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Find babysitters in Portland, TX that you’ll love
60 babysitters are listed in Portland, TX
The average posted rate is $14/hr as of September 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Portland, TX
Olivia M.
Corpus Christi, TX
$10-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I adore kids and love being around them. I can be anything you need and do most jobs around the house! When it comes to picking up from daycare, to doing homework I can do it all!
I'd describe my personality as fun, compassionate, caring, trustworthy
I started working with kids when I was growing up. I grew up with younger...
5.0
"Olivia watched my two boys for the evening while we were working on home renovations. First, she was super easy to work with. The Care.com app was having a technical issue, and Olivia was willing to work with me to make sure I had care for my boys. She was on-time,...
Jessica M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a energetic, responsible and reliable babysitter with excellent babysitting skills, looking to care for children of all ages. I have a genuine love for children and love to entertain them whenever I'm not taking classes. I also have an athletic background playing collegiate softball for two years but now would rather...
Brienna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"We loved her and really miss her! She is great!"
Monica D.
Haley Z.
Corpus Christi, TX
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi!! My Name Is Haley I Am A TAMUCC Nursing Student
5.0
(2)
I'd describe my personality as kind, patient, and outgoing!!
I like working with kids because they are so refreshing!! I love that they are full of so much imagination and creativity!!
In my spare time, I like to do anything outside!!
I am CPR certified; infants included!!
I am a TAMUCC nursing student and have done rounds...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Haley is kind and sweet and treats everyone like family."
Kara O.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have a Bachelor's Degree in Child and Family Studies, and 15 years experience in child care. I have experience with children ages 0-10. I'm interested in working with children because children are my passion. I love teaching and interacting with them. I'm very energetic and easygoing, and at the same time I'm very...
Andreana can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"I had my toddler in Andreana's care once a week for a half day. She was really flexible with my somewhat crazy military family schedule, and she always did cute crafts/learning activities with the kids. I was sad to move away from Texas knowing I was leaving such a...
Tori D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm a 37-year-old and currently working on my Bachelor's degree. I am majoring as a Bilingual Teacher for Elementary levels. I have 15 years of experience working with children. I worked one year as a 1st grade teacher's assistant and have also done subbing for CCISD. I have also worked as a preschool teacher for...
Dionisia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dionisia has been taking care of my two children for the past year and I am very happy with her patience, punctuality and persistent care. My children have grown to love her and ask for her often. She is dependable, trustworthy, organized and is very knowledgeable...
Maria G.
Madison S.
Corpus Christi, TX
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am great with children and I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old. I am also great with animals if you have any pets. I am energetic, friendly and comfortable with any light housework. I am very safety oriented and very responsible. I have worked with many families on here throughout the years and would love to get...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madison has been caring for our 3 year old daughter during the day. She prepares snacks and lunches for our daughter, takes her to the park, prepares arts and crafts activities for her, and has been a very active participant in our daughter's imaginative play!...
Sara H.
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.
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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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. "
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Madison M.
Corpus Christi, TX
$12-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My Name Is Maddie, And I Just Recently Moved To Fort Worth. I'm So Excited To Meet Everyone!
5.0
(8)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maddie, and I just moved back to Corpus Christi! I have been a child caregiver for as long as I can remember. I started with family, continued on with friends of friends, worked at a daycare center in Fort Worth, and recently nannied for several families in Fort Worth prior to moving back. The children I have...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maddie is incredible with our 1 year old. Even with us being a little apprehensive due to her separation anxiety our kid was immediately relaxed around her. She always gave us updates throughout the day and we felt like our kid was in great hands!! We would 100%...
Angie C.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Jacqueline M.
Amy F.
Corpus Christi, TX
$10-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
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:
First Aid
CPR
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
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
hi, my name is Zoe. I just moved to Corpus Christi from Houston Texas. I have an hour been babysitting for about five years. I have always loved interacting with kids and creating fun games and activities for them to do. I've had two other jobs but honestly babysitting is just my favorite thing to do. I would love to babysit for...
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 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
Sierra S.
Corpus Christi, TX
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I am 25 and have experience in corporate for the last 3. 5 years as well as a variety of jobs throughout college. I am passionate about helping and empowering others, fitness, sports, art, nature, and adventure. In college I was involved with organizations that supported McLane Children's Hospital, Film clubs, leading youth...
Sierra can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
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...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Portland, TX
Olivia M.
5.0
Olivia watched my two boys for the evening while we were working on home renovations. First, she was super easy to work with. The Care.com app was having a technical issue, and Olivia was willing to work with me to make sure I had care for my boys. She was on-time, she communicated well, and most of...
- Jessica M.
Brienna M.
5.0
We loved her and really miss her! She is great!
- Monica D.
Haley Z.
5.0
Haley is kind and sweet and treats everyone like family.
- Kara O.
Andreana G.
5.0
I hired her to take care of my one year old son and he loved it! She did hands on learning activities with him and he enjoyed it. She was very polite and did really well with my son. I would definitely hire her again!
- Maria M.
Dionisia R.
5.0
Dionisia has been taking care of my two children for the past year and I am very happy with her patience, punctuality and persistent care. My children have grown to love her and ask for her often. She is dependable, trustworthy, organized and is very knowledgeable with children. I feel very lucky to...
- Maria G.
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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 11 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 $14.00 per hour as of September 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 Portland, TX?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Portland, 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.