their wild...
5.0
"Grace was punctual and respectful. She was also good with my son and was super helpful. I recommend you hiring her because she's got the charm. I think I've found my sitter when I need help."
Former Member A.
Kimberly N.
Houston, TX
$19-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kimberly but I go by Kim or Kimmy. I have been working in Childcare for 4 years and I enjoy it so much. I have worked with infants all the way to 3rd grade. I am 23 years old, I do have a 2-year-old and a 3-year-old. I'm also a college student studying for sonography. I have always enjoyed working in childcare. I...
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We love Ms. Kim. She taught our daughter at one of the most highly sought-after schools in the city. She is loving and attentive while encouraging our daughter to dance, to read, and to be curious. Kim helped our daughter to grow by leaps and bounds. Kim is the...
Tia F.
Sydney M.
Houston, TX
$10-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sydney . I am a junior at UNT. Last summer I worked from March until August with children of all abilities, ages 6-18, at a summer camp called Camp For All. I thoroughly enjoyed each moment of it and being able to watch the kids experience new things and feel joy each day. I also used to volunteer in my church's...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there families! My name is Eliza, a little bit about me is I have 5+ years of experience and am certified in both CPR and First Aid training. I am a reliable, fun, loving, and overall joyful person with a bright personality looking to make my mark in your little ones world! I am typically very flexible with my hours whether...
Eliza can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My kids didn't take time at all to get used to her. I can tell they really like her. they don't even like the daycare teachers as much and they see them way more often"
Jezy C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Houston, TX
Drea A.
5.0
Drea was great with my daughter. She came prepared and brought crayons and a coloring book which I that was extremely thoughtful. Drea was fun and played with My 3 year old with her toys and kept her entertained after dinner. I appreciate Drea being so attentive and made my family feel at ease...
- Chanae C.
Khethiwe Z.
5.0
Khethiwe is an amazing person I ever met for any role requiring reliability and dependability. Throughout our time working together, she is consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic, always meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations. Khethiwe is someone you can count on to get the job done...
- Sthabile Z.
Mellanee J.
5.0
Mellanee is fantastic! I have asked her to watch my 3-year-old son twice now, and he absolutely loved her each time. She was very friendly, punctual, and even brought crafts for my son. I've never had a sitter come with crafts before! Such a great idea. He was very comfortable with her and warmed up...
- April M.
Jamie M.
5.0
Jamie was an excellent and attentive caregiver for our boys. For our 3 year old, she created a close bond and was very intentional about planning activities, crafts, and science experiments to do with him. For our infant son, Jamie patiently and lovingly cared for him and also communicated...
- David And Jenae J.
Zaide T.
5.0
I had a great interview with Zaide she seems very qualified and has a ton of experience. She sent me several references immediately after the interview.
- Jenae 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 1,642 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 $17.88 per hour as of December 2024. 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 2024, 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 1,085 reviews of the 1,642 listed babysitters.