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Alyssa W.

Austin, TX

3.4(1)
from
$29/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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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Madison T.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 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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Caleigh T.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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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
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
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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Mackenzie A.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi , My name is Mackenzie I am a college student I go to Texas State. I have previously worked as a gymnastics instructor and I worked with kids ranging from 1-13 years old and I also worked at the day care as well during the summer with the day camps. I am very good with children and I love pets , I am CPR trained. I am...

Kenned H. says "Mackenzie was so awesome my kids loved her she was great all around. She is great with all ages! If my children didn't get older and didn't need someone...

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Mia L.

Recent College Grad Caregiver!

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello!! I am Mia, I'm a college graduate. I love taking care and spending time with children. I have basically cared for children all my life; as someone that always had younger cousins/family friends around, and also volunteered in daycares. That allowed me to get some initial experience with providing proper care for children....

Care Member says "Wow! I was astonished at how well mia took care of my son. He is currently 2 months almost 3 months and I was a bit nervous at first having that no one...

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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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Isa D.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! i'm isa! 19 and graduated from high school, going to be starting my way to earning a teachers degree! I really love kids and for two years was involved a program where I went out to elementary schools and interacted with younger kids everyday! I do have experience and have babysat for other people I've found on care. com....

Carol C. says "Isa is a great caregiver! She is reliable and is very mature. My son who is 10 love her. We hope to see much more of her!"

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Emily E.

Part Time Caregiver

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have almost 8 years of experience in nannying. I have worked for a variety of families before! I have watched infants through teens. I have had 4 long term families and done smaller side jobs as well. I worked for a nanny agency for more than 2 years and accumulated a lot of skills. I have done the role of picking up kiddos...

Jenn H. says "Emily has worked as our nanny since April 2020. She has been a literal lifesaver during the pandemic and has grown to be a part of our family. She has...

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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
Meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Katherine H.

Professional Career Nanny

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
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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Halie D.

Austin, TX

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi My name is Halie and I am a previous elementary school teacher. I taught 3rd grade for 2 years & then PE for 1 year- teaching students from kindergarten-5th grade. I am very passionate about caring for children as I have been doing so for about 10 years now. I have experience with newborns all the way to middle aged kids. I...
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Ella M.

Professional Educator - Now Available For Part Time Child Care

Austin, TX

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a professional teacher with a doctorate in Educational Psychology. I am in the midst of a career change seeking certification as a Child Life Specialist I have taught middle and high school science and engineering and also have worked with elementary children at a summer camp. I was a nanny for a lovely young lady when she...
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Natasha W.

Experienced Pre Nursing College Student With A Passion For Providing Care!

Austin, TX

4.8(1)
from
$10/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi I'm Natasha !! I am 19 attending Pace University in the NYC campus majoring in Health Sciences on the pre-nursing track. I've worked at a small summer camp with children ranging from ages 3 - 14, which has been an absolute adventure. In addition to this I also have a couple years of unpaid experience in helping family...

Care Member says "Natasha is the most caring person I’ve ever met for example she once helped me get to the hospital when I was unable to take myself and stayed with me...

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Tamara Perola G.

Fun Sister

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
I'm Tamara. looking for a new job position About me: I studied architecture and urbanism in Brazil, and I am certified as a professional organizer. I also did theater as a teenager. I love traveling and getting to know new cultures, my main qualities are fun, cheerful, loving, Responsible, patient, active, mature, independent...

Care Member says "Tamara is very kind and comprehensive. She babysat our sweet boy and he loves her. I highly recommend her services "

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Colette T.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I have multiple years of experience caring for various animals. This has included everything from quick check ins and feedings/walks to having pets stay in my home for weeks at a time. I am passionate about creating a safe and loving environment for animals and would love to help you with yours! :)

Peyton G. says "Colette was incredible! She was great with the kids, she was on time, she communicated throughout the night and really eased our minds. We don’t hire a...

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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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Katie M.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
12 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello, I'm Katie! With over a decade of hands-on childcare experience, I'm currently expanding my expertise as a beginner doula and lactation educator. Energetic, outgoing, and deeply reliable, I bring a positive and consistent presence to the families I support. My passion lies in helping children and families through all...

Courtney C. says "My family loves Katie! She is amazing! I’ve know Katie for 3 years and she’s been watching my daughter since she was 1, who is now 4! My daughter loves...

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Marisol R.

House/Pet/Baby Sitter

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
As a college student and currently practicing EMT, I find this job works well with my schedule and I'm able to complete my tasks efficiently.

Emma R. says "Marisol has been with us for a few months now, she is wonderful with our daughter! She is dependable, punctual, responsible, and I trust her completely with...

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Amanda R.

Start To Know About Me!

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Amanda, I'm from Austin, TX and fluent in both Spanish and English! I love traveling, being outdoors and am a big taco lover haha! I'm a very social and extrovert person and always open to trying and doing new things! :) I have had experience with 3 years of childcare with a genuine love for children....

Care Member says "Amanda has been babysitting for me for the past 2 years. I have a 5 and a 4 year old and they absolutely love her. They never want her to leave when...

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  • 1,150 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 848 reviews of the 1,151 listed babysitters

Alyssa W.

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...

- Trish M.

Madison T.

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

- Mady K.

Caleigh T.

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

- Jennifer D.

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 1,745 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 $21.25 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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