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Ajeenique P.

Full-Time Experienced Sitter

Houston, TX

4.8(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hi, I'm Ajeenique! With over a decade of experience in childcare, education, and management, I am passionate about creating a safe and engaging environment for children. I hold a Bachelor's in Entertainment Management and am currently pursuing a Master's in Learning, Technology, and Design. My background includes teaching,...

Care Member says "I cannot recommend Ajeenique highly enough! Having personally witnessed her dedication and care, I can say that she not only follows every safety...

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Teresa C.

child care

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Teresa but People call me (Maite). I have 10 years of experience as a nanny and consider myself to be patient, kind, hardworking, and active. Most of my experience has been with newborns and toddlers. In 2014, I worked as an international Au Pair, and I have since been a full-time live-out nanny. I am bilingual...

Care Member says "She has been an as-needed nanny for us before/after school since our daughter was very young. She has also babysat for date nights, etc. Very reliable...

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Maggie B.

Part-Time Very Experienced Care-Giver Available

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
With over 10 years of experience in babysitting, I'm a qualified babysitter interested in working near central Houston. Please message me to talk further. Thanks!

Cara D. says "We adore this lady. She has been working with us for 2.5 years and shes amazing. We even took her with us to Hawaii a few months back. She's...

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Shelby W.

Caring And Fun Sitter

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Working and caring for children has always been a passion of mine. I have worked with children for many years from babysitting, nannying, working youth sport camps, and being an after school para. This has given me responsibility, patience, communication skills, flexibility, and work ethic. I plan to become an elementary school...

Allison B. says "Shelby was the best summer babysitter we could have ever asked for! I have 3 children: 9, 7, and 6 years old, they loved her. She is very responsible,...

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Alexandra S.

Fourth-year Medical Student Who Wants To Help You

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a resident at TMC with availability on nights and weekends. My schedule is best-suited for a few hours at a time as I will be working in the hospital. I have had several years of babysitting experience and am excited to meet your kids and work with you. I aim to have an active and fun environment. I like helping with...

Stephanie L. says "Alex is very reliable and attentive to my 2-month- old's needs. I am definitely planning to hire again"

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Kennedy M.

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hi my name is Kennedy and I've been working with kids for about 5+ years. I started out as a babysitter and developed a stronger passion for kids and decided to be a preschool teacher which I am still doing till this day. I love giving kids a positive foundation to grow and learn on.

Care Member says "She’s very professional, I love the way she deals with kids. I’ve always known her to speak her mind for a better environment for the children. "

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Aurelia W.

Part-Time Caregiver

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Aurelia, I am a college graduate with loads of childcare experience. Working with infants, toddlers, and school-aged children has been the greatest joy of my life. I've been a teacher, babysitter, nanny, and night nanny for over 10 years. I am currently a teacher with a large district in the Houston area. I am a...

Wan-Ju Iris F. says "Thought we would need childcare for a sick infant, but she broke the fever overnight and ended up being able to go daycare. For contacting, she was...

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Sheila O.

Grinning Governess (Baby Sitter/Nanny)

Houston, TX

4.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi there! I've been a baby-sitter for friends, family, and clients since I was 15 years old. I'm a patient person and will keep your little ones safe and happy. I'm happy to teach your kids numbers, alphabets, songs, colors, shapes, to read, to write, math, or Spanish.
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Neyvi L.

Loving And Patient Caregiver (Bi-lingual)

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Caring for others is a gift I have come to love and share. I have held several Babysitting/Care Giving roles for children with mental disabilities. I love creating and fostering relationships and find it very rewarding to assist those in need. I can cook very well and often am praised by my family and friends.

Alicia V. says "Best nanny I could ask for. She stayed with us for a long time until my children reached school age. She is very kind and sweet, and is very much loved my...

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Ximena R.

Nanny- Baby Sister

Houston, TX

4.2(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Ximena, and I am seeking a full-time position as a nanny or babysitter. Caring for children is my passion, and I bring a loving, kind, and dedicated approach to every family I work with. I have extensive experience caring for newborns and toddlers, and I am certified in CPR, ensuring your little ones are always...

Maria T. says "Deisy is very reliable, she is so charismatic and instantly bonded with the kids. She was able to supervise homework and engage with the kids in...

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Christa L.

Dedicated Caregiver

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi I am Christa, I have a degree in Rehabilitation Services from Stephen F. Austin State University to work with students with disabilities. I have been a teacher at a Montessori School here in Houston for six years. I have also been babysitting through care. com since college in 2015. I love working with kids and their...

