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Megan G.

Reliable, Fun, And Loving Caregiver!

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm an experienced childcare provider with around 7 years worth of experience including nanny, babysitting, and family assistant positions. These positions have involved caring for infants, toddlers, and school aged children including households with multiples and children with health needs (diabetes and severe...

Care Member says "We were incredibly grateful to have Megan with us for a short-term opportunity of about one month. She was excellent with our infant son, S, and...

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Tania P.

Awesome Nanny

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
I have 6 years experience cleaning houses and babysitting. I also do errands, grocery shopping. I iron clothes daily. I also pick up children from school and take them to their activities. Sometimes I babysit at night or weekends. I possess very good references. I am punctual and honest. I am responsibly and professionally...

Allison F. says "Tania is the absolute best. My younger (1 year old) was very picky with who took care of her and from day one her and our 3 year old loved Tania. No...

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Sophie B.

Child Care

Austin, TX

4.3(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Sophie. I am in College to be a Elementary Special Education Teacher. I have worked with lots of kids with Disabilities. (Autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, etc.) I have also worked with kids from ages 3 months to 14 years old. In 2019 I worked in an orphanage, school and hospital in Ghana Africa. I love to play games,...

Sharon M. says "She cares, I've hired precious nannies in my life and they have never had the skill set to work with my sweet A. Not only was she amazing with my other...

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Kaylla S.

Kaylla

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 45 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Kaylla. I Have 10 years of experience with ages 0 and up. Extensive knowledge in health and first aid, as well as working with autistic children. My skills and abilities include; Art, Music, Communication, CPR, Decision-making, Problem solving, Interpersonal Communication, Active listening, Child Development,...

Care Member says "My 6 month old absolutely loves Kayla. She was so attentive to her, and always had helpful suggestions and tips to address whatever was going on with...

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Julie L.

Passionate For Children & Helping Others

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 21 families in your area
Hi! I'm a happy, loving, patient, responsible, college-educated, energetic, very experienced mom of 8 terrific kids, ages 12-29yrs. I've spent the last 10 years assisting families with children of all ages, and I'm truly passionate about helping kids learn and grow. Caring for children and helping others genuinely makes my heart...

Care Member says "Julie was amazing taking care of my baby. She was very loving and seemed to genuinely enjoy spending time with him. I would highly recommend her!"

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Ashley A.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hello! My name is Ashley. I have a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. I've worked as a camp counselor, a lead teacher in a preschool, & substitute teacher in both elementary, middle & high school. I have all of my clearances up to date which I can present to any families I'm employed by. I am certified CPR and first...

Chynna U. says "Ashley is wonderful! We have been using her for months now regularly and could not be happier. Our nearly one year old son now loves her and gets so...

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Katy N.

Responsible, Caring, And Fun Woman Looking For A Nice Family Who Needs Help With Their Children

Austin, TX

3.5(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Katy! I have years of experience taking care of children of all ages, even a few at a time! I'm originally from PA but moved to TX last year for a full time job. I used to be a member of an Eastern European folk dance and music ensemble and love to ride horses. I'm interested in helping out part time, Thursday-Saturday...

Sonya D. says "Katy did a great job with my three kids. She took care of their needs, kept them active and engaged and cleaned up with them/after them. She watched the...

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Meghan F.

Part-Time Care Giver Available

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Meghan, and I'm 26 years old. I work as a marketing manager at Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club and graduated from The Ohio State University with a marketing specialization. I have extensive experience babysitting children, from newborns as young as 3 months to teens up to 13 years old. I've also taught swimming...

Care Member says "Meghan was excellent! She was very communicative and comfortable with our 10 month old from the second she walked in the door. She followed all...

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Sophia M.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I have two years of experience as a preschool teacher (infant and toddler), one year as a full time nanny, 3 years with various babysitting gigs, and 4 years counseling and teaching at a youth Shakespeare camp. I play guitar and sing, and I'm familiar with child-led learning, conscious discipline, and baby ASL. I'm caring,...

Maksym F. says "Sophia cared for D for 9 months starting at his 18 month. Sophia has a gift for using her actor and artistic background in a playful way that is...

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Lily V.

Experienced College Student Who Loves Kids And Animals

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hey there! I'm Lily and I am so excited to meet you! I have 5 years of paid experience in babysitting, pet sitting, house sitting, and tutoring so I can help out with whatever you may need. I love arts and crafts, listening to music, watching movies, games, reading, swimming, and going for drives in the hill country, and I can't...

Ana W. says "Lily is amazing! She is a kind spirit who truly cares about my family. She is very respectful and responsible but is also very playful and funny. She babysat...

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Diana C.

