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1,311 babysitters are listed in Austin, TX
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Austin, TX
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Babysitter available on weeknights and occasional weekends!
I'd describe my personality as friendly, warm, and fun.
I love spending time with kids and want them to feel like they can trust me!
Happy to talk on the phone in advance if you're interested.
Thanks!
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Elizabeth. I've been working with children since I was 13. I love taking care of kids and also helping them learn. I've worked at 3 different preschools in my time as a teacher. I am
currently working a full time nanny job right now but if someone needs evening care after 5 I can help out. Feel free to message me...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth has been such a blessing for our family. She has loved and cared for our sweet son for
several months now. She is kind and nurturing. She is reliable and dependable. She communicates effectively. It is hard being away from our little angel but Elizabeth...
Candice K.
5.0
(2)
Hi! I have been in private childcare for 6 years and was the go-to babysitter for friends and family all growing up. I have a lot of experience caring for all age groups, but particularly enjoy caring for infants. I am a great cook and baker so making meals for kids is fun for me and I love to eat healthy. I have been an...
5.0
"Emily was part of our Ohio family for several months before she moved out of state. She was always pleasant, eager to please, and was exceptionally good with our son P. She is well versed in early childhood education practices and has a very pleasant demeanor....
Care member
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Faye and I have over 10 years of experience babysitting for family, neighbors, and others. I'm a natural caregiver and have a positive personality. I've always radiated towards kids and love to see the world through their eyes. I can help with childcare, housekeeping, and errands among other things. I like to...
Faye can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She worked very well with our children. Our son really enjoyed her and she seemed to manage both children well."
Caitlin B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Alex and I am returning to Austin after being in NYC and Dallas for the last 7 years. I have experience babysitting kids of all ages and coaching soccer to toddlers-elementary age kids too! I have reliable transportation and am living in Clarksville.
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alex is adorable. Polite. Understanding. Eager. Friendly.
My little girl (age 2.5) is pretty clingy, and usually cries for a while when I leave, but she took to Alex right away and that rarely happens a mother's dream.
She is now our go-to sitter and will be a...
Lindsay I.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am in my late 20s with a bachelor's degree from Texas State University. I live in Kyle but I am willing to commute into the Austin area or as south as San Marcos. When I was at Texas State, I nannied for a family with 3 children for 4 1/2 years ranging in age from 2 years old to 11 years old. During my senior year of college,...
Christin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"This amazing woman was wonderful. She was reliable, compassionate, inventive, punctual, and flexible. I always came home to happy children. She would do crafts, make up games, as well as pick up and take care of anything our family needed. She would find time and...
Amanda H.
5.0
(1)
I moved to Austin, TX in 2019. I was recently laid off in tech sales, and I'm looking to make a little extra money. Professionally, I was a preschool teacher for 3 years. I have been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I started out babysitting for different families in my neighborhood and continued to work with...
Marielle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marielle is fabulous with kids. She interacts with them, takes them out and makes sure they are always happy. She worked at our preschool and many families loved her so much, they used her for sitting as well. My girls love her. :)"
Michelle Z.
5.0
(6)
Hi there! I'm Bethany, a 24-year-old childcare expert and University of Texas grad living in Austin. My journey has taken me from daycares to after-school programs, where I've spent over seven years nannying, babysitting, and providing reliable transportation. These experiences, coupled with five fantastic summers at a...
Bethany can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bethany is a jewel. She is responsible and dependable. The kids love her energy and humor"
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kira, I am a 24-year-old currently at St Edwards University studying to be a Marriage and Family Therapist. I did my undergrad in Psychology at University, and also want to be a play therapist.
I have many years experience caring for children of all ages, and I was a live in nanny for a 2-year-old girl and a...
Kira can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kira was amazing with my two babies. She was on time, super kind, and my little ones loved her! Would rehire Kira again for sure!"
Danielle H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a mother of 2 myself, I bring lots of experience and understanding to my role as a babysitter or nanny for your family. I love kids and love to give them the care and support they need to grow and succeed. Being a mom has made me an excellent multi-tasker. I can get kids fed, dressed, and have fun with it, all in record time!...
Mireille can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Mireille is an incredibly caring, organized, and loving babysitter and housekeeper. Her commitment to the kids' safety, as well as making sure they are having fun, has been wonderful. She loves kids and makes them the center of her day while babysitting....
Magalie K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am looking to give a helping hand to anyone who needs it! I have many years of babysitting experience and am extremely organized and willing to help around the house with any errands, household chores, laundry, event planning, childcare, etc. I love playing with all kinds of children and providing fun activities for them to...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Courtney is fantastic and has been babysitting our baby girl for us from when she was 6 months to now 15 months old. She's punctual, dependable, communicative, and professional. Highly recommend!"
Christina L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a patient and dependable babysitter with CPR and several years experience looking after kids. It is my belief that kids always seem to find a way to bring joy to most situations. I am devoted to helping your child think creatively, solve problems and learn to respect themselves and others. I would feel privileged to help...
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jennifer cared for both our children last summer and it was an absolutely super experience! She created a fun, constructive, learning environment for the kids and was never short of ideas to keep them busy and distracted from electronics. Jennifer is very...
Roger K.
Chandler A.
Austin, TX
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Babysitter Available Weekends and Some Evenings During the Week
5.0
(3)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Chandler,
I taught special education for students ages 3-5 for 7 years. I have taken care of children from ages newborn to 18. I have worked for individual families and cared for children in group settings. During the Summer I have some flexibility, but when school is in, my availability is a little limited.
