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1,334 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 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a public school teacher for the past 14 years. I have taught Kindergarten, Pre-Kinder, third, fourth, and fifth grade. Through this experience, I have learned so much about development! I am certified Early Childhood through 8th grade generalist, Early Childhood through 12th grade Special Education and Early...
Lacy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"We love Lacy. She helped our family with picking up 2 girls from summer camp/ preschool (2 different locations), taking them for swim lessons, getting them bathed, bringing them home. She used her reliable car with 2 booster seats. She also helped me with our...
Jaya G.
5.0
(1)
Hi there, my name is Mary (abby) and I am a pediatric ICU nurse looking to help out a wonderful family part time. As a nurse I only work three days a week and would love to help out 2-3 times week. I am originally from Kentucky then lived in CO and just moved to Austin over a year ago. I have been babysitting for over 10 years...
Mary can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"I have known Mary for many years and I know she has a lot experience working with kids. She has worked with children from coaching kids in sports to providing safe health care in a nursing setting. She is a straight-A student who is very responsible as well as one...
Eloise P.
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Lucina and I absolutely love kids. I've had many years of experience ever since I was young from watching newborns to teenagers throughout the years. I am a very reliable and responsible young woman, who is willing to expand my experiences even more with babysitting. Some words to describe myself would be...
Lucina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lucina was our nanny for our two year old daughter. She was always punctual and dependable. She has a great passion for teaching and invested a lot of time engaging and teaching our daughter Spanish. Lucina would also use her free time to keep our home organized...
Harsha N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi y'all! My name is Teagan, I'm 24, and I'm fairly new to Austin (been here for a year)! I'm a full time high school teacher for Leander ISD, but am looking to fill up my weekends (both this summer and during the school year) with babysitting.
I have experience working in childcare with children ages 3 months through 16 years...
5.0
"Teagan was punctual, friendly, and easy to trust with our 7 month old baby. Our regular nanny was out sick for the week and Teagan saved the day and accepted the job with short notice. Thank you!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Whitney. I'm a 3rd Year theatre education student at UT Austin and am currently looking to do some occasional/weekend babysitting over the summer!
I have 6+ years of babysitting experience, 2 years of early childhood care/education, and 1 year of primary/secondary experience. I've helped many kiddos work on their...
Whitney can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Evelyn R.
Austin, TX
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have some private experience in child care in my home. Recently, the most baby-sitting
I have done is for some friends, but, I personally have a lot of experience taking care of my own four kids. I was a volunteer in all of my children's schools, helping the teacher with the children in the classroom, and with field trips....
Evelyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Evelyn is fantastic! She listens carefully to your requirements and meets and exceeds what you are looking for. She is highly reliable and her attention to detail is fantastic. We are lucky to have her helping us manage our lives! If you have Evelyn also help you...
Frank B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am speech therapist and love to babysit on my free time.
In the past, I have done the occasional one-day sitting, weekends, and some weekdays for different families based on their needs.
I have experience with all age groups from 6mo - teenagers.
Please feel free to message me.
Doris can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Doris is a wonderful! My four year old grandson adores her (and he is a picky little one!). Highly recommend her services."
Janet M.
Rachel S.
Austin, TX
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Teacher And Nanny With A Lot Of Experience- Looking For A Part-Time Summer Position
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I graduated from the University of Oklahoma in May of 2022 with a B. S. in Special Education. Following graduation, I worked as an elementary special education resource teacher full-time. I found a passion for individualizing support for students to meet their needs in a general education setting, so I now work as a lead...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel is trustworthy and dependable. She has helped with my three children over the last two years and they (we!) love her. She's responsive, punctual, reliable, and honest. She not only takes great care of the kids but also really plays - everything from dolls...
Rachel C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Indiana and I would love to help with any childcare needs you may have! I am a college student majoring in Special Education who has 4 previous years of experience in the childcare field. My schedule is open and flexible to accommodate your needs as a full or part time nanny. I am also available for nighttime...
Indiana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We hired Indiana for before school care. She is very sweet and punctual, my daughter absolutely loves her and is always asking when she will be back. I would highly recommend her to anyone. She is completely focused on my daughter from the time she sets foot in our...
Kimberly T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Brenna and I am a Registered Nurse with 5+ years of Pediatric experience. I began working remotely for a healthcare technology company 1. 5 years ago & have missed working with children so much! I am now looking for one-time or recurring opportunities to supplement my full-time job, as my current schedule provides...
Brenna can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Wonderful experience with Brenna. Smart, communicative and punctual. Will definitely hire again!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hi! My name is Rosa. I am a 1st grade teacher at a local elementary school.
I started babysitting kids when I was a teen and I helped raise my sister's 3 boys from birth to 12yrs which included many overnights, potty training, and lots of love! I began teaching in 2014. I have taught grades PK-2nd. I've also raised my own...
Rosa can also help with: Swimming supervision
5.0
"Rosa was great with my son! Rosa is kind and very caring. My son loves her. She has come to watch him when he was a baby and a toddler - very trustworthy and reliable. Can't wait for her to come back to watch my son again!"
Stephanie W.
Kathryn G.
