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Jessica I.

Fun Empty Nest Mom

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping. I'm a single parent empty nester looking for some new fun friends. My career as a film & tv makeup artist has been put on hold by double strikes and am looking for some engaging thoughtful income in the meantime. Love kids of all ages and am a huge...

Care Member says "Jessica is so great with kids! She has this fantastic ability to connect with them on their level, which she does in her uniquely playful and...

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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
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Katherine P.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I have been an agency nanny for over 14 years and have cared for children of all ages. I also care for children with special needs. I have an excellent driving record, am CPR trained, and can provide excellent references. I am available late mornings, afternoons and evenings for date nights.

Jennifer C. says "Katherine is fantastic! She keeps up with my high energy 3 year old and knows exactly how to keep him busy. He loves his time with her, too!"

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Grace J.

Child Care Provider

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Grace - a fun, dependable, and experienced childcare provider with a background in speech pathology and over 8 years working with children of all ages. My experience includes being a teacher, nanny, and registered behavioral technician, with a strong focus on children with special needs, including autism, ADHD, and...

Care Member says "Grace was amazing when my wife and I hired her. She took great care of Ashley and our dog when needed. She is very respectful, caring, and overall a...

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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
Travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Sneha R.

Hey There, Families!

Austin, TX

4.4(1)
from
$26/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 47 families in your area
Carpooling
My name is Lyra, and I am from Austin, Texas. I am currently a Neuroscience & Psychology student at the UT-Austin, which means I know exactly how to get inside your kids' heads! Just kidding... or am I? I bring a unique blend of experience, creativity, and love. I've worked with kids of all ages - from infants to teenagers, &...

Care Member says "Sneha took car of my 3 month old son when I went back to work and I would highly recommend her. She took great care of him and is extremely...

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Melanie M.

Melanie Miller - Perfect Babysitter For Date Nights

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have years of experience working with kids of all ages, including children on the autism spectrum and with other special needs. I've led outdoor group trips at a sleep-away camp for neurodivergent kids ages 5-25, completed discrete-trial and pivotal-response training, and have nannied for multiple families long-term. I'm...

Renee M. says "Great with kids. They love her."

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Kendra B.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Swimming supervision
Highly skilled in supervising and interacting with children positively Well versed in providing affection and safety to children Able to prepare hygienic meals Adept at directing children in eating, resting and personal cleanliness Proven record of handling private issues properly Demonstrated ability to provide proper...

Care Member says "Kendra has worked with my family on an as-needed basis watching our 5 year old son for a little over two years now. Kendra is always my first choice...

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Brianna H.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I have been babysitting since the age of 12, and in recent years have been babysitting some children with special needs. I have nannied for a few families and recently worked in a position of managing a large group of children aged 3 months-10 years. Prior to that I worked full time as a registered behavioral therapist...

Qwineaja E. says "She's really awesome with any kid! I love how passionate she is for kids ! She's someone I can trust around my child for sure. Also she is a very...

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Stacie C.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Stacie. I'm currently a full-time nanny. Just a bit about me, I'm a married mom with 2 sons 28 and 21 years old. I've been a nanny for eight years and I LOVE IT! My eight plus years of babysitting experience have shown me the positive impact I can have on families by offering reliable childcare. I am patient,...

Caroline D. says "We love Stacie, and our little G. does too. Stacie is so friendly and loving. She has a ton of experience with little ones, and we have seen her...

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Cristina F.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I am a recent graduate with a Masters degree in social work with 7 years of experience in caretaking and home healthcare. I have been a personal caregiver to a special needs child and have experience working in private care for children and adults. My work experience with children and adolescents ranges from 6 months to 22 years...

Care Member says "Great with our kids, highly recommend :)"

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Brenda M.

Child care

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
I am an experienced babysitter / nanny. I have great ratings from the families I have worked with and am willing to give references. I have strong and caring relationships with the families I have worked with and continue to babysit for them when they need me. I am currently a nanny of a 15-month-old and worked with the family...

