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1,607 babysitters are listed in Houston, TX
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Houston, TX
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Brandy. I have 5 years of experience as a preschool teacher, and 2 years working with elementary school age children. I have a Child Development Associates as well as an Associates of Arts in teaching. I am very loving, patient, outgoing and love having activities that children find fun and entertaining. I am...
Brandy can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She's great! I've known her for years, and the kids love her! She has the perfect spirit for childcare. Her creative interactions are what makes her so different in my opinion. She's never given any problems, very professional, friendly, and just all around...
Elisha B.
Patricia V.
Houston, TX
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Occasional Babysitter Available, Date Nights, Overnights, Back-Up Care, And Last-Minute Care!
5.0
(38)
Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I'm a reliable, caring, trustworthy, responsible and experienced babysitter. I love children and you can be sure I will take care of your child like my own. I know the most important thing is their safety, and providing loving care.
I am perfect for those that need occasional care, date nights, overnights, and...
Patricia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"We hired Patricia to care for our 9 month old baby. She cares for our baby very well, and is very good with our dogs too. She is dependable, punctual, and our baby adores her."
Bernadette M.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Hailey! I'm 23 and work full time as an accountant, which I have my masters in. I love kids and I am comfortable with all ages. I will make sure I am not only someone you can rely on when needed, but your kids will love!
Babysitting experience:
- Church youth group (ages 3-12)
- Tutoring one boy for 6 years (from age...
Hailey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Hailey is fabulous! She is great with my daughter, great with pets, and she made sure my daughter got outside play and had fun!
You're great, Hailey! Thankful for your help."
Megan S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi There!
I'm Starr and I am so glad you are considering me!
I have babysat for many years and pretty much raised my nieces from newborn to 5 years old. I worked in a hospital for 2 years as a CNA, so I'm not scared by any bodily fluid! I am CPR certified and very quick thinking. I am the sitter for you and your children!
I...
Starr can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Starr was fantastic! She was very sweet and responsive throughout the evening. My son looked at me the next night and said, "Mommy, I want Starr to put me to bed."
Will definitely hire her again"
Tanya B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Other than having three little brothers that I've watched, fed, entertained, and ushered around since I was 12 years old, I have watched four (4) other families long term as a nanny. My former nanny kids have been 9 months old to freshman in high school. These days, since I work as a Teacher's Assistant while I finish my...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexis is a caring, organized, flexible babysitters who is wonderful with everything from a trip to the park or library to encouraging reading after school to helping with a large children's birthday or Halloween party! Always felt safe with her driving my son....
Patricia F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working with babies, kids and elderly people for more than 5yrs, I have strong skills providing instruction to children. Excellent interpersonal and age-appropriate communication. Patience and self-control skills. High physical stamina and perseverance. I'm responsible, a hard worker, a good learner. I'm...
Jessenia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jessenia did a great job and she showed up on time and finished as scheduled will highly recommend and will be using her for future cleanings "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I graduated with a teaching degree from the University of Houston. I have been working with children in their home and school environments for over 20 years. I am CPR/First Aid and ASHI certified. I work with kids because I couldn't imagine doing anything other than helping to bring up our youth in positive ways.
I love arts...
Chasity can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"My girls ask to be babysat by Ms. Chasity all the time. Every time she has watched them, they are happy and talking about the next time they get to see her. She manages to keep both a 5 year old princess and a 10 year old nature punk so busy that they often...
Shawnacy M.
5.0
(2)
Hi, I'm Daniela. I gained my childcare skills through having grown up in a large close-knit family along with my past nannying experience. I find that my friendly approach, supportive attitude and patience helps me immensely in serving and excelling as a caretaker. I always place safety as my utmost concern during my role as a...
Daniela can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I can't speak highly enough of Daniela. She was our nanny/tutor for the first half of this school year, caring daily for our 3 children, ages 3, 7 and 10. Daniela is caring, trustworthy and resourceful, she show nothing but patience and understanding around the...
Laura P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
H! My name is Natalya. I do date nights, or short notice care as well. A little bit about me, I am 22, a swim instructor and teacher at Just Kids Christian Academy and a Public Health major at The University Of Texas at San Antonio. I am CPR and First Aid certified, and have been taking care of children for about six years. I...
Natalya can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Natalya is absolutely wonderful! We only used her for a short time with our daughter, but if we had the opportunity, we would love to be able to use her again in the future if need be! We have kept her number just in case :)"
Sharon R.
3.8
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! I love kids and I'd be so happy to spend an evening or an afternoon having fun with them! I am a college educated nanny/sitter, I worked as a camp counselor for 2 years and have over 8 years of professional childcare experience with references. I am also CPR/First Aid Certified and COVID-19 Vaccinated. Games and...
Roseline can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Roseline was punctual and respectful! She made a great impression on my children."
Kayondra D.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat children anywhere from ages of 0-15 years of age. Smaller kids are a joy because we sing, play, or I even get to show them how to draw in new ways(from time to time). Every experience is new for them; that is what makes them even more funner for me.
The older ones are bit more set in their ways but I always try...
Rosine can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rosie is a really great, dependable person. I have never used a sitter for my children, let alone found someone online to do the job. But when it came to Rosie she made everything super easy for me. I worked the night shift so she would come to my home and watch my...
