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225 babysitters are listed in San Marcos, TX
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in San Marcos, TX
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello. my name is Madeline! I have a passion for teaching and love working with children. I have cared for children between the ages of 6 months to 13 years for 8 years. 3 of those 8 years were with a licensed daycare facility were I was a toddler teacher. I have cared for many children being a nanny, and/or a babysitter. I am...
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madeline has been awesome with our 2 kids, a 4yr old girl and a 1 yr old boy. They love her because she spends time with them and plays with them, instead of just watching them. We are super thankful for finding Madeline and we would highly recommend her!"
Jonathan C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 22-year-old Junior at Texas State with 6+ years childcare experience looking for part time babysitting work. I am CPR certified, have my own reliable transportation with a clean driving record, and I am a non-smoker. I am also happy to assist with meal prepping and other light household chores while babysitting. I enjoy...
Sydney can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sydney has been watching my children for seven years. She is fun, energetic, dependable, on time, communicative, and my kids love her. I know they are well cared for, from infant to grade school age."
Katrina F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as kind, optimistic, and outgoing.
I like working with kids because it brings me joy to see their joy. I enjoy getting to know them and working with them. I'm constantly full of energy so working with kids is more my speed.
I'm looking for a job that is straightforward work, clear communication,...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had experience babysitting for years now, I love meeting different children and learning their accommodations. Being the oldest of my family taught me how to genuinely enjoy taking care of kids. I am respectful of any rules or strict guidelines you may have for your child and I will not let you regret hiring me.
Aliyah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Ms. Aliyah worked for us long term picking up our kids and doing homework and baths. She also would come during holidays and breaks. She has always been very dependable and sweet with our kids. They absolutely love her! I would recommend her for any child care...
Natalie M.
Ally P.
San Marcos, TX
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Families!
I am an experienced day school teacher and babysitter, who is super positive and energetic! I love working with kids and doing fun crafts/activities. I am currently going to school at Texas State University to be an elementary school teacher.
Ally can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ally was fantastic! She was reliable and flexible when our schedules changed! She's trustworthy and friendly too."
Melissa A.
Mallori M.
San Marcos, TX
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!! My name is Mallori I am 21 years old I have graduated esthetician school at Aveda and am attending Texas State for Nutrition with a minor in Exercise Sports Science. I have babysat/nannied for 5+ years and found my love for kids!! I was a cheerleader in high school and did cheer camp with children of all ages and also...
Mallori can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mallori was wonderful, my little one loved her right away! She went out of her way to come early to meet him and ask about his needs beforehand. He was excited to tell me about everything they did together! I will definitely hire her again in the future! :)"
Ria L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an experienced babysitter, nanny, and mother's helper. I have around 10 years of experience in childcare. I have worked in childcare at churches, summer camps, agencies, and privately for families. As well as the experience that I have, I am also CPR certified and have my own reliable transportation. In May of 2023 I...
Sonya can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sonya watched my grandson for an out of town wedding weekend. She was very flexible and obviously enjoys children! :)"
Sandie C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Juliana. I have been babysitting for about 7 years. I absolutely love kids. I am currently a junior at Texas State University and would be happy to nanny a loving family. My availability is different throughout the week, but I am willing to help as much as I can!
Juliana can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Juliana is very sweet, on time and was wonderful with my babies. They absolutely loved her and cried when she left (which they never do with anyone) I will definitely hire her again!"
Jaclyn P.
Amarilis G.
San Marcos, TX
$10-15/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Amarilis, and I am 23 years old. I am currently in school studying to become a nurse practitioner. I have several years of experiencing babysitting due to my parents having 8 kids. I have learned everything from taking care of an infant to teenager. It's amazing to see & share amazing moments with children at very...
Amarilis can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Very sweet girl and polite. Great with kids!"
Hattie M.
Halie D.
San Marcos, TX
$10-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi My name is Halie and I am an Education major at Texas State University! I am studying to become an elementary school teacher! I am very passionate about caring for children as I have been doing so for about 6 years now. I have experience with newborns all the way to middle aged kids. I am very responsible, hard working,...
Halie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Sydney F.
San Marcos, TX
$10-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a college student who is looking to help out some families with their kids! I am comfortable around pets and I don't mind cooking or doing some light cleaning!
I like working with kids because they're always so excited for every little thing. Kids can find the joy in so many little things and they are so fun.
I guess...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Trustworthy and responsible gal. She watched by babies & my dogs and did a great job. If we hadn't moved out of the area, I would have her do it again!"
Amanda M.
5.0
(2)
Creative, compassionate, and highly dependable nanny who has more than 5 years of experience caring for children from newborn to 5 years old. Flexible caregiver who can handle unexpected changes in schedule or situations with ease, and confidence. Dedicated to helping to shape children into confident, intelligent, and happy...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Margaret was our family’s nanny for 2 years. At the time of employment we had a 15 month old and 4 year old. She was AMAZING with them and really became part of the family. She is very knowledgeable and patient. We were sad to see her go! "
Grant A.
