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Maria Louisa C.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello there! My name is Maria Louisa and I am 26 years old. I am a finance manager in my daily life, but I have been babysitting and nannying since I was 13 years old. I have experience with ages ranging from a just a few months old all the way to 10+. Most of my duties consisted of babysitting during date nights, cooking,...

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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Linda G.

Tutor/Child Care

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there! I'd like to introduce myseld as either your future babysitter, tutor, or personal assistant. I'd like to consider myself a jack of all trades around the household. Whether it's helping out with the kiddos, tutoring or getting them to activities, you name it I can do it. I'm also a very organized person who lives by to...

Betsy A. says "Very responsible, caring and trustworthy"

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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Caitlin D.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'm a compassionate, patient, and fun-loving counseling graduate student, looking to hang out with some awesome kids and make a little extra cash in the process. I've been babysitting and nannying off and on since I was a preteen, and I have so much love for babies and children. I've received higher education in attachment style...

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...

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Sophie D.

Friendly And Experienced PALooking For Nights/Weekends

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I am a licensed Physician Assistant new to the Austin area. My husband often works late and I'd love to pick up a few babysitting shifts at night or on weekends for extra income. I have been babysitting for over 15 years and love kids of all ages. Fully vaccinated + boosted, CPR certified and have a car.

Mary P. says "Sophie is a sweet, dependable sitter who my kids took a liking to right from the start! She played with my energetic toddler and cared for the baby with...

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Caleigh T.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! Thanks for taking the time to look at my profile. I am currently a full time professional who works for a company that manages clinical trials. I have several years' experience working with kids of all ages, from 3 to 14 years old. I've worked as a babysitter, tutor, chauffeur, and any combination - whatever you need, I'm...

Jennifer D. says "Caleigh has been our live-in nanny for the summer and we have enjoyed her immensely! Our children were immediately comfortable with her. She delivers...

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Natalie B.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Natalie and I am currently a kindergarten teacher! I have tons of babysitting, teaching and tutoring experience. I am obviously very busy during the school year, but would love to be your date night/weekend babysitter! I also will be available some in the summer!

Joe D. says "Natalie was the nanny for my three children all summer. All I can say is that she really became part of our family. My kids absolutely loved her and she was...

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Kailey R.

Reliable And Caring Nanny That Loves Kiddos And Helping Families

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi families! I am a former nanny who now works full-time as a Case Manager for a foster care support nonprofit. I babysit part-time. If you are looking for care, please send me a message. I have experience with kids of all ages, as well as kids with special needs and children with trauma. I am infant and adult CPR...

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...

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Penni W.

Patient, Fun-loving, Experienced Sitter

Austin, TX

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi. I have many years of experience working with children. I worked as a Montessori guide years ago and gave horseback riding lessons to young children for 10 years. I have been babysitting for many years. I have wonderful references and I have had training for CPR and first aid. I am a UT grad and have been in Austin for over...

Care Member says "Penni was great and clicked w my child immediately. Great experience and will do again!"

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Alyssa W.

Austin, TX

3.4(1)
from
$29/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Alyssa , I have graduated college with my Associates Degree am currently studying physical therapy assistant at ACC. I have been experienced in babysitting/nannying for 4+ years. I am Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid, and WSI certified. I have experience in working with autism, cerebral palsy, and g-tubes. I...

Trish M. says "My husband and I hired Alyssa in early 2022 to help care for our three-year-old (who has special needs) and our one-year-old while I dealt with some health...

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Layla A.

Nanny

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, I'm Layla! I've been working in clinical research for about 4 years, with a passion for helping families. Bilingual ( Spanish is my native language) and with flexible availability, here to support with date nights, weekend getaways, or any babysitting needs that come up. In addition to babysitting, I offer house and...

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...

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Mimi D.

Nurturing And Kind Nanny

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there! Currently I'm looking to begin caring for a lovely family's child/children A little about me, and some of my history: I'm a careful and conscientious gal who is helpful with cleaning around the house as well as preparing meals/bottles. Previously, I have worked as a Behavioral Therapist, working with children ages...

