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Qinyu Tackitt

Qinyu Tackitt
Bolivar Peninsula, TX

Activity summary

Last seen: 5 hours ago Member since: May 2026

Trustworthy Babysitter and Pet Sitter Ready to Help!

Hi! My name is Dora, and I’m dependable, caring, and energetic sitter with experience, caring for both children and pets. I love creating a safe, fun, and comfortable environment, where kids and animals feel happy and cared for whether it’s helping with routines, playing games, walking, dogs, feeding pets, or keeping things organized, I am patient, attentive, and always responsible. I’d love the opportunity to help make your life a little easier while giving your kids and pets great care and attention!

Babysitter, Parent helper $16/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Dog sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Dog walking $15 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on dogs)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Bolivar Peninsula for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- - - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 26 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English and Chinese

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

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Kayla Powell

Kayla Powell
Houston, TX

Activity summary

Member since: Feb 2026

Vet Tech Student & Experienced Babysitter — Reliable Care for Kids & Pets!

Hi! I’m Kayla a college graduate in Theater Arts and a vet tech student with a passion for caring for both kids and animals. I’ve worked as a summer camp teacher, looking after children of all ages, and I’m comfortable with playtime, meals, naps, bedtime routines, and general supervision.

On the pet side, my vet tech training gives me handson experience with dogs, cats, and small animals, including administering medications and handling special care needs. I’m responsible, reliable, and flexible, and I always make sure every child or pet I care for feels safe, happy, and loved.

I’m available evenings and weekends, and I’d love to help make your life a little easier while providing top notch care for your kids or furry friends!

Babysitter $20/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • After school care
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Running errands

Pet sitting $18 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Medical injections
  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Cleaning litter boxes
  • Cleaning cages / bedding
  • Transporting pets
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $15 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)
    • Basic house security checks

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Houston for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

-

Nite

-

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 6 years experience working with children
  • 1 year experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • I'm vet student
    • Pet first aid training
    • I carry a pet first aid kit
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 22 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

Hi! I’m Kayla a college graduate in Theater Arts and a vet tech student, with experience in childcare and pet care. I’ve worked as a summer camp teacher, caring for kids of all ages, and I’m comfortable with feeding, playtime, naps, bedtime routines, and general supervision.

With my vet tech training, I also have hands-on experience caring for dogs, cats, and small animals, including administering medication and handling special care needs. I’m responsible, reliable, and flexible, and I prioritize the safety and happiness of every child and pet I care for.

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Animals

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Bonnie Reber

Bonnie Reber
Texas City, TX

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2025

Need A NaNa? I am here for all those moments and needs

I have extensive childcare and household management experience, including serving as a House Manager for children with MMRD and as a Field Supervisor for a home health agency. As a parent of eight children, I bring strong multitasking, nurturing, and organizational skills, along with CPR training and prior CNA certification. I also have a lifelong passion for animals, having operated a Golden Retriever rescue in Ohio and grown up raising Weimaraners (bird dogs). My background reflects reliability, compassion, and the ability to provide safe, structured, and loving care for both children and pets.

Babysitter, Nanny $17/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Running errands

Pet sitting $17 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs

Dog walking $12 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)
  • Pet boarding (at my place overnight)
  • Pet training
  • Pet grooming

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Texas City for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

-

Day

-

Arvo

-

Eve.

-

Nite

-

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 35 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • Registered carer
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 30 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 61 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Design
  • Writing

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Poet Cummings

Poet Cummings
Pasadena, TX

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2025

Summer Vacation Babysitter Fun Activities

Hi families, I am a babysitter and petsitter who is availible in Deer Park/ Pasadena area. I can babysit at your home and at my home, I have four cats and a puppy dog and a fish pond too. I can help with homework and babysit kids ages 3-12. I love kids and can do activities/games and music and I am a really fun person. I can help with chores and yardwork too, cooking meals, and am always happy to help.

Babysitter, Parent helper $5/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting $8 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $8 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet grooming

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Pasadena for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 3 months experience working with children
  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 27 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

At partyanimals, I was a part of a team that performed magic shows, set up art activities, and games for children and families. We did facepainting, which the kids really liked, we had sand art, we did storytime and it was really fun. We made balloon animals for kids too. I was a elf and took pictures with families during Christmas time too. I like doing bible study and teaching ukulele too. I graduated at sanjac in 2021, I volunteered at New Dawn Pet Adoption, and have experience petsitting too.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

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Alexia

Alexia
Port Arthur, TX

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Member since: Oct 2024

Welcome message:

Hello! My name is alexia I am an high school student and I enjoy working with children providing a safe, secure, fun and engaging environment for care. I have a CPR certification with hours of volunteer work in the pediatric unit at the hospital! I look forward to working with your family and provide exceptional care for your little ones!☺️☺️

Babysitter, Nanny $16/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Port Arthur for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- - -

Eve.

- - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

Hello! My name is alexia I am an high school student and I enjoy working with children providing a safe, secure, fun and engaging environment for care. I have a CPR certification with hours of volunteer work in the pediatric unit at the hospital! I look forward to working with your family and provide exceptional care for your little ones!☺️☺️

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Arts / crafts
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Writing

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Shane York
Texas City, TX

Activity summary

Member since: Nov 2024

Welcome message:

I'm a caring, kind and experienced babysitter/nanny

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Texas City for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 10 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • Registered carer
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Water safety training
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (completed)
    • I have child car seats
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Driver's license
    • Emergency car access
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Gardening
  • Video
  • Computers
  • Writing

Contact Shane For Free

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Julissa Yanes-Dussac
Houston, TX

Activity summary

Member since: Oct 2025

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Houston for work.

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Languages I can speak: English

Contact Julissa For Free

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Childcare

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Makenzey Hodges
Texas City, TX

Activity summary

Member since: Mar 2024

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Texas City for work.

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 21 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English

Contact Makenzey For Free

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Jennifer Elizabeth Hancock
Galveston, TX

Activity summary

Member since: Apr 2025

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Galveston for work.

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Languages I can speak: English

Contact Jennifer For Free

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Frayona Mouton
Texas City, TX

Activity summary

Member since: Mar 2024

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Texas City for work.

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Languages I can speak: English

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Babysitting Pay Rates Bolivar Peninsula, TX, United States (Updated 27 Apr 2026)

Bolivar Peninsula babysitters are paid an average of $16.80 per hour as of May 2026, which is 5.4% lower than the Texan average of $17.75, and 9.5% lower than the United States average of $18.56. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Bolivar Peninsula.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Bolivar Peninsula:
$15.27 $16.80 $18.32
Texas:
$16.14 $17.75 $19.37
United States:
$16.87 $18.56 $20.24

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data. Prices are shown in United States dollars (USD). If you republish our rates please credit kidsit.com 😊

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There are several key dates and events throughout the year when babysitters are in hot demand, read our guides below to give you an advantage over other families who are competing with you for the best babysitters.

Babysitting difficulties

Babysitting is not always easy for sitters or parents but it should always be safe. In this section, we reveal some key warning signs that you should be looking out for to ensure that your kids are safe and being lovingly looked after whenever you're away. We also discuss the things you can, and cannot do if you suspect something may be wrong.

Babysitting admin and tax

Hiring a babysitter comes with extra responsibilities and duties because you are an employer. In this section, we discuss the various admin tasks that may be asked of you such as writing babysitting references for past employees and we also cover how this can affect your tax.