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1,258 babysitters are listed in Austin, TX
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Austin, TX
5.0
(12)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Angela. I am a native Austinite with 10+ years of babysitting experience. I spent 7 years working as an elementary school teacher. I have experience teaching kindergarten, second, and third grade.
I am now providing childcare full time. I have worked as a nanny for families with children whose ages range...
Angela can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Angela watched our 1 year old after we put her down. She was punctual, friendly, and handled our schedule changes no problem."
Care member
5.0
(11)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm an experienced childcare provider with around 7 years worth of experience including nanny, babysitting, and family assistant positions. These positions have involved caring for infants, toddlers, and school aged children including households with multiples and children with health needs (diabetes and severe...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were incredibly grateful to have Megan with us for a short-term opportunity of about one month. She was excellent with our infant son, S, and immediately gave us confidence in her care. Megan was flexible in adapting to our work needs and seamlessly integrated...
Care member
5.0
(11)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
I have 6 years experience cleaning houses and babysitting. I also do errands, grocery shopping. I iron clothes daily. I also pick up children from school and take them to their activities. Sometimes I babysit at night or weekends. I possess very good references. I am punctual and honest. I am responsibly and professionally...
Tania can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Arrived early, very friendly, a natural with my 1 and 3 yo"
Care member
Nevaeh B.
Austin, TX
$22/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.4
(13)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Nevaeh, I'm originally from california but moved here with family a few years back. I graduated high school 2021 in Round rock. I spend most of my time with my family or finding new restaurants in austin to try. I've been babysitting since I was 14 (unpaid) for family, but paid since 2019 and have been taking it more...
Nevaeh can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"So grateful for Nevaeh's communication and assistance! We are in Austin for my husband's surgery which is stressful enough without also trying to figure out what to do with 2 kids the whole day! We'll be hiring her again during our stay in Austin for the surgery...
Heather C.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
15 years of childcare experience.
Feel free to read my reviews from the amazing families I've worked with.
Deja can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Deja is a great EXPERIENCED nanny! I mean one of the best around. She's very dependable, outgoing, and has an amazing attitude with a great personality to match. I've hired Deja two summers in a row to take care of my son when he was 1 and 2 years old. My son...
Precious B.
4.7
(14)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Krystal and I'm a mother of 2 girls ages 9, and 6. I'm currently in grad school to become a counselor. I have been a preschool teacher for 13 plus years. I'm currently a youth and family case manager for mental health. I'm CPR/first aid certified. I'm outgoing, punctual and responsible. Please feel free to...
Krystal can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She was great. We were super apprehensive as this was our first care.com experience. She set us at ease immediately and our kids want her back ! "
Andrew D.
4.3
(12)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Sophie. I am in College to be a Elementary Special Education Teacher. I have worked with lots of kids with Disabilities. (Autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, etc.) I have also worked with kids from ages 3 months to 14 years old. In 2019 I worked in an orphanage, school and hospital in Ghana Africa. I love to play games,...
Sophie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I just wanted to say that the negative review below my review could not be further from the truth. Sophie is the best nanny I have ever had. She was bullied by the family below me and decided for her health she would not return. Sophie has a few learning...
Miranda S.
4.8
(19)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Over the last decade, I have been privileged to serve as a professional nanny, accumulating extensive expertise in caring for children spanning from newborns to 14-year-olds, including those with special needs and disabilities.
For the past four years, I have dedicated myself to a full-time role with a family blessed with seven...
Jenica can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jenica has been an indispensable member of our family for the past four years, serving as a childcare engineer with unparalleled dedication and trustworthiness. Throughout this time, she has not only met but exceeded our expectations, becoming the sole individual I...
Care member
Ashley A.
Austin, TX
$15-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(17)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ashley. I have a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. I've worked as a camp counselor, a lead teacher in a preschool, & substitute teacher in both elementary, middle & high school. I have all of my clearances up to date which I can present to any families I'm employed by. I am certified CPR and first...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley is wonderful! We have been using her for months now regularly and could not be happier. Our nearly one year old son now loves her and gets so excited when she enters our home. She is trustworthy and caring. Would highly recommend!"
Chynna U.
5.0
(2)
Hey there! I'm Lily and I am so excited to meet you! I have 5 years of paid experience in babysitting, pet sitting, house sitting, and tutoring so I can help out with whatever you may need. I love arts and crafts, listening to music, watching movies, games, reading, swimming, and going for drives in the hill country, and I can't...
Lily can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lily is amazing! She is a kind spirit who truly cares about my family. She is very respectful and responsible but is also very playful and funny. She babysat my 3 kids on multiple occasions and I would definitely recommend hiring her. Not only does she keep my kids...
Ana W.
Sophia M.
Austin, TX
$22/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have two years of experience as a preschool teacher (infant and toddler), one year as a full time nanny, 3 years with various babysitting gigs, and 4 years counseling and teaching at a youth Shakespeare camp. I play guitar and sing, and I'm familiar with child-led learning, conscious discipline, and baby ASL. I'm caring,...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophia cared for D for 9 months starting at his 18 month. Sophia has a gift for using her actor and artistic background in a playful way that is appropriate for a toddler, which benefited our D's language development. We speak another language, so when our son...