Lauren J. says "My little guy really likes to play with Mimi. He asks me when she is available all the time. She is really good with kids!"

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Amy D.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I adore children! For the past 25 years, I have enjoyed babysitting/nannying for numerous families. I have also had a swim lesson business, ran summer camps and hosted birthday parties. Having fun and caring for kids makes me happy :) I have experience with all ages including newborns. I also have experience with multiples...

Teresa B. says "Amy has watched our three girls for a couple years and they absolutely love her. They would ask us to go out just so Amy could come over. She also helped...

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Katherine H.

Professional Career Nanny

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
**Currently only accepting overnight Newborn Care positions** I have a nurturing spirit shaped by my experiences on my family's farm and caring for younger children. Initially pursuing El. Ed., I discovered my true passion for caring for newborns. After earning an associate's degree in Social Work, I worked with non-profits...

Catharine H. says "Katie is an absolutely fabulous caretaker. She was with us during a move into a new house and helped us care for our 6 month old daughter during the...

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Darian S.

Infant To Montessori Experience

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello families, I have years of childcare experience with infants to toddlers. Due to my fiancées career I have temporarily moved to Brooklyn, leaving my admin position at a private Montessori in Austin. Given my past additional past experience with nannying, I miss working with children and would love to find a family I can...

Marian H. says "Darian was great with our 11-month-old! She was on time, energetic, familiar with the ins and outs of infants care, from diaper changes to bottles and...

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Alisha H.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Alisha and I am new around Austin Texas from North Carolina. I'm looking to help out and enrich the lives of others through professional child care and fun! I am a responsible, dedicated, reliable, and a bubbly person. I have cared on and off for various friends and family members kids in the past and I loved it!...

Care Member says "Alisha was my full time nanny for my son from the time he was 8 weeks until 13 months. Alisha was extremely attentive to him and he loved spending time...

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Shruti B.

Love Spending Time With Kids Of All Ages!

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
I am currently a college student studying finance at the University of Texas at Austin. Having worked with kids in a tutoring environment, as well as nannying family members' and friends' kids, I know what it takes to be a good sitter. I absolutely love being around kids and getting to know them. I enjoy partaking in their...

Philip B. says "Shruti was just wonderful for us. We had a very unusual circumstance which involved her watching our 8 mos old for a prolonged period of time over a...

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Joan H.

Experienced Nanny

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Currently just looking for date night work, and animal sitting. I am a college educated nanny, special education teacher. I have worked for an after school daycare/summer camp for 5 years. I am also a substitute teacher. I have been taking care of children for 21 years starting when the children were newborns and I still keep in...

Kristen H. says "Joan has been watching my kids (two-and-four-legged)for three years now. She's awesome with them. They love her and so do we!"

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Savannah B.

A Little Bit About Me!

Austin, TX

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi there! Welcome to my page, my name is Savannah, here's a little bit about me: As a dedicated childcare provider with 8 years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children. My journey into caregiving stems from my deep-rooted desire to make a positive impact on young lives and support...

Care Member says "Savannah is a total pro. She replied promptly and did a wonderful job with my two and three year old children. As soon as she walked in she began...

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Jalisa B.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello everyone! My name is Jalisa and I am a senior Computer Science and Sociology student attending the University of Texas at Austin. I have lots of experience caring for children alongside my mother at her daycare for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary children up to 12 years old. Also I spend free afternoons...

Maureen B. says "Jalisa helped out last minute and took great care of my toddler when we were in town. He was all smiles when we left and when we arrived. If we lived...

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  • 1,171 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.83/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 632 reviews of the 1,171 listed babysitters

Maria Louisa C.

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...

- Care member

Linda G.

Very responsible, caring and trustworthy

- Betsy A.

Makayla L.

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

- Care member

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 1,171 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 $20.83 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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