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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
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a dedicated and compassionate multilingual certified nurse practitioner with 5 years of experience in elderly care. As a mother of three, I have a deep understanding and love for caring for children. Furthermore, my background in children's patient care has allowed me to develop the skills necessary to provide nurturing,...
Perla B.
Austin, TX
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and grow. I have three years of experience caring for children of all ages and have a special talent for creating a safe and stimulating environment where they can thrive. I'm patient, creative, and always up for a game of tag or a tea...
Camryn C.
Austin, TX
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Camryn. I'm from South Carolina and moved to Texas in 2020.
I'm a 22-year-old college student currently pursuing my bachelor's degree. In my first year of working with children, I've found a true passion for keeping kids engaged through creative activities and learning.
As a poet and creative, I love...
Willa S.
Austin, TX
$26-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Willa, a University of Texas graduate who studied philosophy and childhood development with a pre-law focus. I currently work as a behavioral therapist for children on the autism spectrum and am looking forward to starting at the University of Texas School of Law in the fall. I previously worked as a preschool teacher...
Willa can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Nenita R.
Austin, TX
$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced babysitter with over 10 years of caring infants, toddlers, and grade school children. My responsibilities have included feeding, changing diapers, engaging in playtime, and establishing a soothing nap routine. During downtime, I'm happy to assist with light housekeeping tasks such as loading/unloading dishes,...
Nenita can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nenita is truly a phenomenal caregiver. She cared for my 6 month old until she was almost a year old. Nenita was amazing adjusting to her feeding schedule from formula to solids, her evolving nap schedule, working on developmental milestones such as crawling, motor...
Care member
Megan S.
Austin, TX
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Date Night Sitter: 20+ Years Of Childcare Experience - Dependable, Energetic & Educated!
5.0
(11)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a Texas A&M graduate. I work and live in Bee Cave, TX, and I have 20 plus years of childcare experience. I love to babysit to keep kids in my life as they always bring me so much joy! I am also fully vaccinated for COVID 19 with all the boosters. I have experience with infants to teens, including twins, and I'm...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Megan is absolutely wonderful! She has watched our 11 month old several times already and has become our go-to date night babysitter! She is kind, nurturing, and very reliable. I highly recommend Megan! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 35 years of babysitting & nanny experience beginning when I was 11 years old. I taught Sunday School at age 15. I have worked in nursery classes, day cares, and schools. I have an early childhood education degree from SWTSU. I believe in having fun within the parental boundaries. I will keep your child safe, entertained,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She sat with our son for a day. Everything went fine and she seemed to have ample related experience. Also, she offered up herself for other services outside of childcare if needed in the future. We will definitely call her back in the future."
Keith W.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I'm a very patient, kind and loving person. I can definitely say I do get attached to my kids/families I've worked with. I'm a big outdoors person. Love being active and getting out with kids, to playgrounds & libraries for example.
I've been a nanny/babysitting for almost 8 years now and I've been a supportive teacher in the...
Danielly can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Danielly was a great sitter for our 15 month old. She was very engaging and playful with him. She is punctual and very responsible. Our son is hard to get down for a nap some times, but she managed to do it!"
John G.
Mariah R.
Austin, TX
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Mariah! I am a registered nurse working in the emergency department here in the Austin area! I have been a nurse for a little over 3 years. I see my fair share of pediatric patients, and I have taken jobs in babysitting/childcare all throughout high school and while attending college. I am CPR/BLS/ACLS certified,...
Mariah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mariah is great with kids. She has helped us every summer for the last 5 years with camp pick up/drop off, errands and even tutoring! She is responsible and dependable. Highly recommend!"
Kristy R.
Lucila R.
Austin, TX
$30-40/hr
Hello There! My Name Is L And I Love Help Families Whit The Kids, And The House Job.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lucila and I have 16 years experience cleaning houses and babysitting. I also do errands, grocery shopping, pick up the kids from school and take them to their activities. Sometimes I babysit at night or weekends. I have very good references. I am punctual and honest. I am responsible and a professional worker. I...
Lucila can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Lucy in early October and she has helped transform our home. Our home is looked after, our kids are happy, fed and looked out for. I love having Lucy in our lives."
Anita C.
Taylor B.
