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3,012 babysitters are listed in Austin, TX
The average rate is $19/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Austin, TX
5.0
(2)
Nanny | Professional Tap Dancer / Dance Educator | Software Developer
Currently available for a weekend/evening babysitting or part-time nannying.
Hi there,
My name is Claire, I have spent the last decade as a full-time nanny, professional tap dancer and children's dance instructor.
I just recently made a career change and...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Claire has been watching our 3 girls for 4 years. She is nothing short of amazing!
Julie D.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kira, I am a 24-year-old currently at St Edwards University studying to be a Marriage and Family Therapist. I did my undergrad in Psychology at University, and also want to be a play therapist.
I have many years experience caring for children of all ages, and I was a live in nanny for a 2-year-old girl and a...
Kira can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Kira has been an amazing resource for our family. She watches my three kids - right now they’re 11, 6 and 7 months. She helps with everything from date night to overnight trips and even helped me after a surgery plus the kids! She picks up from school, takes to...
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Morgan R.
Austin, TX
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter That'll Provide A Safe, Fun, And Nurturing Environment For Kids Of All Ages!
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as
Responsible
Empathetic
Nurturing
Energetic
I like working with kids because of their curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring the world!
I started working with kids when I was in 7th grade. Starting in high school I nannied for a family with three young kids. After 10 years with the same family...
Morgan can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Recent review:
5.0
Morgan was my childhood babysitter, taking care of my 2 younger sisters and I from age 3 to 14. She was always equipped with fun and engaging activities for us to participate in. I am nearly 18, and still have an amazing relationship with her. I would recommend her...
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5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jordan and I am a theatre teacher in the triangle area with several years of teaching and child care experience. I have taught theater in public schools and work for several theater companies providing engaging acting classes to students of all ages. Along with my teaching experience I have years of childcare...
Jordan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Recent review:
5.0
She has amazing experience with child care, with an education background. She's creative and a fun presence to have around the kids!
Taylor R.
5.0
(1)
I moved to Austin, TX in 2019. I was recently laid off in tech sales, and I'm looking to make a little extra money. Professionally, I was a preschool teacher for 3 years. I have been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I started out babysitting for different families in my neighborhood and continued to work with...
Marielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Marielle is fabulous with kids. She interacts with them, takes them out and makes sure they are always happy. She worked at our preschool and many families loved her so much, they used her for sitting as well. My girls love her. :)
Michelle Z.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am looking to give a helping hand to anyone who needs it! I have many years of babysitting experience and am extremely organized and willing to help around the house with any errands, household chores, laundry, event planning, childcare, etc. I love playing with all kinds of children and providing fun activities for them to...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Courtney is fantastic and has been babysitting our baby girl for us from when she was 6 months to now 15 months old. She's punctual, dependable, communicative, and professional. Highly recommend!
Christina L.
4.6
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Dani, and I am a Texas grad! I have been babysitting for over eight years! In my go-to childcare platform, I am proud to have a five star rating from 80+ families, along with 52 stellar written reviews! I am more than happy to provide with as many references as you need!
I am a fluent Spanish speaker, too! If...
Daniela can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Dani is a true gem... she helped us with our 2 YO during a school break and our daughter was in love with her from day 1. Dani brings such great energy - she's positive, extremely engaged with the kids and very creative in coxing kids to do what they're supposed to...
Jen M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have babysat for several neighborhood families over the past four years with children ranging in age from 7 months-12 years old. I regularly care for a 2-year-old and a 6-year-old on an as-needed basis while I am home from college for the summer. I have my own transportation and have experience driving the children I...
Veronika can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
We will absolutely be hiring Veronika again in the future. It was our first time leaving our 1 year old with a babysitter so we were a bit apprehensive at first. She was everything we could have wanted and we felt comfortable the moment she walked through the door....
Michael F.
Audrey M.
Austin, TX
$57/hr • 8 yrs exp
I Am An Experienced Babysitter Of Over Eight Years. Parents Always Love To Have Me Come Back And Watch Their Children.
5.0
(1)
I always love to have fun with the children I'm watching. One summer, I had the privilege of watching six kids of different families from the age of 1 to 12. I learned a lot about time management and how much I enjoyed it. We had a schedule throughout the week that included fun activities every day.
Audrey can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Recent review:
5.0
Audrey is great! Awesome attitude, on time and enthusiastic! She met my children and they loved her. Very much looking forward to working with her soon!
Morgan R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a full time Pediatric ICU nurse here in Austin and am looking for something on the side. Due to my hospital schedule I unfortunately can't commit to the same recurring days every week however, I do have my schedule 6 weeks in advance and am flexible with my time off from the hospital! I am PALS, ACLS, BLS certified.
Mckenna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
McKenna was so great with our 4 month old baby. She seemed so excited to see her each time and left us at ease whenever she watched her. So kind and bubbly and jumped in right away which meant I didn't have to give a ton of direction which I really appreciated....
Bea B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 23 years old and I live in the east Austin area. I am currently a full-time student at Liberty University online. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 13 years old. I have experience with all ages and all types of kids. Please let me know if you have any other questions!
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Taylor has been helping me with my twins for the last year. We all just love Taylor. She is always cheerful and ready to play. She is also great at being the "bad cop" when mommy is too tired for the fight which is awesome! She is always willing to help us out...
Nicole A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Lilith!
