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501 babysitters are listed in San Marcos, TX
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 3 years
Babysitters in San Marcos, TX
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Nicole and I am 23 years old and currently a nursing student! A little about me is I have 8 years of child care experience 6 of them being paid (ranging from volunteer work to camp counseling). I recently worked as an Infant Care Teacher at a private academy where I worked with infants ranging from ages 3 months...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nicole was an immediate hit with my 8 year old boy, and they had a fun time together.
She is friendly, very polite, and took notes on schedule for the afternoon and evening. I returned to find my house completely dark, and knew Nicole and my boy would be out on...
Paula L.
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:
First Aid
CPR
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
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Cassidy and I just moved to the San Marcos area to continue going to school to become a teacher. Before moving here, I worked for a family for almost 5 years and was so heartbroken to have to leave them, but I had to move because of school. I have been a nanny for a few different families since graduating high school...
Cassidy can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"My son had a great time with Cassy! He's a very active boy and she kept him busy and having fun! She was professional, punctual and we can't wait to have her back!"
Patty W.
Rhiannon B.
San Marcos, TX
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
I've Been A Nanny, Babysitter, Special Needs Educator, Teacher, And Pediatric Dental Assistant
5.0
(1)
I started working with kids when I was 10. when I was growing up I was always called a "little mom". I have always known I wanted to work with kids so I have. I've been a nanny for about two years and when moveing to San Marcos I have baby sat here and there for a couple of families. I'm either looking for a full time nanny...
Rhiannon can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
5.0
"Rhiannon is amazing! She was an occasional babysitter for us. She then became a nanny for our family! Rhiannon is compassionate while also able to set boundaries. She followed our instructions and schedule very well. We were so sad when she left our hometown to...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rachel and I'm a babysitter in the San Marcos area. I have experience babysitting kids of all ages from toddlers to pre teens! Including experience in transportation for families and summer nannying. As a former drama student, I love planning arts and crafts and other fun activities! I do have my own form of...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
5.0
"We hired Rachel for transportation care and she's been amazing! My kids love her and look forward to seeing her. Very dependable and punctual! Thanks Rachel!"
Audrey B.
Aleah M.
San Marcos, TX
$18-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
CPR And First Aid Certified Summer Babysitter With 3 Years Of Experience Available All Week
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Aleah. I have about 12 years of experience with newborns up to teenagers. I do not have any children of my own, but I do have 4 sisters under the age of 16, 11 month and 4-year-old godsons, a 4-week-old god daughter, and a 3-year-old niece that I babysit, tutor, and mentor occasionally.
With care. com, I have...
Aleah can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aleah is a perfect hire! She was on time, kind, and not afraid to take care of my 10 week old! She left a detailed list of the night with my daughter and gave me confidence to leave my newborn for the first time for a date night. I highly recommend her!"
Lindy H.
Sydney V.
San Marcos, TX
$20-28/hr • 2 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter, Available For Tutoring And Pick Up
5.0
(1)
I used to work at a camp which I was in charge of watching out for and feeding hundreds of children at a time and making sure they were in a positive and clean environment. I am well qualified and If I were to be interviewed I could betterExplain why.
Sydney can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sydney is an excellent babysitter. She helped out with after school care Monday thru Friday for my two boys who are four and seven years old. She picked them up from school and drove them to their after school activities. She helped them with their homework and...
Megan O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Haley! I am an artist living in San Marcos, Texas with over 4+ years experience working in childcare including daycares and in-home babysitting. I have a fun, outgoing personality and love being around children & pets. From pre-schools to 1:1 babysitting, my experience ranges widely and has offered me strong...
Haley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We absolutely love Haley and would hire her back again. She is great with my kids and they ask for her all the time."
Xochil G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny now for 10 years. I work in my church's nursery department and children's program. I am a Paul Mitchell 2017 cosmetologist graduate. I have worked for many amazing families, and have watched 3-month-old babies turn into adventurous 2-year-old, 6-year-old turn into middle schoolers and much more. And this...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah was absolutely wonderful. The kids loved having her as their nanny. Always willing to go the extra mile and help us out with whatever we needed! "
Samantha R.
Melodie H.
