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Zoila S.

Child care

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Zoila. I love children and to achieve a smile from them I can sing, play, create stories and feel as if I were their age, without forgetting that when I am by their side it is my responsibility to teach them in addition to taking care of them. I am from Cuba. I have been living in the USA for 6 years. I speak...

Melanie O. says "Zoila is a one-of-a-kind nanny and an amazing blessing for our family. She's the most caring and loving nanny/babysitter you could ever hope for. Her...

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Gabrielle K.

child care

Houston, TX

4.2(1)
from
$14/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello, my name is Gabrielle (Gabby for short). I have been working as a nanny for the last 19 years. I am certified in infant/child first aid and CPR. I am looking for Part Time and date nights. I cant wait to meet you.

Jessica H. says "Gabrielle has been working for us for 2 days and she has been great! She is punctual, dependable, quick learner, hard working and she always keep the...

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Olga A.

Child Care

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Peekaboo! I'm Olga. I'm 39 years old, I'm married and have 2 beautiful-active kids. First able, let me tell you that taking care of kids has been my passion always. My family and I attend a local Christian church where I'm a bible teacher every Sunday Fun day. I speak Spanish and English and I love it, I feel proud of where I...

Ashley S. says "Olga is wonderful! We hired her to help with our 21 month old twins while mom works from home. She is friendly, cheerful, dependable and responsible. She...

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Lilian R.

Adaptable And Calm Nanny With 5 Years Of Child Care Experience With Children Ages 1-10 Years Old.

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
Hi there! My name is Lilian. I am someone who is patient, empathetic and nurturing. I love to help build children's self esteem as well as helping babies reach their milestones. I find it truly rewarding. I love animals just as much as I love children. I'm looking for a job that has a consistent set schedule that is in a...

Opal S. says "Lilian was so sweet and pleasant to work with. She took great care of our two kiddos from birth to two years old! They loved learning from her and playing...

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Maria L.

Child Care

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, my name is Maria and I am 59 years old. I am a hard-working and respectful person. I have more than 30 years of experience, graduated in preschool education. I am from Venezuela but I have lived in the USA for years, I have a very good reference as a babysitting job! and I would love to be able to help. My language is...

Amie J. says "Ms. Maria has been my nanny for more than a year and we fell in love with her from Day 1. She has taken great care of my two active toddlers. The youngest...

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Imani H.

Child Care Expert

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am an experienced childcare provider with 10 years as a private nanny and an associate degree in Child Development. My passion for working with children, including infants, is reflected in my reliable, flexible, and attentive approach to care. I have extensive experience with children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers,...

Tamara G. says "Imani helped us with our children , ages 10 and 7, while they were in virtual school. She was punctual, dependable and caring. She was active and would...

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Cecilia S.

Child Care And Food Preparation

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am an experienced nanny with a professional cooking background. I love planning outdoor activities, reading, singing, and anything art related. In addition to caring for your little ones, I can provide help with organization, planning, and managing household needs. I believe a balance of creativity and structure in the home is...

Mattie D. says "Ceci was absolutely wonderful with my children. She did a lot of meal prep for them and it was amazing and took a lot of weight off my shoulders. The kids...

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Christine T.

Child Care Provider: Nanny, Sitter, Mother's Helper

Houston, TX

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi, my name is Christine. I have experience as a nanny, sitter, and mother's helper either with multiple families or exclusively full-time with one family. I have a willingness to help in any way I can, so I am always willing to learn and definitely have the patience to. I value open communication in order to keep each other...
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Monica F.

Loving Caring Individual Available For Child Care

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! I'm a mother of two that has been in the business of caring for people for a long time. I was a housewife for 10 years where I stayed at home with my kids and got to do all the fun things with them inside and outside of school. Well now they're all grown up! Since then I have gained tons of experience and filled my heart...

Rachel R. says "I had to have surgery & I knew I was going to be down for a while so I started to look for help ahead of time. Once I found Monica, she put my mind at...

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Eleonor Q.

