Premier Houston Nanny Agency & Babysitting Service
Destination Sitters’ provides professional nanny, mother's helper, and babysitting services for travelers visiting Houston, TX. We connect you with background checked, reliable, and experienced local Houston babysitters hand-picked for their genuine love of children.
We specialize in traveling families and our Houston babysitters come directly to your hotel room or vacation rental. Our babysitters have experience working on premises at a wide variety of properties - ranging from luxury hotels including The Regis, JW Marriott, & Four Seasons to Airbnb and VRBO rentals.
Our goal is to make it easy to find quality childcare while traveling and to give parents peace of mind while they explore all Houston has to offer.
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Destination Sitters' Reviews
I was thrilled to be able to find a sitter on such short notice. Sarah was absolutely wonderful. She was running late due to traffic but called to keep us updated on where she was, which we appreciated. She was so warm and friendly towards us and Sophia just loved her! This was the first time we left Sophia with a sitter, but we felt very comfortable with Sarah.
Yvonne was very helpful in finding the perfect sitter for us. Our son has epilepsy, and she was very reassuring that she could find the right person, with medical training even, to ensure our son got his medications and to ensure we felt comfortable leaving him with a stranger. We typically only leave our two boys with relatives, so this was a leap for us. But our sitter, Sharon, warmed up to our children and our friend's children instantly and all 4 kids really liked her.
Extremely friendly and efficient service through the booking process. Gabby was great - my daughter had a great time with her and was great to have peace of mind while travelling in another country. Thank you :)
Destination Sitters made our experience easy, fun and safe. Jenny, our sitter, was lovely. Our son thought she was great. What a pleasure!
I liked that I was called back quickly and that I was given the same sitter for the 4 days. I loved receiving a bio on the sitter in advance. I thought the rate was good. Most importantly though was how wonderful my sitter was. She was early every day and from the first moment my son met her he liked her, which made me feel very comfortable. Melissa continued to make me feel comfortable by returning my texts quickly and just her overall attitude towards my son. If I lived in LA I would have tried to steal her for a permanent babysitter. If I am out there again, I will definitely give destination sitters a call. Thank you.
Person who answered my questions over the phone made me feel confident that this sitter service was the right one. When I told Sharon what I needed and how to work with my child, she followed my directions to the letter. My nephew also had a great time with Sharon.
We’ve transformed the way parents can travel with their kids!
Frequently Asked Questions
Destination Sitters connects families visiting Houston, TX with referred screened and trusted babysitters.
Parents can book directly on-line or by calling us (888) 748-5439 or 1-888-SIT-KIDZ (1-888-748-5439)
We match babysitters with the parents' and children's needs. After making a reservation, parents will receive a sit confirmation confirming their hotel, date and time requested, any specific instructions for the sitter and a profile of their sitter. Bookings must be for a minimum of 4 hours and can be longer. Reservations are held with a credit card and there may be cancellation fees if booked sits are cancelled within twenty-four hours of the sit time or otherwise. Please review our Cancellation Policy.
Our sitters arrive early to make sure you can be on time with your plans and to go over your specific instructions and the permission forms. Babysitters wear a Destination Sitters' polo shirt and have a picture ID (so you and other guests know this is your babysitter) and bring age-appropriate toys, games, books, and activities.
Destination Sitters refers reliable and trustworthy babysitters in Houston, TX, giving you peace of mind while you go out for date night, attend corporate events, weddings, or explore the city.
While everyone assumes that the state has minimum standards for temporary babysitting, there are no state standards or licensing requirements for temporary childcare.
Destination Sitters has created standards for its sitters.
All Destination Sitters
1. are background checked, drug tested
2. have professional and personal references checked
3. have provided First Aid & CPR certificates
4. are undergraduates, graduate students, moms, and grandmothers
5. average between 22-28 years old, though we also can refer older sitters (minimum age is 18)
Many companies claim to be "Licensed and Bonded." Since there is no state "license" for temporary childcare, their license is merely a city business license, which all businesses are required to have. The bond is most often either a surety bond (for the sitter to get paid) or for theft (usually limited to $3,000-$5,000) for the owner, not the sitter. A bond is not liability insurance.
Destination Sitters strives to accommodate requests for specific babysitters in Houston, TX, providing continuity of care for your children.
Parents can request the same babysitter every time or for multiple day sits. We will do our best to accommodate the same sitter for a family's babysitting request. Since it's subject to the babysitter's availability, we suggest booking your sit request at least 24 hours in advance, and more if it's a multi-day request. Of course, any last-minute sit requests are always subject to sitters’ availability and our confirming a babysitter to you.
Yes, After booking a babysitter, parents will receive a sit confirmation, which includes the sitter's profile and specific information confirming the parents’ hotel, hotel's address, date(s), and time(s) of their childcare request in Houston, TX.
