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Last-minute babysitter in Houston, today or tonight

Need a babysitter in Houston today or tonight? Post the hours you need in the Part Time Nanny iPhone app as One-Time Care or Emergency/Backup Care, and local Houston nannies who are free can apply. You pick who to book and pay in the app. Who's available changes with demand, so post as soon as you know.

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How to get a sitter today or tonight

1. Post the hours

Open the app and post the date, hours, and your kids' needs. Pick One-Time Care for a date night or errand, or Emergency/Backup Care when daycare or your usual sitter falls through. You can also request a specific nanny directly.

2. Local nannies apply

Local Houston nannies who are free for those hours can apply to your request.

3. Pick your nanny

See each nanny's profile: their bio, references, and reviews from families who booked them before.

4. Book and pay in the app

Clock in/out and 1-click pay. Clear receipts every time, no cash.

Tip: Post as early as you can, even if it's only a few hours ahead. Who's available changes with demand, and Emergency/Backup Care is not guaranteed to have a sitter available at all times.

When Houston families use last-minute care

Date night tonight

Dinner plans came together last minute? Post a One-Time Care request for the evening.

Daycare or school is closed

Use Emergency/Backup Care when your usual plan falls through.

Your sitter canceled

Post the same hours in the app and local nannies who are free can apply.

Work runs late

Need someone for pickup or the evening stretch? Post the hours you need.

Babysitter or nanny? A babysitter gives occasional or short-term care, like date nights or backup care. A nanny gives child-focused care, tidies up, and works a recurring schedule. Need ongoing help? See part-time nannies in Houston →

Where we serve in Houston today

Neighborhoods served today: Houston Heights, Garden Oaks/Oak Forest, Bellaire, West University, Rice Military, Montrose, Downtown, and EaDo. More Houston neighborhoods are coming soon.

What you see before you book

Every nanny has a profile with:

Part Time Nanny is a software platform that connects families with local nannies. Even on short notice, ask your questions, check references, and trust your judgment before you book.

What a last-minute babysitter costs in Houston

Typical Houston rate: $20–$25 per hour for one child; each nanny sets their own rate.

Free VersionPTN+
$19.99 per month
The Mother Lode
$199.00 per year
  • One-Time Care
  • Emergency/Backup Care
  • Clock in/out · 1-click payments
  • Recurring Nanny Care · Not available
  • Messaging, video interviews, paid trial days, daily/weekly pay schedules, and priority matching require PTN+ or The Mother Lode
  • One-Time & Recurring Care
  • Priority matching
  • Message & video chat on ongoing care
  • Book paid trial days
  • Daily or weekly 1-click payments · clock in/out
  • Emergency/Backup Care
  • One-Time & Recurring Care
  • Emergency/Backup Care
  • Priority matching
  • Message & video chat on ongoing care
  • Book paid trial days
  • Daily or weekly 1-click payments · clock in/out
  • Billed annually upfront

Benefits as shown on the app's subscribe screen. Other fees may apply; see the app for details. * Emergency/Backup Care is not guaranteed to have a sitter available at all times. Nannies always join free and keep their full rate.

Last-minute babysitter FAQ

Can I find a babysitter in Houston for tonight?

Yes, you can try. Post a One-Time Care or Emergency/Backup Care request in the Part Time Nanny app at any time, including for tonight, and local nannies who are free can apply. Who's available changes with demand, so a same-day sitter isn't guaranteed. Post as soon as you know you need help.

What app can I use to find a last-minute babysitter in Houston?

Part Time Nanny is an iPhone app built for Houston families who need one-time, last-minute, or backup care. You post the hours you need, local nannies apply, you look at their profiles, and you book and pay in the app.

How do I get an emergency babysitter in Houston when daycare falls through?

Open the Part Time Nanny app and post an Emergency/Backup Care request with the date, hours, and your kids' needs. You can also request a specific nanny directly. Local nannies who are free can apply, and you pick who to book. Emergency/Backup Care is not guaranteed to have a sitter available at all times.

How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Houston?

Typical Houston rate: $20–$25 per hour for one child; each nanny sets their own rate. Memberships are PTN+ at $19.99/month or The Mother Lode at $199/year. Other fees may apply; see the app for details.

Do I need a subscription to book last-minute care?

No. One-Time Care and Emergency/Backup Care are available on the Free plan. Other fees may apply; see the app for details.

What can I see about a nanny before I book?

You see the nanny's profile: their bio, references, and reviews from families who booked them before. Part Time Nanny is a software platform that connects families with nannies, so ask your own questions, check references, and trust your judgment before you book.

Which parts of Houston does Part Time Nanny serve?

Neighborhoods served today: Houston Heights, Garden Oaks/Oak Forest, Bellaire, West University, Rice Military, Montrose, Downtown, and EaDo. More Houston neighborhoods are coming soon.

What's the difference between a babysitter and a nanny?

A babysitter gives occasional or short-term care, like date nights or backup care. A nanny gives child-focused care, tidies up, and works a recurring schedule with your family. Part Time Nanny has both one-time and recurring care. Part Time Nanny does not handle nanny taxes or payroll.

Can I get backup care through my employer?

Not yet. Employer backup care is planned for the future. Today, families book Emergency/Backup Care directly in the Part Time Nanny app.

Is there an Android app?

Yes. Part Time Nanny is available on Google Play and the App Store.

Making childcare less wild.

Need a sitter today or tonight? Post the hours you need. Local Houston nannies apply. Book and pay in the app.

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