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3,585 babysitters are listed in Houston, TX
The average rate is $17/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Houston, TX
5.0
(2)
I have been babysitting since I was 10 years old and I am experienced with any age. I babysit sick or healthy kids as long as they need someone I will be there.
Jasmine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Very helpful, knows a lot of things, when there's a problem she knows what to do"
Israel H.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Bene' can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Great personality!! Was one of our top choices for a summer sitter position."
Wendy W.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance
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
(1)
Hello! My name is Cindy and I have been working with children ages Newborn-11 years old for the past 8 years. I have worked with children in various environments including daycare, Montessori school, and most recently as a nanny. As a Montessori teacher I taught age appropriate lessons everyday to reach milestones and created...
Cindy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Has her own transportation and flexible during to work almost any hours of the day."
Conor W.
5.0
(1)
I have experience helping families with elementary thru junior children with after school care, actives and playtime, and homework help. I worked with Kid-venture after school program as an after cam camp counselor during their spring-summer program.
Angela can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Angela has a great personality! She great with children and the elderly. Punctuality is definitely one of her many qualities that she brings to the table. Her attention to detail and her organizational skills are by far my favorite. If you're looking for someone...
Tocora W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My experience caring for children began at a very young age - I was in high school when I started babysitting. There were 4 families that I worked for. I would mostly do last minute babysitting and date-night babysitting. Once I started college, I was given more responsibilities such as driving kids to/from extra-curricular...
Stephani can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Stephanie is an amazing child caretaker! Loving, patient and kind. Kept the house tidy, fed the children and kept them clean. I completely trust her with my children and my home."
Aileen P.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is amazing with out girls! Couldn't ask for better!"
Rachelle A.
Jessica M.
Houston, TX
$20-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Available Full-Time Or Part-Time
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jessica and I'm a mommy to a sweet 8yr old boy and 6yr old girl! I have babysat children since I was a kid myself, haha. I have experience babysitting children long term and occasionally for many families over the years! I have babysat multiple children at a time age ranging from newborn-15 years old. I can...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She's a quick responder to messages. Very sweet. Takes directions well. Jessica answered a very last minute Job post and came with a great personality and attitude."
Adrianne R.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 she was patient & understanding with him. When I came home, my house was absolutely spotless. My 3 year old...
Kolby R.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
I hope your search for the perfect sitter is going well. If you haven't found anyone to meet your needs, I'd like to offer you my services.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!! my name is Lauren I am 22 years old, I worked at a daycare for about 2 years almost 3 I worked with all ages ranging from infants 3 months - 4-year-old and sometimes even schoolers aged 7-13 years old. I love kids I was originally going for teaching but I love to help people as well so I'm going for nursing now and...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
My name is Melisa, I am 35years old, and I have multiple years of childcare experience, ranging from newborn care to teenage supervision, and including multiples and special needs children. I am CPR/First Aid certified, hold a Bachelor of Science in Fitness and Human Performance with concentration in Exercise Science. I like...
Melisa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I would 100% recommend Melisa. She is punctual, reliable, trustworthy, great personality and my son adores her. I can count on her to watch my son and enjoy my night out or go to the gym and even run my errands. It puts me at ease knowing that my son is in...
Natalie E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as patient, fun, and energetic.
I like working with kids because kids are smart and creative.
I'm looking for a job that is flexible and pays well.
I started working with kids when I was a teenager.
In my spare time, I like to do arts and crafts.
One thing you should know about me is I am...
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Easily one of the best caregivers we've ever hired - Mena radiates reliability and responsibility; she's conscientious; she's thorough and on it. Our kids appreciate her energy. All in all, she's top notch and easy to recommend."
Michael L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm a loving and caring babysitter in the Houston/Galleria area. I love being actively involved with the children of all ages. I have raised my own 2 children who are now in college for the past 26 years. Now I work in child care at Bethel Church on Sundays.
5.0
"Hilda is a wonderful person and has a beautiful soul. She's efficient with kids because she has a lot of experience in caring for them. In the short time I've known her, I feel like she has become part of our family already!"
Sarah A.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Machele. I am a Sophomore at Rice University majoring in Psychology. I feel comfortable with helping grade school level homework up to high school freshmen level curriculum. I have helped babysit ever since I was little within my family. I currently work during the week with a family but am available for one time...
Machele can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Machele is a very experienced and trustworthy babysitter. She has been watching my kid/ dropping off and picking them up from school off and on for about a year and a half. my kid loves her, she is not only good at her job, but my daughter looks forward to seeing...
Ashley E.
Nada N.
Houston, TX
$15-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Of 7 Years Looking For Full-Time Job .
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Parents,
I have experience with taking care of children more than 10 years now .
Very reliable and always on time .
Nada can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"She is a very trustworthy and dependable friend. I rented a room to her for a summer and worked with her also.I could not have asked for a better person to work and live with."
Sandy K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a graduate from Texas Southern University with my BA in psychology and my masters in education. I currently teach 4th grade reading and have experience working with children ages 1-14 in a licensed child care facility. I am currently CPR/First Aid certified, child abuse prevention certified, and mental health first aid...
Kiara can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very professional and fun. Kids love her. "
Adrianne S.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Always willing to help. Understanding, patient, creative, Every minute with a kid impacts their life forever. So why not make it fun, memorable, and inspiring to mold them to a great person! I have eight years of babysitting experience and 2 years of nannying experience with children and infants of all ages; I absolutely love...
Carolina can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carolina is most caring person when it comes to children She has patience when it comes to children and is very helpful around the family.she is motivated and is also eager to learn more to please ."
sylvia A.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Houston, TX
Jasmine B.
5.0
A very kind individual who really loves kids. She showed me a little girl that she babysat since the little girl was a baby. I found her story touching and I believe she would build a great relationship for children of any age.
- Javier A.
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.
Karina F.
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 care. We have used various sitters...
- Ariel O.
Cindy G.
5.0
Has her own transportation and flexible during to work almost any hours of the day.
- Conor W.
Angela W.
5.0
Angela has a great personality! She great with children and the elderly. Punctuality is definitely one of her many qualities that she brings to the table. Her attention to detail and her organizational skills are by far my favorite. If you're looking for someone who not only loves caring for others...
- Tocora W.
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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 3,585 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 $17.06 per hour as of April 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 Houston, TX?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Houston, 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.
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 1,891 reviews of the 3,585 listed babysitters.