Dayra S.
San Marcos, TX
$25-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I'm 29 years old. I have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I graduated in 2019 and have 10 years of experience working with children from 2 months to 10 years old. I'm the oldest sister of three siblings. I've worked as a full-time nanny for 4 families of whom I can provide references. I'm CPR-certified.
I have...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Dayra has been our go-to caregiver for my 4-year old daughter for the last two years, and she is wonderful. She has a calm and gentle demeanor, but she's also energetic and creative when it comes to planning for ways to spend the day. With my daughter, she has...
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Alex T.
San Marcos, TX
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey y'all! I'm Alex, a Texas State Graduate with a degree in Human Development and Family Sciences. My end goal is a child life specialist. I have 7 years of experience with children ages nb-15 yo, including children with special needs. My most recent job I was nanny for 3 years with a wonderful family before I made the move to...
Alex can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Alex is a fantastic nanny for both my girls from their newborn stage to toddler stage! She is responsible, caring, honest, communicative and on-time throughout her employment with me. She is also open minded in receiving feedback and guidance on how I would like...
Katie T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Shelby. I am currently wrapping up my 5th year of teaching and I am applying to graduate school in pursuit in a a career in counseling. I am the oldest sibling of 4, so I've always identified as a caretaker. Right out of college I had the honor of being the primary caregiver for a 2-week-old. I ended up being...
Shelby can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shelby is my oldest of my 4 children. She's watched kids since she was 14. Shelby is responsible, kind, trustworthy and kids love her. She's been involved in summer camps since 4th grade and has developed a passion for helping kids become independent while building...
Lisa W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Kendall and I am currently a Recreational administration major at Texas State University! I am a very experienced Nanny and was an After-School and Summer Nanny all throughout high school. I love working with kids and am a very energetic and positive person! I would love to help your family and can provide...
Kendall can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Kendall is a doll. She went above and beyond in helping me and was an absolute doll. She also pays attention to what's going on around her and does things without your needing to ask....that quality is RARE!!! Absolutely will use Kendall again."
Casey C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a Wake Forest University graduate and currently attend Texas State's Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. I enjoy being around children of all ages. I have been a nanny for a 1-month-old, 3-year-old, 5-year-old. I've babysat from as young as 6 weeks to 13 years old. I used to life guard all ages and was a swim...
Abby can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Abby has been a big help for us with our newborn and 2 year old. She's always on time and is easy to work with. Would definitely recommend her!"
Weston P.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Hope! I recently graduated from Texas State University. I am working on my teaching certificate. Throughout high school and college, I babysat for many local families. I am CPR certified and I have 6 years of experience with all ages. I am also a private tutor, so I can help with homework after school.
Hope can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hi! My name is Zoe and I and currently a fourth year student at Texas State University! I am pursuing a degree in Psychology with a minor in Special Education. I have experience with children of all ages, and have 8 years of child care experience under my belt, as well as a year of special education! I am very comfortable with...
Zoe can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Hello to all! My name is Andrea and I am 19 years old. I am a freshman at Texas State and will be majoring in Math/Science for 4-8 grade. I have been babysitting for four years now from neighbors, to coworkers, to people that have reached out to me due to mutual contacts/friends. I am CPR certified as well as first aid certified...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Marcos, TX
Madeline S.
5.0
Madeline has been awesome with our 2 kids, a 4yr old girl and a 1 yr old boy. They love her because she spends time with them and plays with them, instead of just watching them. We are super thankful for finding Madeline and we would highly recommend her!
- Jonathan C.
Sydney N.
5.0
Sydney has been watching my children for seven years. She is fun, energetic, dependable, on time, communicative, and my kids love her. I know they are well cared for, from infant to grade school age.
- Katrina F.
Aliyah I.
5.0
Ms. Aliyah worked for us long term picking up our kids and doing homework and baths. She also would come during holidays and breaks. She has always been very dependable and sweet with our kids. They absolutely love her! I would recommend her for any child care position.
- Natalie M.
Ally P.
5.0
Ally was fantastic! She was reliable and flexible when our schedules changed! She's trustworthy and friendly too.
- Melissa A.
Mallori M.
5.0
Mallori was wonderful, my little one loved her right away! She went out of her way to come early to meet him and ask about his needs beforehand. He was excited to tell me about everything they did together! I will definitely hire her again in the future! :)
- Ria L.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in San Marcos, TX:
How can I find a San Marcos babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in San Marcos, TX?
The average rate for San Marcos, TX babysitters on Care.com is $15.97 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 San Marcos, TX?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, TX babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
Babysitters in San Marcos, TX are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews of the 225 listed babysitters.