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1,330 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
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I do really love taking care of children/child and making memories with. I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch your kid or kids. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having...
Macy can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I corresponded with Macy through the app. Our limited connection was great. She confirmed an interview for the following day. Then the morning of the interview, told me she was no longer seeking employment. So I never actually met her. But just wanted to document...
Lisa G.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I graduated from the University of Delaware in 2020 with a BA in psychology and minors in disability studies and fine art.
I currently work at a preschool for kids on the autism spectrum doing early intervention therapy!
I have experience nannying, from infants, to toddlers, to school aged kiddos both with and without...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Emily is excellent. She is kind and thoughtful and knows how to connect with children. She is exceptional at making learning fun and I believe she will be and is a tremendous addition to any family."
Cristina J.
Hannah B.
Austin, TX
$22-24/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Hannah and I am a sophomore in college majoring in Early Childhood Education at Texas Woman's University. I have been caring for children since I was 12 years old and have experience with all ages. I have a passion for child education and development!
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah is easily one of the most dependable people I know. She has been caring for our little guy for 9 months and we adore her. She's always early, flexible, willing to go above and beyond, and so very sweet. Our son asks for her when she's gone and seeing her...
Kelsey S.
Alisha H.
Austin, TX
$18-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alisha and I am new around Austin Texas from North Carolina. I'm looking to help out and enrich the lives of others through professional child care and fun! I am a responsible, dedicated, reliable, and a bubbly person. I have cared on and off for various friends and family members kids in the past and I loved it!...
5.0
"Alisha has been babysitting for us M-F since June and has been a huge blessing to our family! She is wonderful and both of our kids love her. She is dependable, friendly, and trustworthy. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for childcare, you will be...
Nikki L.
Stacey L.
Austin, TX
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a 37-year-old female from Austin Texas. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor of fine arts in 2005. I moved to the bay area in 2008 and Lived there for 10 years. I studied abroad in Italy, lived in Edinburgh, Scotland and I am well traveled. I am a native English speaker but also speak some...
Stacey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Our whole family loves Stacey, she is a natural with kids and my girls immediately bonded with her. She is a great communicator, smoothly handles complicated logistics, and is very dependable. We feel fortunate to have found Stacey and highly recommend her."
Jennifer S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
**Currently only accepting overnight Newborn Care positions**
I have a nurturing spirit shaped by my experiences on my family's farm and caring for younger children. Initially pursuing El. Ed., I discovered my true passion for caring for newborns. After earning an associate's degree in Social Work, I worked with non-profits...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Katie is an absolutely fabulous caretaker. She was with us during a move into a new house and helped us care for our 6 month old daughter during the chaos. She was ALWAYS early or on time; never daunted by any task; and consistently researched ways to stimulate...
Catharine H.
5.0
(1)
I am a Spanish speaking nanny learning English. I am a professional with university studies in my country, with experience in childcare from having worked as a nanny in day care and in family homes. I have CPR and DEA up to date.
For me it is important to encourage the creativity and imagination of children with games, ensuring...
Sory can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We were so fortunate to have Sory care for our son as his full time nanny. Sory had the challenging task of filling the shoes of our nanny who had been with our son since birth. The transition was seamless, and our son was immediately at ease with her. She is a...
Meredith M.
Zoobia E.
Austin, TX
$30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a certified Montessori pre-school and Kindergarten teacher . I taught for 5 years at a private school in Dallas , Tx . My main focus is working with children from the age groups of 3 to 6 . I love being an educator because it always gave me a sense of accomplishment in watching my kids grow in knowledge , confidence , and...
Zoobia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Zoobia took care of our daughter for about three months. She is very reliable in picking up her on time at school and bringing her to different activities. In addition, she is creative at designing good art work to help her practice fine motor skills. Zoobia is...
Lisa Z.
Claire P.
Austin, TX
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a student at the University of Arkansas looking for a job for the summer! I have experience from infants to tweens/early teenagers. I am more than happy to drive to activities, help around the house, and cook meals!
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Very sweet and is great with kids. She's been so reliable. Love her sweet nature."
Holly L.
5.0
(1)
Hello sweet families! Local nanny here who would love to be apart of your family. I have been working in childcare since 2016, and have five years worth of direct nannying experience. I have loved every bit of it and want to reach more families. From date nights to full time nanny doing household management, I've done it all and...
Kiara can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We came to Pinehurst for a family vacation and had to hire babysitters somewhat last minute. Kiara was not only very responsive and helpful with our scheduling but also a wonderful sitter who really engaged with our four young kids and had a lot of fun with them....
Emily M.
Jalisa B.
Austin, TX
$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello everyone! My name is Jalisa and I am a senior Computer Science and Sociology student attending the University of Texas at Austin.
I have lots of experience caring for children alongside my mother at her daycare for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary children up to 12 years old. Also I spend free afternoons...
Jalisa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Jalisa to help out with our 20 month old son. She was very helpful and our son loved her. Would definitely recommend her to other families."
Megan S.
Maria Claudia N.
Austin, TX
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. With three years of experience caring for children of all ages, I am comfortable enforcing household rules and confident in my ability to handle any situation that arises. My patient and friendly demeanor allows...
