Services
Flexible babysitting
When you need care now and then rather than every day, our babysitting option connects you with vetted sitters you can trust. Same screening standards, scaled to occasional needs.
Vetted sitters, not strangers from an app
Every HoustoNanny sitter clears the same multi-layer screening as our long-term placements: criminal background checks, reference verification, and review of certifications like CPR and First Aid. You get the flexibility of occasional care without gambling on an unvetted profile.
How it works
Tell us what you need — a Saturday evening, coverage for a wedding, a recurring weekly slot — and we match you with a sitter who fits your children’s ages and your timing. Because we know our roster personally, we can often help when plans change on short notice.
Arrangements are quoted based on your needs: number of children, hours, and frequency. If your “occasional” need starts to look like every week, we’ll talk you through whether a part-time nanny placement makes more sense — sometimes it’s the cheaper, more stable option.
Best for
- Date nights and evenings out
- Events, weddings, and weekend coverage
- Occasional or last-minute care
Frequently asked questions
Are your babysitters background checked?
Yes. Sitters clear the same multi-layer screening as our long-term nanny placements — criminal background checks, reference verification, and certification review — before they're matched with your family.
How much does a babysitter cost through HoustoNanny?
Babysitting arrangements are quoted based on your needs — number of children, timing, and how often you need care. For context, the broader Houston nanny market runs $18 to $28 per hour as of 2026. Reach out and we'll quote your situation directly.
How is agency babysitting different from a babysitting app?
With an app, you do the vetting. With HoustoNanny, every sitter has already cleared background checks and reference verification, and you're matched by a person who knows your family — not an algorithm. It's the same screening standard we use for full nanny placements, scaled to occasional care.
Can you cover recurring date nights or a regular weekly slot?
Yes. Many families set up a recurring arrangement with a sitter they like, and we can also help with one-off events, weddings, and weekend coverage.
Families and nannies rate HoustoNanny 5.0 across 8 Google reviews — read them here.