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Bethany B.

Experienced Child Care Provider

Plano, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am almost 40 years old with about 5 years experience as a professional nanny. I worked for six years in daycare, and came to realize that though I love children and teaching them, a classroom setting was not for me. I prefer the more intimate home setting where I can really engage and play with the children in my care. I...

Shanon B. says "Bethany takes care of my 10 month old and 10 year old and she is great with both of them. She is always on-time and has done everything I have asked of...

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Lindsey S.

Stay-at-home-mom With 7 Years Of Teaching Experience. Caring For Children At My Home

Plano, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Lindsey, and I am a stay-at-home mom to a 1-year-old boy. I taught in Carrollton as a kindergarten and first grade teacher for 7 years. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education from Texas State University and graduated Summa Cum Laude. My love for children began very young. I started babysitting regularly in...

Lisa C. says "Lindsey watched our 3 yo old son, who is very energetic and can be a handful. I really wanted someone who could entertain my child with structured...

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Perla A.

Professional And Caring Babysitter.

Plano, TX

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
First of all, I wanted to say that I consider myself a privileged person for working in something that I love. I really enjoy the time I spend and interact with babies and toddlers. I`ve been working as a nanny for more than 12 years now. I am honest, responsible, punctual, patient and very caring. I like to be clean and...

Trinity S. says "Perla has been our full time nanny for two years. She has been there since almost the beginning of my family. She has such a way/demeanor about herself...

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Megan F.

Experienced, Fun Yet Responsible, Friendly Babysitter

Plano, TX

4.9(1)
from
$28/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 61 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi families! My name is Megan and I'm a 27-year-old college graduate living in Plano. I have 13 years of professional paid babysitting experience. I have experience with all ages of children, including infants and toddlers. I am comfortable feeding them, changing diapers, putting them down for naps and bed time. I have an...

Lindsay T. says "We needed a sitter in less than a weeks time and ended up hiring Megan. She was great with communicating ahead of time, especially confirming her hourly...

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Ana S.

Licensed In Pre-school Education

Plano, TX

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am 41 years old, and I am Venezuelan. I hold a Master's Degree in Educational Sciences, along with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (Preschool). My academic background reflects my lifelong commitment to the growth, safety, and emotional development of children. I bring over 20 years of professional teaching...

Lisa S. says "Ana was amazing! She was particularly good at getting my fussy baby to take a bottle which no one else had been able to do! She was great at calming him...

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Aida L.

Kind Heart Dedicated Caregiver..

Plano, TX

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I have 20 years of experience in caring for babies and children of all ages and meet all their needs including my own children. I started babysitting at the age of 10 around the family. I have gained experience with newborn, potty training, feeding healthy meals, planning educational activities, teaching life skills to children,...

Kristine F. says "I couldn't have done it without her. She learns quickly, is adaptable, works well under pressure, able to accommodate different personality styles, is...

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Shannan W.

Transportation/Childcare

Plano, TX

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I am a single mother of two beautiful adult children a boy (27) and a girl (24) I am an empty nester. My passion is to help others who may be in need of transportation/childcare. I have had several jobs for childcare and transportation throughout the summer and school year including before and after care for a reasonable price...

Jason K. says "I would highly recommend Shannan. She picked up my triplet daughters, one being autistic, from 4th grade after school and cared for them until I returned...

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Corey G.

Nanny Looking For A Family

Plano, TX

4.0(0)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Corey! I've been working in the corporate world for the past few years but I'm ready to get back to my real love; working with kids! I'm very creative and love coming up with activities to support your little one's interests and their play and exploration of the world around them. I think screen time can absolutely be a...
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Maribel M.

Plano, TX

4.3(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 20 years of experience as a nanny/babysitter and house manager working with families in Dallas areas. Providing efficient service for all of them. I have an extensive background working with babies from new born thru 11 years old. I am open with nanny suggestion regarding behavior or manners, eductions , Mature, nurturing...

Sean D. says "Patricia has worked for us for almost 5 years now and we couldn't have asked for a better nanny. She's always on time and comes ready to work. Her...

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Doris C.

Part-time Nanny and Housekeeping

Plano, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
I have 30 years of experience, 3 of those years I was a full time nanny. With some housekeeping included if needed. I've also cares infants until 12 years. Also I can. do carpool

Kelly J. says "Wonderful! The kids liked her a lot! She went above and beyond in the care of our children."

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Olivia H.

Fun Sitter

Plano, TX

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello ! I am Olivia! I live in the Dallas/ Plano Area. I graduated from Creighton University in 2022. I am the oldest of three kids. I have been around kids of a variety ages my whole life. I have been babysitting and nannying for the past 7 years ! I am dependable, honest and creative person. I would describe myself as...

