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Phoebe C.

Phoebe C.

Austin, TX

4.9(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Phoebe Cocetti - a Licensed Professional Counselor in Austin with a specialty in working with children and adolescents. I've been babysitting and nannying since I was 15, and it's always been a meaningful part of my life. I bring a gentle, attuned, and playful presence to caregiving, and I genuinely love supporting kids...

Taneya S. says "Our nanny had a family emergency and Phoebe helped us out on very short notice. She was very pleasant and reliable. Our kids (an infant and toddler)...

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Natalie B.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 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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Jessica S.

Fun Management Expert

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Maria Louisa C.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 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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Rachel S.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I graduated from the University of Oklahoma in May of 2022 with a B. S. in Special Education. Following graduation, I worked as an elementary special education resource teacher full-time. I then worked as a pre-kindergarten teacher at a Reggio-Emilia inspired preschool for 2 years. I'm now back in special education, working as a...

Rachel C. says "Rachel is trustworthy and dependable. She has helped with my three children over the last two years and they (we!) love her. She's responsive, punctual,...

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Jesslyna O.

Full Time Care Giver Available Upon Request Beginning In Early To Mid August

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
Hello Prospective Parents! My name is Jesslyna (Jess) and I am seeking a full time position. I have been babysitting and working with children for a whopping 21 years (I am 34). My most recent position was with Communities In Schools of Central Texas as the Senior Program Director for Youth Enrichment. I was previously the...

Care Member says "She showed up a 5 min early The kids loved her. She had them pick up their plates toys etc. "

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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
Grocery shopping
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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Sarah B.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hey there! I'm Sarah, a bubbly and hard-working professional with over 15 years of babysitting experience! I adore hanging out with kids and babies of all ages-they're my jam! My babysitting style is all about laughter, fun, and learning, all while keeping it safe. Plus, I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I have experience...

Mandi E. says "Sarah was amazing with my daughter, she babysat my daughter for 3 years while we lived in Austin. My daughter was well cared for and she always enjoyed her...

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Charlotte C.

Fun, Creative Nanny Seeking Family! Experience Working With Kids With Autism

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello! I'm Charlotte, an enthusiastic and creative babysitter! A psychology graduate from UT Austin with a minor in Mandarin, I blend academic knowledge with practical experience. With three years of nannying experience and an additional year as a registered behavioral therapist for children on the spectrum, I'm equipped to...

Rebecca Q. says "This sounds over-the-top, but Charlotte is everything you want in a caregiver for your child. She's conscientious, communicative and enthusiastic. I can...

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Regan R.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've been babysitting since high school. Kids are so fun and I loved my time spent nannying in my 20s. I'm a licensed cosmetologist so I can also cut their hair if ever needed. Art is a passion of mine and one thing I love about children is their ability to be creative. During quarantine I taught myself some ASL and would love...

Rosalyn S. says "My son absolutely loves her! He would cry all day in daycare and she has been a god send. On the first day she went right to work and got him to play...

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Legacy K.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Legacy, I am 23 years old living in the round rock area. I have attend Adams State University studying child psychology and now currently transitioning to esthetician school. I'm a fun-loving babysitter, being able to play and act goofy with the kids, yet still have them listen and respect me. I love taking...

Jane A. says "Legacy is a dream. She's so natural with children and has incredible amount of experience despite being so young. She bonded immediately w my 1yo with the...

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Lucina A.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Lucina and I absolutely love kids. I've had many years of experience from watching newborns to teenagers throughout the years, I work in a day care and absolutely love it ! I am a very reliable and responsible young woman, who is willing to expand my experiences even more with babysitting. Some words to describe...

Harsha N. says "Lucina was our nanny for our two year old daughter. She was always punctual and dependable. She has a great passion for teaching and invested a lot of...

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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
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 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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Marissa A.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello, my name is Marissa! I started working with kids when I was 15 years old. I have experience with children from ages 6 months to 12 years old. I have a college degree in Health Sciences and I'm looking for opportunities to babysit children in spare time! I am BLS certified, a non-smoker, and I have my own transportation....

Care Member says "Very gentle and kind with the kids. Always replies quickly and very responsible and respectful "

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Brenna S.

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hi! My name is Brenna and I am a Registered Nurse with 5+ years of Pediatric experience. I began working remotely for a healthcare technology company 1. 5 years ago & have missed working with children so much! I am now looking for one-time or recurring opportunities to supplement my full-time job, as my current schedule provides...

Care Member says "Wonderful experience with Brenna. Smart, communicative and punctual. Will definitely hire again!"

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Madison T.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! Im currently located in the Austin area looking to add more date nights, tutoring lessons, and weekend gigs to my schedule, outside of my normal 8-5 job and being a senior at UT. I have 3 younger siblings all under 12 who I frequently babysit , and have done everything from pet care (was a weekly volunteer at an animal...

Mady K. says "Madison is wonderful and reliable. She's great with my son, and looking forward to having her around!"

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Isabella D.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Isabella and I'm a college graduate, I have almost 9 years of experience with babysitting mostly in my neighborhood/ circle c surrounding areas. I've worked with ages ranging from 6 month-14 yrs old. I'm a very patient, reliable and creative person who absolutely loves engaging with kids and thinking/playing...

Clay L. says "Isabella has been helping us with our 3 year old son a number of times over the last month and she has a special ability to connect with kids. Our son...

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Erica B.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
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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Kathryn G.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 8 years of childcare and babysitting experience including a summer as a camp counselor! I worked full time as a nanny of three boys for one year as well as part time for two boys another year. I have also babysat for friends and family as well as led classes with up to 10 children between the ages of 3 and 6. I am...

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...

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Julianna M.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Julianna, and I'm the proud mom of two beautiful daughters-my oldest is 6 and my youngest is 2. I come from a big family and have experience babysitting children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. Having my own little ones has deepened my love for caring especially for toddlers! Born and raised here in...

Kevin W. says "Overall, Julianna was great to work with. Very reliable and easy to talk with. Would definitely recommend."

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  • 1,129 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.89/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 1,134 listed babysitters

Phoebe C.

Our nanny had a family emergency and Phoebe helped us out on very short notice. She was very pleasant and reliable. Our kids (an infant and...

- Taneya S.

Natalie B.

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...

- Joe D.

Jessica S.

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,...

- Jessica F.

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 1,134 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 $20.89 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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