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18 available last-minute babysitters in Leander, TX

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Betsy
Booked by 7 repeat families
11 reviews
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 14 families in Leander, TX

Hi, my name is Betsy. I started by taking care of my cousins and watching over them. Over time I started to take care of more children and take this more seriously. I’ve worked with various families over the years, and kids of all ages. From one time occasional, to part time. I love to interact with the kids and enjoy the outdoors. I love to draw and read with them. In my free time I like to cook and do crossword puzzles! - CPR certified

“We had a wonderful experience! She was punctual, friendly, and absolutely great with our kids. She followed all of our instructions and went above and beyond what we asked. It gave us peace of mind knowing our kids were in such good hands. We would definitely book her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring sitter!”

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Keyanna
Booked by 48 repeat families
63 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 78 families in Leander, TX

I have been working professionally with children for over 9 years and have babysat children between the ages of 1 month and 13 years. I have experience with date night sitting, and morning and after school pick up. Responsibilities include travel to and from after school activities, indoor and outdoor play time, meal preparation, homework help, bath time supervision and help, and bedtime supervision. Regarding infants and toddlers, there were additional responsibilities such as feeding and burping, diaper changing, and safely putting the infant to sleep. I also completed light household chores, such as putting away leftover toys and organizing play spaces, cooking, washing dishes, sweeping floors, and cleaning the kitchen and dining area. I have overseen children during play dates and birthday parties, and am comfortable with babysitting multiple children at once. I always recognize the importance of keeping children mentally and physically challenged. I believe that I have the awareness to teach children how to fix and learn from their mistakes in a way that they will understand while maintaining an environment that is fun and safe. Distance is no problem for me, since I have a driver’s license and a car, and I am willing to add a child car seat to travel with children. I love working with pets, and have professionally walked and cared for dogs for over 4 years and cats for over 11 years. I have cared for dogs and cats for both short term (1-2 days) and long term (7+ days) periods, and can care for your pets while babysitting if needed, as well as when you are away from home. I am available for last minute gigs and am flexible working longer hours or morning/weekend hours. Babysitting is a difficult yet rewarding line of work. It requires a unique kind of problem solving that allows me to interact with children in the way my babysitters interacted with me. I believe that I am the living example of the quote "It takes a village to raise a child". To me, there’s nothing more unifying and empowering than that-- participating in the ‘village’ of individuals to help promote the growth of a child. As I learn more about myself and follow my dreams, I am always delighted for the opportunity to push children to follow theirs.

“Keyanna is great! She’s very professional and even kept us updated on our baby while we were out. We’ll definitely hire her again!”

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Candace
Booked by 6 repeat families
8 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 11 families in Leander, TX

I have 5 kids so alot of experience with all ages, I am now an empty nester. (My youngest is 24). I love kids and they tend to love me I have assisted in many schools over the years in various capacities. Animals are no problem I enjoy them. Light cleaning in areas used and Meal prep if food is available and driving kids to events is fine. I am a non smoker with a Clean driving record and a reliable car. I have CPR, and First Aid certification.,Covid 19 vaccinated *phizer card available upon request. I would love to get to know your child/children and help make your life easier. I love sports, (used to coach LTYA youth soccer and assisted with basketball),music,parks, age appropriate toys,swimming,reading,crafts,watching movies (if that is allowed) and being silly sometimes. Thanks for your consideration, * Can except last minute bookings and fill ins:. 1 child $25 (2 hr min ) 2 children $28 (2 hr min) *Driving to school/extracurricular activites etc. ranges from $35-60 depending on distance etc. From 78628. If you only need 1 hr of in home care that would be $35. Thank you for your considerstion, Candace

“Candace is fantastic with my little girls and they look forward to her babysitting them every time. She's also reliable and is a quick learner. Every kid has their own routine, food preferences, etc. and it can be a lot to catch a babysitter up on, but Candace learns quickly and retains everything.”

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Jeida
Booked by 11 repeat families
12 reviews
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 27 families in Leander, TX

My name is Jeida! I am 22 years old, I’m Hispanic, so I do speak a little Spanish, I also know a little Japanese as I’m still learning! I’m located in Austin Area (78717). I grew up in Hillsboro, TX. I have 6 younger siblings, 5 brothers and 1 sister. I have cared for children in various age groups throughout my lifetime, with the most recent being ages 0-3 and 4-6 but I can work with any age group. I have 6 years of experience and can work with 4-9 children at a time. When providing care for a child/children I can…. * Maintain a daily schedule * Perform light housework (cleaning, I can cook/preparing meals, doing laundry, and organizing anything in the household) * Lead the children in fun activities * Keep children’s living and play areas tidy * Meet the physical, social, and emotional needs of children in my care. Activities I enjoy that I can do with the children are going to the park, watching educational videos, hide and seek around the house, painting or coloring, make-believe, and more. I’m very creative, as I am an artist so I like making DIY Projects, Painting/Drawing really any type of art so we can have fun doing a lot of creative things. Also, l love singing so music is a big part of my life. In addition to my experience and personal qualities. I have a solid educational foundation and a passion for helping nurture and develop children. I am extremely enthusiastic about your family’s focus on education and would welcome the opportunity to contribute to your children’s growth and development. I have multiple references and have worked with other families just on a different platform other than this one.

“Great with my baby plus left the space pretty tidy”

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Adilyn
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Leander, TX

I have interned for 2 years at Riverplace Elementary being apart of the Ready, Set, Teach program when I attended Vandegrift High School. I worked with a classroom full of first and second graders. Additionally I have volunteered with pre-k (4 year olds). I have also babysat family friends children in the past ages ranging from 1-7 years old. I have also nannied for a little over a year with two kiddos since they were 4 months and 2 years old.I would say I am a quick learner, very outgoing and caring. I love working with kids and will find multiple activities to make sure they are happy and having a great time. My major is elementary education early childhood to 6th grade.

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

  • Average hourly rate for 1 child: $23.65
  • Average hourly rate for 2 children: $28.08
  • Typical job length: 4.4 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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