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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
Maria Louisa C.
Austin, TX
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello there! My name is Maria Louisa and I am 26 years old. I am a finance manager in my daily life, but I have been babysitting and nannying since I was 13 years old. I have experience with ages ranging from a just a few months old all the way to 10+. Most of my duties consisted of babysitting during date nights, cooking,...
Maria Louisa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria Louisa did a great job with our boys ages 4 and 6! She communicated clearly and made sure they were safe and had a great time. We’ve had a lot of sitters with two busy jobs but she is one of the best- highest recommendation! - mom of two"
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Cristelle M.
Austin, TX
$20-25/hr
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 3 years of experience babysitting a young girl (now aged 7) on the weekends, and 8 years of experience tutoring students (elementary, middle school, and high school). I have a younger sister, as well as four younger siblings that I've taken care of in the summers pre-Covid times. I studied economics and now getting a...
Cristelle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Cristelle was fantastic! My toddler woke up after he had gone to bed for the night (which is very unusual and I told Cristelle that wouldn't happen) while I was already out. She handled the situation very well even though that was her first time with us and the...
Karina H.
5.0
(2)
Hi y'all! I'm a recent graduate from Texas State University, saving up for graduate school to study physical therapy. I have previous experience working with children, I nannied full time for 11 months, I worked at a nursery for 2+ years, have babysat for many families, and taught swim lessons that ranged from 3 months to 10...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah is wonderful! As soon as she arrives, our daughter drags her to play and Sarah is all in. She is patient, fun, and connects so well with our daughter. O loves her and so do we!"
Care member
Vanessa R.
Austin, TX
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Vanessa and I'm a junior at St. Edwards University. I am Majoring in Kinesiology with a minor in Spanish. A little bit more about me- I love traveling, cooking, reading and spending as much time as I can outdoors. I have been a babysitter for almost 7 years now, mostly for three families with children between the ages...
Vanessa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Vanessa has babysat for my 3 kids a couple of times and we'll definitely be hiring her again! She was punctual, warm, and active with the kids. They can't wait to spend time with her again!"
Audrey C.
Thais G.
Austin, TX
$27-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello parents and families!
I'm originally from Brazil and moved to the US about five years ago as an AuPair. After my year as a leaving ended, I then decided to become a baby/nanny was working on my student visa. I ended up getting married and jumped into the corporate world, which was for about 3 years after sitting.
I...
Thais can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Thaís has taken care of our two boys 9 and 13 for the past year. She has been just great with them. Both are very active, and Thaís was always ready to get out and run/ride bikes with them. She really made a great connection with both of them. One of her jobs...
Angus P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I graduated in 2022 with a degree in education, and have 8 years of childcare experience as a nanny/babysitter/daycare worker.
Carson can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Carson as our sitter for our 3 little ones and I can honestly say it was the best decision ever. She is very dependable, on time, so awesome with the kids, and all around the sweetest person I've ever met. I Highly recommend her! The kids loved her and my...
Carissa S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Ayanna and I am 19 years old. I just moved from Florida in September and graduated high school last year in 2023. I've done previous babysitting gigs back in Florida. I love working with kids. I have a younger sister who I have watched numerous times and enjoyed taking care of her, I love keeping them...
Ayanna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Logan R.
Austin, TX
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Logan, I moved to Austin, August 2020. Since becoming a nanny in 2019 I fell in love and decided to continue on a similar career path. My two positions thus far in Austin were a combination of both, nanny and house manager. Now that I have gained experience from those families I am confident in saying I can wear...
Logan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Logan to care for our approximately 3 month old baby when I had to return to work until she turned 1 years old. Logan was excellent with our daughter as a small baby and as she grew. Logan is very punctual and dependable. She followed instructions that I...
Ashley M.
Caleigh T.
Austin, TX
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Thanks for taking the time to look at my profile. I am currently a full time professional who works for a company that manages clinical trials. I have several years' experience working with kids of all ages, from 3 to 14 years old. I've worked as a babysitter, tutor, chauffeur, and any combination - whatever you need, I'm...
Caleigh can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Caleigh has been our live-in nanny for the summer and we have enjoyed her immensely! Our children were immediately comfortable with her. She delivers just the right balance of fun and teaching and is flexible to roll with the punches of all of our needs. If you're...
Jennifer D.
Caitlin D.
Austin, TX
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm a compassionate, patient, and fun-loving counseling graduate student, looking to hang out with some awesome kids and make a little extra cash in the process. I've been babysitting and nannying off and on since I was a preteen, and I have so much love for babies and children. I've received higher education in attachment style...
Caitlin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Caitlin is super nurturing and intuitive. Our 5 month old son was comfortable with her right away and loved snuggling with her! Caitlin's interest in child development and psychology definitely came through in her care for our baby - she was very engaged and...
Cailin M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, families! My name is Claudia, and I am available for babysitting and personal assistant/house manager positions. I am a current graduate student at UT Austin and looking for opportunities I can work into my schedule around my classes.
I babysat all throughout high school and college and am eager to continue the trend...
Claudia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"A pleasure to have her in our house, albeit or a short period of time. Very kind and dependable."
Robin F.
Sarah B.
Austin, TX
$22-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for over 7 years, and just recently ended a year long au-pair job in Madrid, Spain (August 2023 - June 2024) taking care of children aged 3 and 8. I have 5+ years nanny experience carrying for 3 children and have worked at a child care facility for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years old! I am CPR certified...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Sarah is AMAZING!! We were visiting Carmel, CA for the weekend for my brother-in-law's wedding. She watched our son (2.5 years) and our daughter (11 months) in a single hotel room for 10ish hours. She played with them, got our daughter down for a nap (which we...