Austin, TX
$20-26/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 8 years of childcare and babysitting experience including a summer as a camp counselor! I worked full time as a nanny of three boys for one year as well as part time for two boys another year. I have also babysat for friends and family as well as led classes with up to 10 children between the ages of 3 and 6. I am...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"I whole-heartedly recommend Katie. She has been instrumental in seeing our family through the pandemic. My three elementary-aged boys have been cared for by Katie for the last nine months, starting late last May. Since last August, Katie has supported their virtual...
Heather M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting at the age of 11. My entire life, I watched my grandmother babysit other children all while taking care of us (her grand kids) and eventually caught on to how comfortably natural babysitting is for me as much as it was for her. .
Marlene can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is very outgoing, friendly & trustworthy. I would definitely recommend her for a babysitting position.
"
Kimberly G.
4.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Shreya. I just turned 25 and love being outdoors, cooking fusion foods, and staying active. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have been a babysitter, tutor, little league assistant coach, camp counselor , youth basketball referee, and an aunt! I love being around kids because it is an escape from...
Shreya can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Shreya was with our family for 3 months over this past summer with our kids, ages 8 and 12 years old. She was organized, on time, and reliable. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Throughout my entire childhood and adolescence, my mother ran a home daycare where I learned to work with several children at once from a young age. I have taken care of age groups ranging from infant to middle school between one-time babysitting gigs and long-term nannying. I have been CPR certified twice in the past, but do...
Makayla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Mak is the best! Flexible, cheerful, and great with kids and pets- I recommend her wholeheartedly!"
Care member
Genesis R.
Austin, TX
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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I've been a caregiver for more than 3 years and a babysitter for 6 years. I love what I do! I'm currently helping a family on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 3p - 5:30p. Just started a full time job Mon- Thurs. My schedule can get pretty hectic, but with plenty advance notice we can work it out together.
I'm...
Genesis can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have four kids- three boys and a girl. They are 2,5,7 and 10. Genesis has watched them since our littlest (the girl) was a baby. We NEVER worry when she is watching the kids, and she can handle all of them safely! In fact, the kids ask all the time when mommy...
Michelle K.
Sophie M.
Austin, TX
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I moved to Austin last year after graduating from the University of Missouri. I started babysitting in 8th grade and then throughout high school and college. Ive been babysitting for so long I have watched kids go from being in diapers to going to prom! I believe nannying is more than just a job and genuinely love being a...
Sophie can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophie is outgoing and a great communicator! We really enjoyed talking with her and she had great report with our kids."
Samantha R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I know my calling is children! I couldn't imagine doing anything else!
I love working with them, teaching them, helping them to learn & grow. Just being a positive influence & light to them warms my heart & soul!
I've been working w/ children all my life, I've helped raised my oldest godson and nephew and I am now a bonus...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha has a heart of gold. She is a genuine,responsible, trustworthy, loyal and it's never a dull time when she's around. Her smile will brighten your day."
Amber L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'd like to introduce myseld as either your future babysitter, tutor, or personal assistant. I'd like to consider myself a jack of all trades around the household. Whether it's helping out with the kiddos, tutoring or getting them to activities, you name it I can do it. I'm also a very organized person who lives by to...
Linda can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very responsible, caring and trustworthy"
Betsy A.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Phoebe.
I have been babysitting and nannying for 10 years, and I have been nannying full time since 2020. I have worked as a lifeguard, as a counselor at a summer camp, and as an intern at the Children's Assessment Center in Houston Texas. Throughout my time working with children, I have worked with all ages...
Phoebe can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had hired Phoebe to provide after school care for our 2 kids. She helped prepare light meals, helped with homework, and transportation to and from their after school activities. She was reliable and safe."
Anthony E.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Austin, TX
Lacy W.
5.0
We love Lacy. She helped our family with picking up 2 girls from summer camp/ preschool (2 different locations), taking them for swim lessons, getting them bathed, bringing them home. She used her reliable car with 2 booster seats. She also helped me with our toddler son at home. She helped with...
- Jaya G.
Mary T.
5.0
I have known Mary for many years and I know she has a lot experience working with kids. She has worked with children from coaching kids in sports to providing safe health care in a nursing setting. She is a straight-A student who is very responsible as well as one of the most kind humans I know. She...
- Eloise P.
Lucina A.
5.0
Lucina was our nanny for our two year old daughter. She was always punctual and dependable. She has a great passion for teaching and invested a lot of time engaging and teaching our daughter Spanish. Lucina would also use her free time to keep our home organized and clean. She would be a wonderful...
- Harsha N.
Teagan K.
5.0
Teagan was punctual, friendly, and easy to trust with our 7 month old baby. Our regular nanny was out sick for the week and Teagan saved the day and accepted the job with short notice. Thank you!
- Care member
Evelyn R.
5.0
Evelyn is fantastic! She listens carefully to your requirements and meets and exceeds what you are looking for. She is highly reliable and her attention to detail is fantastic. We are lucky to have her helping us manage our lives! If you have Evelyn also help you with your housekeeping needs, we...
- Frank B.
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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 1,334 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 $20.64 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 815 reviews of the 1,334 listed babysitters.