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200 babysitters are listed in Waco, TX
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Waco, TX
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have been giving care to children 12 and under for 14+ years. I am currently First aid and CPR certified. I have 3 years experience in a camp nursery. I have been a day nanny, after school care and travel sitter as well. I love being outside, so I am always looking for ways to be outside with those in my care and...
Sara can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My children were with me during interviews, we had met with about six others applicants and all were wonderful, however, my children and I ultimately chose Sarah and so glad we did! She was always caring, punctual, flexible with changes and the kids LOVED her...
Shannon F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Amber.
I'm currently seeking full time employment.
I have worked at Gymboree Play and Music, and Primrose. As well as being a babysitter/nanny since I was a preteen. I have 10+ years of childcare experience. I love kids, I am the type of babysitter who builds off of what the kids love to do, and I love getting on the...
Amber can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ruth P.
Waco, TX
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi there! I started out babysitting for my sister in law for her 3 little girls when I was 17yrs old.
Now I'm married and I have 2 kids that I love with all my heart! I'm a responsible, hardworking Christian mom who loves kids! I know how important it is for mommy and daddy to feel safe and secure for their child care.
Ruth can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Very trustful person. Someone I can definitely depend on with my kids, punctual and responsible. "
Jael G.
5.0
(1)
Currently a full-time student at Baylor. I am available for nannying/date night/last-minute babysitting in and around the Waco area.
I have many years of experience babysitting for multiple families (including newborns!) and have also interacted with children in various service/volunteer experiences. Many of the families I've...
Suzanne can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Suzanne babysat for our son a number of times when he was between the age of 4 - 9 months. She is a wonderful, trustworthy, experienced sitter and we only wish we could have continued to have her babysit for us! Unfortunately we both moved away to be closer to...
Meredith G.
Lainey O.
Waco, TX
$14/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm first aid certified and I teach swim lessons. I've been working with teaching kids for the last year and I've been babysitting for 2 years now.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had a wonderful experience with Lainey caring for our two boys. Her attention to detail, nurturing approach, and genuine care made us feel completely at ease. Our boys not only enjoyed their time with her but also formed a strong bond. We highly recommend Lainey...
Matthew S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent high school graduate looking for a way to save up money as I'll be attending Baylor University n this upcoming fall. I have some experience with babysitting kids and I loved every minute of it. Kids are imaginative, creative, and extremely active. I like working with kids because there is never a dull moment. I'm...
5.0
"Tyrha was just superb with my 7 year old. She responded on short notice and was right on time. I would call her again."
Dan W.
Summer M.
Waco, TX
$10-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Summer! I have been babysitting since I was 14, am child/infant CPR and first aid certified, and love spending time with kids. I am a very hands-on sitter and love to play games, make crafts, and spend time outside. I have spent my last 3 summers working as a National Park Ranger and have lots of experience leading...
Summer can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"There is not enough space here for me to type how much we adore Summer. After 3+ years of babysitting for us, she continues to rise to the occasion. She always comes prepared with games, crafts, and fun. Summer taught my kids (D/S currently 8/5) games they have...
Sarah G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello All, my name is Shamirah.
I am currently a student at a local University. I am a finance major. I am the eldest of three and I live at home with my family in Waco, Texas, in the China Springs area. I am a proud Army Brat, my father served in the Army for 26 years. We are a very diverse family due to being exposed to...
Shamirah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shamirah is absolutely wonderful! Kind, on time, great with my children! She is a fabulous communicator. I highly recommend!!"
Tabby Z.
Kendy R.
Waco, TX
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Caring for children is a passion of mine and something I have simply always loved doing. I am the oldest of 4 kids, so I've really been babysitting since I was about 13 years old. I have volunteered at my church for the past 12 years (AWANA, Sunday School, VBS) watching/teaching kids from nursery ages up to 5th grade. All...
Kendy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"We are so blessed to have found Kendy. She has been caring for my 6 yo and 3 mo for two weeks now part-time. She is very punctual and dependable. My 6 yo counts down the time to seeing her next. She engages with both of my boys, which makes it easier to leave...
Kelsey V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Sam! I have my Masters in Social Work, and I live in Waco, TX. I have cared for children my entire life whether it was family members or through Care. com! An aspect of my experience that stands out is my experience working with children who have survived trauma and children with severe disabilities as my younger brother...
Samantha can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We first got to know Sam when our 2nd was born (she's now over a year old) and we needed an extra set of hands in the house. We had an instant comfort level with her, and she didn't blink at any task we threw her way. She cared for baby, dealt with trying toddler,...
Anna T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've babysat various times over the past few years. My main work has been providing every day service for 2 whole summers until the parents got off of work. I currently work at an elementary school and I've worked with 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders. I love children and love to have fun. I love to plan activities and would even...
Temee can also help with: Travel
5.0
"Temee was very polite, on time and my son enjoy her so much. I had no worries with her services. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've always loved to take care of children. I started with my younger sister. I would always take care of her while my mom went to work. When I was in middle school, my neighbors would bring their children in the summer so that I could take care of them. I would refresh their academic memory, we'd go out and play sports, and we...
