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60 babysitters are listed in Portland, TX
The average posted rate is $14/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Portland, TX
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
RN, Christian, work in emergency medicine and worked for many years as an Au Pair in various countries, Honestly, my favorite family was the largest with 6 kids! So the more the merrier(:
I love music, science, math, and arts and crafts, teach foreign languages at Nadia's Foreign Language School(you can find on facebook), can...
Nadia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"My name is Christine, RN. I work with Nadia at the Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area ER, I have know Nadia for 3 years now. She is honest, kind, reliable, and loves children. "
Care member
Amanda L.
Corpus Christi, TX
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Nice to meet you. I'm a babysitter/pet sitter/care giver & I would love to care for your loved ones. I have a lot of open availability if any of you are looking for a sitter for your little angels. I'm a 28-year-old college student. Babysitting & pet sitting is what I do as a job and I'm always looking to find more work....
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She's really good with my son. He is always so happy to see her when she babysits. I recommend this women to babysit kids. She loves them and is so nice. "
Chris J.
5.0
(3)
I am a Registered Nurse that is looking to babysit on my days off. I love children and have 3 nieces and 2 nephews that I help babysit when needed. I have experience with children who have extra needs.
Nina can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I have known Nina since she was a small child - a very cheerful, loving, and compassionate person. She has always made good grades in school and college and is ambitious. I have known her family for over 30 yrs., , a very good family who raised their daughter...
Marie E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'm a part-time attorney and part-time caregiver.
You're probably wondering why an attorney would want to watch your kiddos. Fair question! I've got a small solo practice helping to form families through Assisted Reproductive Technology and Adoption. I've also been trying to start my own family for some time, but fertility...
Morgan can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Morgan was great - she communicated with me beforehand and showed up on time. My son liked her and would like us to hire her again! She is reliable, trustworthy, and fun!"
Care member
Amy F.
Corpus Christi, TX
$10-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
I have experience at daycares where I worked with newborns up to 4-year-olds. Was head teacher of younger and older 2-year-old. Was a Girl Scout leader . I also have experience as a CNA. I have plenty references available on request.
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My boys loved Amy. She has taken care of them numerous times. She is fun, loving, and a very honest woman. I would highly recommend her."
Angela S.
I don't have any kids of my own, but I do have 2 little brothers that I have helped babysit throughout the years. The youngest I have ever babysat was a little over a year old.
Lacy can also help with: Swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, fun, and positive.
I like working with kids because children are innocent and I wish that we could see the world through their eyes. I have taught dance with children for about four years I even did an afterschool program for us semester. I genuinely love interacting with children. They...
I have been working with kids as a Sunday School teacher and counselor for three years, as well as babysitting my own nieces and nephews. I grew up always having lots of animals around the house, and can take care of cats, dogs, and other small animals.
Charity can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
I'm a caring and enthusiastic childcare provider with 4 years of experience in care taking and education. I'm patient and adaptable and comfortable supervising multiple children at once. I will be attending college next year so as of right now I have a lot of free time. I'm CPR certified and fluent in sign language (ASL)
I'd...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Bailey W.
Corpus Christi, TX
$8-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've spent the last two years as a childcare provider, and it has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Watching children learn and grow is a true privilege, and I'm passionate about fostering their development in a safe and nurturing environment.
My background includes babysitting and working with children in various...
Bailey can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
I have about 2 years combined babysitting experience with ages from 2 to 13. I also spent my last summer coaching Tennis for about 200 different amazing kids aged 3 to 18. I love to cook and I have no problem doing some light or even heavy housekeeping as long as materials are provided. I am also a student at Texas A&M Corpus...
Camryn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Ashlyn H.
Corpus Christi, TX
$13/hr • 3 yrs exp
I love the unique opportunity that childcare provides to combine my passion for nurturing children with my creative and patient nature. I've always been drawn to working with kids, and after several fulfilling years of babysitting, I decided to pursue a career as a childcare provider.
My approach to caregiving is centered...
Ashlyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello, my name is Arissa. I am a 20-year-old medical assistant that is looking for a part time job as a nanny/ babysitter. When I was younger I would take care of my nieces and cousins ages 0 months to pre teens. My little cousin is autistic and had a colostomy bag at one point in his life so l learned how to change and clean it...
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. I love children, and I am very responsible and willing to help with whatever I can. I love playing with kids and am very good at sticking to a their schedule if needed, I hope I can be a perfect fit for someone's kids.
Mikayla can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Cristal R.
Corpus Christi, TX
$20-26/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello, I am a current TAMUCC student pursuing a second degree. Currently taking summer off. I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person. As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. I have 3 years of experience babysitting my good friends twins and children with special needs and worked as a...
Cristal can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Mackenzie W.
Corpus Christi, TX
$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello,
I'm a passionate and experienced childcare provider, offering a safe and nurturing environment for children of all ages. With a college degree and two years of experience in childcare, I'm well-equipped to support children's development through play, exploration, and learning.
I believe in open communication with...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Amanda R.
Corpus Christi, TX
$10-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a very fun, kind, and patient person. I have cared for children and adults almost my whole life( I come from a very big family.) My schedule is very flexible to meet your needs. I am available to help with various activities such as errands, cleaning, and cooking as well as other medical duties. I am a registered nurse with...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Elysa O.
Corpus Christi, TX
$11-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have many years of childcare experience but only worked in a daycare for two years. I come from a family of five: my mom, my dad, an older brother, and a younger sister. We also have many pets ranging from our English mastiff to our tiny bunny, needless to say, I am comfortable around pets!
In my hometown, I dedicated much of...
Elysa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello, my name is Abigayle, I'm currently a college student at TAMUCC majoring in music ed. I have 2 years of experience in dog sitting and light baby sitting. I am willing to help out as much as I can, especially making your life easier. I love kids, dogs, cats, and cleaning.
Abigayle can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Kaytlynn!
I am a pre-nursing student at TAMUCC, I am CPR certified (infant & adult), and have my CNA. I am a retired collegiate athlete, and child of God!
I am open to
- engaging mental activities
- outdoors
- Bible study
- cooking/ baking
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Kaytlynn was such a wonderful sitter for my grandchildren. She kept them busy with fun activities during the summer and they loved her! She was very dependable and I will definitely use her again. I highly recommend her!"
Lori D.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Portland, TX
Nadia S.
5.0
My name is Christine, RN. I work with Nadia at the Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area ER, I have know Nadia for 3 years now. She is honest, kind, reliable, and loves children.
- Care member
Amanda L.
5.0
Amanda is amazing with my 1.5 year old. She is patient, and treats my daughter exactly the way I want her to be treated. She is trustworthy, reliable, and professional.
- Katherine D.
Nina G.
5.0
I have known Nina since she was a small child - a very cheerful, loving, and compassionate person. She has always made good grades in school and college and is ambitious. I have known her family for over 30 yrs., , a very good family who raised their daughter to have good moral and work ethics....
- Marie E.
Morgan S.
5.0
I hired Morgan to watch my 3 yr old and 5 month old for an evening. This was the first time I have left them in the care of someone who was not a family member, so I was a bit nervous. Morgan was fantastic! I could tell my 3 yr old was comfortable with her right away and the next morning he talked...
- Jacqueline M.
Amy F.
5.0
Amy is so kind! She loves my baby and my baby loves her, even my cat loves her ! She's wonderful with kids and she went out of her way to tidy things up around my home.
- Brenda C.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Portland, TX:
How can I find a Portland babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Portland, 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 8 babysitters in Portland, TX on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Portland, TX?
The average rate for Portland, TX babysitters on Care.com is $14.62 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 Portland, TX?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Portland, 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.