Babysitters in Austin you can actually trust.
310+ verified sitters across Austin. CPR-certified, background-checked, and reviewed by real parents. Join the waitlist and be first when we launch.
310+
verified sitters
$18–$26
avg per hour
4.9★
avg rating
Fully Verified
In Austin
Covering
Why Austin families choose us
Childcare you can trust, built for Austin.
Austin is one of the fastest-growing cities in the US — and with that growth comes thousands of young families who need reliable, trusted childcare.
Every sitter on SitYeah goes through progressive verification — from profile confirmation to CPR certification, background checks, and MinistrySafe training. You choose the trust level you're comfortable with.
- 310+ sitters across Austin and surrounding neighborhoods
- Filter by CPR, background check, and MinistrySafe certification
- Send job requests in seconds — sitters accept in real time
- Pay securely by card. No cash, no awkward conversations.
310+
Verified sitters
4.9 ★
Avg rating
< 10 min
Avg response time
100%
Background checked
Serving all of Austin
Sitters available across every major neighborhood.
How SitYeah works in Austin
From discovery to doorstep in four simple steps.
Browse Sitters
Swipe through verified sitter profiles in Austin. See badges, ratings, and reviews from local parents.
Send a Request
Tap to send a job request with your date, time, and details. Sitters accept in real time — no back-and-forth.
Pay Securely
Card-only payments through Stripe. Transparent fees. Automatic receipts. No cash needed.
Leave a Review
Rate your sitter after every job. Help other parents in your neighborhood make great matches.
Every sitter in Austin is verified.
No sitter appears in your feed without passing our base verification. From there, badges for CPR certification, government ID, background checks, and MinistrySafe training are earned — not assumed.
Be first in Austin.
Join the SitYeah waitlist and get early access when we launch in Austin.
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Babysitting in Austin — common questions
How much does a babysitter cost in Austin?+
Babysitters in Austin typically charge $18–$26 per hour depending on experience, certifications, and the number of children. Sitters with CPR certification and background checks tend to earn on the higher end. You'll always see the full rate before sending a request.
When is SitYeah launching in Austin?+
SitYeah is actively building its Austin sitter community now. Join the waitlist above and you'll be among the first notified when we go live in Austin. Early waitlist members get priority access and launch-week perks.
Are SitYeah sitters in Austin background checked?+
Yes. Every sitter on SitYeah completes at minimum an email and phone verification. From there, sitters can earn progressive trust badges including government ID verification, CPR & First Aid certification, criminal background checks, and MinistrySafe abuse-prevention training.
Which neighborhoods in Austin does SitYeah cover?+
SitYeah will cover all major Austin neighborhoods at launch, including South Congress, East Austin, Hyde Park, Zilker, Domain, and more. Sitters will set their own service radius, so you can find coverage for your specific area.
How is SitYeah different from Care.com or Sittercity?+
SitYeah is built mobile-first with a Tinder-style swipe interface, Uber-style job requests, and a progressive badge system that makes trust visible and earned. You don't post a job and wait — you browse verified sitters and send requests in seconds.