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3,021 babysitters are listed in Austin, TX
The average rate is $19/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Austin, TX
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, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She worked very well with our children. Our son really enjoyed her and she seemed to manage both children well."
Caitlin 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
(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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Catey has been wonderful with our son!"
Daniela O.
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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Mikal did a great job taking care of our infant. She clearly loves little ones! We would be happy to have her back."
Lauren C.
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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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 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, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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
(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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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
(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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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
(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
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Lexi, I am 25 years old and I have been working in child care for 6 years. I have extensive experience as both a babysitter and a nanny. I am currently on maternity leave from my position as a preschool teacher. I am both CPR and First Aid certified with a clean background check. I have specified training...
Alexandra can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lexi started taking care of our daughter when our daughter was 6 months old (soon to be 1 year), and we have nothing but awesome things to say about Lexi.
She was our one and only nanny twice a week for half the day, for six months and ongoing. Lexi is...
Rachel R.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & 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 4 families in your neighborhood
Babysitting children has always been one of my favorite jobs to do, and I would love to do it for your children too! I have been babysitting for about four years, and have gained an immense amount of experience during that time. The children I have babysat range from 2nd grade to 5th grade. During my time babysitting I took the...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Super sweet with my boys, and very helpful."
Derek S.
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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kristen watched my 2nd grade son for a semester. She loves children. She was dependable, kind and fun. My son really enjoyed their time together. I would recommend her highly."
Joan M.
5.0
(1)
I have been taking care of children all of my life. I became an aunt at the age of four and from that moment became in love with motherhood and caring for children. By about the age of 12 I became the go-to babysitter for everyone in my family and family friends. I have a lot of experience caring for all age groups, but...
5.0
"I can highly recommend Emily. She watched our son during her summer break before her last year of college. He was 9 weeks old when she started and she watched him until he was 5.5 months. During that time she displayed confidence and easy with caring for such a...
Eva D.
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, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 25 years old and have lived in Austin since July 2021. I work full time 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. in technology sales. I am looking to babysit kids of any age from around 4:30-:7:00 p.m. during weekdays. I'd love to be outside at the park/doing activities or helping with homework as I was previously a teacher! I also have weekend...
Tonianne can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Miss Tonianne was such a blessing for our family and my two toddlers still ask to see her almost every day. We recently moved from Austin to Houston, but Tonianne was our nanny and became part of the family in Austin. Tonianne is mature well beyond her years and...
Sarah R.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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
(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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kids and pets LOVE Claire! She is extremely responsible, and wise beyond her years. She is fun, loving, and patient, but also inspires children to act and be their best. You can feel completely at ease leaving her in charge of your precious loved ones. "
Janine Y.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Austin, TX
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.
Louisa Z.
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 children. We were able to pull off a...
- Emily W.
Catey H.
5.0
Catey has been wonderful with our son!
- Daniela O.
Mikal M.
5.0
Mikal was great with our girls! We will definitely be calling on her again.
- Care member
Cassandra W.
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.
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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 3,021 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 April 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 1,527 reviews of the 3,021 listed babysitters.