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Here are some babysitters in Austin:
Candice K. says "Elizabeth has been such a blessing for our family. She has loved and cared for our sweet son for several months now. She is kind and nurturing. She is...
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...
Natalie R. says "Mariana is eager to work and takes initiative to help with what I need. She was kind, calm and thoughtful."
Mady K. says "Madison is wonderful and reliable. She's great with my son, and looking forward to having her around!"
Taylor B. says "Rachel was an amazing nanny for our 3 month old boy. She was so comfortable with him and clearly has a great deal of experience with infants. I was...
Summer S. says "Adrienne is patient and kind, intelligent, reliable, and is a super fun and competent young lady."
Laura K. says "Jocelyn worked for us for a little over 3 months caring for our 5 month old daughter. She was always on time and communicated if there was going to be any...
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Care Member says "She showed up a 5 min early The kids loved her. She had them pick up their plates toys etc. "
Care Member says "Kimberly is very responsible and reliable and always has the best attitude. "
Kristy R. says "Jeri has been so great with our 4 month old infant. She comes with great energy and spends the day engaging our little by talking to her and playing with...
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...
Care Member says "Wonderful experience with Brenna. Smart, communicative and punctual. Will definitely hire again!"
Sabrina C. says "Thank you for being attentive to our child's needs. Layla picked up toys and did our toddler's dishes without having to ask or remind her. Before she...
Alanna H. says "Katie watched my 5 year old daughter and it went terrific! My daughter had such a great time and honestly didn't want her to leave. Would definitely...
Samantha R. says "Sophie is outgoing and a great communicator! We really enjoyed talking with her and she had great report with our kids."
Cailin M. says "Caitlin is super nurturing and intuitive. Our 5 month old son was comfortable with her right away and loved snuggling with her! Caitlin's interest in...
Mary B. says "Kailey was wonderful with our 4 month old son who was challenging because of separation anxiety and a sleep regression he's going through. She worked...
Care Member says "Maria Louisa did a great job with our boys ages 4 and 6! She communicated clearly and made sure they were safe and had a great time. We’ve had a lot...
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1,128 babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $20.87/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8
Babysitters in Austin, TX are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 704 reviews of the 1,128 listed babysitters
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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 1,128 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 $20.87 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.