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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
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a college student studying finance at the University of Texas at Austin. Having worked with kids in a tutoring environment, as well as nannying family members' and friends' kids, I know what it takes to be a good sitter. I absolutely love being around kids and getting to know them.
I enjoy partaking in their...
Shruti can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Shruti made a connection with my two children almost instantly. She was punctual, communicative and flexible. I’m so grateful she was able to assist me while I was at an important tech conference."
Camille H.
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, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth was quick to respond to messages and was prompt for our interview. She was knowledgeable and confident in her experience with babies. We LOVED her calm demeanor and creative personality. Unfortunately, we could not hire her due to a scheduling conflict....
Kirsten H.
Brittaney B.
Austin, TX
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
Crafty Sitter With Lots Of Energy, Specialty In Social/ Emotional And Learning Disabilities!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Brittaney or Britt! I have 5+ years of experience working with kiddos from infancy to elementary. For the past two years I have worked with students with disabilities, including social/emotional and learning disabilities. My time in education has equipped me to support a variety of students with their academics and...
Brittaney can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Brittaney started working with us in March 2019; Nannying 2-days a week for our then 6-month-old daughter for a total of 5 months. She was always punctual and dependable.
My daughter loved her and adjusted to her quickly. They played outside and inside....
Delicia M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I have been a full-time nanny for 3 families. I am the mother of 3 girls now in their 20's.
Kids love me because I play with them, and they love my interest in what they like to do. I can help with anything.
I am available to help with taking and picking up kids from school or other activities.
Maureen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maureen was GREAT! Down to earth, realistic, listened to us about our kids wants and needs. She met us at a hotel where we were staying for a family wedding, we were from out of town, and she was available. Maureen is from the same area as us originally and so that...
Donna C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years experience working with kids in child care settings and as a nanny. I've worked with kids of all ages from 2mo-15yrs. I've volunteered at women and childrens ,
I'm CPR and first aid certified.
I'm covid vaccinated and boosted
I'm fully vaccinated with everything else.
I'd describe my personality as...
Leah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I highly recommend Leah as a nanny! Leah started with us when my daughter was 4 months old, and she has been so great. She helped our daughter learn to nap better, and she worked through our daughter's bottle refusal (including coming with us to the lactation...
Care member
5.0
(2)
I have almost 8 years of experience in nannying. I have worked for a variety of families before! I have watched infants through teens. I have had 4 long term families and done smaller side jobs as well. I worked for a nanny agency for more than 2 years and accumulated a lot of skills. I have done the role of picking up kiddos...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Emily has watched my kids many times and they LOVE HER. They are always asking when she's coming back to play and watch them."
Kat T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a college student and currently practicing EMT, I find this job works well with my schedule and I'm able to complete my tasks efficiently.
Marisol can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marisol has been with us for a few months now, she is wonderful with our daughter! She is dependable, punctual, responsible, and I trust her completely with my most precious baby. Thank you Marisol! "
Emma R.
Maci L.
Austin, TX
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Maci. I am a graduate of Louisiana State University where I majored in Communication Disorders. I am currently in my 3rd year working as a school based speech language pathologist assistant. I work with students pre-k through 12th grade. Due to working in the school system I have my summers off. I have previously...
Maci can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I hired Maci to bridge the gap between the end of my 6-year-old son's summer program and the start of school so that I could go to work during the day, and she exceeded my expectations in every sense of the phrase. Maci was by far the best babysitter that I've ever...
Kevin L.
Dionna A.
Austin, TX
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Dionna, and I am a dedicated childcare professional with extensive experience working with children of all ages. I hold a BSA in Neuroscience and a certificate in Business from the University of Texas at Austin. My background includes serving as a full-time nanny, planning engaging activities, assisting with...
Dionna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dionna is exceptional - conscientious, great communicator, reliable and punctual, flexible. Most importantly, my kids love her and she's lots of fun!"
Andree C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
From the rather young age of 6, my mother had a daycare; I have quite literally been changing diapers since I was a child myself! Being the youngest of 3 girls also gave me the privilege of becoming an aunt at an early age! I am now the beloved aunt of 2 twin hilarious twin girls (16) & 1 adorably athletic boy (13), all of which...
Victoria can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Victoria is fantastic and we absolutely love working with her. I highly recommend her! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Taylor. I am 23 years old and love to help people. I am a graduated college student with a 2 year associates degree where I attended a tennis scholarship. I am going to return to school soon to get my PhD in American History. Looking for a full time M-F nannying job. Can't wait to meet your family!
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"I have known Taylor for years. She is a close friend and colleague of mine who is trustworthy and reliable. She is great with kids of all ages.
I work in childcare myself and would definitely recommend her!"