Jason N. says "We hired Brenda for a short-term childcare need. We found Brenda to be reliable, professional, and very respectful to our home and parenting preferences....

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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
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 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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Krystin W.

Newborn Care Specialist

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
As a Certified Newborn Care Specialist with 20 years of experience, I am dedicated to fostering an environment that supports your child's development through structure, play, and abundant love. I specialize in guiding children to reach their full physical, emotional, and intellectual potential. My extensive experience includes...

Rick C. says "My kids absolutely love Ayi! ("Ayi" is a casual Mandarin Chinese translation of "aunt", a nickname they gave her when she took them to language...

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Patricia B.

Part Time Care Giver Available

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Ive worked for Round Rock Independent School District in the area of special needs kids and food service assistance. I have work experience with kids in school since 2004 til 2019. I'm currently working as a part time afternoon nanny since 2019, Ive also graduated from Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School with the degree of Pastry...

Care Member says "Patricia has been part of our family for almost 4 years caring for our daughter who is now almost 8 years old. Our daughter has some special needs and...

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Kasandra H.

Medically Experienced Active Nanny

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hello My name is Kasandra, I am a nanny, with a medical assistant's degree. I have 7 years of professional nanny experience and 5years of babysitting experience. I'm a fully vaccinated and boostered non smoker, who is also an animal lover. So if you have pets that's fine with me. I work well with children of all ages and I have...

Maria Clara H. says "Kasandra has been extremely helpful in providing childcare for our baby 9 mos at that time. It's too bad we couldn't take her with us. Any family...

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Amy W.

nanny

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I'm dedicated to fostering children's growth and development while providing reliable support for families. With a passion for creating a positive impact on young lives, I bring 10 years of experience and a college degree in Hospitality Management to my role. My patient and...

Lauren J. says "Amy has a huge heart and an out-going personality. She genuinely enjoys talking to people and getting to them with her warm smile and naturally caring...

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Julie B.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
companionship
respite care
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
AVAILABILITY: Flexible time to help your loved one! Great as backup or Sub.. My past work experience includes many years in a hospital environment (1984 through 1998), child care director (1998 through 2006), special needs support for adults on the spectrum (2006 through 2020), senior care support/management (2017 through the...

Care Member says "Julie was a great caregiver for our elderly mom. She is very thoughtful and kind and always “went the extra mile“ in trying to make our mom comfortable...

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Sneha R.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
live-in home care
personal care
respite care
Hello! I am looking for a wonderful family to work with. I am 19 years old (currently in college) looking to share my knowledge, creativeness, and love with seniors. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I also have experience in caring for children with special needs and seniors with debilitating neurodegenerative diseases....

Melissa D. says "Sneha is a delightful person to work with. We had great communication before the job. She planned to be early just in case there were any hiccups. She...

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Widdienne D.

Austin, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
dementia
respite care
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I bring over 10 years of hands-on experience as a compassionate, trustworthy, and dedicated caregiver. I've had the privilege of supporting individuals with diverse needs including children, the elderly, and those with special needs providing care for conditions such as stroke recovery, autism, , dementia, and post-surgical...

Lisa M. says "Widdienne is very thoughtful and hardworking. She took excellent care of my daughter with special needs. We love her and I highly recommend her."

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  • 299 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.15/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Austin, TX

Special Needs Caregivers in Austin, TX are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 150 reviews of the 299 listed special needs caregivers

Jessica I.

Jessica is so great with kids! She has this fantastic ability to connect with them on their level, which she does in her uniquely playful...

- Care member

Charlotte C.

This sounds over-the-top, but Charlotte is everything you want in a caregiver for your child. She's conscientious, communicative and...

- Rebecca Q.

Katherine P.

Katherine is fantastic! She keeps up with my high energy 3 year old and knows exactly how to keep him busy. He loves his time with her, too!

- Jennifer C.

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