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1,262 babysitters are listed in Austin, TX
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
What others are saying about babysitters in Austin, TX
Nina is absolutely fantastic. My daughter won't stop asking when she's coming (which will have to be soon)!
Review for Nina P. by Care member
Angela watched our 1 year old after we put her down. She was punctual, friendly, and handled our schedule changes no problem.
Review for Angela D. by Care member
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,…
Review for Megan G. by Care member
Babysitters in Austin, TX
5.0
(10)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I work am looking for occasional babysitting and dog sitting gigs around Austin area. I have ample experience with kids of all ages. I am 28 years old and have been babysitting since I was about 12 years old. I am well-versed with newborn up to age 18 and was also a summer camp counselor for five years, as well as a live-in...
Nina can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nina is awesome. She was the first babysitter we chose to watch our newborn girl and she made us feel comfortable leaving her. Nina is sweet, reliable, communicative and knowledgeable. Have and will hire Nina again! "
Care member
5.0
(12)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Angela. I am a native Austinite with 10+ years of babysitting experience. I spent 7 years working as an elementary school teacher. I have experience teaching kindergarten, second, and third grade.
I am now providing childcare full time. I have worked as a nanny for families with children whose ages range...
Angela can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Angela watched our 1 year old after we put her down. She was punctual, friendly, and handled our schedule changes no problem."
Care member
5.0
(11)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
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...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 immediately gave us confidence in her care. Megan was flexible in adapting to our work needs and seamlessly integrated...
Care member
5.0
(11)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
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...
Tania can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"It was our first time leaving our 14 month old son with a babysitter. Right upon meeting Tania I felt relieved because she has such a warm and loving personality. She even brought a toy for him, and he took to her instantly. She followed all our instructions and...
Mackenzie F.
Nevaeh B.
Austin, TX
$22/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.4
(13)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Nevaeh, I'm originally from california but moved here with family a few years back. I graduated high school 2021 in Round rock. I spend most of my time with my family or finding new restaurants in austin to try. I've been babysitting since I was 14 (unpaid) for family, but paid since 2019 and have been taking it more...
Nevaeh can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was great with our 2 sons. Sweet and patient girl. We loved her. "
Care member
5.0
(10)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
15 years of childcare experience.
Feel free to read my reviews from the amazing families I've worked with.
Deja can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Deja is the epitome of an experienced career nanny. She watched 3 infants all around the age of 4 months through 15 months and tailored her care based on each individual baby. After a few weeks, she had them all on similar schedules and drinking a bottle on their...
Jonathan S.
4.7
(14)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Krystal and I'm a mother of 2 girls ages 9, and 6. I'm currently in grad school to become a counselor. I have been a preschool teacher for 13 plus years. I'm currently a youth and family case manager for mental health. I'm CPR/first aid certified. I'm outgoing, punctual and responsible. Please feel free to...
Krystal can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She was great. We were super apprehensive as this was our first care.com experience. She set us at ease immediately and our kids want her back ! "
Andrew D.
4.3
(12)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
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,...
Sophie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"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 kids, my sweet 13 year old A. has down syndrome. She was able to care for A's needs while also entertaining my 3...
Sharon M.
4.8
(19)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Over the last decade, I have been privileged to serve as a professional nanny, accumulating extensive expertise in caring for children spanning from newborns to 14-year-olds, including those with special needs and disabilities.
For the past four years, I have dedicated myself to a full-time role with a family blessed with seven...
Jenica can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Jenica has been working for my family as a traveling nanny and a date night sitter for the past year. I wanted to wait to share a review of her until I spent enough time getting to know her, seeing how she cares for and interacts with my son, etc. She has...
Amanda S.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
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...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"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!"
Care member
Ashley A.
Austin, TX
$15-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(17)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
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...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Ashley is amazing she came in and help my 6 month old baby girl with different activities teaching her to crawl, teaching her learning songs etc and having her being more independent. She got my baby on a schedule that help me out a lot. She drop off my daughter at...
Care member
5.0
(2)
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...
Lily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 my 3 kids on multiple occasions and I would definitely recommend hiring her. Not only does she keep my kids...
Ana W.
Sophia M.
Austin, TX
$22/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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,...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 appropriate for a toddler, which benefited our D's language development. We speak another language, so when our son...
Maksym F.
Katy N.
Austin, TX
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Responsible, Caring, And Fun Woman Looking For A Nice Family Who Needs Help With Their Children
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Katy can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"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 kids regularly over a six month period. My kids are 1, 3 and 5. She stayed one time overnight for two nights and...
Sonya D.
Lauren C.
Austin, TX
$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families!! I absolutely adore working with children and hope to one day in the future open and run my own daycare! I am completing my Masters of Social Work degree at the University of Texas at Austin. I am interested in enhancing the learning of children through integrated and interactive activities. I have worked in...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lauren has been watching my daughter periodically for several months, and I cannot say enough positive things about her. My daughter has special needs, and she immediately took to Lauren. Lauren is patient, knowledgeable, has an incredible spirit and most of all,...
Jennifer A.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an elementary teacher working in an elementary school.
I can teach students after school in person.
Also I can teach Spanish or German as a second language. Responsible babysitter with 4+ years of experience caring for children during weekends, evenings, and summer and winter breaks. Skilled in creating fun,...
Carolina can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Carolina was reliable, punctual, fun and communicated beautifully the entire time! Our little girl was so happy when Carolina arrived and we got great photos from Carolina while we were out! I am only sad that we can’t hire Carolina all the time. It was for a week...
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents,
I am Luisiana but you can call me Lusi. I'm 22 years old, bilingual (first language being Spanish).
I started babysitting for a couple families 5 years ago, I have worked with ages starting from 3 months old to 12 years old and also watched 1 special needs child. My last two long term families have been two 5...
Luisiana can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our son was nervous as this was his first time with a babysitter. He had so much fun with Lusi and was well taken care of. He has been begging for her to come back and play again."
Drew H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Zen ! I've been babysitting for almost 10 years and have a little sister of my own! I'm currently a double major in bilingual education and special education at the University of Texas at Austin with a 3. 9 GPA. I have a low-technology, high-engagement approach to childcare: we don't just sit in front of screens,...
Zen can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Super professional and highly recommend!"
Caitlin S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nicole worked for me at California Pizza Kitchen. She was always eager to learn and was a great team player!"
Spencer B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Alexia & I'm a student at UT Austin. I'm looking for work to save up for the school year. I study chemistry & forensics, specifically analytical chemistry, and I have experience working at an amusement park, retail store, babysitter, and a sandwich shop. I also took psychology courses in high school and college which...
Alexia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"My kids connected with Alexia immediately! She is easy going and thoughtful, and we wouldn't hesitate to call her again."
Jennifer J.
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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 1,262 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Austin, TX?
The average rate for Austin, TX babysitters on Care.com is $20.75 per hour as of May 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.
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 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.
Ratings for Austin, TX babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Austin, TX are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1,019 reviews of the 1,262 listed babysitters.