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Bethany B.

Part-time Babysitter Available

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "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,...

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Melanie M.

Melanie Miller - Perfect Babysitter For Date Nights

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
My experience includes working at a Summer Day camp working with children from 4 to 12 years old. I also have babysat children before, ages 2 and 3-year-olds.

Renee M. says "Great with kids. They love her."

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Mireille A.

Babysitter/Nanny In East Austin!

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
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!...

Sharyce W. says "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...

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Kira B.

Experienced And Fun Babysitter

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Kate J.

Experienced Austin Babysitter Available Full-Time

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have worked with toddlers and school age children for over 15 years. I started out as a babysitter in my teen years. I have worked for the YMCA in their preschool room, after school program, summer camps, and babysitting service. In addition, I have a B.A. in elementary education, as well as special education.

Dawn A. says "Katie babysat my daughter recently, and our experience was very positive. She is extremely well-qualified, and I can tell by her demeanor that she loves...

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Rachel S.

Part Time Babysitter

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hey, my name is Rachel! It's lovely to e-meet you & I am excited to be here! Currently, I'm an event planner, but before this life I spent 2021 nannying for a 3-month and 3yr old. I actually still babysit for them occasionally as well! I am looking for a part-time or full time position to start February 2025. As I am looking...

Barbra G. says "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...

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Chandler A.

Babysitter Available Weekends and Some Evenings During the Week

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
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.

Margaret C. says "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...

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De'ja R.

Fun Loving Babysitter/nanny

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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...

Oge Y. says "De'Ja is so sweet with the kids - they love her! She is dependable and punctual and positive - I highly recommend her!"

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Mykeala C.

Nanny And Babysitter

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
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,...

Blaise B. says "Mykeala was an absolute blessing for our family. She is attentive, caring, very aware, and full of ideas! I would emphatically recommend Mykeala to any...

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Mckenna O.

Babysitter/Nanny

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
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.

Bea B. says "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...

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Paula M.

Experienced And Loving Babysitter

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Paula and I am a 24-year-old recent college graduate living in Austin. I'm originally from Brazil but moved to Boca Raton, Florida when I was 9 and moved to Austin about 6 months ago. I am working full time 8-4 remotely during the week, but am available after work hours and during weekends. I have reliable...

Laci O. says "She's very good with children and my son really liked her. She is also very kind, responsible, and intelligent."

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Avery A.

Babysitter

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am the oldest of 3 children and have been babysitting since I was 13. I am 22 years old and moved to Austi last fall after graduating from college in May 2023. I have extensive experience as a part time and full time nanny while I was in Los Angeles for school and am currently looking for one time jobs on weeknights or...

Ditte N. says "So sweet and my kids loved her."

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Madison J.

Babysitter/Nanny

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
! 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...

Care Member says "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...

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Kellie B.

Hello! Babysitting Jobs And Reoccurring House Cleaning Jobs.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi families! I've been a career nanny/ house manager for 7 years. I have experience with multiple children and infant care and I'm also a mother of 2 boys myself so I can do anything when it comes to the home and children. I'm currently a nanny/ house manager pt and a cleaner/ organizer pt. I worked for many families but most...

Kila J. says "She's just the sweetest caring nanny and my kids adore her!"

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Antonia C.

My Babysitting Experience

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have 15 years babysitting experience, with children of all ages. I nannied all throughout high school, undergrad and grad school and have clinical experience working with children with autism, as well psychological and high support needs. My style: I love to have fun with the children, be active, and play games on their...

Geri K. says "Antonia babysat for my 3 energetic boys this summer. She's the best babysitter we've ever had = plays with them, does activities with them, limits screen...

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Emma T.

Fun And Friendly College Student: Tutoring And Babysitting

Austin, TX

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Need an extra set of hands? I'm here to help! I am a senior in college majoring in Psychology with many years of experience babysitting and tutoring, and I am available weeknights and weekends for your babysitting or tutoring needs. I have tutored elementary and middle school kids in a variety subject areas, and I also have...
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Kathryn I.

5th Grade Teacher Looking For Babysitting Opportunities!

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Katie; I teach 5th grade, however I have experience with all ages (I was a preschool teacher and a nanny prior to teaching elementary). I love being active outside, playing board games, watching movies, trying new restaurants, and reading. I am currently looking for one-time or reoccurring babysitting...

Aaron M. says "We have now used Katie multiple times as a sitter for our ~1 year old kiddo and we could not be more pleased and appreciative of having her available!...

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Alesia H.

Flexible And Fun-Loving Nanny: Tailoring Care To Your Family's Needs

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
The Nanny Families Rave About With Reviews to Prove It When families look for a nanny or they're seeking more than just childcare, they're searching for someone who brings energy, dependability, and heart into their home. That's exactly what I offer. I'm an enthusiastic and adaptable caregiver who understands that every child...

Kristen T. says "We LOVE Alesia. She nannied our son from 9-18 months. We are first time parents and our son was a COVID baby, so to say we were nervous about hiring...

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Ana L.

Hi, I Am Ana! A Blingual, Creative, Caring Nanny.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Elementary teacher, grandmother and responsible care giver with more than 35 years of experience working with children in different stages of education. 5 years caring for one family in Austin and 2 for another. The kids are now grown, and I am looking forward to working with other families. Native Spanish speaker, looking for...

Jessica W. says "Ana is so sweet and caring! She was very engaging with my infant son and does a wonderful job interacting with children. She was always on time and very...

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Carissa P.

Adores Seeing The World Through A Child's Eyes

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! It's such a gift to work with children and I truly love it. I've run the gamut from changing diapers to mentoring teens nearly all my life! I'm trained in the Montessori method for ages 0-3. This educational philosophy puts respect for and independence of the child at the forefront of everything. I also use RIE and...

Erika P. says "We hired Carissa to care for our child from 8-15 mos. Her in-depth understanding of early childhood-development, Montessori and RIE (Respectful Parenting)...

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  • 1,171 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.83/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Austin, TX

Babysitters in Austin, TX are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 632 reviews of the 1,171 listed babysitters

Bethany B.

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...

- Care member

Melanie M.

Great with kids. They love her.

- Renee M.

Mireille A.

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...

- Sharyce W.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Austin, TX:

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 1,171 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.

The average rate for Austin, TX babysitters on Care.com is $20.83 per hour as of October 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Austin, TX through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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