Nneka O. says "She is such a sweetheart and very good with children. It was the first time my husband and I ever used a baby sitter service and she really put us at ease....

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Ana M.

Caregiver

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I'm currently looking to find a new family to babysit for. My babysitting journey began when I was a senior in high school, where I frequently cared for children in my neighborhood. This experience ignited a passion for working with kids, and I've since continued babysitting as a job while attending college. I bring a funny...

Care Member says "Very nice young lady! The kids absolutely loved her and would definitely recommend, she’s also really reliable "

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Bryanna P.

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I have been babysitting for about 6 years. I can care for kids of any age! I can help with homework, cook meals, do bedtime, bottle feed, and even do some housekeeping for you. I'm okay with pets, I have my own transportation, I don't smoke, and i'm CPR Certifed!

Care Member says "Bryanna took care of my baby while I had to work long hours. I trust her with everything and high recommend. She also kept my house very clean and as a...

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Caroline F.

Experienced, Fun Sitter

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I absolutely love kids and have been serving in my church nursery for 20 years. I was given the nickname Mary Poppins because I was always able to calm the children and make them happy no matter their age. I recently moved to Houston and realized something is missing. It's kids! I don't know anyone here with kids and I have...

Care Member says "A Real-Life Mary Poppins! We feel incredibly lucky to have had Caroline care for our 3-year-old son for over a year. She has been nothing short of...

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Faith G.

Creative Care Taker And Fast Friend

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I used to be a life guard, which included first aid and CPR training. I am an English Major with a double minor in Religious studies and secondary education. I am comfortable watching over multiple kids at once and I enjoy getting the kids to practice their creativity while I am...
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Bianca L.

Part Time Babysittingx

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
I am an educator in a nearby district with 8 years of experience. I have worked at after school programs working with pre-k and kinder. I have taught 5th & 6th grade for all of my teaching career as well. I absolutely love caring for children and am looking forward to hearing form all of the amazing families on here!...

Joshua B. says "Very helpful, trustworthy, and is a sweetheart. I will be hiring her again."

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Amanda N.

Houston, TX

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello there! I started in childcare 6years ago and I have worked at places such as after school programs, camps, daycare's, and nannying. I formally worked as an Educator (Kindergarten and 3rd grade) so I am very comfortable with working with multiple kids, helping with coursework, and being fun and creative. I have a passion...

Care Member says "I’ve hired Amanda twice now and both times she’s been great. Would definitely ask her to care for my girls again. "

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Katia R.

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
I have experience babysitting kids with autism and learning disabilities. I love kids and even pets are welcome. I have my own car and love driving. I am a licensed EMT, but currently love working as a nanny :) I am CPR certified and ready for any emergency. I love working with kids and really enjoy helping out in any way...

Care Member says "Kat is a phenomenal sitter. She has a very gentle and patient personality, and I trust her implicitly. She genuinely cares for the kids she watches,...

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Graciela T.

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm currently a Assistant Director at a Montessori school with 8 years of experience working with kids. I've done everything from working at the Boys and Girls Club to volunteering in schools, babysitting, and even working in the ABA field as an RBT. I love spending time outdoors with kids, whether it's going for a...

Care Member says "Graciela was very professional and outgoing. Our kids loved her she’s very sweet I would hire her again "

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Maylin S.

Dedicated Newborn Care Specialist

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello, I'm Maylin, a certified Newborn Care Specialist (NCS) with over 10 years of experience in childcare. My journey began with babysitting, which ignited a lifelong passion for nurturing and supporting children. Throughout high school, I volunteered in Special Education, where I developed a deep understanding and...

Care Member says "Maylin provided last minute babysitting services for my two children (5 months and 2 years). She was extremely professional, communicative, and...

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  • 1,457 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.12/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.7

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Houston, TX

Babysitters in Houston, TX are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 910 reviews of the 1,454 listed babysitters

Ajeenique P.

I cannot recommend Ajeenique highly enough! Having personally witnessed her dedication and care, I can say that she not only follows every...

- Care member

Teresa C.

She has been an as-needed nanny for us before/after school since our daughter was very young. She has also babysat for date nights, etc....

- Care member

Maggie B.

We adore this lady. She has been working with us for 2.5 years and shes amazing. We even took her with us to Hawaii a few months back....

- Cara D.

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 1,454 babysitters in Houston, TX on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 $18.12 per hour as of August 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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