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1,317 babysitters are listed in Austin, TX
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of October 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Austin, TX
4.3
(6)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Amber- an energetic, fun-loving 24 y/o college grad with nine years of childcare experience. I often babysat as a teen, and since graduating college, have worked at an elementary school and a preschool. I'm comfortable and experience with kiddos ranging from 2 mos - 12 years of age. With kiddos I enjoy doing...
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Amber was so wonderful, knowledgeable & caring. She covered a FULL day with my 8mo and they had a great time. I will definitely be reaching out to her again."
Natalie Z.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an experienced nanny/babysitter. I am currently living in Central TX with my husband who is in the military. I believe I am a great candidate for this position; I have a true passion in working with children and have been in childcare for 10+ years. I have had previous nanny jobs with children of ages 3months- teens...
Jasmin can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very friendly and punctual. My daughter took to her right away and they played a game of hide and seek at the end of the interview!"
Kristine N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 8. 5 years of experience with kids of almost all ages, starting at newborns and ending at 14 years old. I love creating activities for kids that are both fun and educational. I also provide home-based childcare, if wanted or needed. I am mostly available at all times but message me just in case, if you have...
Angelina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.4
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am 25 years old and was born and raised in Texas! I love to be active and engage in interactive activities as well as find fun, kid friendly activities! I have cared for children since I was 12 years old and my responsibilities included dropping off/picking up from summer events, feeding lunch, washing/putting away dishes,...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"I wish we could keep Nicole forever!!! we LOVE her. and my kids absolutely adore her. I highly recommend her for all your babysitting needs she knows exactly what your child needs and is very tender-hearted and loving which means a lot. we need more people in this...
Katelyn M.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Faye and I have over 10 years of experience babysitting for family, neighbors, and others. I'm a natural caregiver and have a positive personality. I've always radiated towards kids and love to see the world through their eyes. I can help with childcare, housekeeping, and errands among other things. I like to...
Faye can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"We hired Faye to help with our 2 youngest children (ages 5 & 10) who are being schooled at home. When we interviewed her we also explained that some help would be needed around the home, but nothing too drastic. Just light cleaning, loading the dishwasher, sweeping...
Lisa A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Babysitter available on weeknights and occasional weekends!
I'd describe my personality as friendly, warm, and fun.
I love spending time with kids and want them to feel like they can trust me!
Happy to talk on the phone in advance if you're interested.
Thanks!
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
(2)
Hi! I have been in private childcare for 6 years and was the go-to babysitter for friends and family all growing up. I have a lot of experience caring for all age groups, but particularly enjoy caring for infants. I am a great cook and baker so making meals for kids is fun for me and I love to eat healthy. I have been an...
5.0
"I can highly recommend Emily. She watched our son during her summer break before her last year of college. He was 9 weeks old when she started and she watched him until he was 5.5 months. During that time she displayed confidence and easy with caring for such a...
Eva D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Elizabeth. I've been working with children since I was 13. I love taking care of kids and also helping them learn. I've worked at 3 different preschools in my time as a teacher. I am
currently working a full time nanny job right now but if someone needs evening care after 5 I can help out. Feel free to message me...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth worked for our family and was hands down, one of the best nanny's we have had. She's compassionate and caring. Always patient and kind. You can tell she loves kids! Our children adored her and always looked forward to their time with her. Elizabeth is...
Stacy K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Alex and I am returning to Austin after being in NYC and Dallas for the last 7 years. I have experience babysitting kids of all ages and coaching soccer to toddlers-elementary age kids too! I have reliable transportation and am living in Clarksville.
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Alex is adorable. Polite. Understanding. Eager. Friendly.
My little girl (age 2.5) is pretty clingy, and usually cries for a while when I leave, but she took to Alex right away and that rarely happens a mother's dream.
She is now our go-to sitter and will be a...
Lindsay I.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a Graduate student at the University of Texas at Austin, getting my Masters in Social Work. I am from Montana, and moved here last August. I absolutely love kiddos. I have taken many child development classes and have worked with many children of different ages, genders, backgrounds, and abilities. I take pride in...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Mikal was absolutely phenomenal when watching my two children. She is compassionate, patient, and so fun to be around. My children absolutely adored her. She was attentive with them, played games with them all night, and she communicated with me so well while I was...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Babysitting children has always been one of my favorite jobs to do, and I would love to do it for your children too! I have been babysitting for about four years, and have gained an immense amount of experience during that time. The children I have babysat range from 2nd grade to 5th grade. During my time babysitting I took the...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Super sweet with my boys, and very helpful."
Derek S.
5.0
(6)
Hi there! I'm Bethany, a 24-year-old childcare expert and University of Texas grad living in Austin. My journey has taken me from daycares to after-school programs, where I've spent over seven years nannying, babysitting, and providing reliable transportation. These experiences, coupled with five fantastic summers at a...
Bethany can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bethany has always been respectful, kind and friendly. She's dependable, caring, patient and empathetic to a child's needs.
