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1,330 babysitters are listed in Austin, TX
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Austin, TX
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
It has been 5 years that I have been working with children by taking care of them. Working with kids is one of my favorite things to do along with dancing, cooking and traveling. I feel blessed to be around children and love to interact with them & their family.
Sharmin can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sharmin was great with our little one. She gave him so much love and attention. Whatever we asked her to do (wash bottles, baby laundry, etc), she did it all. She is a wonderful, caring person."
Shirley V.
Estefani T.
Austin, TX
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm a full time college student majoring in Psychology with a minor in Child Development and Family Sciences!
Estefani can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Estefani is the best!! My kids absolutely love her and ask my husband and I to leave so that she can come over. She plays games, does art, takes them on outings and even teaches them Spanish. We started using her 3 years ago and have been so happy. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Kierah and I have a Bachelor's of Science in Biology and a medical background.
I enjoy interacting with children in order to promote healthy habits, increase knowledge and critical thinking capabilities, and boost creativity. Furthermore, I act as a mentor that assists in steering individuals down the correct path.
I...
Kierah can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She is a person with an infectious smile and bubbly attitude that can turn your day around. She works hard and will get the job while providing excellent care."
Caleb H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm experienced with newborns to toddles to elementary school age. I grew up in a big family and love animals especially dogs.
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We absolutely loved Sydney. My daughters loved her as well. She was super sweet and polite. It sucked she had to leave because she was off to school obviously I understand and wished her the best but I would always rehire her if she came back."
Hope J.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Liane, I'm 32 years old. I have been a full time nanny for almost six years. Recently became a Newborn specialist. Used to term position. I have experience watching multiple children, and different ages at the same time, including nanny-share with 3 families. Obligations: sleep training, potty training, food...
Liane can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Liane took great care of my two children for almost a year. She planned fun things for them to do, cooked them delicious food, and most importantly kept them safe. She’s a cautious driver, easy to communicate with, and assimilated easily to our family. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been living in Austin for almost three years now. I am a college student. I'm in my third year of petroleum engineering at UT. I am bilingual (Spanish and English). I love dogs, and I have a crazy Pomeranian. Her name is Channel. I have been working with kids for a couple of years already (5 years now). When I lived...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicole has been caring for my 1 year old daughter on Fridays. She is punctual, responsible and amazing with kids.
My daughter has never been with anyone outside of family so I was nervous about hiring a nanny but Nicole has been absolutely wonderful. She is so...
Sarah G.
Ella B.
Austin, TX
$18-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
Fun But Responsible And Experienced College Kid Who Will Take The Best Care Of Your Child!
5.0
(4)
Hi, my name is Ella and I am a full-time college student in Austin. I have always found joy in spending time with and caring for little ones so I decided to make it my part-time job while furthering my education. I am energetic, patient, understanding, gentle, and kind when working with children and pets. I have reliable...
Ella can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ella is wonderful with our 1 year old son! He loves when she comes over to play and read books! She is so sweet and trustworthy. I will continue to hire Ella, and would highly recommend her to look after your little ones. "
Sherry L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Maria, I originally from Cuba, and my first language is Spanish, A caring and energetic individual with over 12 years experience as a part time, one date and full-time nanny offers the following skills and experience: a passion for young children coupled with strong child development skills contribute to a happy...
5.0
"Maria was so wonderful with our son, he fell asleep so quick after all of the active engagement and play time she gave him! She also had a tough task as my son started his terrible twos when she started with us. She kindly helps tidy up while he napped, which was...
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Benina G.
Austin, TX
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
A little bit about me, I am very creative and friendly! I love making art and making people smile. I take pride in paying attention to details. I truly enjoy organizing, cleaning, and taking good care of people. Looking to care for kiddos of all ages! In the past, I have worked with all ages ranging from newborn to 14. I have...
Benina can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nina is a very fun creative and dependable sitter. We love her and would recommend her to anyone!"
Sara W.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
hello! My name is Paola and I am 23 years. I grew up around a big family with a lot of kids and I help out my family with their kids if they need to be taken care of. I also help out at my church with Sunday school; by giving them class, doing arts and crafts and healthy snacks I have 5 years with all ages . I have experience...
Paola can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Paola worked with us from November 2022 until August 2023. In that time, she was an exceptional care taker for our son, and we never once doubted her abilities or the effort she invested. Paola oversaw the development of our son from when he was 5 months old until...
Micah C.
Cristina F.
Austin, TX
$22-28/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent graduate with a degree in social work with 6 years of experience in caretaking and home healthcare. I have been a personal caregiver to a special needs child and have experience working in private care for children and adults. My work experience with children and adolescents ranges from 6 months to 20 years of age,...
Cristina can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Great with our kids, highly recommend :)"
Care member
Cynthia J.
Austin, TX
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a caretaker of children because human connection and helping others to grow is where I shine brightest and is the part of my life that I take the most pride in. I am routines-based and consistent by nature and love to interact verbally and playfully with children. Taking care of little ones is my 'happy place' and is the...
