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2,940 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
(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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"She has amazing experience with child care, with an education background. She's creative and a fun presence to have around the kids!"
Taylor R.
5.0
(2)
Nanny | Professional Tap Dancer / Dance Educator | Software Developer
Currently available for a weekend/evening babysitting or part-time nannying.
Hi there,
My name is Claire, I have spent the last decade as a full-time nanny, professional tap dancer and children's dance instructor.
I just recently made a career change and...
Claire can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Claire has been watching our 3 girls for 4 years. She is nothing short of amazing!"
Julie D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent graduate from UT Rio Grande Valley with a Bachelor's in Biomedical Science. I am currently taking a gap year while applying to graduate school. As the eldest daughter, I have grown up taking care of children most of my life.
From the past three years have nannying and babysitting experience for infants, toddlers...
Olubunmi can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We love Bunmi! She has been watching our almost two year old (who thinks she’s 13) and our newborn. Miss Bunmi handles all that gets thrown at her with grace; we’re talking potty training, meltdowns, diaper blowouts, spit up and more. Bunmi is punctual,...
Care member
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Both my girls who are 3 and 6 year old love Kira. She is attentive sweet and fun. She does fun activities with them and ensures they take their naps. I definitely highly recommend Kira !!"
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a full time Pediatric ICU nurse here in Austin and am looking for something on the side. Due to my hospital schedule I unfortunately can't commit to the same recurring days every week however, I do have my schedule 6 weeks in advance and am flexible with my time off from the hospital! I am PALS, ACLS, BLS certified.
Mckenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"McKenna was so great with our 4 month old baby. She seemed so excited to see her each time and left us at ease whenever she watched her. So kind and bubbly and jumped in right away which meant I didn't have to give a ton of direction which I really appreciated....
Bea B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have babysat for several neighborhood families over the past four years with children ranging in age from 7 months-12 years old. I regularly care for a 2-year-old and a 6-year-old on an as-needed basis while I am home from college for the summer. I have my own transportation and have experience driving the children I...
Veronika can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Veronika is very responsible. My girls enjoy spending time with her, and she always does the dishes after they go to bed! She's friendly, responsive, and always punctual!"
Eileen Y.
Chandler A.
Austin, TX
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Babysitter Available Weekends and Some Evenings During the Week
5.0
(3)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Chandler,
I taught special education for students ages 3-5 for 7 years. I have taken care of children from ages newborn to 18. I have worked for individual families and cared for children in group settings. During the Summer I have some flexibility, but when school is in, my availability is a little limited.
Chandler can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Chandler is wonderful. She is extremely responsible, personable, and punctual. I felt very safe and secure leaving my 2 1/2 month old son in her care. I highly recommend this caregiver. She is so easy to work with and does a great job."
Margaret C.
4.6
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Dani, and I am a Texas grad! I have been babysitting for over eight years! In my go-to childcare platform, I am proud to have a five star rating from 80+ families, along with 52 stellar written reviews! I am more than happy to provide with as many references as you need!
I am a fluent Spanish speaker, too! If...
Daniela can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My kids Loved Daniella. She is very responsible and very kind and caring with them. She spoke in Spanish which is what we wanted and was very polite to us! She is wonderful and we highly recommend. "
Nesia W.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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)
To tell you a bit about my self, I have been babysitting since I can remember really I love children and always have, once I was the oldest kid in my neighborhood As a professional caregiver I have CPR, aed and first aid, and babysitting certificates. I also have an all my links profile with more information and recommendations...
De'ja can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"De'Ja is so sweet with the kids - they love her! She is dependable and punctual and positive - I highly recommend her!"
Oge Y.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 23 years old and I live in the east Austin area. I am currently a full-time student at Liberty University online. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 13 years old. I have experience with all ages and all types of kids. Please let me know if you have any other questions!
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Taylor has been helping me with my twins for the last year. We all just love Taylor. She is always cheerful and ready to play. She is also great at being the "bad cop" when mommy is too tired for the fight which is awesome! She is always willing to help us out...
