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1,317 babysitters are listed in Austin, TX
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of October 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Austin, TX
5.0
(9)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I work am looking for occasional babysitting and dog sitting gigs around Austin area. I have ample experience with kids of all ages. I am 28 years old and have been babysitting since I was about 12 years old. I am well-versed with newborn up to age 18 and was also a summer camp counselor for five years, as well as a live-in...
Nina can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nina is awesome. She was the first babysitter we chose to watch our newborn girl and she made us feel comfortable leaving her. Nina is sweet, reliable, communicative and knowledgeable. Have and will hire Nina again! "
Care member
4.5
(2)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi. I have many years of experience working with children. I worked as a Montessori guide years ago and gave horseback riding lessons to young children for 10 years. I have been babysitting for many years. I have wonderful references and I have had training for CPR and first aid. I am a UT grad and have been in Austin for over...
Penni can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Penni was amazing! She brought a Light Bright and our daughter loved it! She was punctual, engaging, and we will absolutely ask her to sit for us again!"
Tumeka Y.
Jordyn D.
Austin, TX
$40-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Care, Special Needs Care, House Manager, Personal Assistant.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As an experienced nanny and Registered Behavior Technician, I bring a wealth of expertise in the special needs field and child care field, spanning from early childhood through adulthood. My role involves implementing behavioral plans, with a focus on skill transfer to family members, teachers, and schools, etc. I excel in...
Jordyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"It was such a pleasure to meet Jordyn. She is a very nice, energetic young lady. She was on time. Most importantly, my daughter just fell in love with her. We are excited to have Jordyn as our mommy/daddy helper and thrilled we have met her."
Mariya K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Nancy, and I'm 27 years old and from Colombia.
I have over six years of experience working with children of various ages, from newborns to 10-year-olds. I feel comfortable managing multiple children simultaneously. I initially came to the U. S. as an au pair and spent about 3. 5 years with the same...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She babysat for my son on weekends for a number of years. She helped him to learn Spanish by speaking and reading to him. They played actively outside, and she would also draw/color and build legos with him. She was great with craft/art projects and lego...
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Liane, I'm 32 years old. I have been a full time nanny for almost six years. Recently became a Newborn specialist. Used to term position. I have experience watching multiple children, and different ages at the same time, including nanny-share with 3 families. Obligations: sleep training, potty training, food...
Liane can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Liane watched our 1yr old son full time when he was a baby during the height of Covid, and then later worked with our older daughter 5-6 yrs old and her pod of friends after school, driving them to playgrounds and activities in our car. She also traveled with us...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have years of experience caring for children of all ages. I understand how to adapt to each individual child to ensure they feel safe and of course have fun.
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amber took care of my 14m old son while his daycare was closed. She was punctual and was even willing to stay longer to accommodate for an urgent matter I had to deal with. She did a great job updating us on how he was doing throughout the day. My son seemed well...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as creative, understanding, and highly dependable.
I love working with kids because I find children to be highly entertaining, fun to work with, and overall I find childcare to be a very fulfilling job.
I started working with kids 3 years ago. I have experience working with infants as young as 3...
5.0
(14)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
29-year-old experienced nanny ready to help you care for your sweet kiddos and/or pets. CPR/First Aid Certified. 8 years experience in childcare as a nanny and elementary school teacher. Texas A&M University graduate. Non-smoker.
Can change diapers, sing lullabies, prepare formula, tidy up, cook meals, help clean, take kids to...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie nannied for our family for a year before becoming a teacher. She loves our 3 boys, and we love her. She still sits for us occasionally. She is very engaging with them, loves to read to them and take them to the park. She always texts me pictures when she is...
Erin M.
Jennifer J.
Austin, TX
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Spanish/English Speaking Nanny W/ Background Check Seeks PT Off The Books Work
4.9
(17)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jen. I have decades of childcare experience I need to state this up front to avoid future misunderstandings: I work strictly off the books for reasons involving some benefits I receive. In my youth, I was a nanny. I also worked at a Montessori school and in my later years, I did a lot of part-time babysitting. I...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our baby LOVED Jen while she was our nanny. Every day when she showed up, he would get a giant smile and fling himself at her. She was great about collaborating with us on things like figuring out ever-changing nap time and starting on solid foods."
Care member
5.0
(10)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Availability: I'm currently committed to part time nanny positions Monday through Friday 2-6/7 p.m. If you have a need for occasional babysitting or regular care weekday mornings or weekends please feel free to reach out :)
Hi! I'm an experienced childcare provider that would love to be your go-to caregiver. I have around 8...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Megan is an amazing caregiver, and I would highly recommend her. We hired Megan as a nanny to our 2YO son for several months, and during that time she was a great addition to our family unit. Aside from always being punctual, reliable, and respectful, she just has...
Care member
5.0
(11)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
I have 6 years experience cleaning houses and babysitting. I also do errands, grocery shopping. I iron clothes daily. I also pick up children from school and take them to their activities. Sometimes I babysit at night or weekends. I possess very good references. I am punctual and honest. I am responsibly and professionally...
Tania can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"It was our first time leaving our 14 month old son with a babysitter. Right upon meeting Tania I felt relieved because she has such a warm and loving personality. She even brought a toy for him, and he took to her instantly. She followed all our instructions and...
Mackenzie F.
Nevaeh B.