Eleonor's Child Care Profile

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Mom of a 13yrs old &looking for a job. I've worked as a nanny/housekeeper for a number of yrs now. Watching&taking good care of newborn & toddlers are my usual job. I do housekeeping&simple cooking job. Now, I'm working part time to a family w/ 2toddlers. In the past, I've watched and cared for a 10 yrs old for 5 mos. I...

Sandiya E. says "Eleonor has gone above and beyond in her duties as a caretaker for my two boys (ages 2 and 1). She has helped us once a week in the evenings for several...

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Erin T.

BS in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, CNA, Certified Adult/Child CPR, Certified Safety, First Aid

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
I have over 20 years of child (youth & teen) care experience within a home, classroom & after-school program setting. I have been a Certified Nurse Assistant since 1996, doing both private and agency home health care. I have a BS in Kinesiology and Minor in Health Education, U of H 2000. I have a clear Federal Background Check...

Candice E. says "Erin is one of the most dependable people I know. I trust her completely with my family and I would definitely recommend her!"

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Alexandra L.

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Houston, TX

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Experienced pet sitter with a long list of satisfied and returning clients. Passionate about the best possible care for your furry-friends!!

Shareyah H. says "Alex watched my two little ones and was great with them! She was accommodating with my schedule which included a last minute change when school was...

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Melat A.

Safe, Entertaining, & Caring Houston Nanny & Sitter Available!

Houston, TX

4.6(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 31 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Childcare Provider | Newborn-17 Years Experienced childcare provider caring for children from newborn through 17 years old across a variety of home and family environments. Skilled in managing multiple children simultaneously while providing age-appropriate care, including diaper changes, bathing, feeding, and sick care....

Care Member says "Mel is fantastic! She stayed with my 10 y/o daughter for a few days while I was on a trip and they had the best time together! Mel is super friendly,...

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Jessica C.

Available For Occasional Care

Houston, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
I'm Jessie and I am 29 years old. I have 4 years of experience as a professional nanny, as well as 4 years of experience working with seniors in both in home care settings and assisted living settings. I am CPR certified with a reliable vehicle. I recently relocated to twin falls, and I'm looking for a part time nanny or adult...

Melissa J. says "We hired Jessie to help with our 4 year old and 1.5 year old for some date nights and some Fridays before they started school. She’s very flexible and...

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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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
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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Child care centers in Houston, TX

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The Reign School

13111 BAMMEL NORTH HOUSTON RD HOUSTON, TX

5.0(3)

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Cooperative
Faith based
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
+ 3 more
Welcome to The Reign School! At The Reign School, we are committed to nurturing young minds through a Christ-centered, holistic approach to early education. Our mission is to support each child’s intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual growth, preparing them for lifelong success. What sets The Reign School...

Care Member says "The reign school has been a blessing for my family and I! My son showed tremendous interest and growth within a short period of time. I recommend this...

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Angel Watch Academy, LLC

17335 FM 529 RD STE D HOUSTON, TX

5.0(2)

State license verified

Faith based
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Welcome to your child’s home away from home. Angel Watch is a licensed family daycare serving infants through kindergarten, after-schoolers, their families and communities. Our mission is to educate and empower young learners by promoting healthy growth and development in a safe and secure environment. Our activity based...

Shauntell S. says "We have had an amazing experience. The care along with the staff in general, we have been there almost 5 years. It's been a really, really good...

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Hershey's Angels 24/7 Child Care

7630 SANFORD RD HOUSTON, TX

4.0(2)

State license verified

Montessori
Special needs
Waldorf
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
+ 3 more
WE ARE A 24/7 CHILD CARE CENTER, THAT IS DEDICATED TO ENSURING THE SAFETY & GROWTH OF CHILDREN. ALTHOUGH WE OFFER A STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT, OUR STAFF IS VERY PASSIONATE & LOVING, WE HAVE A 5K SQ. FT. BUILDING. WE HAVE CAMERAS THAT RECORD 24/7 (PARENTS CAN VIEW, ONLY IF THERE'SS AN INCIDENT). WE TEACH CURRICULUMS BASED ON THE...