Nicole A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rachel!
I would love to babysit your little ones for date night or the weekend. I'm currently an event planner for a catering company and before I started this position I spent most of 2021 nannying for a 3month and 3yr old.
Additionally, I have experience working with children from ages 0-12. In undergrad I...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We miss her so much! She cared for my baby and my coworker's toddler as we navigated remote work with our agency, and as I navigated working period, after returning from maternity leave. She did lots of activities with them, was dependable, very helpful around the...
Barbra G.
5.0
(3)
Hi,
My name is Bella! I'm 22 years old & have been an aunt since I was 11 years old. Aside from taking care of my nieces & nephew, I've been with multiple families in the past year & am currently working with a 19-year-old with autism.
Some of my responsibilities have included:
- Planning/ preparing meals & snacks
- Laundry,...
Bella can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bella is a super sweet, always on time and does a great job with my granddaughter and cat. She is very dependable and has reliable transportation. I will continue to use her in the future."
Cindy K.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & 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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have over 7 years of paid experience with children ages 3 months-6+years . Children bring out the inner child in me I love playing games, singing, reading, doing arts and crafts!
Magdeli can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Magdeli is a wonderful caregiver. She is very good with my daughter and enjoys doing crafts and playing with her. My daughter looks forward to their time together. Natalia L."
Natalia L.
5.0
(1)
! I have been working with children for about 10 years now. I have experience with all ages, multiples, and siblings. I can prep toddler meals/baby bottles, follow naps/bedtime routine for familiarity and comfort of the child, tidy baby spaces and kids laundry. I'd love to talk more and see if I'd be a good fit for your family's...
Madison can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Madison has been babysitting my infant son for 9 months and he loves spending time with her.
She is punctual and very accommodating. She cares for him fondly, she is polite & respectful and we trust her completely. "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Mykeala. I've worked with children my whole life, as I am an older sister (the only girl of four kids) and auntie of an adorable 10-year-old little girl. I love all animals, and absolutely adore dogs. My hobbies include any kind of activity that takes place outside in the sun, as well as the arts (culinary, singing,...
Mykeala can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Mykeala is so sweet and attentive! She was able to keep my toddler entertained and adapt to her very clingy nighttime ritual. She's also energetic and well versed with taking care of children of various ages. She asked all the right questions so that she can...
Bianca J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a reliable, patient, fun, and caring person.
I have 5+ years of experience babysitting and also as a Nanny live-in. I have extensive experience with newborn babies to teenagers. I can help with meal/preparation and support with homework, pick-ups, and drop-offs.
I'm a fantastic sitter who loves doing outdoor activities...
Genesis can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Genesis has been watching my two boys (3yo and 10mo) for a couple months now. She has been reliable and does well keeping them on their routine. We are very thankful to have Genesis help us out."
Allison B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Growing up I was always surrounded by lots of children. I have two younger brothers which I have cared for since they day they were born. I started babysitting at the age of 14 and started nannying at the age of 17. I love being a nanny because I get to watch children grow, and we get to do fun activities! My true goal as a...
Kelsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kelsey is amazing! She is responsible, dependable and flexible. She did an amazing job with regular 'nanny' type duties and frequently went above and beyond for our family. Our three kiddos love her! She is kind, compassionate, caring and creative. I would...
Sarah O.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Austin, TX
Jordan B.
5.0
She has amazing experience with child care, with an education background. She's creative and a fun presence to have around the kids!
- Taylor R.
Claire S.
5.0
Claire has been watching our 3 girls for 4 years. She is nothing short of amazing!
- Julie D.
Olubunmi O.
5.0
Olubunmi was very friendly & patient with our 3 year old. Will rehire!
- Amanda N.
Kira B.
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 practice, daycare drop off/pick up,...
- Care member
Marielle W.
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.
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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 2,940 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 $19.11 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 1,510 reviews of the 2,940 listed babysitters.