"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I moved to Austin, TX in 2019. I was recently laid off in tech sales, and I'm looking to make a little extra money. Professionally, I was a preschool teacher for 3 years. I have been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I started out babysitting for different families in my neighborhood and continued to work with...
Marielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marielle is fabulous with kids. She interacts with them, takes them out and makes sure they are always happy. She worked at our preschool and many families loved her so much, they used her for sitting as well. My girls love her. :)"
Michelle Z.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a mother of 2 myself, I bring lots of experience and understanding to my role as a babysitter or nanny for your family. I love kids and love to give them the care and support they need to grow and succeed. Being a mom has made me an excellent multi-tasker. I can get kids fed, dressed, and have fun with it, all in record time!...
Mireille can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Mireille showed up when she said she would, and did a wonderful job cleaning. We had really been struggling to get our toilets as clean as we needed them, and she made them look brand new. "
Sharyce W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am in my late 20s with a bachelor's degree from Texas State University. I live in Kyle but I am willing to commute into the Austin area or as south as San Marcos. When I was at Texas State, I nannied for a family with 3 children for 4 1/2 years ranging in age from 2 years old to 11 years old. During my senior year of college,...
Christin can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"This amazing woman was wonderful. She was reliable, compassionate, inventive, punctual, and flexible. I always came home to happy children. She would do crafts, make up games, as well as pick up and take care of anything our family needed. She would find time and...
Amanda H.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Sadie and I am 23 years old! I just moved to Austin about 11 months ago for a new job but I am originally from Boulder, Colorado!
Before moving to Austin, I graduated from the University of Arizona (May 2023) with a degree in Psychology & Neuroscience and a minor in Spanish!
I have been speaking Spanish...
Sadie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sadie is a wonderful sitter! My kids had such a fun time with her. She kept in constant communication, and asked questions if she was unsure about something my kids would like or if we would be OK with her going down to the neighborhood park with them (which we...
Lauren H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am looking to give a helping hand to anyone who needs it! I have many years of babysitting experience and am extremely organized and willing to help around the house with any errands, household chores, laundry, event planning, childcare, etc. I love playing with all kinds of children and providing fun activities for them to...
Courtney can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Courtney is fantastic and has been babysitting our baby girl for us from when she was 6 months to now 15 months old. She's punctual, dependable, communicative, and professional. Highly recommend!"
Christina L.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kira, I am a 24-year-old currently at St Edwards University studying to be a Marriage and Family Therapist. I did my undergrad in Psychology at University, and also want to be a play therapist.
I have many years experience caring for children of all ages, and I was a live in nanny for a 2-year-old girl and a...
Kira can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kira has been an amazing resource for our family. She watches my three kids - right now they’re 11, 6 and 7 months. She helps with everything from date night to overnight trips and even helped me after a surgery plus the kids! She picks up from school, takes to...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have past experience babysitting children ages 0-12 at night and for extended periods of time during the day. I have taken care of newborns as part of my nannying/babysitting experience and I am very comfortable with babies as well as toddlers and older children. I interact well with children of all ages and I am able to...
Brynn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Brynn was amazing with our daughters... she was punctual and was just what we were hoping for in terms of keeping our girls happy. We wouldn't hesitate to use her again! "
Shauna C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a patient and dependable babysitter with CPR and several years experience looking after kids. It is my belief that kids always seem to find a way to bring joy to most situations. I am devoted to helping your child think creatively, solve problems and learn to respect themselves and others. I would feel privileged to help...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jennifer cared for both our children last summer and it was an absolutely super experience! She created a fun, constructive, learning environment for the kids and was never short of ideas to keep them busy and distracted from electronics. Jennifer is very...
Roger K.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Austin, TX
Amber B.
5.0
Amber was/is amazing with our two girls (18 mos/4 mos). She is always very responsive, punctual, attentive and gives me an update halfway thru without me needing to ask :D
- Care member
Jasmin G.
5.0
Jasmine is punctual, communicative, dependable and flexible. She does different fun activities with our son and he adores her!
Jasmin is also great with pets, has been very helpful with our puppy.
I highly recommend her!
- Mayet G.
Nicole B.
5.0
OMG so sweet punctual made me feel that my child was safe with her . Love Nicole and yes I would hire her again for any last minute things I have to do .
- Estefani R.
Faye S.
4.0
We hired Faye to help with our 2 youngest children (ages 5 & 10) who are being schooled at home. When we interviewed her we also explained that some help would be needed around the home, but nothing too drastic. Just light cleaning, loading the dishwasher, sweeping the floor in the kitchen area,...
- Lisa A.
Emily C.
5.0
Emily was part of our Ohio family for several months before she moved out of state. She was always pleasant, eager to please, and was exceptionally good with our son P. She is well versed in early childhood education practices and has a very pleasant demeanor. 10/10 would hire again if travel was...
- 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 1,317 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 $20.27 per hour as of October 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 996 reviews of the 1,317 listed babysitters.