Mamie H. says "Olivia helped me with my two sons, 4 and 1, so my husband and I could go on a date night. I appreciate her willingness to meet me in advance before caring...

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Charlotte B.

Plano, TX

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a very reliable, caring, patient person with over 10 years of childcare experience. I have my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and my master's in Special Education. In the past years I have been a kindergarten teacher, English teacher in South Korea, and a certified Special Education teacher (K-8th). As part...

Care Member says "Charlotte was fantastic with the kids. It was their first time having a non family sitter and they were skeptical. However they loved the time they...

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Maria T.

Experienced Nanny Looking For Full Time Work Monday-Friday

Plano, TX

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have 15+ years experience caring for children. In addition to raising my own, I have cared for children from infant age up to teenagers. I am a Christian and I believe every child is a unique gift and a true blessing. My most recent working experience was for a family with 4 children (ages 12, 8, 2 and 1). It goes without...

Nick P. says "Maria is a true gift to any family fortunate enough to work with her. She has been working as a nanny/housekeeper for our family for almost a year now and...

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Abriel G.

Experienced Nanny With Medical Background

Plano, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Abriel, I've been a long term nanny to 3 boys for 9 years! I've watch them grow from the youngest starting kindergarten to the oldest getting married! For the next 2 years I watched 3 boys ages 6 months, 3 years, and 7 years old. I was able to see the signs of the baby having epilepsy and cared for him since the...

Care Member says "Abriel is reliable and dependable. She communicates well and is attentive towards my son."

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Rachelle B.

Plano, TX

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
2 yrs experience with Baby Sitting (2- 10y/o) & 4 yrs as a Nursing Assistant. Responsible, Caring, Trustworthy and Patient.
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Child care centers in Plano, TX

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Angell's Home Preschool

869 WARWICK DR PLANO, TX

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Our mission is to provide the highest quality care and education through a child-centered approach where each child can develop his or her fullest potential. Our home emphasizes positive relationships and building each child’s self esteem, self confidence, and positive relationships with peers and adults. We believe that all...

Care Member says "Angell’s Home Preschool was the perfect place for my kids when they were little. Angell truly cared for them as if they were her own, always putting...

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The Kristine Project

1410 R Ave Plano, TX

5.0(3)
Would you like an environment that nurtures your child? A home away from home? We have competitive prices. In the center the kids learn social appropriate play, age appropriate academic activities, art, crafts and music for fine and gross motor development. The kids are in a licensed safe environment that is monitored by the...

Kristi M says "I had my son enrolled in the Kristine Project for a couple of years. We came to them wanting a genuine and caring environment that I didn't feel we were...

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7551 - La Petite Academy of Plano

1137 E PARK BLVD PLANO, TX

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
At La Petite Academy of East Plano, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Plano, TX. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide full-time,...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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Learning Cube Academy

3425 ASHINGTON LN PLANO, TX

5.0(3)

State license verified

Academic
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
+ 1 more
Learning Cube Academy is a pre-kindergarten facility that offers a loving and safe environment to nurture the overall development of young kids before their journey into elementary school. We offer Half day, Full day, and enrichment programs for children 2-5 years of age. Our mission is to provide a positive learning...

Nate & Jaclyn H. says "We have had a great experience! All of the teachers and staff are dedicated and caring. "

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Little Ivies Montessori

5509 Pleasant Valley Dr  PLANO, TX

5.0(4)

State license verified

Academic
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
At Little Ivies Montessori in Plano, we offer a nurturing and inspiring environment where children grow with confidence, compassion, and curiosity. Our close-knit community of dedicated teachers, supportive parents, and joyful learners embraces cultural diversity and hands-on learning experiences. 🌟 We are Texas Rising Star...

Care Member says "I am so incredibly grateful for Little Ivies. I was in a situation where I desperately needed to put my identical twin girls (13mo) in a new daycare as...

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  • 525 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $20.00/hr as of November 2026

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

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Plano, TX

Child Care Providers in Plano, TX are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 177 reviews of the 524 listed child care providers

Bethany B.

Bethany takes care of my 10 month old and 10 year old and she is great with both of them. She is always on-time and has done everything I...

- Shanon B.

Lindsey S.

Lindsey watched our 3 yo old son, who is very energetic and can be a handful. I really wanted someone who could entertain my child with...

- Lisa C.

Perla A.

Perla has been our full time nanny for two years. She has been there since almost the beginning of my family. She has such a way/demeanor...

- Trinity S.

Common questions about child care in Plano, TX

Child care costs in Plano, 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 Plano, 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 Plano, 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 Plano, 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 Plano, 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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