Luciri can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Luciri is a caring responsible young lady.... I would feel very comfortable leaving my children under her care."
Edna T.
Kalli M.
Waco, TX
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am Kalli! I began my babysitting journey at 12 which transitioned me to a nanny for two wonderful families, honing my skills along the way.
Kalli can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I completely trust Kalli with my 6m old daughter. I've never worried that she would put her own needs before my baby's. She loves kids and has lots of fun with them."
Mikayla M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I started my first regular job as a nanny of 5 home schooled children in November of 2014, and had been working for them three days a week. Since then, I have been working as a professional nanny, plus teaching piano on the side. I was home schooled through High School, and graduated in May of 2016. I have also taken a couple of...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julia worked for us for two and a half years and was a wonderful care giver to our son from 4 months to almost 3. She's thorough, kind, and easy to work with. Our son adores her as do we! Julia is incredibly timely, dependable and thoughtful, being sure to reach...
Haley S.
Hayun K.
Waco, TX
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently a Baylor Student majoring in Child and Family Studies! I aspire to be an occupational therapist in the pediatric field. Working with children has always been my passion and I've had lots of opportunities growing up. Although I may be young, I've had experience working with children in dayhab (special...
Hayun can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Grace is wonderful! She is punctual! Very dependable and interactive with our children. We are so thankful that we have Grace in our lives."
Harmoni G.
Hope T.
Waco, TX
$14-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! I am a current Senior at Baylor University, studying Child and Family Studies. Through my 3+ years of childcare experience and relevant Child Development coursework, I have seen my passion for children grow immensely. I love finding creative ways to engage with children while also establishing a safe and secure...
Hope can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I can't say enough about Hope! She's an amazing person will a great attitude. She truly enjoys children, joy, fun, and teaching kids to be their best. She is hands down the best caregiver hire we have ever had!"
Patricia A.
Zoe W.
Waco, TX
$11-16/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi guys! My experience includes assisting a classroom for those with special needs in high school, volunteering as a buddy for a special needs baseball league, and serving in children's church growing up. I tutored two middle school students in English my freshman year of college. I also co-taught four first grade students in a...
Zoe can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Zoe is wonderful and she kept me updated throughout the day. She sent pictures and even took them on a walk to the park. Definitely recommend!"
Sierra G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a Child Development Associates and I'm finishing the last year of my bachelor's in psychology online.
I'm a Registered Behavior Technician and have been working with children with autism for almost a year.
I love working with kids, it has always been my calling. It is my passion and what brings me joy. Not only do I...
Violet can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Very nice, clean, and professional"
Cindy L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Cristina! I am a 32 years young mother to 4 kids, ages 7 and under who all attend school. I am from Waco, born and raised. I have 15+ years of experience with children, from working at an early education daycare center, several families, and my own family of course. I am CPR and first aid trained, a non-smoker,...
Cristina can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My husband and I were able to trust her and she provided great care for our son. Any issues she had, she let us know. Very flexible even though we weren't the best at giving notice for changes in our schedules. Very friendly. We felt better about our son being on...
Siara L.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Tiffani! I'm 24 years old. I have a bachelor's degree in English from Baylor University. I am CPR & First aid certified, and I actively take childcare courses on my own time and can provide those certifications.
Availability:
I prefer a few days notice, if possible. Same-day bookings are harder for me to plan for and...
Tiffani can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Tiffani is simply outstanding. With unwavering reliability, she creates a nurturing environment for our twins! Passionate, communicative, patient, and safety-oriented, she's a true gem. Highly recommended!"
Mabel G.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Waco, TX
Sara M.
5.0
Sara is phenomenal! We hired her as a long term nanny and she was more than we could have asked for. Sara knew where our daughter was developmentally and pushed her to continue to meet milestones. Sara is top-notch in ensuring safety, while also making sure your child has fun and explores the world...
- Tara R.
Ruth P.
5.0
Very trustful person. Someone I can definitely depend on with my kids, punctual and responsible.
- Jael G.
Suzanne C.
5.0
Suzanne babysat for our son a number of times when he was between the age of 4 - 9 months. She is a wonderful, trustworthy, experienced sitter and we only wish we could have continued to have her babysit for us! Unfortunately we both moved away to be closer to family during COVID, but I would...
- Meredith G.
Lainey O.
5.0
We had a wonderful experience with Lainey caring for our two boys. Her attention to detail, nurturing approach, and genuine care made us feel completely at ease. Our boys not only enjoyed their time with her but also formed a strong bond. We highly recommend Lainey for her exceptional childcare...
- Matthew S.
Tyrha L.
5.0
Tyrha was just superb with my 7 year old. She responded on short notice and was right on time. I would call her again.
- Dan W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Waco, TX:
How can I find a Waco babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Waco, 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 200 babysitters in Waco, 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 Waco, TX?
The average rate for Waco, TX babysitters on Care.com is $15.44 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 Waco, TX?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Waco, 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 Waco, TX babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Waco, TX are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 58 reviews of the 200 listed babysitters.