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3,505 babysitters are listed in Houston, TX

The average rate is $16/hr as of December 2023

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Houston, TX

Katherine T.

5.0

Katherine is AMAZING! She was our son's in-home nanny for nearly 9 dos and we couldn't have asked for someone to love our son more. She was super responsible and became a member of our family. She wasn't late even once (not even ONCE in 9 mos!!!), was a very careful driver, helped with other...

- Vicki J.

Jessenia G.

5.0

Jessenia is dependable, thorough, and pleasant and we will absolutely hire her again!

- Katherine B.

Aneisa P.

5.0

Aneisa helped our family when my child was sick and when I needed an emergency back up babysitter on a couple occasions. Sure enough, Aneisa came to the rescue. Everything I asked of her she was comfortable with such as taking care of my son and the dogs, rules in the house, and hand washing. From...

- Linda N.

Bene' V.

4.0

I hired Bene short term to take my 13 yr old to school for a few weeks. We got off to a rocky start with our schedule however we were able to iron things out as the first week progressed. Bene has a very pleasant attitude and went above and beyond when needed. My son was comfortable with Bene and...

- Jessica B.

Morgan R.

5.0

Morgan has built such a strong relationship with our daughter so quickly looks forward to their time together. Morgan is very proactive, communicative, prompt, and reliable. We look forward to continuing to work with her!

- Tiffany F.

Babysitters in Houston, TX

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Katherine T.


Houston, TX

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter Or Nanny

5.0

(2)

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I first started babysitting when I was 14 years. In the 10 years of babysitting I have taken care of a wide range of ages from a 3-month-old to a 10-year-old. I've picked kids up from school and helped get their afternoon routine started with snack and homework until the parents got home, I've done...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling, Travel

Recent review:

5.0
Katherine is AMAZING! She was our son's in-home nanny for nearly 9 dos and we couldn't have asked for someone to love our son more. She was super responsible and became a member of our family. She wasn't...

Reviewed by Vicki J.

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Jessenia G.


Houston, TX

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter Available

3.5

(2)

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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...
Jessenia can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
Jessenia is dependable, thorough, and pleasant and we will absolutely hire her again!

Reviewed by Katherine B.

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Aneisa P.


Houston, TX

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter, Dog Sitter, House Sitter Available

5.0

(2)

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*I am working for two different people in the mornings and evenings now.* Hello, my name is Aneisa! I am available for babysitting, pick up/drop offs, house sitting, and pet sitting. I am currently finishing up my degree in Applied Linguistics at the University of Houston. I worked for an...
Aneisa can also help with: Carpooling, Travel, Light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
Aneisa helped our family when my child was sick and when I needed an emergency back up babysitter on a couple occasions. Sure enough, Aneisa came to the rescue. Everything I asked of her she was comfortable...

Reviewed by Linda N.

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Bene' V.


Houston, TX

$15-35/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

4.7

(3)

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I have babysat boys and girls from the ages of 4-16 years old. I truly enjoy working with children and being able to create an inviting and fun environment for them. I like to plan activities such as crafts, baking, and outdoor games for the children to enjoy. I am also willing to take children to...
Bene' can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning

Recent review:

4.0
I hired Bene short term to take my 13 yr old to school for a few weeks. We got off to a rocky start with our schedule however we were able to iron things out as the first week progressed. Bene has a very...

Reviewed by Jessica B.

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Morgan R.


Houston, TX

$20-22/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

(4)

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Hi, I'm Morgan and am so excited to meet you! A little bit about myself is I'm very outgoing, responsible, and have a passion for playing and working with children. I have over 9. 5 years of experience working in childcare ranging from ages 3 months to 12 years old. I currently work in a Hospital as...

Recent review:

5.0
Morgan has built such a strong relationship with our daughter so quickly looks forward to their time together. Morgan is very proactive, communicative, prompt, and reliable. We look forward to continuing to...

Reviewed by Tiffany F.

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Joyce B.