Austin, TX

4.5(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hello families! My name is Diana, I am from Perú. I've been working with children for the past 4 years. I have experience with all ages from 1-year-old all the way to 12, as well as experience with multiples. (twins) I am a very creative and active person who loves being outside. Some of my favorite things to do include going...

Care Member says "We are so so glad to have Diana with us! Our kids are both big fans. She comes with a very kind personality which is perfect for my 2 and 4 year old...

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Mackenzie C.

Nanny/Teacher

Austin, TX

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hello! My name is MacKenzie! I graduated May 12, 2018 from The University of North Texas with a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies: Core Subjects EC-6 with ESL. Right out of college, I became a 1st grade teacher at Scott Elementary in Frisco ISD. I taught first grade for two years, and loved every minute of it. I...
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Nicole S.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Nicole and I am a former teacher, grades K-3, here in Austin! Besides working with children everyday at the elementary school, I have 14 years of babysitting and caregiving experience. I am an animal lover, especially for dogs! Cooking and cleaning are tasks I enjoy and I am well organized. I am bilingual in...

Spencer B. says "Nicole worked for me at California Pizza Kitchen. She was always eager to learn and was a great team player!"

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Jessica S.

Fun Management Expert

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi there! My name is Jessica and I've been baby-sitting for a little over 3 years in the Austin area. I love spending time with kids and getting to fill our time with fun memories. I'm reliable, prompt and energetic so you can count on me to be timely. I'm up for any additional tasks such as errands or outings alongside creating...

Jessica F. says "Jessica was a great babysitter! She watched out 1.5 year old so we could go on a date night while in flagstaff. She was friendly, punctual, she updated...

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Lindsey W.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm a hardworking 27-year-old that adores kids. I was born and raised in Austin, attended for undergrad, and lived in Washington, , during graduate school. I have my Master's degree in Forensic Psychology and am back in graduate school to complete the Texas requirements to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. I've been...

Sam R. says "Lindsey is a brilliant young woman. She nannied our 2 boys and they absolutely loved her. She is creative, energetic, reliable and above all else she's...

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Erica B.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hi! My name is Erica and I have been babysitting children ages 2 months-12 years old for almost 10 years. Most of my experience is with newborns and assisting new moms with everything that comes with that first year of parenting. I have a lot of experience with potty training and sleep schedule training for newborns, bottle...

Elizabeth M. says "I worked with Erica this past weekend to watch my son during the day. She was punctual and C enjoyed his time with her. I would hire Erica again."

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Lexie R.

Joyful Baby Sitter

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi!! My name is Lexie , I am newly married and I LOVE kids. I have worked in the nursery, and the 2-3-year-olds class at my church for 7 years when I was in middle school and high school. I was a collegiate athlete so didn't have much time to do full time babysitting while I was in college, but I baby sat every summer when I...

Sierra J. says "Lexie has been such a wonderful help to our family. She is trustworthy, always on time, and genuinely cares for my kids. She helps pick up around the...

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Katherine S.

Fun Sitter With 9 Years Of Experience

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Kate. I have 10 years of experience watching children ages 2 months & up. My favorite part about working with kids is getting to see the world through their lens and the activities! I love engaging activities (it is part of the reason I am pursuing nannying right now instead of a tech career - haha), and some...

Emily F. says "Kate was our regular after-school babysitter for our 2 elementary kids for a whole school year. Kate was consistently kind, engaged, responsible, and...

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Shea G.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Shea and I graduated from Texas Christian University in May of 2023. I got my degree in psychology and have a minor in child development. I have been a babysitter/nanny for the last 8 years and in high school I nannied for a family of three children ages 7-14, a family with 3-year-old twins, and many more families...

Care Member says "Shea is extremely responsible, fun, and sincerely cares about the children she works with. Shea cared for our son as a part-time nanny for 8 months and...

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Kendra P.

Fun Sitter Are Smile Creator Another Fun Mom To Have Around To Help

Austin, TX

4.3(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
I'd describe my personality outgoing, fun, bubbly. I like working with kids because I've been a sitting for a long time. we as a family was always around our cousins and friends along of them are younger then me so I would be the go to when anyone needed the kiddos watched. I feel I build bonds with every child I end up working...

Care Member says "Kendra is great with children! She's cheerful, patient, and very kind hearted. I love having her full in when our permanent care giver is unavailable...

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  • 1,173 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.82/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 643 reviews of the 1,172 listed babysitters

Megan G.

We were incredibly grateful to have Megan with us for a short-term opportunity of about one month. She was excellent with our infant son, S,...

- Care member

Tania P.

Tania is the absolute best. My younger (1 year old) was very picky with who took care of her and from day one her and our 3 year old loved...

- Allison F.

Sophie B.

She cares, I've hired precious nannies in my life and they have never had the skill set to work with my sweet A. Not only was she amazing...

- Sharon M.

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 1,172 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 $20.82 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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