Mayleeza P.
Kimberly M.
Houston, TX
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Babysitter/Nanny With 5 Years Of Experience Looking For A Full-Time Job
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kimberly. I am 23years old, a high school graduate and love working with kids and pets as well. I have 7 years of experience working with children, from newborns to teenagers. I have a 4-year-old child of my own. I try to be very flexible with my schedule, so it can fit with others. I have a clean background and have...
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Kim was excellent! She was everything that I could hope for in a babysitter. She has somehow magically got my son to drink an entire sippy cup of water!!!! Up until today he would only drink milk. She's a definite keeper and I'm already trying to book her for...
Cheyenne M.
5.0
(1)
I've worked in the child care field and caregiver field for a long time almost 6 years. Right now I am studying to become a bilingual special education teacher for early childhood education. I thrive on positivity and sharing my good energy! I love working with people because it comes from the heart.
Lendsay can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Lendsay to watch our three year old. She was super fun and energetic. My child had a great time with her, will definitely be hiring her again. "
Scott S.
4.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jazmin I am 25 years old. I am a highly motivated individual that seeks positive challenges not only in a work setting, but my personal life as well that allows me to grow. I have 12 years' experience working with children. I am majoring in Child Development; I would like to own a daycare center one day! My...
Jazmin can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Jazmin is very professional, punctual and dependable. Unfortunately her time with us as a nanny was cut short due to our family's needs changing due to my husband's change of job. I would absolutely hire her."
Ching C.
Jen G.
Houston, TX
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
College Student, Professional Babysitter, CPR Certified, Creative and Sweet!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 15 years of experience as a CPR/AED certified professional babysitter. I have held positions as a part-time nanny, as a long-term occasional sitter, and as a concierge babysitter at hotels/resorts. I have also worked in large events such as corporate functions, conferences and weddings. I have babysat children as young as...
Jen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jen loves entertaining children and she has a loving and bubbly personality!"
Linda G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have recently graduated from nursing school. My experience with children includes having worked at a church where I would take care of the kids while the parents were attending service. I also have babysat before I entered nursing school. Truly, I feel like my experience with kids has been from a much younger age, since...
Karina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Karina cared for our 4 year old boy and 2 year old girl which involved tending to them while finishing their dinner, play time, pre-bed snack, teeth brushing, book reading, and putting them to bed. Our children are a challenge with bedtime and she handled them with...
Ariel O.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been a caretaker for about a decade now, since I was quite young. I truly enjoy helping families, getting to know their little ones, and having fun in many different ways!
As far as being a babysitter, I'd like to think I'm kind, warm, goofy, patient, clean, organized, and compassionate. I love to play games, build...
Kristen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kristen was our first babysitter and was amazing! She and our little one got on so well from the beginning (and made everyone feel at ease) and handled dinner time and bed time perfectly - I can’t say enough good things!"
Katie B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in childcare for many years and also have almost two years under my belt of being a full-time lead teacher at a private preschool. I have three sons and a 7-month-old daughter at home. My preschool job involved teaching age-appropriate curriculum to a group of between 15 to 20 3 and 4-year-olds while supervising...
Nichole can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nicole is very sweet and took great care of our girl and 2 dogs on short notice for date night. Definitely hiring her again for next outing."
Samantha H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Colleen :) I'm a graduate from University of Houston, where I majored in Psychology and minored in Human Development and Family Studies. For two years, I worked in a Montessori school in a primary classroom ages 3 to 5 in preparation for kindergarten. I have come to learn techniques and values within the...
Colleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is amazing with out girls! Couldn't ask for better!"
Rachelle A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Hannah and I am a Texas Certified Teacher for Early Childhood through 12-Grade currently teaching in Klein ISD.
I have 5+ years of experience working in childcare and education. I have experience working at Summer Camps with the Houston Museum of Natural Science with children as young as 5 and as old as 12...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Houston, TX
Brandy P.
5.0
Brandy came to meet our son before the first date night. She was very communicative and sweet! She has lots of experience with kids and I trusted her fully with my 2-year-old.
- Chelsea N.
Patricia V.
5.0
We hired Patricia to care for our 9 month old baby. She cares for our baby very well, and is very good with our dogs too. She is dependable, punctual, and our baby adores her.
- Bernadette M.
Hailey P.
5.0
Hailey was a lifesaver! I was starting a new job and needed childcare for 2 weeks in the summer before school started. She was always on time and dependable. My girls absolutely loved her. She interacted and played with them and did not just make sure they stayed out of trouble. They played with...
- Sandra S.
Starr M.
5.0
Starr was fantastic! She was very sweet and responsive throughout the evening. My son looked at me the next night and said, "Mommy, I want Starr to put me to bed."
Will definitely hire her again
- Tanya B.
Alexis T.
5.0
Alexis is a caring, organized, flexible babysitters who is wonderful with everything from a trip to the park or library to encouraging reading after school to helping with a large children's birthday or Halloween party! Always felt safe with her driving my son. She's been a real lifesaver. She's...
- Patricia F.
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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 1,607 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 $18.00 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 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 914 reviews of the 1,607 listed babysitters.