Jackie A.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have years of child care experience with kids ages 4-16 and years of youth coaching experience. Most recently, I served as a part-time caretaker for two kids age 4-7. I am a sports marketing professional, currently in between jobs and looking for temporary or shorter term work.
Justin can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sofia U.
Austin, TX
$22-32/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
One thing you should know about me, I always want you to know that your kids are safe ! Feel free to ask any questions that make you feel comfortable.
Sofia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sofia was a breath of fresh air when we hired her to take care of our two children. Going through many nannies and babysitters, she stood out from all the rest. She was very dependable, punctual, and our children loved her. You would be lucky to have Sofia take...
Suzette B.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Anisah! I have 5 years of childcare experience.
Before becoming a nanny, I worked at a private preschool! I worked with the infants in the mornings. We would practice sitting up, and tummy times, regulated a proper nap, and feed schedule, played a bunch, read of plenty books, and got a lot of love!
Then I taught...
Anisah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Anisah is absolutely great. She’s reliable,fun, super caring, and a hard worker. She’s meal prepped for my baby boys, did the house laundry, even helped my kids do their homework. My family absolutely loves her, only reason why she isn’t my kids nanny now is...
Care member
5.0
(2)
I've been a caregiver for the past 4 years. I LOVE interacting with kids, and I'm very active and energetic while doing so! I tend to do hands-on activities with them. I'm comfortable with changing diapers, giving the child a bath/shower and tutoring. My schedule is very flexible and I look forward to helping your family!
Iza can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very sweet girl! She cooks and cleans for my little ones and is very patient!"
Chloe C.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
68 yr old retired teacher is available to care for your children. I love caring for newborns on up to teens. I taught full time junior high and substitute taught from preschool to high school. I also worked for a child care service in Palm Springs, CA for 20 years. I previously worked two Sunday mornings a month at my church...
Kathleen can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Kathleen is a natural child care practitioner. She was wonderful with the kids and excellent in communicating what she needed to be successful. She gave us an incredible summery of the night and is most trustworthy and we will definitely be calling her again to...
Jason M.
5.0
(3)
Hi there, My name is Johanna, I'm from Colombia. I like to spend my free time going out, be on the lake, watching movies/tv shows and trying new recipes at home.
I have more than 3 years or experience with children all ages and personalities. I am a caring, creative, responsible, patience and reliable person. I like to spend...
Johanna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Johanna was incredibly awesome, responsable, and knew how to handle my little kid. I would love to have her back again. Highly recommend!"
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Sierra K.
Austin, TX
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Sierra K and I am an adventurous charismatic 23-year-old. I love working with children and have always found myself returning back to child care, being one of my strong suits. One of my top priorities is to make sure your child feels safe, cared for, listen to, and most importantly, feel loved. Patience is the key...
Sierra can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
5.0
"Sierra helped us twice a week for three months with our 1 and 3 year old kids. She always showed up smiling and excited. She took the kids on park adventures, did art work, and built pillow forts. Communication was great and we always felt the kids were safe and...
Amber B.
Kat D.
Austin, TX
$22/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm a natural caregiver with 1 year of experience, and I'm eager to bring my passion for fostering children's growth and development to your family. I'm a creative and imaginative individual, and I know how to keep kids entertained and engaged with outdoor sports, educational games, and arts and crafts. I'm also very comfortable...
Kat can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Kat did an incredible job taking care of my active and energetic 3 year old son. She was very attentive to his needs put him to bed according to his routine. Throughout the evening she gave my family peace of mind with her updates and questions around M and needs....
Misael C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Austin, TX
Shruti B.
5.0
Shruti was just wonderful for us. We had a very unusual circumstance which involved her watching our 8 mos old for a prolonged period of time over a three-day event, for which we were traveling to Austin, and she excelled in every area. She was prompt to reply to our "job", was thoughtful and...
- Philip B.
Natasha W.
5.0
Natasha is the most caring person I’ve ever met for example she once helped me get to the hospital when I was unable to take myself and stayed with me the entire time. That is only one of the many things that she has done for
Me.
- Care member
Elizabeth H.
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 very easy to have in your home. I...
- Heidi C.
Brittaney B.
5.0
Brittaney started working with us in March 2019; Nannying 2-days a week for our then 6-month-old daughter for a total of 5 months. She was always punctual and dependable.
My daughter loved her and adjusted to her quickly. They played outside and inside. Brittaney was very attentive to her needs....
- Delicia M.
Maureen D.
5.0
Maureen was GREAT! Down to earth, realistic, listened to us about our kids wants and needs. She met us at a hotel where we were staying for a family wedding, we were from out of town, and she was available. Maureen is from the same area as us originally and so that made us feel like we were getting...
- Donna C.
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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.