Maksym F.
Lauren C.
Austin, TX
$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families!! I absolutely adore working with children and hope to one day in the future open and run my own daycare! I am completing my Masters of Social Work degree at the University of Texas at Austin. I am interested in enhancing the learning of children through integrated and interactive activities. I have worked in...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Lauren has been watching my daughter periodically for several months, and I cannot say enough positive things about her. My daughter has special needs, and she immediately took to Lauren. Lauren is patient, knowledgeable, has an incredible spirit and most of all,...
Jennifer A.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an elementary teacher working in an elementary school.
I can teach students after school in person.
Also I can teach Spanish or German as a second language. Responsible babysitter with 4+ years of experience caring for children during weekends, evenings, and summer and winter breaks. Skilled in creating fun,...
Carolina can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Carolina was reliable, punctual, fun and communicated beautifully the entire time! Our little girl was so happy when Carolina arrived and we got great photos from Carolina while we were out! I am only sad that we can’t hire Carolina all the time. It was for a week...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is MacKenzie! I graduated May 12, 2018 from The University of North Texas with a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies: Core Subjects EC-6 with ESL. Right out of college, I became a 1st grade teacher at Scott Elementary in Frisco ISD. I taught first grade for two years, and loved every minute of it. I...
Mackenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Zen ! I've been babysitting for almost 10 years and have a little sister of my own! I'm currently a double major in bilingual education and special education at the University of Texas at Austin with a 3. 9 GPA. I have a low-technology, high-engagement approach to childcare: we don't just sit in front of screens,...
Zen can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Super professional and highly recommend!"
Caitlin S.
Alejandra V.
Austin, TX
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a UT student with a deep passion for working with children. I am 22 years old. I have coached basketball and tutored many kids in the past. Recently started babysitting a wonderful girl with special needs, an experience that I find incredibly rewarding and enriching. I am committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and...
Alejandra can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alejandra has been incredible from the first moment I interviewed her. My child has Autism and is typically not affectionate towards people and wants to keep to herself most of the time; however, she was immediately drawn to Alejandra, giving her hugs and wanting...
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents,
I am Luisiana but you can call me Lusi. I'm 22 years old, bilingual (first language being Spanish).
I started babysitting for a couple families 5 years ago, I have worked with ages starting from 3 months old to 12 years old and also watched 1 special needs child. My last two long term families have been two 5...
Luisiana can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lusi was wonderful! The girls loved her and had a great time my oldest was asking for her to come back."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Nicole and I am a former teacher, grades K-3, here in Austin! Besides working with children everyday at the elementary school, I have 14 years of babysitting and caregiving experience. I am an animal lover, especially for dogs! Cooking and cleaning are tasks I enjoy and I am well organized. I am bilingual in...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicole worked for me at California Pizza Kitchen. She was always eager to learn and was a great team player!"
Spencer B.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Meghan, and I'm 26 years old. I work as a marketing manager at Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club and graduated from The Ohio State University with a marketing specialization. I have extensive experience babysitting children, from newborns as young as 3 months to teens up to 13 years old. I've also taught swimming...
Meghan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meghan is a wonderful person: sweet, funny, honest and would have her around my children at any age. Meghan went to the high school I teach at and she could get everyone in a good mood just by coming in the room laughing! She is a true delight!"
Melissa H.
Katy N.
Austin, TX
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Responsible, Caring, And Fun Woman Looking For A Nice Family Who Needs Help With Their Children
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Katy! I have years of experience taking care of children of all ages, even a few at a time! I'm originally from PA but moved to TX last year for a full time job. I used to be a member of an Eastern European folk dance and music ensemble and love to ride horses. I'm interested in helping out part time, Thursday-Saturday...
Katy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Katy did a great job with my three kids. She took care of their needs, kept them active and engaged and cleaned up with them/after them. She watched the kids regularly over a six month period. My kids are 1, 3 and 5. She stayed one time overnight for two nights and...
Sonya D.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Austin, TX
Angela D.
5.0
Angela watched our 1 year old after we put her down. She was punctual, friendly, and handled our schedule changes no problem.
- Care member
Megan G.
5.0
We were incredibly grateful to have Megan with us for a short-term opportunity of about one month. She was excellent with our infant son, S, and immediately gave us confidence in her care. Megan was flexible in adapting to our work needs and seamlessly integrated into our daily routine. Her positive...
- Care member
Tania P.
5.0
Tania is the absolute best. My younger (1 year old) was very picky with who took care of her and from day one her and our 3 year old loved Tania. No matter what task we give Tania, she is great at it. She helps around the house, watches our kid and takes care of our house while we are gone. We are...
- Allison F.
Nevaeh B.
5.0
Nevaeh was wonderful! Our son (6) and daughter (10) had a great time and asked to have her back the next time we need a babysitter. Thank you, Nevaeh!
- Care member
Deja L.
5.0
Deja is the epitome of an experienced career nanny. She watched 3 infants all around the age of 4 months through 15 months and tailored her care based on each individual baby. After a few weeks, she had them all on similar schedules and drinking a bottle on their own. She is also very creative with...
- Jonathan S.
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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 1,258 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 $20.73 per hour as of April 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 1,042 reviews of the 1,258 listed babysitters.