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63 available last-minute babysitters in Austin, TX

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49 available today | Avg hourly rate: $23.60/hr

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Yarixa $26 per hour for 1 child

I enjoy building relationships with children, finding it fulfilling to help them learn and grow. finding the work fun and rewarding I speak Spanish as my first language and English as my second. I study photography and I also love pets

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Marelys $25 per hour for 1 child

Marelys Rovira 📍 Austin, Texas 🗣 Native Spanish speaker | Fluent in English 👶 3 years of experience in early childhood care I’m a daycare teacher in Austin with three years of hands-on experience supporting young children in their growth and development. I also provide evening babysitting services for families, helping children follow calm, healthy routines in a safe and nurturing environment. With a medical background in Pediatrics, I bring not only care and structure but also a strong understanding of child health and development. I tailor educational activities by age, follow each family’s specific routines, and maintain open, respectful communication with parents. I offer warm, bilingual care (English and Spanish), focused on trust, early learning, and emotional well-being. Key Skills: • Educational and age-appropriate activities • Healthy routines and structured care • Emotional support and respectful guidance • Clear and kind parent communication • Bilingual care (EN/ES) • First aid knowledge and pediatric background I’m here to support your family with love, professionalism, and experience. 💛

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Maureen $25 per hour for 1 child

Hi I'm Mo! I've been taking care of kids throughout my entire life. Being the 5th out of 17 grandkids on my dad's side and coming from a big family there were always babies and little kids around. I grew up on Long Island in NY, went to school and lived in Boston for 9 years and then had a 10 year adventure overseas in Australia. I've been back in the States and living in Austin since 2017. I had a long term part time nanny position in Australia for 2 children that lasted almost 8 years on and off. This included full time care for the children when their mother travelled including school drop off/pickup, meals, homework, extra curricular activities, household management, bath and bed time. I have had 3 nanny positions over the past few years for newborns. I have been teaching Pre-K for the last 2 1/2 years. We have 9-12 kids on any given day in the age range of 18 months-5 years old. I have also been pet sitting and house sitting for over 20 years on a regular basis. I'm currently finishing a nanny position for a wonderful family. I started taking care of their daughter last October 2025 when she was 1.5 months old. She will be going into full time daycare mid August, so I am looking for my next family to care for!

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Sviatlana $25 per hour for 1 child

My first job in high school was at Kumon, where I tutored children one-on-one. I was exception at that job, and was assigned to work with children with disabilities. I babysat three different families in high school, all with multiple children. I went to Temple University where I studied Economics, studied abroad in Tokyo Japan, was President of Art Club, and took on an internship at the Municipality of Cuenca in Cuenca, Ecuador. I now work as a Consultant and am looking to spend my free time more wisely, and make some extra money. I am a daughter to an Art Teacher and have always been passionate about painting, sculpting, and being expressive. I prefer to spend time off screen, playing a board game, reading, being outside. I am very easy going and can get along with many different people. I have a lot of energy and genuinely feel happy to be helpful to others. I speak Russian and have experience helping my family members with administrative tasks due to a language barrier. I am empathetic to other people that struggle with certain things, or might need extra help to get something done. Someone would describe me as a friendly, positive, helpful, empathetic, nature-loving person.

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Alexa $20 per hour for 1 child

About me: Hi! I am a college student who is great with kids and has over 8 years of babysitting/ nannying experience. I am looking to continue working with kids while earning money for my education! I love to cook, watch movies and play board games! I am fully vaccinated and boosted and excited for an opportunity to work with great kids! I have my own car and am comfortable with cooking and cleaning. I know the Austin, San Marcos, and Kyle area well and am willing to drive! I'd describe my personality as comedic, upbeat, and thoughtful. I like working with kids because they teach you things about yourself that you never would've known were there. Kids are extremely intelligent, and we can learn so much from them! I'm looking for a job that respects my interests and I can learn from! Caretaking experience: - Babysitting for family friends and church nursery: 01/2016 - Current - Caretaking for Care.com Inc (8 families- ages 2 months- 10 years old) | New Braunfels, Austin, Buda, Kyle, And San Marcos, TX: 2020- current - Nannying for Care.com (2 month old and 5 year old) | Buda, TX: 09/2022 - 09/2023 Skills: Clear Communication Creative and Adaptable Tasks completed: Helped complete homework, school projects and chores. Administering medication when needed according to parent instructions. Organized creative activities to develop children's physical, emotional and social growth. Responsibly watched children while parents were out. Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships. Ensured physical and social well-being of each child. Nannied full time 40 hours a week for 2 month old baby, 5 year old and 16 year old. Provided a safe environment for the children through supervision and guidance of their activities. Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare such as laundry or meal preparation. Took children to and from school and extra-curricular activities. Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity. Provided safe transportation to and from activities and events. Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition. Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Austin, TX?

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $23.60
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $27.94
  • Typical job length: 4.6 hours
  • Most requested times: Morning

As of October 2026

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"Amina came and helped us out when our babysitter canceled last minute. She was great with our kids. Even our 11 month old son who has stranger anxiety warmed up to her."

Marie C., parent

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"She was so flexible and came last minute to help out. The house was really neat when I got home and both kids were asleep. Two thumbs up!"

Jenny S., parent

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"Thrisa was amazing! Came over last minute and took amazing care of our 11 month old - including bedtime - she's coming back tomorrow :)"

Jesse D., parent

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How do I find a last-minute babysitter in Austin?

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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Austin?

As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Austin is $23.60 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Austin.

Are babysitters on UrbanSitter background checked?

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Can I find a same-day babysitter in Austin?

Same-day requests are common on UrbanSitter. Submit a request with your timing and care needs, and available sitters in Austin can respond. In most cities, the average response time for urgent requests is under two minutes.

Should I pay more for a last-minute babysitter?

Some parents offer a slightly higher rate for last-minute or same-day requests, but it is not required. On UrbanSitter, rates are set by individual babysitters. You can see each babysitter's hourly rate on their profile before you book.

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