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2,916 babysitters are listed in Austin, TX
The average rate is $19/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Austin, TX
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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a Graduate student at the university of Texas at Austin! I am from Montana, and moved here in August. I absolutely love kiddos (my primary focus for my graduate degree is actually working with children). I have taken many child development classes and have worked with many children of different ages, genders,...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mikal was great with our girls! We will definitely be calling on her again."
Care member
Teresa H.
Austin, TX
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Available Weekdays And Weekends Full-Time, Long-term
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mature, responsible, reliable and cheerful person with excellent childcare and interpersonal skills and extensive experience as both a live-in and live-out nanny. I simply love children and find it fascinating and rewarding to help and watch a child grow mentally and physically. I am seeking further work as a full-time...
Teresa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We interviewed Teresa for a nanny share role. Although we offered the job to someone else, I would strongly recommend interviewing Teresa. She is very sweet, thoughtful and poised - and clearly has a passion for working with children. She has strong previous...
Keely S.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She worked very well with our children. Our son really enjoyed her and she seemed to manage both children well."
Caitlin B.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Jaynee, a proud graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, where I studied Economics and Educational Psychology. I have a passion for caring for children, which I have been doing for four years as a babysitter and as a big sister to six wonderful siblings. I have had the privilege of working with children of all...
Jaynee can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jaynee is super sweet, I could immediately tell she has lots of experience with infants. Our little boy adored her, she sang and read to him and he loved it. She took him on long walks and was very caring. Would definitely re-hire."
Alexandra B.
5.0
(2)
I have several years of experience as a nanny/babysitter and as a preschool teacher. I also have experience working with multiple infants in a classroom setting. I have cared for children of all ages. I am CPR and first-aid qualified. I have STARS training (early childhood educational training). I am also a dancer, musician, and...
Cassandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cassie has been a wonderful consistent weekly sitter for our 1 year old & 4 year old. She's so sweet and loves to sing and play music which my kids just love! Our kids don't get sitters often so she's been such a blessing to have for our family!"
Christine 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Dana P.
Austin, TX
$25-28/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available To Work During Weekdays And Weekends
4.2
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Dana! I am a recent graduate from the University of Texas, and I love working with kids! I have been babysitting and nannying for 7 years. I have worked a lot with newborns and toddlers, so I feel comfortable with feeding, changing , putting to sleep, etc. I was a dance teacher for over 5 years, and I've tutored...
Dana can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dana is a remarkable young woman I have known her and her family for many years. She is great with kids and very dependable. "
Angie Y.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been around children since the age of 9. My mother ran a state licensed in-home daycare, where I worked on a daily basis. I am qualified to take care of any age from newborn to 12 years old. I also have experience working in a preschool/daycare setting as a teacher planning activities and implementing curriculum. I love...
Noelle can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We loved Noelle. She interviewed for our nanny job. She was at the top of our list when we were looking for a nanny. Any family would be lucky to have her as part of their family."
Hillary B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I am a teacher on summer break! In the fall I will start my 5th year of teaching elementary school. I have taught 1st-3rd grade, and I love working with kids! Working with new kids and families is always so nice because each relationship is so unique.
I love to stretch kid's thinking and help them learn the life skills and...
Louisa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Louisa helped us all day when we hosted a huge engagement party at our home. She watched at one point 6 children by herself with a lot of chaos going on from all the guests. It was quite a chaotic day, but she handled herself very well and was wonderful with the...
Emily W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Good afternoon! I have full time nanny experience with newborns to teens! I am a former English High school teacher so I am comfortable with multiples! I have extensive newborn and infant care experience. I love the outdoors and being active! I would love to go with your children on adventures to the zoo, museums, parks, trails,...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hire her! She's fantastic! Incredibly dependable, trustworthy, and takes initiative. Great great great person :)"
Vista Y.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I live in Austin, TX & am looking for new opportunities in childcare. I was an elementary teacher for 10 years & have left the profession for personal reasons. I have held multiple childcare jobs throughout my life & have been a dogwalker. I am lifeguard certified & CPR trained. I love spending time with children & pets,...
Catey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Catey has been wonderful with our son!"
Daniela O.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I currently work at a daycare program where I've watched kids of all ages, and organized various birthday parties! I have always loved working with kids and would love to babysit more often! I currently nanny for two kids ages 3 and 6 and take them to school every morning and pick them up. I'm a rising sophomore in University...
Kristen can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kristen was a life saver to me as I returned to work after having a baby during the lock down. Inviting someone into our home is not a task we take lightly given the coronavirus concerns. She is extremely dependable and trustworthy. She cared for my 3 month old...
Jeanne J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. I love kids and I'll be willing to spend time with them. I can prepare food and keep them entertained. I take care of kids of all ages. I will be patient, trustworthy, friendly, and responsible to them.
Zhenxin can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Zhenxin is a very nice and experienced babysitter. She knows how to play with kids and make them laugh. She took good care of my daughter, my daughter likes her a lot!"
Melody L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have a great love for children (and pets!) and would love to give you the night off or engage your children in some fun and educational activities.
I'm very easygoing and have a wide variety of skills: graphic design, tutoring, dog training, crafts, art, language learning, and more! I've even worked as a Disney Princess...
Myriam can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Myriam was such a blessing for our little family. We had a short-term need for a weekly nanny and our schedules lined up perfectly.
Myriam is smart, thoughtful, sweet, punctual, and gifted with children. She is very flexible and amenable to the parent's preferred...
Travis F.
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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth organized play dates with other children at locations they enjoyed, she transported my children to and from play dates, she organized home activities, crafts, outdoor time, and other age-appropriate activities that were enriching and that provided a...
Jennifer W.
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have know Bethany since i was in high school, she is truly the best person i know! I would trust her with my children any day! She is responsible, patient, kind, outgoing and trusting. She is always thinking of new activities for the children she babysits and...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jordan and I am a theatre teacher in the triangle area with several years of teaching and child care experience. I have taught theater in public schools and work for several theater companies providing engaging acting classes to students of all ages. Along with my teaching experience I have years of childcare...
Jordan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"Jordan brings a kind heart with her in all of the work that she does! She is also incredibly dependable and professional. She's exactly the kind of person you want to have caring for your "fur babies" or your children. To top it all off she has a background in...
Dylan B.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & 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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Austin, TX
Alexandra W.
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 huge help to me this summer.
If...
- Lindsay I.
Mikal M.
5.0
Mikal was great with our girls! We will definitely be calling on her again.
- Care member
Teresa H.
5.0
We interviewed Teresa for a nanny share role. Although we offered the job to someone else, I would strongly recommend interviewing Teresa. She is very sweet, thoughtful and poised - and clearly has a passion for working with children. She has strong previous experience and I would happily hire her...
- Keely S.
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.
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.
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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 2,916 babysitters in Austin, TX on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 $19.16 per hour as of June 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 Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Austin, TX are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1,546 reviews of the 2,916 listed babysitters.