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4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have had my own dogs, cats, and fish. Currently, my parents have a small dog (Puggle) that I "borrow" as much as I can! I'm happy to play fetch or any games with a dog/cat. I can also take them for walks. I would be available to come to your house to take care of your pets or welcome them into my own home for a vacation or for...
Haley can also help with: Daily feeding, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, boarding
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 20 years of experience in childcare, and genuinely love caring for children. Working with and caring for children has been some of the most rewarding work I have experienced throughout my career.
I will provide references from parents of children I have cared for in the past year. I can help with Travel and...
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very sweet and well put together. Very knowledgeable with children! My kid is a little shy around knew people but automatically took to her!"
Adrian G.
Molly R.
Brooks, ME
$10-15/hr
4.0
(1)
I have grown up with animals may whole life, I used to be an equestrian, I have also worked on a few dairies with larger animals. I love being around cats and dogs as well, and truly enjoy playing/walking/spending time with them.
Molly can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
4.0
"Molly is due to visit tomorrow. I will tell you if she shows. Some of your referrals did not. Please do not continue my membership after it lapses on Oct 23. Thanks Carol M."
Carol M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Calder. I somehow found myself working with kids when I was just a kid myself. I started volunteering at a educational nature center at the age of 12 and quickly realized I loved teaching, both in formal and informal settings! In the many years since I have been the Program Director (at aforementioned nature...
Calder can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We love Calder! And our 4-year-old especially loves Calder! Finding him has been such a gift for our family. We hired him to care for our son about 20hrs per week to fill in preschool gaps. Calder is kind, calm, smart, mature, and unflappable. He can handle any...
Ian C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello and thank you for reading my bio. Children are my favorite people. I love spending time with them, playing, laughing, singing, dancing, and just enjoying their company while protecting them and making sure their needs are getting met. I have been babysitting children, toddlers and babies for the past 15 years, and I have...
Meirav can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Meirav was so gentle and playful with our 2 year old grandson who was visiting from Oregon. We felt Max was in very good hands and he was all smiles when we returned home. Highly recommend Meirav !"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Josephine, and I am looking to pick up some extra work doing childcare while I search for a job in luxury hotel management as I am a recent graduate of The Culinary Institute of America. I have childcare experience from years of babysitting through middle school and high school, as well as 4 summers' worth of...
Josephine can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Josephine is great with kids, especially the littles! Her ability to engage with my 2 year old was amazing. She is familiar with age appropriate activities and isn’t afraid to go outside! Josephine is definitely my son’s favorite caregiver! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am young at heart and enjoy working with children (of all ages). My lifetime of experience includes Senior care as well. Have dog and house sat around the world!
Professionally, I had a career as an Art Director. I have worked as a Manager in hospitality, had an assortment of caregiving positions - including substitute...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mary was very good with the kids. My toddlers took to her instantly. She was friendly, polite, and she has a very soothing demeanor. She readily gave references who provided positive feedback. Used her 3 times during our 10 day stay."
Kaylyn T.
5.0
(1)
I've worked for over a decade for various educational farms and nature centers working not only with children, but with animals. It has always been crucial that the animals I work with are healthy and well cared for not only to demonstrate to children how best to handle everything from a 2000 lb cow to a 2oz spider, but that the...
Calder can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Lauren B.
Belfast, ME
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
School-based Occupational Therapist Seeking Summer Child Care Work
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a school-based occupational therapist who is looking to fill some of my summer off with child-care opportunities. I have over 10 years of experience with children in addition to a Masters degree in occupational therapy, and two years of experience as a school-based OT. I am comfortable with infants, toddlers, children,...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren was an amazing babysitter for our 6-month-old! We were in Maine for a wedding and knew we couldn't bring the baby to the wedding events, so we found Lauren on this site. I had a quick Zoom call with her ahead of time, and she followed up with a couple...
Anna G.
Haley W.
Warren, ME
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available Part-Time, Possibility For Full-Time Nanny
5.0
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children since I was about 12 years old. I have experience babysitting for infants through to preteens. I have experience volunteering in Kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms during high school and college. In December 2013, I graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in Elementary...
Haley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Haley has been such an asset to our family! My two year old fell in love with her right off the bat, and always looks forward to the nights Haley watches her. It is clear Haley has a gift with children, and is consistently prompt and pleasant!"
Suzanne H.
Olivia W.
Waldoboro, ME
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am reliable, kind, and creative and have over 15 years of experience caring for children, from infants to young teenagers. I also have experience with caring for children and adults with special needs. I love reading to children, singing songs and helping build vocabulary, working on gross and fine motor skills, and spending...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Olivia is fantastic. She is a caring, attentive, highly reliable, and thoughtful baby sitter, child care expert, and friend of the family. Our oldest son shouts out in delight when he hears it will be an "Olivia day" and our youngest gladly naps with her in a quiet...
