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1,303 babysitters are listed in Austin, TX
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Austin, TX
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Jessica and I've been baby-sitting for a little over 3 years in the Austin area. I love spending time with kids and getting to fill our time with fun memories. I'm reliable, prompt and energetic so you can count on me to be timely. I'm up for any additional tasks such as errands or outings alongside creating...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
5.0
"Jess is a wonderful babysitter and person. She is very patient and fun with our two girls - age 1 and 3. She brings coloring books and plays pretend. She is easy-going and a pleasure to have in our home."
Kacie S.
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Kate. I have 10 years of experience watching children ages 2 months & up. My favorite part about working with kids is getting to see the world through their lens and the activities! I love engaging activities (it is part of the reason I am pursuing nannying right now instead of a tech career - haha), and some...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kate is consistently a breath of fresh air and positivity - her thoughtfulness and care she gives to our girl is more than appreciated. I highly recommend her as a sitter. "
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Jesslyna O.
Austin, TX
$28-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full Time Care Giver Available Upon Request Beginning In Early To Mid August
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello Prospective Parents!
My name is Jesslyna (Jess) and I am seeking a part time position. I have been babysitting and working with children for a whopping 21 years (I am about to be 34). I currently work for Schools of Central Texas as the Senior Program Director for Youth Enrichment. I was previously the Recreation and...
Jesslyna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Jesslyna to babysit for our 3 boys while we were vacationing in Austin. She did an excellent job, and the boys loved her! Wish we were closer so that we could hire her regularly!"
Kristina M.
Lindsey W.
Austin, TX
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I'm a hardworking 27-year-old that adores kids. I was born and raised in Austin, attended for undergrad, and lived in Washington, , during graduate school. I have my Master's degree in Forensic Psychology and am back in graduate school to complete the Texas requirements to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. I've been...
Lindsey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Lindsey has been a wonderful nanny for our three kids that are 2, 4 and 8. She is always timely and always has an amazing day planned for them. She has taken them to dance lessons, soccer lessons, and Zilker park. She has been a great help with cooking and daily...
Chloe S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Grace and I am looking to babysit over the summer about 10-20 hours a week. My undergraduate degree is in speech pathology and audiology and I am currently in graduate school for a masters in Applied Behavioral Analysis. I have worked as a Conditional Speech Pathologist, career nanny and Montessori teacher....
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We cannot recommend Gracie enough! She has babysat for our children several times, and each time she has exceeded our expectations. From the moment she arrived, she was outgoing, caring, attentive, conscientious, fun, and creative! Our kids absolutely adore her,...
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Roxy M.
Austin, TX
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name's Roxy, I'm 22 and I'm a UT student who is looking to take up some extra childcare jobs.
I have 7 nieces and nephews, so I have been around kids a lot and would like to say that I am good with them! I sometimes watch my 4-year-old nephew on weekends and I have since he was an infant. Last summer I was a nanny to a...
5.0
"Roxy was wonderful! She is friendly, reliable, and extremely eager to do a great job. She went above and beyond to make sure my son was happy including bringing snacks for him (we were in a hotel traveling for business), and buying floaties and swim diapers on her...
Erika M.
Yesiree F.
Austin, TX
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! :) I moved to Austin eight years ago and since then I have been working with different families in the city. Been a nanny has been truly a bless for me and my family. I am very passionate about kids. I have worked as a babysitter since I was 17 years old while I attended College, and then worked with children as a Teacher...
Yesiree can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Yesi is so good! My kids did not used to like any of their nannies, but with her is a totally different story. They have so much fun together and they are even learning some Spanish. As a big plus she is always punctual, responsible and very organized, even though...
Melissa J.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse with experience in various hospital and clinic settings, working with children of all ages. I enjoy collaborating with kids and their families to create customized, age-appropriate experiences that align with family preferences.
I am reliable, detail-oriented, creative,...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Rachel. She is smart, reliable and organized. I hired her as our regular summer babysitter caring for 4 children 5 years and under 10+ hours every week. She also cared for our two large dogs. Rachel is a full service baby...
Lauren S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am an experienced caregiver looking for a great family! I have a masters degree from Texas State and a bachelor's for the University of Southern Mississippi. I moved to Austin in 2019 and worked for several years as a nanny both full time and part time. I have been in childcare in various capacities for over a decade...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily is a sweet and wonderful person! My children loves her!"
Erica S.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I work am looking for occasional babysitting and dog sitting gigs around Austin area. I have ample experience with kids of all ages. I am 28 years old and have been babysitting since I was about 12 years old. I am well-versed with newborn up to age 18 and was also a summer camp counselor for five years, as well as a live-in...
Nina can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nina is awesome. She was the first babysitter we chose to watch our newborn girl and she made us feel comfortable leaving her. Nina is sweet, reliable, communicative and knowledgeable. Have and will hire Nina again! "
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Isabella D.
Austin, TX
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Bella and I am a current student at UT Austin studying Business Honors and Finance. I am fun, outgoing, and creative and am always love doing a fun craft project or seeking out an outdoors adventure. I am a child at heart, yet I am mature, responsible, and hardworking. I am the oldest child in my family (I have...
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
5.0
"Bella is sweet with my boys, a very responsible driver and caretaker and she is fun!!! My kids love her. They have just gotten older and we do not need help anymore but I highly recommend her."
Catherine N.
Salma M.
Austin, TX
$34/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been around kids since I was 14 and love it. I started by watching my Nephew and friends' children. Over the last few years, I've worked primarily with infants and toddlers, but I love kids of all ages. I worked with numerous professors children and I fell in Love with babysitting. If it's nice out, I like to take the kids...