I have been providing individuals and families with nutrient-dense, convenient, and delicious food for the last 2 years. In my personal life, all of my recipes are free from gluten, refined sugar, and seed oils.
I prioritize responsibly sourced protein, organic produce, and simple yet delicious...
Lilith can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
We can't recommend Lilith enough. We've had the pleasure of working with with her since March 2022, when our daughter was 5 months old. Our daughter is 1 year old now and adores Lilith. In addition to caring for our daughter, Lilith also helps our family by...
Cosette E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rachel!
I would love to babysit your little ones for date night or the weekend. I'm currently an event planner for a catering company and before I started this position I spent most of 2021 nannying for a 3month and 3yr old.
Additionally, I have experience working with children from ages 0-12. In undergrad I...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
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 returning from maternity leave. She did lots of activities with them, was dependable, very helpful around the...
Barbra G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a patient and dependable babysitter with CPR and several years experience looking after kids. It is my belief that kids always seem to find a way to bring joy to most situations. I am devoted to helping your child think creatively, solve problems and learn to respect themselves and others. I would feel privileged to help...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Jennifer cared for both our children last summer and it was an absolutely super experience! She created a fun, constructive, learning environment for the kids and was never short of ideas to keep them busy and distracted from electronics. Jennifer is very...
Roger K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Grace and I have been a professional nanny for 6 years. I have worked with 4 families in that time. I cared for multiple ages ranging from 1 month- 14 yrs old. I specialize in caring for children on the autism spectrum, and have learned so much from each of the children i've had the honor to care for. I am...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Amazing Grace should be her name! We hired Grace last fall to help us manage the chaos of virtual school. We have three girls aged 12, 10, and 8. Our oldest has high functioning aspergers and can have some challenges. Grace has been able to connect with all...
Allison C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Mykeala. I've worked with children my whole life, as I am an older sister (the only girl of four kids) and auntie of an adorable 10-year-old little girl. I love all animals, and absolutely adore dogs. My hobbies include any kind of activity that takes place outside in the sun, as well as the arts (culinary, singing,...
Mykeala can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Mykeala was an absolute blessing for our family. She is attentive, caring, very aware, and full of ideas! I would emphatically recommend Mykeala to any family looking for someone special, instead of just someone to show up.
Blaise B.
5.0
(1)
To tell you a bit about my self, I have been babysitting since I can remember really I love children and always have, once I was the oldest kid in my neighborhood As a professional caregiver I have CPR, aed and first aid, and babysitting certificates. I also have an all my links profile with more information and recommendations...
De'ja can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
De'Ja is so sweet with the kids - they love her! She is dependable and punctual and positive - I highly recommend her!
Oge Y.
5.0
(1)
! I have been working with children for about 10 years now. I have experience with all ages, multiples, and siblings. I can prep toddler meals/baby bottles, follow naps/bedtime routine for familiarity and comfort of the child, tidy baby spaces and kids laundry. I'd love to talk more and see if I'd be a good fit for your family's...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
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 fondly, she is polite & respectful and we trust her completely.
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Chandler A.
Austin, TX
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Babysitter Available Weekends and Some Evenings During the Week
5.0
(3)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Chandler,
I taught special education for students ages 3-5 for 7 years. I have taken care of children from ages newborn to 18. I have worked for individual families and cared for children in group settings. During the Summer I have some flexibility, but when school is in, my availability is a little limited.
Chandler can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
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 highly recommend this caregiver. She is so easy to work with and does a great job.
Margaret C.
5.0
(3)
Hi,
My name is Bella! I'm 22 years old & have been an aunt since I was 11 years old. Aside from taking care of my nieces & nephew, I've been with multiple families in the past year & am currently working with a 19-year-old with autism.
Some of my responsibilities have included:
- Planning/ preparing meals & snacks
- Laundry,...
Bella can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
The connection she made with my son was almost instant and he was always excited to see her. He had nothing but good things about her and misses having her around.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Austin, TX
Claire S.
5.0
Claire has been watching our 3 girls for 4 years. She is nothing short of amazing!
- Julie D.
Kira B.
5.0
Kira has been an amazing resource for our family. She watches my three kids - right now they’re 11, 6 and 7 months. She helps with everything from date night to overnight trips and even helped me after a surgery plus the kids! She picks up from school, takes to practice, daycare drop off/pick up,...
- Care member
Morgan R.
5.0
Morgan was my childhood babysitter, taking care of my 2 younger sisters and I from age 3 to 14. She was always equipped with fun and engaging activities for us to participate in. I am nearly 18, and still have an amazing relationship with her. I would recommend her to anyone looking for an amazing...
- Care member
Jordan B.
5.0
She has amazing experience with child care, with an education background. She's creative and a fun presence to have around the kids!
- Taylor R.
Marielle W.
5.0
Marielle is fabulous with kids. She interacts with them, takes them out and makes sure they are always happy. She worked at our preschool and many families loved her so much, they used her for sitting as well. My girls love her. :)
- Michelle Z.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Austin, TX:
How can I find a Austin babysitter near me?
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 3,012 babysitters in Austin, TX on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Austin, TX?
The average rate for Austin, TX babysitters on Care.com is $19.09 per hour as of April 2024. 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Austin, TX?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Austin, TX through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.
Ratings for Austin, TX babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Austin, TX are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1,544 reviews of the 3,012 listed babysitters.