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Here are some babysitters in Austin:
Mandy E. says "Chelsea is the absolute best! She was our nanny for our 4 and 5 year old daughters. Chelsea has a ton of energy, creativity, and patience with the girls....
Care Member says "Kayla is AMAZING! She is so professional and kind and put us at ease for our first time using a babysitter outside of family/friends. She sent picture...
Care Member says "Madison has been babysitting my infant son for 9 months and he loves spending time with her. She is punctual and very accommodating. She cares for him...
Estefania F. says "Laura is very friendly, we loved her. She prepared activities that my toddler enjoyed a lot, simple things like sorting pasta with different shapes...
Estefani R. says "OMG so sweet punctual made me feel that my child was safe with her . Love Nicole and yes I would hire her again for any last minute things I have to do...
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Rachel B. says "Amirah is very reliable and has taken care of my children for the last four years. My daughter and son love spending time with her and I would recommend...
Margaret C. says "Chandler is wonderful. She is extremely responsible, personable, and punctual. I felt very safe and secure leaving my 2 1/2 month old son in her care. I...
Care Member says "Bella is a lovely and kind young lady. She’s well rounded and very reliable, we love having her with us anytime!"
Barbra G. says "We miss her so much! She cared for my baby and my coworker's toddler as we navigated remote work with our agency, and as I navigated working period, after...
Emily T. says "Megan is so great!! We love her! I was a little nervous to use a total stranger, but we were in a pinch, and Megan is just the right fit! Totally...
David W. says "We have know Hannah for several years now. She has always been amazing with our baby!! She is always on time and has been available last minute several...
Renee M. says "Great with kids. They love her."
Sayda E. says "Estefany does a fantastic job caring for kiddos ! She is extremely professional and trustworthy, and asks great questions to ensure that she provides next...
Sharyce W. says "Mireille showed up when she said she would, and did a wonderful job cleaning. We had really been struggling to get our toilets as clean as we needed...
MARK P. says "Zoya is a caring and compassionate individual. I have the utmost respect and admiration for her as she has proven to be dependable, caring, and someone...
Ellie B. says "Chloe was positively wonderful with our son & played with him almost weekly from the time he was six months to eleven months old. She's a kind soul, a...
Care Member says "I have know Bethany since i was in high school, she is truly the best person i know! I would trust her with my children any day! She is responsible,...
Lisa A. says "We hired Faye to help with our 2 youngest children (ages 5 & 10) who are being schooled at home. When we interviewed her we also explained that some help...
John H. says "Solange arrived early for the babysitting job and was quick to understand the kids needs. They enjoyed their time with her and I will be hiring her for...
Jennifer H. says "Alexis Is a brilliant woman full of compassion and creativity. She brings her passion for learning and living life fully into the lives of those she has...
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1,156 babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $20.81/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 712 reviews of the 1,156 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 1,156 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 $20.81 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.