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Colleen O.

Part-time Babysitter Available

Houston, TX

4.8(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been a Substitute Teacher at Beth Y Day School, as well as a Homework Tutor. I have taken care of very small children, from infants on up to middle schools. For the past 3 years I have managed a young adult with high functioning autism. He is now in college earning As and Bs. With young children, I like to do art...

Heather P. says "I have worked with Colleen several times when she has served as a substitute assistant teacher in my pre-k class. She is always on time (or early!) and...

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Gabriela B.

Experienced, Responsible, Flexible And Cautious Babysitter With 8 Years Experience

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello my name is Gabriela. I am a FTM to a beautiful 20mos old baby girl and I am a college student. My work experience has been nanny and as a receptionist in dentistry. My childcare experience started in my early teen years. I started with my nephew who is 16yo and now I have 2 nieces a 9yo and a 4yo and have been helping out...

Care Member says "We love Gaby. She’s loving, caring, dependable , and loves my two little boys. The only reason to discontinue is that we have some plans during summer...

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Sandra A.

Caring Babysitter Can Help With School Work

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
For the past 41/2 years I have been taking care of little ones and teenagers driving them to school and activities. It has been my pleasure to serve the families I have helped and the kids I have loved.

Kendall B. says "She goes above and beyond for the kids! Very patient and engaging. Great with communication and sharing daily events."

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Destiny S.

Part-time / Full-time Babysitter Or Nanny

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
I have years of experience caring for children in both professional and personal settings. As a stepmom to a wonderful 6-year-old, I understand the importance of patience, creativity, and consistency in childcare. I have been a regular babysitter for multiple families and a consistent nanny for a family for over a year,...

Michelle B. says "Destiny has watched our two boys 6 & 9 for years! She has strong Christian values and has also been involved in kids ministry at church quite a bit. I...

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Yesenia G.

Fun, Loving Babysitter

Houston, TX

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I worked at a daycare facility for 4 years. I started with an infant class of 8 and soon became the lead counselor for their after school and summer camp program. I am comfortable with all age groups. I am currently working at one of the top cancer facilities as a surgical tech. I am first aid and CPR certified.

Elizabeth R. says "Yesenia was very sweet when she interviewed with us and met my daughter. She has good experience working with babies at a daycare. We will definitely...

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Ana I.

Date-Night Babysitter

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Ana. I am 24 years of age and I lover for crafting, board games, and movies. My love for children began when I worked at the Kumon learning center for 5 years and I consistently babysat for families at the center. After I left Kumon, I worked at KidVenture as a counselor for 20 children and helped with their...

Marcie V. says "Handling four kids under the age of 10 is not easy, but Ana was a pro! My kids were entertained and had fun getting to know her. We will definitely use...

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Brittany B.

Fun, High-Spirited Babysitter

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Brittany. I have a great deal of experience babysitting kids. I am very patient, kind-hearted, and very personable. Right now, I only provide weekend or date night services. I look forward to helping busy parents who need a hand.

Jordan R. says "We hired Brittany on a few occasions and she's been great! She gets along with our girls and knows how to manage each one of them, they can be a lot to...

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Jen G.

College Student, Professional Babysitter, CPR Certified, Creative and Sweet!

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
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...

France J. says "Jen is the best caregiver ever. My kids love her and she obviously cares for them as well. She goes above and beyond with them all the time. I trust...

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Victoria K.

Babysitter And Math Tutor

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Travel
carpooling
I am a PhD student in Public Health at UTHealth with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health. Growing up with a big family, I have personal and professional experience babysitting, caring for sick children, planning social activities, and tutoring multiple students. I work well with kids of all ages, and can often find...
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Colleen H.

Teacher, Nanny/Babysitter, & Swim Instructor

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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...

Rachelle A. says "She is amazing with out girls! Couldn't ask for better!"

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Daisy R.

Amazing Babysitter

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi, I'm Daisy! I've always loved working with kids and truly enjoy keeping them active, engaged, and having fun. Whether it's arts and crafts, outdoor adventures, or just using our imaginations, I love finding creative ways to make each day special. I'm also happy to help out with date nights or lend a hand during...

Care Member says "Daisy has been an absolute gem as a nanny for my two kids, both under the age of 10. From the moment she started, she established a warm and nurturing...

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Nichole C.

Experienced Babysitter

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

Kolby R. says "Nichole is just wonderful! My 3 year old is so stubborn when it comes to getting potty trained & he actually went with her! My 4 year old is autistic and...

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Bene' V.

Part-Time Babysitter

Houston, TX

4.8(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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 outside events, such as the...

Jessica B. says "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...

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Jazmine A.

Experienced Babysitter

Houston, TX

4.3(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Patient, compassionate nanny with 8+ years of experience. I'm also a mother of a 13 yr old boy. I have had the pleasure of caring for 4 different families on here, ranging from infants to 10 yrs old. I love my job and I really enjoy taking care of children. I do have my own transportation. I have a clean driving record and...

Care Member says "Wonderful with twin boys from age 8 months - 5 years"

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Karina F.

Babysitter

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
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...

Ariel O. says "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...

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Hannah H.

Part-time/Weekend/Date Night Babysitter

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
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...
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Kristen R.

Bubbly & Fun Babysitter/Part-Time Nanny Available

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
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...

Katie B. says "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...

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Elisabeth C.

Patient And Organized Bilingual Babysitter

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a seasoned babysitter with a wealth of experience in nurturing and guiding children. Proficient in adhering to detailed instructions related to nutrition, medication, chores, and general care, I prioritize the well-being of the children under my supervision. I excel in crafting engaging reading sessions, creative arts and...

Care Member says "I had never felt more comfortable letting someone babysitting my little girl as I felt having Elisabeth taking care of her. She’s the sweatiest girl and...

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Katie L.

College Babysitter

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, I am Katie!. Recently I was a part time/ full time occasionally/ overnight nanny for three children ages 2- 7 for two years in Miami. I have been a nanny/occasional sitter for two and half years now for many families. Right now I am open to being a part time nanny here in Houston temporarily from April 1st - May 30th in...

Kelsey K. says "Katie is prompt, reliable, professional, and warm. We love having her watch our one year old. She truly gives us peace of mind."

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Brandy P.

Babysitter In Cypress, TX

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
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...

Chelsea N. says "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...

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  • 1500 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.01/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.6

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Houston, TX

Babysitters in Houston, TX are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 1,108 reviews of the 1,490 listed babysitters

Colleen O.

I have worked with Colleen several times when she has served as a substitute assistant teacher in my pre-k class. She is always on time (or...

- Heather P.

Gabriela B.

We love Gaby. She’s loving, caring, dependable , and loves my two little boys. The only reason to discontinue is that we have some plans...

- Care member

Sandra A.

She goes above and beyond for the kids! Very patient and engaging. Great with communication and sharing daily events.

- Kendall B.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Houston, TX:

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 1,490 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.

The average rate for Houston, TX babysitters on Care.com is $18.01 per hour as of June 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.

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.

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