Austin, TX
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.3
(12)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Nevaeh, I'm originally from california but moved here with family a few years back. I graduated high school 2021 in Round rock. I spend most of my time with my family or finding new restaurants in austin to try. I've been babysitting since I was 14 (unpaid) for family, but paid since 2019 and have been taking it more...
Nevaeh can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was great with our 2 sons. Sweet and patient girl. We loved her. "
Care member
5.0
(18)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Angelina and I want to help local families and children grow and thrive through compassionate and enriching care giving and education. I've been caring for and instructing children of all ages for 15+ years. I worked and volunteered with multiple organizations geared towards helping children lead successful,...
Angelina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Full confidence in recommending this special person.
Angelina looked after my daughter several evenings a week during a rehearsal period (my wife and I are puppeteers). When told that Angelina wouldn't be coming on our night off, my daughter cried (she's 4, but...
Connor H.
4.7
(14)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Krystal and I'm a mother of 2 girls ages 9, and 6. I'm currently in grad school to become a counselor. I have been a preschool teacher for 13 plus years. I'm currently a youth and family case manager for mental health. I'm CPR/first aid certified. I'm outgoing, punctual and responsible. Please feel free to...
Krystal can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She was great. We were super apprehensive as this was our first care.com experience. She set us at ease immediately and our kids want her back ! "
Andrew D.
4.8
(18)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Over the last decade, I have been privileged to serve as a professional nanny, accumulating extensive expertise in caring for children spanning from newborns to 14-year-olds, including those with special needs and disabilities.
For the past four years, I have dedicated myself to a full-time role with a family blessed with seven...
Jenica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jenica has been working for my family as a traveling nanny and a date night sitter for the past year. I wanted to wait to share a review of her until I spent enough time getting to know her, seeing how she cares for and interacts with my son, etc. She has...
Amanda S.
4.3
(12)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Sophie. I am in College to be a Elementary Special Education Teacher. I have worked with lots of kids with Disabilities. (Autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, etc.) I have also worked with kids from ages 3 months to 14 years old. In 2019 I worked in an orphanage, school and hospital in Ghana Africa. I love to play games,...
Sophie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I just wanted to say that the negative review below my review could not be further from the truth. Sophie is the best nanny I have ever had. She was bullied by the family below me and decided for her health she would not return. Sophie has a few learning...
Miranda S.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a loving, patient, responsible, college-educated, hard-working, energetic and very experienced mom of 8 terrific kids ages 11-28. I genuinely love caring for children! I'm CPR and First Aid certified, fully vaccinated, and background checked. I offered care in our safe, happy, loving and fun-filled home for over 6 years,...
Julie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I was very hesitant to let my daughter, who was 3, go to any daycare kind of place because of the whole covid situation. When we found Julie on Care.com, we talked to her on the phone, and then visited her home. She keeps her house very nice and clean. and she has...
Jing L.
Ashley A.
Austin, TX
$15-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(17)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ashley. I have a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. I've worked as a camp counselor, a lead teacher in a preschool, & substitute teacher in both elementary, middle & high school. I have all of my clearances up to date which I can present to any families I'm employed by. I am certified CPR and first...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Do not hesitate to hire Ashlee. Her scale is a caregiver is matched only by her kind and caring nature. My toddler asks for her by name and my infant beams. Every time he sees her. Charming and engaging with my sons, she also never hesitates to support , from...
Care member
Katy N.
Austin, TX
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Responsible, Caring, And Fun Woman Looking For A Nice Family Who Needs Help With Their Children
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Katy! I have years of experience taking care of children of all ages, even a few at a time! I'm originally from PA but moved to TX last year for a full time job. I used to be a member of an Eastern European folk dance and music ensemble and love to ride horses. I'm interested in helping out part time, Thursday-Saturday...
Katy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Katy did a great job with my three kids. She took care of their needs, kept them active and engaged and cleaned up with them/after them. She watched the kids regularly over a six month period. My kids are 1, 3 and 5. She stayed one time overnight for two nights and...
Sonya D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is MacKenzie! I graduated May 12, 2018 from The University of North Texas with a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies: Core Subjects EC-6 with ESL. Right out of college, I became a 1st grade teacher at Scott Elementary in Frisco ISD. I taught first grade for two years, and loved every minute of it. I...
Mackenzie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Austin, TX
Nina P.
5.0
Nina is fantastic! We would have her back every day if we could. She's an excellent communicator, super engaging with my 8 m/o, takes initiative, and is down for endless nap/walks outside to help my LO calm down. I would absolutely recommend her!
- Adelle Y.
Penni W.
4.0
Penny was lovely, she arrived on time and started playing with and reading to our daughter right away. She helped get her ready for bed and kept us updated throughout the night.
- Ralph R.
Jordyn D.
5.0
It was such a pleasure to meet Jordyn. She is a very nice, energetic young lady. She was on time. Most importantly, my daughter just fell in love with her. We are excited to have Jordyn as our mommy/daddy helper and thrilled we have met her.
- Mariya K.
Nancy R.
5.0
Nancy is great. My son really liked her, and we did, too. We look forward to hiring her again!
- Liz M.
Liane M.
5.0
Liane was with our family for the past year and we would highly recommend her to other families. She did all cooking, cleaning, and driving for our kids. She was very proactive with addressing all concerns directly with us (the parents), communicating very clearly and promptly. Liane took...
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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 1,317 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Austin, TX?
The average rate for Austin, TX babysitters on Care.com is $20.27 per hour as of October 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 Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Austin, TX are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 996 reviews of the 1,317 listed babysitters.