Daniel W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm 19 and going into my junior year of college. I'm studying English with a minor in writing and psychology. Growing up I lived on a farm and am very pet friendly. I also used to help my family friends clean cottages out on an island near my hometown. I'm also very excited to be a helping hand in any place I can be.
Peyton can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning
5.0
"Peyton is an intelligent, cheerful, and kind person! She is a diligent worker and will do anything I ask. She does an excellent job cleaning, is handy with tools, follows instructions, and is ALWAYS so pleasant to be around! She is a joy to have in our home and we...
Melissa O.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a professional PSS Certification. I have a certification in Alzheimer's & dementia and personality disorder, I've Been in Business for 15 years, I developed strong personal care skills that will help me contribute to your organization. I have got my Covid-19 Vaccination record card,
I have extensive skills and experience in...
Tammie can also help with: Respite care, home modification, errands, hospice services, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Tammie is simply the best. She is completely reliable, caring, goes above and beyond. She took wonderful care of my very ill mother, and we are so grateful for her!"
Katherine L.
Calder G.
Camden, ME
$25-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
In the very beginning of the pandemic I moved back to my home state of Maine to care for a dear family friend with dementia. Having earned my degree in Education and having spent my whole adult life working with kids, I wasn't sure how the transition to working in senior care would be. But it was the most rewarding experience of...
Calder can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, transportation, respite care, meal prep & more
5.0
"Calder is extremely competent, motivated, and compassionate. He sees what needs to be done and he does it. He is the most kind, patient, and loving person I have ever worked with. He brings joy and laughter and he also knows how to set necessary boundaries. I trust...
Wendy E.
Abby U.
Thomaston, ME
$5-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a stay at home mom. I have prior childcare experience in both a childcare setting and private babysitting. I'd love to help care for some children. I absolutely love working with children of all ages.
Abby can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
I have over 20 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I also have two children - a 2. 5-year-old daughter and an 8-month-old son. We have a 6-year-old very friendly golden retriever. We are a non-smoking household.
Taylor can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I can help with pet care, clerical work, cleaning and other house hold, Shopping, appointments, Decorating and planning party's, cooking Planning meals, Etc.
Hello there. I am a certified nursing assistant that has been working in the healthcare field for over 10+ years. I have a lot of experience dealing with elderly care and have worked in and out of nursing facilities for awhile. I am willing to whatever it is that your loved one needs assistance with. I am very easy-going and I...
Samantha can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
Sarah D.
Thomaston, ME
$15-50/hr • 12 yrs exp
I have 12 years experience working with children including time working with toddlers, pre-k, and kindergarten ages. Along with basic childcare needs I am able to provide educational opportunities for children. These can include fun daily activities and/or more of a specific academic focus (reading, math, writing). I love...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Samantha W.
Camden, ME
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Sam (she/her/they/them) and I've been in the MidCoast area for about 3 years now. I have a background in Environmental Science and Education. I love working with children and I love being outside, so being able to combine the two is just my favorite! And I've had so many opportunities to do so with years of outdoor...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Searsmont, ME
Melissa T.
5.0
Very sweet and well put together. Very knowledgeable with children! My kid is a little shy around knew people but automatically took to her!
- Adrian G.
Molly R.
4.0
Molly is due to visit tomorrow. I will tell you if she shows. Some of your referrals did not. Please do not continue my membership after it lapses on Oct 23. Thanks Carol M.
- Carol M.
Calder G.
5.0
We love Calder! And our 4-year-old especially loves Calder! Finding him has been such a gift for our family. We hired him to care for our son about 20hrs per week to fill in preschool gaps. Calder is kind, calm, smart, mature, and unflappable. He can handle any kind of activity and any kind of play,...
- Ian C.
Meirav E.
5.0
Meirav was so gentle and playful with our 2 year old grandson who was visiting from Oregon. We felt Max was in very good hands and he was all smiles when we returned home. Highly recommend Meirav !
- Care member
Josephine M.
5.0
Josephine is great with kids, especially the littles! Her ability to engage with my 2 year old was amazing. She is familiar with age appropriate activities and isn’t afraid to go outside! Josephine is definitely my son’s favorite caregiver!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Searsmont, ME:
How can I find a Searsmont babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Searsmont, ME?
The average rate for Searsmont, ME babysitters on Care.com is $27.00 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Searsmont, ME?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Searsmont, ME through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.