Cynthia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cindy has always been absolutely amazing with my now 10 year old daughter. We first met Cindy when my daughter was 6 and since then Cindy has been watching her every other weekend. She has always been kind, warm, nurturing, and compassionate with my child. They...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have over 30 years of experience and have a 22-year-old daughter. I have been teaching a Sunday School class of 4-5-year-olds for 10 years. I am a native Texan and have been in Austin for 25 years. I am reliable, fun, organized, patient and kind. I enjoy cooking and baking, exercising, reading and trying new things. I love...
Cheryl can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cheryl is dependable, punctual, friendly, and took great care of our 3 children. I can easily recommend her to care for your little ones!"
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Erika S.
Austin, TX
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a patient and diligent nanny with 10 years experience working with children in a variety of settings. I have trained and worked as an a ABA therapist for children with special needs and developmental delays. I am passionate about working with children, teaching social communication skills and creating a learning environment...
Erika can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Erika took care of my 2 toddlers full time for about three months. Sometimes she'll even help me take care of my teenager who's in the spectrum and non-verbal. She would make sure the girls would exercise during the day by playing on the yard or going on walks...
Amaralis C.
Alexandra B.
Austin, TX
$22-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.6
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Alex. I recently moved back to Austin after getting my Master of Fine Arts in Writing at Sarah Lawrence College. Before that, I worked in the non-profit world in the reproductive health, conservation, and education fields. I went to the George Washington University in D. C. for undergrad and grew up in Long...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Alex is easy to communicate with and did a great job watching our five year old."
Andrew F.
Kayla S.
Austin, TX
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
have been working with children for about 10 years now. I have worked for several families and have also worked in a daycare as well. I have helped take care of newborns, infants, toddlers, preteens and teenagers so I am comfortable with children of all ages. I am comfortable with pets as I have my own and I am also comfortable...
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla was amazing with our son. She was attentive and played with him. She was flexible with our schedule and made sure that he was her first priority."
Erin M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a sassy nanny who loves kids and loves to have fun! I love to have dance parties, make crafts, play outside, make snacks and bake together, build forts, read, color, and give girly advice to older kids who want to chat about late elementary or middle school ~drama.~
While I have experience with all ages, my most recent...
Veronica can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We interviewed Veronica in our home. She was incredibly responsive setting up the interview and replying to follow up requests for references (which we checked and they were very positive). She is fun and high energy and expressed a willingness to follow our...
Chandler B.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I currently live in the Austin area and I have 6 years of experienced work within the childcare industry. I love caring for children as well as keeping them entertained in fun ways. I have worked in a daycare for 2 years at a country club where I was able to develop essential skills to provide the parents and children...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Michelle was great with our two very shy kiddos! My daughter woke up this morning asking if she could come back again and play with her today! Thank you so much Michelle!! :)"
Jayne G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Destiny, I am 28 years old and I am currently working with a family as their full time nanny. My contract with them is coming to an end soon and I'm searching for another great family to work with. I have experience working in a nanny share with two infants and a toddler, and was a previous kindergarten teacher...
Destiny can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Destiny has been the primary source of our childcare for the past 6 months for our (now) one year old son. She joined us when our baby was 6 months old and we immediately knew it was the right fit. Destiny is qualified, experienced, comfortable with young children,...
Care member
Brilleth C.
Austin, TX
$17-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Am A Recent Graduate From Texas State University With A Bachelor's In Psychology
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as patient, friendly, and respectful. I am a recent graduate from Texas State with a Bachelor's in Psychology and currently work as a mental health technician with adolescents and previously worked with children in the 3-9 age group with ASD. I enjoy working with children and work on maintaining a fun...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Our kids loved Brilleth! We felt very safe having her watch our kiddos. She was punctual and communicated well when I checked in. Would hire her again."
Michael C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Austin, TX
Sharmin B.
5.0
Sharmin was great with our little one. She gave him so much love and attention. Whatever we asked her to do (wash bottles, baby laundry, etc), she did it all. She is a wonderful, caring person.
- Shirley V.
Estefani T.
5.0
Estefani is the best!! My kids absolutely love her and ask my husband and I to leave so that she can come over. She plays games, does art, takes them on outings and even teaches them Spanish. We started using her 3 years ago and have been so happy.
- Care member
Kierah C.
5.0
Not only is she dependable, but she has a daughter of her own that she loves and cares for. She is a great mother who firmly believes that discipline and cleanliness are at the core of being a good mother.
- Derek P.
Sydney J.
5.0
We absolutely loved Sydney. My daughters loved her as well. She was super sweet and polite. It sucked she had to leave because she was off to school obviously I understand and wished her the best but I would always rehire her if she came back.
- Hope J.
Liane M.
5.0
Liane was with our family for the past year and we would highly recommend her to other families. She did all cooking, cleaning, and driving for our kids. She was very proactive with addressing all concerns directly with us (the parents), communicating very clearly and promptly. Liane took...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Austin, TX:
How can I find a Austin babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Austin, TX can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 1,330 babysitters in Austin, TX on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Austin, TX?
The average rate for Austin, TX babysitters on Care.com is $20.67 per hour as of January 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Austin, TX?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Austin, TX through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Austin, TX babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Austin, TX are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 796 reviews of the 1,330 listed babysitters.