Houston, TX

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter, Child Care And Elderly Care Available

5.0

(3)

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Am super energetic nanny/caregiver with more than 25 years of experience working with infant, toddlers and teenagers and elderly care. Am certified CPR, First Aid, and Nursing Assistant. l have experience with children with behavior issues and special needs. My work experience, worked with families...

Recent review:

5.0
Joyce took care of our baby boy for about 1 1/2 years while I worked part-time from home. She is very dependable, trustworthy and extremely patient. He had open heart surgery when he was about 1 week old and...

Reviewed by Lara H.

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Christal F.


Houston, TX

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Your Lovely Future Babysitter/nanny!!! :)

5.0

(2)

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I am proactive, benevolent, and practice both the Reggio Emilia + Montessori teaching styles. I have approximately 11 years of experience caring for children. I got my start from watching my younger siblings then I began babysitting the kids in my community. I love working with children of all ages,...
Christal can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel

Recent review:

5.0
Hired Christal to for my now one year old son . Christal is very dependable and her communication is fantastic all over which is a plus when it comes to watching your little one. She makes sure to check in to...

Reviewed by Ariana K.

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Dalila B.


Houston, TX

$18-22/hr5 yrs exp

Weekend Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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Hello! When I arrived in this country I never thought that I could dedicate myself to being a nanny, I studied communication and all my life I dedicated myself to it, however, I eventually started babysitting and in the end it became a whole new career! And I turned out to be very good at this! Why?...
Dalila can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning, Grocery shopping

Recent review:

5.0
Dalila was awesome with my little one. She became my kid best friend in less than 5 min. She is lovely and took good care of her. She played, read her and feed her. She was really sweet, loving and patience....

Reviewed by Cristina C.

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Patricia V.


Houston, TX

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional Babysitter Available, Date Nights, Overnights, Back-Up Care, And Last-Minute Care!

5.0

(34)

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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,...
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling

Recent review:

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.

Reviewed by Bernadette M.

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Portia O.


Houston, TX

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/babysitter/nanny

5.0

(10)

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Taking care and loving kids has been a huge part of my life. I am the oldest of four so I am used to always being there for young children. One of my first jobs at 16 was to host a youth bible study camp from ages 3-12. I worked for the camp for two years. It was one of my favorite jobs because the...
Portia can also help with: Travel, Carpooling

Recent review:

5.0
Portia is wonderful! She was a hit with my children immediately. She is kind, calm and always up for fun! I appreciated how interactive she was with the kids and that I could always count on them getting out...

Reviewed by Jill B.

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Yesenia M.


Houston, TX

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, Babysitter

4.9

(11)

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Hi I have over 10 years of experience in the care of children, ranging from newborn to 16 years of age. I' m loving, caring, fun, and energetic. I enjoy reading, walks and outings to parks, museums and the zoo. I take my job very serious based on good principles and morals. I'm bilingual...

Recent review:

5.0
Yesenia was great. She watched our two small children on very short notice, and was flexible with her time. Everything went smoothly and we felt very comfortable with her. Would hire again!

Reviewed by Michael L.

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Maria M.


Houston, TX

$19/hr10 yrs exp

I Love To Play With Kids , I'm A Happy Babysitter .

5.0

(10)

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I have 15 years of experience working with newborn baby's, Infants , and toddlers. I can help with Light Housekeeping, and laundry when kids are napping I also have reference if needed.
Maria can also help with: Grocery shopping, Light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
This was the first time that I've ever left my 2.5yo son with anyone besides his grandparents. He immediately took to her (he's very shy), and started bringing her all his toys. She was warm and friendly with...

Reviewed by Liz L.

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Hilda A.


Houston, TX

$22/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Weekends

4.8

(19)

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Hello my name is Hilda I have since 2013 working in day cares I have been working with newborns to 10 years old I love to do arts and crafts with kids I also have experience potty-training. At this time I'm a toddler teacher at a primrose school, I'm bilingual (English and Spanish). I will be happy...