Brendan And Shelby G.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Abby! I'm 27 years old and living in Austin, Texas. My experiences caring for children include being a part time Nanny in college for a 5-6 YO boy with Autism, being a full time nanny for my newborn (0-6 months) niece a few summers ago, and being a Summer Camp Counselor out at T Bar M Camps in New Braunfels, Tx. I was a...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abigail is the best! She is so kind caring and understanding, you absolutely can depend on her and you will not be disappointed. We miss her so much!"
Alison K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Camilla . I have been babysitting for around 10 years, since I was 12. Paid job starting, when I was around 14. I have plenty of experience with different adapted children such as deafness, autism, ADHD, and more. I want to give fun and happiness to the children also adapt with parent's schedule. I obtain CPR...
Camilla can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Camilla is great and loves to play with kids! She's not a sitter that sits back and does nothing. She is also very reliable. I'd hire her again in a heartbeat."
Wendy W.
Natalie B.
Austin, TX
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Natalie and I am currently a kindergarten teacher! I have tons of babysitting, teaching and tutoring experience. I am obviously very busy during the school year, but would love to be your date night/weekend babysitter! I also will be available some in the summer!
Natalie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Natalie was the nanny for my three children all summer. All I can say is that she really became part of our family. My kids absolutely loved her and she was incredible with them. She was very responsible, drove them very carefully everyday, and never missed a beat....
Joe D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! Currently I'm looking to begin caring for a lovely family's child/children
A little about me, and some of my history: I'm a careful and conscientious gal who is helpful with cleaning around the house as well as preparing meals/bottles. Previously, I have worked as a Behavioral Therapist, working with children ages...
Mimi can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mimi was able to come and watch my 10 months old daughter on a last minute notice. Mimi was excellent and a great Nanny. I would definitely Hire MiMi again. You will be in great hands with Mimi. She is sweet, kind, and great with babies and children!"
Angela C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Quinncy, and I am currently a full time nanny! In 2023 I graduated with a Bachelor's of Arts in Art History from San Francisco State University. Prior to that my career has been in the Health and Fitness industry and nannying part-time. I have 10+ years of nannying/babysitting kids of all ages and backgrounds....
Quinncy can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Quincy, is wonderful! we have two girls (10 and 6) and they had a great time with her. She's extremely capable, smart, fun and caring. Couldn't recommend her highly enough."
Meghan B.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a licensed Physician Assistant new to the Austin area. My husband often works late and I'd love to pick up a few babysitting shifts at night or on weekends for extra income. I have been babysitting for over 15 years and love kids of all ages. Fully vaccinated + boosted, CPR certified and have a car.
Sophie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophie is fantastic! Sophie took care of our 4 year old son on weekdays from 6:30am: Got him dressed, made his lunch and took him to school by 8:15. Sophie is extremely reliable, punctual and professional. She has a calm, friendly and caring personality and was...
Kristin H.
Alyssa W.
Austin, TX
$29/hr • 3 yrs exp
3.4
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alyssa , I have graduated college with my Associates Degree am currently studying physical therapy assistant at ACC. I have been experienced in babysitting/nannying for 4+ years. I am Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid, and WSI certified. I have experience in working with autism, cerebral palsy, and g-tubes.
I...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa has been a great nanny for us! She is always on time and anticipates anything we need ahead of time. She is flexible when we need last minute help. We love having her around when we need help with the kids and providing swim lessons on the side for us has...
Dara W.
Lexi H.
Austin, TX
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Fun Professional Nanny Ready To Make A Connection With Your Family!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Lexi I am a professional Nanny & Family Manager with 7 years of experience and 3 years of professional experience.
I am Infant & Adult CPR/First Aid certified and covid vaccinated. I have experience working with children ages 4 weeks to 15 years old. I've worked with up to 4 children at a time and have...
Lexi can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lexi is an occasional date night sitter for me and my husband and we adore her! She is extremely punctual and sweet with our babies. It's getting hard to find someone who is reliable and treats your kiddos like family. We have a son on the autism spectrum and she...
Hannah L.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Austin, TX
Maria Louisa C.
5.0
Maria Louisa did a great job with our boys ages 4 and 6! She communicated clearly and made sure they were safe and had a great time. We’ve had a lot of sitters with two busy jobs but she is one of the best- highest recommendation! - mom of two
- Care member
Cristelle M.
5.0
Cristelle was fantastic! My toddler woke up after he had gone to bed for the night (which is very unusual and I told Cristelle that wouldn't happen) while I was already out. She handled the situation very well even though that was her first time with us and the situation being unexpected. She made...
- Karina H.
Sarah C.
5.0
Sarah is absolutely amazing! I have been her supervisor at the City of Austin Aquatics Division over the Instructional Swim Programs for the past couple years and Sarah has been wonderful with each and every kid she has taught or coached. She truly can make a great connection with the children while...
- Carly L.
Vanessa R.
5.0
My kids loved Vanessa! She was out first nanny we hired, so we were a bit anxious going into the experience. Vanessa was so kind, dependable, and entertaining. She was really a blessing and the kids still ask for her. She always came with special projects or games and they always, ALWAYS, asked...
- Gabrielle V.
Thais G.
5.0
Thais took care of my 3 little boys and because they are very active, she was a great help!! She always came up with ideas of what to do with them, specially outside (I normally try to make them stay outside as much as possible). Plus, one of the main reasons we decided to work with her, was that...
- Bruna F.
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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.