San Marcos, TX
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Melodie. I am 20 years old and currently a student at Texas State, working on getting a degree in Biology. I have babysat for about 4 years and love it! I try my best to have the kids enjoy their babysitter and have a good time. Feel free to message me to see if I'm available!
Melodie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Melodie watched our two boys for a few hours while we went out for a much-needed dinner date. They had a blast with her! We will definitely call again."
Grady H.
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is adriana! I am a sophomore full time student at texas state majoring in elementary education. I worked in a daycare from 16 years old to 18 years old. I had to leave due to college but quickly got another job as a nanny in New Braunfels where I have been working for 11 months, I am looking for something lighter....
Adriana can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Adriana is kind, caring, and compassionate. She is able to manage all four of my children and they rave about how much they love her. She is able to follow specific directions regarding the care of my children and was comfortable with our family pets. She is an...
Laura K.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 12 years of professional childcare experience and truly love kids! I am an educated nanny with a Master's degree in Social Work. I have previously been a full-time nanny for identical twins and have also nannied for children from ages 18 months - 12 years old.
In previous nanny positions, I have managed busy schedules,...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Our family had a wonderful experience with Danielle. We had to let our nanny go unexpectedly and Danielle filled in for us for 3 weeks while we looked to find someone permanent. She had a great rapport with our 1.5 and 3 year old. She was extremely communicative...
Kate And Adam T.
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.
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Asia, I'm a college student studying nursing! I love kids and have been working as a babysitter for about 6 years with neighbors and family friends. I have experience with working with kids from 6 months to 13 years old, twins, and sitting up to 7 kids at a time. I have great great patience and enjoy showing...
Asia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Asia was great with our twins. My husband and I hired her for our weekly date night. She cooked light meals, made sure they played nicely, cleaned up after themselves, and made sure they were in bed when we arrived home. The girls love her and always look forward...
Care member
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: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Heyy!! I'm Kalea:)) I am the oldest of six kids, so I have had several years of experience with childcare. I have worked with multiple families from Care. com and I have been invited back by each one! I am currently living in San Marcos, recently moved from Colorado, and originally from San Antonio. I am looking to pick up some...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kalea has been a great sitter. Her energy matches our kids and she keeps them engaged and off screens. She is dependable. Our kids love every day they get to spend with Kalea."
Hannah M.
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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & 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.
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ally was fantastic! She was reliable and flexible when our schedules changed! She's trustworthy and friendly too."
Melissa A.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have at least 6 years of experience with kids of all ages. I have 4 younger siblings with the biggest age gap being 11 years, and I have several younger siblings I've been babysitting for year. I've tutored and babysat children in my hometown, and worked as a Summer Camp Activity Leader. I am able to help errands, travel, and...
Regan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Such an AMAZING babysitter!! She was very attentive to our little one and is also super kind. We HIGHLY recommend hiring her!!"
Colette M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in San Marcos, TX
Nicole C.
5.0
Nicole was an immediate hit with my 8 year old boy, and they had a fun time together.
She is friendly, very polite, and took notes on schedule for the afternoon and evening. I returned to find my house completely dark, and knew Nicole and my boy would be out on the back porch watching stars and the...
- Paula L.
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.
Cassidy M.
5.0
My son had a great time with Cassy! He's a very active boy and she kept him busy and having fun! She was professional, punctual and we can't wait to have her back!
- Patty W.
Rhiannon B.
5.0
Rhiannon is amazing! She was an occasional babysitter for us. She then became a nanny for our family! Rhiannon is compassionate while also able to set boundaries. She followed our instructions and schedule very well. We were so sad when she left our hometown to attend college!
- Care member
Rachel V.
5.0
We hired Rachel for transportation care and she's been amazing! My kids love her and look forward to seeing her. Very dependable and punctual! Thanks Rachel!
- Audrey B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in San Marcos, TX:
How can I find a San Marcos babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in San Marcos, 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 501 babysitters in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, TX?
The average rate for San Marcos, TX babysitters on Care.com is $15.82 per hour as of May 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 San Marcos, TX?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, TX babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in San Marcos, TX are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 138 reviews of the 501 listed babysitters.