KayKay B. says "My niece was there for a year and had a good experience. I worked there for 6 months. The staff was good. The kids were well taken care of. "

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Dreamland Daycare & Early Learning Center

3231 HOUSTON AVE HOUSTON, TX

5.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Day Care
At Dreamland Daycare, we provide a warm, nurturing environment where children can learn, explore, and grow with confidence. Located in the heart of Houston, our center offers bright, engaging classrooms and age-appropriate learning experiences designed to spark curiosity and creativity. With small class sizes, loving teachers,...

Demetrius L. says "It has been amazing. My daughter really enjoys going there. She has made new friends. She is happy everyday."

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Little Thinkers of West Oaks

2933 WESTHOLLOW DR HOUSTON, TX

5.0(2)

State license verified

Little Thinkers has been providing families quality child day care for years in Katy and now it's here in West Oaks! We strive to provide you, the parent, peace of mind knowing your children are receiving the best possible education and care at the most reasonable prices. The Little Thinkers daycare & learning center is the...

Maria G. says "They have excellent teachers! They are more than capable of taking care of my kids. My two littles are always happy when they are dropped off, they never...

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  • 4,114 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $19.00/hr as of September 2026

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.7

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Houston, TX

Child Care Providers in Houston, TX are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1,043 reviews of the 4,116 listed child care providers

Zoila S.

Zoila is a one-of-a-kind nanny and an amazing blessing for our family. She's the most caring and loving nanny/babysitter you could ever hope...

- Melanie O.

Gabrielle K.

Gabrielle has been working for us for 2 days and she has been great! She is punctual, dependable, quick learner, hard working and she always...

- Jessica H.

Olga A.

Olga is wonderful! We hired her to help with our 21 month old twins while mom works from home. She is friendly, cheerful, dependable and...

- Ashley S.

Common questions about child care in Houston, TX

Child care costs in Houston, TX can vary widely based on the type of care your family needs, your child’s age, and the schedule you’re looking for. Hourly rates often differ for nannies, babysitters, and other child care providers, with higher costs typically associated with infant care, multiple children, or full-time support. Many families start by estimating their budget with the Care.com child care cost calculator and then explore how rates compare across care types by reviewing average child care costs to better understand what to expect.
Families in Houston, TX can choose from several child care options based on their schedule, budget, and the level of consistency they need. Many families work with nannies who provide regular, in-home care and support daily routines, while others rely on babysitters for part-time, after-school, or occasional care. Some households may also consider live-in nannies, which can be a good fit for families who need extended coverage or more flexible hours. Additional options may include caregivers who help with school pick-ups, homework, meals, or bedtime routines. Understanding the full range of possibilities can make it easier to find the right fit, and a complete list of child care options can help families compare care types and responsibilities.
Finding reliable child care in Houston, TX often starts with clearly defining your family’s needs, such as schedule, budget, and the type of care that works best for your children. Many families compare caregiver experience, availability, and reviews from other parents before scheduling interviews or trial days. It can also help to divide the search and evaluation process between caregivers or partners, especially when juggling busy schedules, and some families take a more organized approach to finding child care together. Taking time to ask thoughtful questions, check references, and discuss expectations upfront can help ensure a dependable and long-term care match.
When choosing a child care provider in Houston, TX, it’s important to look for experience with your child’s age group, a caregiving style that aligns with your family’s values, and clear communication habits. Many families also consider reliability, flexibility with schedules, and how comfortable the provider is handling daily routines like meals, naps, and activities. Reviewing references, reading feedback from other families, and having open conversations about expectations can help you assess trust and fit. A provider who is attentive, consistent, and responsive can make a meaningful difference in your child’s day-to-day care.
When interviewing a child care provider in Houston, TX, focus on questions that help you understand how they would care for your child in real-life situations. Many families ask about experience with specific age groups, how a provider handles discipline, routines, and unexpected challenges, and what a typical day of care looks like. It’s also helpful to discuss communication preferences, reliability, and comfort with responsibilities like meals or transportation. Asking thoughtful babysitter interview questions and following proven tips for interviewing nannies can help you feel more confident as you compare candidates and move toward a hiring decision.

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