
"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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Hi! My name is Virginia and I’m a senior in college. I’m studying communications and journalism. I have three nieces and three nephews back at home in Dallas, Texas. I love them so much! Their ages range from 6-12 at the moment. I have also babysat for couples since I was young. I miss getting to babysit at home so I’m hopeful to help parents out nearby!
Hi there! I'm a student at Texas State getting a degree in social work. I have formal childcare experience at the Texas State Child Development Center, working full-time all Summer with children 0-5! I also have personal family experience in caring for toddlers and teenagers. I have my CPR and infant CPR training, as well as first aid training and extended childcare trainings from the Red Cross. I'm a young man passionate about doing the utmost to care for the next generation of humans! I am flexible in scheduling, and extremely easy to contact. I hope to be considered!
I’m a compassionate, reliable, and patient caregiver with experience supporting children, seniors, pets, and household needs. As a psychology student, I’m attentive to emotional well-being, routines, and safety. I’m nurturing, organized, and calm under pressure, and I take pride in creating a clean, supportive, and positive environment for families. I’m dependable, a great communicator, and genuinely enjoy helping others feel comfortable and cared for.
Hello families!! My name is Kiersten I am an 18yr old living in San Marcos Tx! I have been working as a nanny and babysitter for over a year with plenty of references to offer!! I have worked with ages from 2 months-10yrs old! I also love to clean and organize either while you little ones are napping/sleeping or just when you may need the extra help! I am super open and very well communicative! I would love to meet some new families to help out! Always willing to do a FaceTime or meeting before the dates your needing!!
Hi! My names Morgan and I’m a 24-year-old caregiver with a genuine passion for working with children. I was a nanny for four years, which gave me experience caring for children of different ages and taught me how to be patient, responsible, dependable, and attentive to each child’s individual needs. I currently work as an assistant teacher at an academy school with children ages 18–24 months, but I have experience caring for children of all ages. I’m comfortable with infants, toddlers, and older children, and I love creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where kids feel comfortable and cared for. I’m patient, caring, reliable, and very attentive. I’m comfortable helping with meals, diaper changes, nap and bedtime routines, activities, homework, and keeping children engaged throughout the day. I am CPR/First Aid certified I truly love working with kids and would love the opportunity to be a trusted caregiver for your family!
“She is amazing! Attentive, caring, invested, knowledgeable, flexible, patient, and my kid absolutely loves her. She is like my kids second mom/aunt. She is closer to my kid than any other family member. We appreciate all the love the attention and the teaching she does for my child as well. My child calls for her. It’s bedtime. That’s just how much of an extension of the family she is.”

As of October 2026
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105 sitters background checked in San Marcos, TX
5.0 average star rating from total of 537 reviews in San Marcos, TX

"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

"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

"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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