Recent review:

5.0
She did an amazing job with our 2 month old baby , this was our first time leaving and she kept us updated and was very attentive , I would definitely love to hire her again

Reviewed by Gabrielle W.

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Crystal G.


Houston, TX

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

5.0

(1)

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Hello. My name is Crystal and I am 28 years old. I spent 7 years in the Marine Corps and I am now a stay-at-home mom while I attend College. I have one son. He is currently 4 years old. He is my joy! I would have to bring him to work with me, due to the fact that we do not want him in day care, or I...
Crystal can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling

Recent review:

5.0
Crystal did an amazing job with my 8 month old. Despite my daughter being sad due to being away from my husband and I, she kept her cool and did so well to calm her down. She was very friendly and was very...

Reviewed by Lena G.

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Adriana P.


Houston, TX

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

A Super Fun Babysitter

4.5

(2)

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I've worked with kids since I could remember, I've done things from volunteering at the Children's Museum to volunteering out of the country to work with (Ecuador/Paraguay) local youth in the communities that we were placed in. I've also done more simple things, like work with families that have...
Adriana can also help with: Travel, Grocery shopping

Recent review:

5.0
Adriana was punctual, responsible, and sweet! We hired her for a date night. She sent us an update on how our children were doing while we were gone. I would recommend her for sure, and am looking forward to...

Reviewed by Jessica L.

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Mackenzie S.


Houston, TX

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter With 2 Years Of Experience

4.7

(3)

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I've been working with children since I was in high school I have worked with infant and toddlers. I have been working with children for about 6 yrs now. I was also a Sunday School Teacher where I worked with mostly preschoolers. I am looking for one-time offers or something regular for the rest of...

Recent review:

5.0
Kenzie is very helpful a great person to be around, and full of energy.

Reviewed by Lezlee P.

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Maylin S.


Houston, TX

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Available

5.0

(6)

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Hi! My name is Maylin. I'm a 24-year-old college student. My passion for children began before I was even a freshman in high school. Parents in my neighborhood trusted me to babysit their kids after school and I always enjoyed helping out. In high school I volunteered to help the students in special...
Maylin can also help with: Travel, Carpooling

Recent review:

5.0
Maylin was an absolute joy during the time she sat for our son! She obviously loves working with children and it shows in her approach. Maylin created new ways to entertain our 10 month old and gave us a full...

Reviewed by Morgan M.

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Cristina T.


Houston, TX

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced babysitter

5.0

(1)

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I am currently employed full time with a wonderful family, but as their needs change I am looking for more opportunities throughout the week, but mostly on weekends.

Recent review:

5.0
Cristina is fantastic! She has served as a babysitter and Night Nurse for us for over four years. She is punctual, dependable, and she communicates effectively. She has a calm demeanor and a joyful attitude.

Reviewed by Care member

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Shykia M.


Houston, TX

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

The Fun Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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Hey, My name is Shy. I am 23 years old. I am the oldest of 3 kids. I have a younger brother and sister. I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Errands and any other needs you may acquire.
Shykia can also help with: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping, Travel

Recent review:

5.0
She was on time. Very respectful, she kept us updated on everything that was going on at the our home. She even cleaned which wasn’t apart of the requirements. Our children Ava & Alohn said she was so sweet to...

Reviewed by Care member

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Mary M.


Houston, TX

$19-50/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Available

5.0

(4)

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Hi! I'm Mary - a graduate from The University of Texas at Austin & working freelance as a social media coordinator . I am a very energetic and bubbly gal who adores kids. I've been babysitting and tutoring kids since middle school and have always had a blast doing so. I am very athletic and...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, Travel

Recent review:

5.0
Mary has been a great addition to our family the past 4 months, and my son absolutely adored her and her kind nature since the beginning! She was very punctual, reliable, trustworthy, energetic, sweet, and...

Reviewed by Kathy D.

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Average Rating4.6 / 5

Babysitters in Houston, TX are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 2,086 reviews of the 3,505 listed babysitters.