Chandler can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I struggle to find the words to do Chandler justice - she truly is nothing short of heaven sent.
We have been extremely fortunate to have had a family member available to watch our son, so when that family member moved out of state, I was extremely hesitant to...
Bill W.
4.6
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Dani, and I am a Texas grad! I have been babysitting for over eight years! In my go-to childcare platform, I am proud to have a five star rating from 80+ families, along with 52 stellar written reviews! I am more than happy to provide with as many references as you need!
I am a fluent Spanish speaker, too! If...
Daniela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My kids Loved Daniella. She is very responsible and very kind and caring with them. She spoke in Spanish which is what we wanted and was very polite to us! She is wonderful and we highly recommend. "
Nesia W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm 23 years old & have been an aunt since I was 11 years old. Aside from taking care of my nieces & nephew, I've been with multiple families in the past year.
Some of my responsibilities have included:
- Planning/ preparing meals & snacks
- Laundry, dishes, keeping house tidy
- Preparing lunch for school, helping with...
Bella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bella always brings joy to the home when she watches our children. She stays engaged, encourages healthy eating, and I appreciate that she keeps things tidy throughout the day. She’s very helpful with homework and keeping the kids occupied with arts and crafts or...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Mykeala. I've worked with children my whole life, as I am an older sister (the only girl of four kids) and auntie of an adorable 10-year-old little girl. I love all animals, and absolutely adore dogs. My hobbies include any kind of activity that takes place outside in the sun, as well as the arts (culinary, singing,...
Mykeala can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Mykeala was an absolute blessing for our family. She is attentive, caring, very aware, and full of ideas! I would emphatically recommend Mykeala to any family looking for someone special, instead of just someone to show up. "
Blaise B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a full time Pediatric ICU nurse here in Austin and am looking for something on the side. Due to my hospital schedule I unfortunately can't commit to the same recurring days every week however, I do have my schedule 6 weeks in advance and am flexible with my time off from the hospital! I am PALS, ACLS, BLS certified.
Mckenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"McKenna was so great with our 4 month old baby. She seemed so excited to see her each time and left us at ease whenever she watched her. So kind and bubbly and jumped in right away which meant I didn't have to give a ton of direction which I really appreciated....
Bea B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Lilith!
I have been providing individuals and families with nutrient-dense, convenient, and delicious food for the last 2 years. In my personal life, all of my recipes are free from gluten, refined sugar, and seed oils.
I prioritize responsibly sourced protein, organic produce, and simple yet delicious...
Lilith can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We can't recommend Lilith enough. We've had the pleasure of working with with her since March 2022, when our daughter was 5 months old. Our daughter is 1 year old now and adores Lilith. In addition to caring for our daughter, Lilith also helps our family by...
Cosette E.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I really enjoy working with kids, it is something that has always been a big part of my life!
I have worked with all ages of kids from the time I was in junior high helping my church with day care, to high school being a youth group leader and on through college. During college I nannied 2 boys 7 and 9 for about 3 years and...
Miranda can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Miranda is amazing, sweet and very reliable. I would 1000% recommend her for your babysitting needs! My daughter had such a wonderful time with her new friend :)"
Kayla H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a reliable, patient, fun, and caring person. I have 5+ years of experience babysitting and also as a Nanny live-in. I have extensive experience with newborn babies to teenagers. I can help with meal/preparation and support with homework, pick-ups, and drop-offs.
I'm a fantastic sitter who loves doing outdoor activities...
Genesis can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have been fortunate to have Genesis caring for my 16 month old daughter regularly for the past month. Genesis is excellent! She engaged my daughter in activities, talked with her, played with her, and took her outside to walk and go to the playground. Genesis was...
Kathy K.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Austin, TX
Elizabeth M.
5.0
Elizabeth has been such a blessing for our family. She has loved and cared for our sweet son for
several months now. She is kind and nurturing. She is reliable and dependable. She communicates effectively. It is hard being away from our little angel but Elizabeth makes you feel like you are a part...
- Candice K.
Emily C.
5.0
Emily was part of our Ohio family for several months before she moved out of state. She was always pleasant, eager to please, and was exceptionally good with our son P. She is well versed in early childhood education practices and has a very pleasant demeanor. 10/10 would hire again if travel was...
- Care member
Faye S.
4.0
We hired Faye to help with our 2 youngest children (ages 5 & 10) who are being schooled at home. When we interviewed her we also explained that some help would be needed around the home, but nothing too drastic. Just light cleaning, loading the dishwasher, sweeping the floor in the kitchen area,...
- Lisa A.
Alexandra W.
5.0
Alex is adorable. Polite. Understanding. Eager. Friendly.
My little girl (age 2.5) is pretty clingy, and usually cries for a while when I leave, but she took to Alex right away and that rarely happens a mother's dream.
She is now our go-to sitter and will be a huge help to me this summer.
If...
- Lindsay I.
Christin C.
5.0
This amazing woman was wonderful. She was reliable, compassionate, inventive, punctual, and flexible. I always came home to happy children. She would do crafts, make up games, as well as pick up and take care of anything our family needed. She would find time and was always there for us. Even at the...
- Amanda H.
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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 1,311 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 $20.53 per hour as of November 2024. 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 2024, 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 889 reviews of the 1,311 listed babysitters.