Salma can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Salma is adorable and spreading positive vibes while working. She keeps my apartment clean and I'm always highly satisfied after I check on her work. She is punctual and respects my schedule."
Fatima S.
Shea G.
Austin, TX
$10-26/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Shea and I graduated from Texas Christian University in May of 2023. I got my degree in psychology and have a minor in child development. I have been a babysitter/nanny for the last 8 years and in high school I nannied for a family of three children ages 7-14, a family with 3-year-old twins, and many more families...
Shea can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Shea was wonderful. Great communicator and was on time. My son took to her immediately. She even picked up the playroom ( a big job) while he napped. I would definitely use her again and recommend her."
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Cheyenne B.
Austin, TX
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun Outgoing College Student That Loves Kids And Is Very Reliable.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi there. My name is Cheyenne, I'm 28 and currently in school to become a nurse. I'm fun, energetic, absolutely love the outdoors, I actually moved here to be closer to my nieces and nephews. I have been nannying/babysitting since middle school so I have quite a bit of experience and with all ages as well. I also use to work in...
Cheyenne can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She did such a wonderful job with my 22 month old son! He was shy at first (as to be expected) but warmed up to her very quickly. She engaged in activity with him the entire time. I would definitely hire her again and absolutely recommend her to anyone looking!"
Mai B.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have a lifetime of experiencing caring for children and adults. I work full time for a s a design showroom manager. I am certified in CPR & First Aid. I'm also a life coach, a birth doula & a massage therapist. Before, moving to Austin, I was a well sought after babysitter in my local NY & MI communities for both infants and...
Angelique can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Angelique watched our two kiddos so that we could have a date night - she was on time and the kids had a blast and ask to see her all the time."
Maddis M.
Sarah L.
Austin, TX
$20-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Educator Offering Child Care / Tutoring Services On Weekends And Weekday Evenings!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello Hello Hello!!
My name is Sarah - I am a full-time 1st grade classroom teacher and I have years of experience in early child care. I'm looking to make a difference for families and further my skills as an educator by providing child care and tutoring services for children ages birth - 12 years old. I do have a full time...
5.0
"Sarah is just delightful--communicative, punctual, and with a warm disposition that immediately puts you at ease. My little guy is, who going through a major separation anxiety phase, took to her right away. Definitely hope to have her back again!"
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Alice S.
Austin, TX
$19-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Looking To Be A Positive Influence On A Kids Life And To Help A Parent Out In Any Way I Can :)
5.0
(1)
Hello!
My name is Alice and I am 21 years old and living in Austin. I have 3 years of experience nannying children from ages 6 months-6 years. Aside from nannying, I also have experience with occasional date-night babysitting, and being a camp counselor for young children. I also have experience cooking, and light...
Alice can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Our family loved having Ali over to watch and play with our baby turned toddler. She was fun, professional, and cautious in her care."
Emily B.
Jeri D.
Austin, TX
$24-33/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jeri. Im a new nurse (RN, BSN). I have 6+ years of experience babysitting. I am BLS/AED certified, I have experience with special-needs children (in the hospital setting) and love kids! I have transportation and I am able to pick up to and from school along with take your kids wherever you need me to. I am kind...
Jeri can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jeri has been so great with our 4 month old infant. She comes with great energy and spends the day engaging our little by talking to her and playing with her. She asks questions to make sure she's aligned on what we want for our little one and follows directions...
Kristy R.
Helena N.
Austin, TX
$20-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children in one capacity or another for over 10 plus years
I have worked in every environment as it pertains to children that you can imagine from babysitting, to preschool teacher, to being an inhome private nanny. I can bring a lot calm into fast paced environment and implement your wants and needs as...
Helena can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Helena has been nannying for our 3 children for almost a year, and we have been incredibly happy with her care. She is very committed to providing age appropriate care and frequently brings activities for our kids. She is always willing to help out around the house...
Leah A.
Isabella D.
Austin, TX
$15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Isabella and I'm a college graduate, I have almost 9 years of experience with babysitting mostly in my neighborhood/ circle c surrounding areas. I've worked with ages ranging from 6 month-14 yrs old. I'm a very patient, reliable and creative person who absolutely loves engaging with kids and thinking/playing...
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Isabella has been helping us with our 3 year old son a number of times over the last month and she has a special ability to connect with kids. Our son doesn't always take to a lot of people but he quickly formed a strong connection with her. He gets very excited...
Clay L.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Austin, TX
Jessica S.
5.0
Jessica was a great babysitter! She watched out 1.5 year old so we could go on a date night while in flagstaff. She was friendly, punctual, she updated us throughout the night, and our daughter loved her! We just had a all around good feeling about her. We can't wait to come back to flagstaff so our...
- Jessica F.
Katherine S.
5.0
Kate was our regular after-school babysitter for our 2 elementary kids for a whole school year. Kate was consistently kind, engaged, responsible, and excellent at communicating with us. Our kids loved spending time with her, and we loved having someone so reliable and responsible.
- Emily F.
Jesslyna O.
5.0
We hired Jesslyna to babysit for our 3 boys while we were vacationing in Austin. She did an excellent job, and the boys loved her! Wish we were closer so that we could hire her regularly!
- Kristina M.
Lindsey W.
5.0
Lindsey is a brilliant young woman. She nannied our 2 boys and they absolutely loved her. She is creative, energetic, reliable and above all else she's reliable. We are happy to recommend Lindsey to anyone!
- Sam R.
Grace J.
5.0
Grace was amazing when my wife and I hired her. She took great care of Ashley and our dog when needed. She is very respectful, caring, and overall a superstar! We would highly recommend Grace to anyone!
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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 1,303 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 $20.58 per hour as of December 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 879 reviews of the 1,303 listed babysitters.