Austin, TX
$25-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Taylor, I'm 20 and have about 4 years of childcare experience with kids of all ages! I'm currently attending ACC all online and transferring to UT. I would enforce rules you have set for your children in an efficient and orderly manner. I like to incorporate crafts into daily activities along with plenty of outdoor...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I'm a single dad with 3 kids 50% of the time, on top of that I'm a firefighter and a military reservist so my schedule is pretty brutal and on top of that - someone has to watch my kids for basically 26 hours at a time sometimes more. I couldn't have hired anyone...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Clara. I'm looking for a loving family to work for full-time & long term. I've been working as a nanny for over 8years with newborns & up to 10 years of age. I have two boys of my own. I enjoy taking care of children. I love to read books and play outside. I know it is important for children to have a routine &...
Clara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is an excellent nanny. She has taken care of my four kids since they were 1,3,5, and 7. She made excellent healthy and delicious meals for them. She bathed them and entertained them for hours until we got home. She did school pick ups and drop offs. She was...
Krishna D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Teresa and I am looking for something in between 20-30 hours, I can be flexible with days and times. I have a very extensive background working with kids in all capacities -- as a nanny, preschool aid, summer camp counselor, swim teacher/coach, etc. I am also more than willing to help out with household...
Teresa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Teresa was a joy to work with. Very professional, kind and a great person to be around."
Hamza D.
Breanne L.
Austin, TX
$24-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey I'm Bree. I'm 26 years old. I have a ton of experience with children, including professional, ages ranging from 0-14 years. I used to be a teacher for 1-4-year-olds, but I left that job to become a private nanny. I LOVE being a nanny! I am CPR & First aid certified. I am also COVID & TDAP vaccinated. I love animals so I'm...
Breanne can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bre is wonderful with my one year old son. We love her laid back energy and willingness to roll with the punches when family members visit or baby is having a cranky day. She is awesome at following our son's schedule and keeping baby entertained without being...
Sierra Q.
Hello! I am a former nanny turned stay at home bio/adoptive/foster mom! I have learned so much in how to teach and connect with kids. I understand their need for structure and fun! I am very creative and love to keep kids active! I would love to be a reliable sitter for your family!
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Hello, My name is Precious, I'm 23 years of age. I'm still pretty new to Austin moved here back in December of 2021 but have been going back and forth to Corpus until the beginning of this year. What peeked my interest in being a sitter was being able to give you a break or being the go to sitter for when you have work. I want...
Precious can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
I've been working with kids for a few years now and it's absolutely a blast. Kids bring me so much happiness in life and I love being able to help families get a break for some down time. I'm an athlete so I am able to keep up with energetic kids as well!
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! I am a creative and energetic babysitter. I have 3 years of experience paid babysitting. I love creating little crafts and trinkets to keep your little ones busy. i'm sure we'll be doing things such as baking cookies or making play-doh. I also love teaching children whether that be reading, writing, learning about our world,...
Bethany can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Hello, my name is Urmila mother of three 25, 20, 15 respectively. I have some kind of attachment with babies as I have had my own kids.
College Student at Crafton Hills, looking for a part time job. I own a pet and have siblings of my own, I know how to deal with those both. Professionally with you and your children.
Roxana can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Austin, TX
Nenita R.
5.0
Nenita is truly a phenomenal caregiver. She cared for my 6 month old until she was almost a year old. Nenita was amazing adjusting to her feeding schedule from formula to solids, her evolving nap schedule, working on developmental milestones such as crawling, motor skills, and language. She was...
- Care member
Megan S.
5.0
Megan is truly fantastic – I cannot recommend her highly enough! As first time parents who have not had much experience entrusting their infant to others, my husband and I were instantly comfortable and confident in Megan’s caretaking. She is a thoughtful, nurturing and energetic caregiver and our...
- Angela D.
Elizabeth S.
5.0
Elizabeth babysat our daughter for a week. She picked her up from school, provided snack for her and drove her to her activities. Elizabeth was always on time and kept us updated of our daughter's whereabouts which was very reassuring. She was very loving and warm. We would highly recommend...
- Preeti A.
Danielly O.
5.0
Danielly was a great sitter for our 15 month old. She was very engaging and playful with him. She is punctual and very responsible. Our son is hard to get down for a nap some times, but she managed to do it!
- John G.
Mariah R.
5.0
Mariah is very sweet and my little girl loved her. They had lots of fun together.
- Katy L.
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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.