Maria Claudia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We recently had Marie C. babysit our two kids, and we were thoroughly impressed with her performance. Marie was exceptional in her approach, balancing engagement and fun in a way that really resonated with our children.
From the moment Marie arrived, she exuded a...
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Sarah C.
Austin, TX
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi I'm Sarah! I Look Forward To Getting To Know Your Family And Providing Some Great Fun Care :)
5.0
(1)
My name is Sarah, I'm 25yrs old and working as a part time nanny while I continue my education. I have my bachelors in Early Childhood Education and have previously been working in infant and toddler classrooms for 2 years. Not only do I love working with children but I am also knowledgable and passionate about their...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Sarah is the biggest blessing for our family! My kids never liked the idea of having a non-family member watch them until we met Sarah. She is fun, kind, engaging, and thoughtful in all of her interactions with my kids. They are so excited every time she comes to...
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5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Abby and I recently graduated from Texas A&M University this past May! I've been professionally nannying for 6 years, and the last 4 have been primarily with infants and children under the age of 1. I come from a large family with six siblings (I know!). I love art, reading, the outdoors, and trying new things....
Abby can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Abby over the summer to watch our little one and we miss her already! Chicago is lucky to have her."
Charles W.
5.0
(1)
Hey there! I'm Katie, I'm 23 and have 10+ years of child care experience.
I love kids and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives!
I have assisted many families with care of children whose ages have ranged from infancy all the way through middle school. Because of this, as well as having 3...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My family loves Katie! She is amazing! I’ve know Katie for 3 years and she’s been watching my daughter since she was 1, who is now 4! My daughter loves her, Katie plays with her, teaches her, and listens to her! When Katie is watching my daughter I’m worry free and...
Courtney C.
Michelle J.
Austin, TX
$15-27/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Michelle, and I'm 26 years old. I have 5 years of experience as a career nanny with exceptional references. In addition to my nanny experience, I worked as a tutor at a middle school for a couple of years, bringing my total experience with kids to over 7 years. I've handled running errands, driving kids to various...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Michelle is a gem! Our toddlers enjoyed all their time with her, and she stayed active and engaged with them during their long stretches of wake time. She works very hard and cares about doing a great job. She thought about the details and we found her to be very...
Anita D.
5.0
(1)
I'm Tamara. looking for a new job position
About me: I studied architecture and urbanism in Brazil, and I am certified as a professional organizer. I also did theater as a teenager. I love traveling and getting to know new cultures, my main qualities are fun, cheerful, loving, Responsible, patient, active, mature, independent...
Tamara Perola can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tamara is very kind and comprehensive. She babysat our sweet boy and he loves her. I highly recommend her services "
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Elizabeth H.
Austin, TX
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
After high school (2013) I started out in a local daycare, working mainly with newborns. Not being satisfied with the conditions of the daycare, I decided to work in a local children's clinic. After working there for almost a year, I started art school full time to become a children's book illustrator! I attended MCA and worked...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth helps me and watches our high functioning autistic daughter.Our daughter and Elizabeth create art and crafts together and go on outings. Our daughter can have challenging behaviors and Elizabeth is very confident, calm and very patient. She is a joy and...
Heidi C.
Natasha W.
Austin, TX
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Experienced Pre Nursing College Student With A Passion For Providing Care!
4.8
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Natasha !! I am 19 attending Pace University in the NYC campus majoring in Health Sciences on the pre-nursing track. I've worked at a small summer camp with children ranging from ages 3 - 14, which has been an absolute adventure. In addition to this I also have a couple years of unpaid experience in helping family...
Natasha can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Natasha has done such a wonderful job at taking care of my grandchild who is in grade school. The way she connects with her is so wonderful. She’s reliable, easy to communicate with, professional, and a very sweet young lady. Will definitely be hiring her again...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Austin, TX
Lexi H.
5.0
We had Lexi look after our 7 kids (3 families) while visiting in Austin. She was available at short notice and was so great with all her communication in organising the care. She so capably got all kids to sleep and gave updates to the parents as needed. We were so impressed that she was calm, knew...
- Care member
Macy F.
5.0
I corresponded with Macy through the app. Our limited connection was great. She confirmed an interview for the following day. Then the morning of the interview, told me she was no longer seeking employment. So I never actually met her. But just wanted to document my experience for other parents....
- Lisa G.
Emily A.
5.0
Emily is not only super fun but also creative. She came up with art projects, played go Pokemon, led book club meetings and introduced them to her hamster. She also helped with reading, motivated the kids to fold laundry (not their preferred activity), baked with them and took them to parks. She is...
- Sharon R.
Hannah B.
5.0
Hannah is easily one of the most dependable people I know. She has been caring for our little guy for 9 months and we adore her. She's always early, flexible, willing to go above and beyond, and so very sweet. Our son asks for her when she's gone and seeing her lights up his whole day! We're...
- Kelsey S.
Alisha H.
5.0
Alisha was my full time nanny for my son from the time he was 8 weeks until 13 months. Alisha was extremely attentive to him and he loved spending time with her.
- Care member
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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 1,330 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 $20.67 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 796 reviews of the 1,330 listed babysitters.