Parents should review their sit confirmation and make sure ALL information they provide to us is correct; and confirm the dates and times provided. Many cities have hotels with similar names and/or multiple locations.…For example: Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, Four Seasons, Loews, etc, all have several hotels in each area in which we provide babysitting services; we want to send the sitter to the correct location!
It is recommended to give Destination Sitters in Houston, TX as much notice as possible to ensure the availability of a babysitter.
We suggest that you make a babysitting reservation at least 24 hours in advance to match your children with the best babysitter for your needs, but we will make every effort to book any same day babysitting request and can usually accommodate you. Any last-minute sit requests are always subject to the sitters who are available and all requests to our confirming a babysitter to you.
You can book a babysitter in Houston?
- Book Now
- Phone (888) 748-5439 or 1-888-SIT-KIDZ (1-888-748-5439)
We will be happy to go over any questions you might have. We are here to serve your babysitting needs when traveling. We strive to create Peace of Mind® for the traveling parent by finding a fully screened, vetted and trusted babysitter to you when on vacation.
Payment details and methods will be provided during the booking process in Houston, TX.
We hold your babysitting reservation with a credit card. The babysitting fees will be charged to the credit card on file. You will confirm the sitter's total hours, and any reimbursable expenses (e.g., at some hotels, sitter's parking) on the invoice and a receipt will be emailed the following day(s).
In order, to give parents Peace of Mind® when traveling with their children, Destination Sitters created what we believe are the toughest screening standards in the industry.
The babysitters referred by Destination Sitters in Houston, TX:
- are background checked
- are drug tested
- have professional references checked
- have personal references checked
- have provided First Aid & CPR certificates
All of which provides an added level of comfort for you.
ALL screening MUST be completed before a sitter can sit.
Sitters arrive in/with:
- A Destination Sitters logo polo shirt (so you and other guests know this is your babysitter)
- A Destination Sitters photo issued ID Tag (again, so you and other guests know this is your babysitter)
- A bag of toys, books and games for the child(ren)'s entertainment
Many of our babysitters:
• are bilingual, with over half a dozen languages represented
• specialize in families of children with special needs
• do pet sitting
• provide elder care by watching or accompanying on elderly parent
• can be a mother's helper or an extra set of hands
These babysitters' experience, references and talents speak for themselves.
You can contact us by:
Phone • (888) 748-5439 or 1-888-SIT-KIDZ (1-888-748-5439)
Email • info@destinationsitters.com
- Office hours 9:00am – 6:00pm, 7 days a week
- A 24 hour answering service outside of business hours
- A Destination Sitters agent on call after hours for questions regarding only confirmed bookings.
Confirmed babysitting sits must be cancelled in advance or a cancellation fee will be charged.
Cancellations can only be made by talking to a live person. For example, cancellations may NOT be made via text or email or by leaving a voice mail.
Please read through the entire policy; cancellation fees vary depending on the length of time of the sit and the number of days booked. Please call us if you have any questions!
Destination Sitters babysitting requests for one-day and only 4 hours must be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance of the reserved babysitting start time or a 4-hour minimum charge at the confirmed hourly rate will be charged to the credit card on file.
For two, three, or more multi-day sits of 4 hours each, a 4-hour minimum charge at the confirmed hourly rate will be charged for each day that sits have been booked, unless the sits are cancelled the same number of days in advance. So, for example, if you have booked a hotel babysitter for two days, that sit of two days must be cancelled at least 48 hours before the first reserved sit start time or two 4-hour minimum charges (i.e., 8 hours – one 4-hour charge for each of the two booked days) at the confirmed hourly rate will be charged. Sits of three days must be cancelled at least 72 hours before the first reserved sit start time or three 4-hour minimum charges (i.e., 12 hours – one 4-hour charge for each of the three booked days) at the confirmed hourly rate will be charged. Sits of four days must be cancelled at least four days in advance of the first reserved sit start time or four, 4-hour minimum charges (16 hours) at the confirmed hourly rate will be charged.
For sits longer than 4 hours each day or for more than four days, at a minimum, the above policy shall apply; however, please contact the office to see if an additional cancellation policy could apply to your sit.
Sits on Destination Sitters’ designated holidays require notice at least 72 hours in advance of the first reserved sit time and other cancellation fees may apply depending on the length of the booked sit, etc.
We look forward to providing you with hotel babysitting, event childcare or childcare at other destinations!
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Finding a babysitter in Houston, TX can feel overwhelming at first. We know that as traveling parents, convenience is key. That's why we offer a seamless online booking form, making it easy for you to find a local babysitter near you with just a few clicks Book Now or (888) 748-5439! We’ll work to connect you with pre-screened babysitters who have childcare experience, are background checked, drug tested, and reference checked and have provided First Aid & CPR certificates. The babysitters we refer, in addition to hotel babysitting services, also provide hotel pet sitting, allowing you to enjoy your time without worries about your furry family member.
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