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Kayla B.

Looking For Nanny/babysitting Job!

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi all! My name is Kayla , and I'm junior studying Early Childhood Education at UT Austin. Working with kids is my passion! I have nannied for the past 2 years and worked with kids for a total of 5 years. I have experience with water safety, driving kids to activities, nap time & mealtime routines, and light cleaning + errands....

Care Member says "Kayla is the sweetest girl you will meet. She always goes above and beyond for the kiddos she takes care of and will do it with a smile. She has lots of...

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Lily R.

Babysitting

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am interested in caring for a young child. I am a patient, energetic, and loving woman with an affinity for babies and young children. I've worked with children in a daycare setting, as well as directed a daycare. I taught elementary school at the first and second grade levels for 7 years, and worked as a Child Abuse...

Care Member says "Lily was wonderful!! We look forward to working with her again. She has very patient with our newborn and an excellent communicator with us. "

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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
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 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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Natasha B.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have a passion for the outdoors as well as learning and reading. With 13 years of child care experience including working as a teacher's assistant at local Montessori schools, I have completed early childhood development credentials. I am comfortable around pets and taking care of any light housekeeping and meal prep. Please...

Diego R. says "She was great with the kids. Helpful and knows what she's doing. Kids enjoyed the time with her. They spent time drawing and doing puzzles. She cleaned up...

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Jabari N.

Austin's Top Manny: Professional Artist & Caretaker

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hey ya'll! I'm Jabari: a nanny and house manager. I have my hours filled for the foreseeable future. I'm looking for three specific types of clients that can fit into my schedule: Morning Transportation: 6am-9 a.m. Taking the kiddos to school in the morning. This would be mornings exclusively, I have an evening client....

Rebecca S. says "Jabari worked for us on a fill in basis when our nanny was sick. His way of working with the kids made the transition effortless. Our kids are generally...

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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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Tania P.

Awesome Nanny

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 20 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
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 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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Caitlin C.

Austin, TX

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! My name is Caitlin, and I'm a Child Life Specialist at Dell Children's Medical Center. I recently earned my Master of Science in Child Life from Texas Woman's University and have years of experience caring for children of all ages and needs-including medically dependent children, infants, and teens. Before working in the...

Michelle R. says "Caitlin worked for us for almost a year, as a nanny, watching my daughter (between 1-2 years old) and we adore her! She was incredibly sweet and...

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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
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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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Alesia H.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 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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Catherine J.

Austin, TX

4.9(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 32 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Catherine! With a gentle heart and over 20 years of experience, I've dedicated my life to caring for children of all ages. As a mother and a foster parent, I understand how important it is to create a safe, loving, and nurturing environment where little ones can grow, explore, and feel truly seen. I believe in building...

Care Member says "Cathy was great with our two year old who was home sick. She engaged with him well and did her best to keep him stimulated even though he was under the...

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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
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 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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Lindsey W.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 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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Ursula W.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Ursula and i've worked professionally in the childcare industry since I was 18 (eight years!) When I graduated high school I attended the university of colorado for two years(studying early childhood education) , and after a family tragedy had to move home. Since then i've continued to work at Child development...

Sara W. says "We all love Ursula in our house and plan to make her our go to babysitter! She is amazing with entertaining our 8 month old and also spends time with our...

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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
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Sophia N.

Sitter Excited To Help

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Sophia and I am a recent graduate from the University of Rochester! I am passionate about working with kids and have a wide variety of experience. I have volunteered in elementary school and middle school after-school programs, coached kindergarten gymnastics classes, and have experience tutoring elementary and...

Jonah K. says "Sophia is very good with kids, she genuinely loves caring for kids and enjoys looking after them. Sophia was always very helpful around the house too and...

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Constance E.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hello, I am a recent grad from Pepperdine University. I have a great deal of experience hanging out with kids, mostly through dance. I teach hip hop at a studio for kids of all ages. I also have taught gymnastics for a number of yeas as well. I am originally from Colorado, which is where I get my love for the hiking,...

Phillip Q. says "Constance is a phenomenal care giver and good influence for us. She kept my energetic, stubborn 2yo engaged and happy for hours. Her references raved...

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Cat B.

Child Care

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My name is Cat I'm a 2021 graduate of West Virginia University with a degree in Fashion Design, and I've been living in Austin for the past two years. I currently work full-time Monday through Friday as a family manager/nanny, and I'm looking to take on weekend roles and occasional date-night babysitting. I have several...

Stephen S. says "I would have to say people like Cat are what keeps. care.com in business! She was amazing with my 2 boys. Cat was so easy going and catered to my 4 year...

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Makayla L.

My Name Is Makayla! Nice To Meet Ya

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Throughout my entire childhood and adolescence, my mother ran a home daycare where I learned to work with several children at once from a young age. I have taken care of age groups ranging from infant to middle school between one-time babysitting gigs and long-term nannying. I have been CPR certified twice in the past, but do...

Care Member says "Mak is the best! Flexible, cheerful, and great with kids and pets- I recommend her wholeheartedly!"

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  • 1,134 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.88/hr as of November 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 701 reviews of the 1,136 listed babysitters

Kayla B.

Kayla is the sweetest girl you will meet. She always goes above and beyond for the kiddos she takes care of and will do it with a smile. She...

- Care member

Lily R.

Lily was wonderful!! We look forward to working with her again. She has very patient with our newborn and an excellent communicator with us....

- Care member

Kathryn I.

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...

- Aaron 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 1,136 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 $20.88 per hour as of November 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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