What is the going rate for babysitters in San Antonio, TX?

The national typical hourly rate in 2021 is $17.00 for babysitters. When deciding how much to pay your babysitter, it’s important to set a competitive rate to attract the best caregivers. But there are lots of factors to think about when determining the cost of child care. Use Sittercity’s chart to determine the most appropriate babysitting rate by hourly wage by location.

How do I find a babysitter for my kids in San Antonio, TX?

Start by posting a job that details your needs for free on Sittercity. Your job will be shared with a community of available babysitters. Interested sitters will apply directly to your job and you’ll be notified via email and on the platform. From there, conduct interviews with your favorites. Once you’ve narrowed your search, start vetting individual babysitters by running background checks and checking references before the job officially starts.

What kind of babysitters can I find in San Antonio, TX?

You can find babysitters for in-home care or for a virtual sitting. Babysitters can help families with managing strict schedules, transportation to activities, homework help, last-minute coverage, date nights, and more.

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Available babysitters in San Antonio, TX

Emma B.

6 years paid experience
14 miles

$ 15–25/hr

(1)

Hello my name Emma. I was the nanny to a set of twins for nine months, they were only 8 weeks old when I cared for them from 10/2017 thru 6/10/2018. The twins are now 5 years old. I was the nanny for a 8 week old baby boy from 6/2018- 2019 . I then went on to be the nanny to a beautiful baby girl...

$ 15–25/hr

Anjali S.

4 years paid experience
14 miles

$ 10–20/hr

(1)

Being the eldest sibling, I grew up taking care of my younger brother . This is the where my passion for children began. At the age of 14 I became a babysitter. I am CPR certified, and enjoy working with kids of all ages. In the past I’ve helped give the kids dinner, play games with them, and help ...

$ 10–20/hr

Valeria F.

1 year paid experience
15 miles

$ 18–20/hr

(1)

Hello! My name is Val. I have been around children as well as taking care of children since I was very young. This said, I decided I wanted my first job to be at a daycare. I worked there for a year and I love it. I started in the nursery and moved through all ages as I worked well with all kids. Af...

$ 18–20/hr

Sabrina J.

2 years paid experience
9 miles

$ 10–30/hr

(1)

Hi! I’m Sabrina. I am 18 years old. I love spending time with my friends and am very family oriented. I love being a sitter because I am a family oriented individual that loves creating fun and engaging activities and environments with children. Reliability, compassion, honestly, flexibility, and pr...

$ 10–30/hr

Madison W.

6 years paid experience
< 1 mile

$ 10–20/hr

(1)

My name is Madison, but you can call me Maddie. I am a responsible and trust worthy 20 year old graduate with a certifications in CPR, first-aid, and trauma for children and adults. My schedule is completely open and even though I do not have my own vehicle, I have reliable transportation. I have be...

$ 10–20/hr

Traci R.

8 years paid experience
14 miles

$ 13–16/hr

(1)

What I'm looking for: a part time position. I can work a max of 25ish hours per week. My availability is M-F from 9-3:30. My daughter is a freshman in high school and is very involved in after school activities so I need my afternoons open for her. If those house work for you, I would love to h...

$ 13–16/hr

Sara F.

8 years paid experience
14 miles

$ 15–30/hr

(1)

First off, I’m awesome with children. I have a first of service and I use it very well I might add. I’m currently in college for interdisciplinary studies, and from the looks of that I hope you can tell that my first love is children! I am very entertaining, energetic, punctual, and reliable. I have...

$ 15–30/hr

Julianna A.

5 years paid experience
4 miles

$ 12–15/hr

(3)

I have babysat children from the ages of 1 year- 12 years of age for about 5 years. I am fully vaccinated against COVID 19. I enjoy spending time with my family, taking my dog out to the park, and going out and trying new things. I have been a vegetarian for 5 years and absolutely love animals and w...

$ 12–15/hr

Sonia L.

3 years paid experience
9 miles

$ 13–20/hr

(1)

Hey!! I'm Sonia. I love kids and animals! I am currently a college student and work at NISD Learning Tree. I am really reliable and have a pretty flexible schedule. I create a safe environment and a great learning experience for children. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I understand during this t...

$ 13–20/hr

adrienne r.

3 years paid experience
8 miles

$ 7–20/hr

(1)

My name is Adrienne and I am 22 years old. I will be attending Texas A&M San Antonio Beginning spring 2015. I have my Associates from Palo Alto community college. I have experience watching children from ages 2 months to 15 years. My last sitting experience was watching the children of the Democra...

$ 7–20/hr

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Babysitting FAQs

Start by posting a job that details your needs for free on Sittercity. Your job will be shared with a community of available babysitters. Interested sitters will apply directly to your job and you’ll be notified via email and on the platform. From there, conduct interviews with your favorites. Once you’ve narrowed your search, start vetting individual babysitters by running background checks and checking references before the job officially starts.