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60 babysitters are listed in Portland, TX
The average posted rate is $14/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Portland, TX
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Ma'am/Sir,
My name is Sheryl. I am currently enrolled at Del Mar College. I have been babysitting for a while and is currently babysitting 3 nights in a week. I am looking forward to babysit during the days. I also am taking online classes so this job fits my schedule.
I am gentle with children. I am attentive and observant. I...
Sheryl can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sheryl was professional and kind and my children enjoyed the company of her daughter. She communicates quickly regarding availability and follows through with scheduled interview and childcare.
My three year older said she's cool! My older kiddos said they...
Erin H.
Danielle H.
Corpus Christi, TX
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver Available -- Fun And Creative!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi - my name is Danielle! My husband and I are relocating to Corpus Christi in late July after living in Dallas for the last 5 years. I have a Bachelors in Social Work from Cairn University.
While still in Dallas, I work as an Office Manager at a small veterinary clinic, volunteer at the Dallas Zoo with the Conservation...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Danielle is great with kids, it's obvious she loves spending time with our girls. She listens to them encourages them in their homework and takes excellent care of them! We love her and wish she would move back to PA!"
Bianca A.
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I manage a lodging. Nina was referred to C. Logistics by my Sales Manager. She has a terrific personality, very responsible, proficient in Microsoft office programs as well as very reliable. Always available to help. Capable of completing any task I may ask of...
Frances O.
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: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, 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
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: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
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...
Hi I'm Leo, I am a freshman. When I am not working on schoolwork I enjoy playing chess, listening to music, watching baseball, and hanging out with friends. My experience and love for working with children stems from volunteering and working at a summer day camp for 5 years with groups of kids ages 4-12. Through these years I've...
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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:
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Portland, TX
Sheryl C.
5.0
Sheryl was professional and kind and my children enjoyed the company of her daughter. She communicates quickly regarding availability and follows through with scheduled interview and childcare.
My three year older said she's cool! My older kiddos said they want her back!
Definitely, highly...
- Erin H.
Danielle H.
5.0
Danielle is great with kids, it's obvious she loves spending time with our girls. She listens to them encourages them in their homework and takes excellent care of them! We love her and wish she would move back to PA!
- Bianca A.
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.
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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 9 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 $14.33 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 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.