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5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
My name is Lexie and I've always enjoyed working with children. I grew up babysitting for family friends, have served as a summer camp counselor at both overnight and day camps, volunteered at various after school programs, and coached a Girls on the Run team. I have also been on a service trip to teach children...
Lexie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Anna. I have experience cleaning private homes and rentals. I can also provide some of my own supplies. I am a detail-oriented, hard worker and am eager to provide you with an excellent service!
Anna can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting & more
5.0
(1)
Hello, I am Marlley
I have more than 10 years of experience in caring for homes. My main goal is to make your home even more cozy, with the cleanliness and organization of the environment. Focusing on quality, commitment and excellence. My greatest satisfaction is the satisfaction of my customers.
I also offer errands or...
Marlley can also help with: Organization, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Olivia is the kindest, most empathetic caregiver. She worked with us through a major separation anxiety issue with our baby, providing calm, gentle care even when he was the opposite. She anticipates needs, adapts to the children, and in general is the best...
Jennifer W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Mature, dependable, and high energy nanny with a passion for childcare excellence available for full time or part time care . I have 20 plus years of experience with children ranging from 0-12 years old. I provide play based care centered in healthy movement, plenty of outside time in all types of weather, purposeful activities...
Carla can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We've known Carla for six years, and she has helped take care of our 4 children. Carla is truly an amazing (one in a million) caregiver to children. She has worked during the day and night helping us love, comfort, feed, change, bathe, and generally parent twins...
Story P.
Emily B.
Augusta, ME
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a 29-year-old provider who loves to serve families and the community. I believe that caring for children as a babysitter/part-time nanny is a great opportunity to invest in the lives of children and their parents. I am advanced in Spanish and I am willing to speak Spanish with your children or help them learn the language....
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Emily is very dependable and caring! She is great with pets and children and will be easy to work with! She has vast experience working with special needs children and older pets. I highly recommend her!"
Laurie B.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & 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
4.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as fun, outgoing, family oriented!
I like working with kids because they just are so happy and always are up to something and keep you busy! I love watching them learn and watching their growth build up!
I'm looking for a job that can give me respect and communication back to me!
I started...
Adriana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Overall everything was good! The kids had excellent care! Had time outside, inside, different things that she did with the kids! Very dependable and responsible! Has a lot of history with kids and infants!"
Dylan R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I'm a very proud wife and. mother, I have plenty of experience in watching children. I have worked in nursery schools, and I am very good with children of all ages. I believe children of all ages need love, caring, and guidance they need to trust and feel secure who they are with. when their parents are not around.
I also can...
Debra can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Loving, compassionate, caring. She is an amazing lady. Worked for us for years and is trustworthy, which is hard to find."
Catherine Y.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since the age of 11 but I come from a large family and have been helping take care of kids since I was six. I am in college and going for a certificate in early childhood. I love kids and am great with all ages, boys and girls! (Though I have more experience with younger children) I have a license and my...
Brooke can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I've been watching kids for as long as I can remember and I love doing so. In 2017 I graduated from a boarding school and while I was there I was the go-to babysitter for many of the faculty families on campus. In 2021, I graduated with a BA in biology and anthropology. I am currently attending UMA as part of their nursing...
Keira can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Keira is the absolute best. My children adore her, she has been watching them since my daughter was just barely 1 and my son was 4. She has been with my family through my cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery. She has been so thorough with her care of the kids,...
Julia E.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have three younger sisters and lots of additional experience with children! I love engaging in creative, fun activities to help kids grow and enjoy learning.
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
I love animals and have a dog of my own and spent a few years volunteering at a shelter. Very familiar with different forms of training. If you need someone to stop in and walk your pet, feed them, and spend quality time with them while you're at work or traveling then I might be the fit for your family.
The area I cover:...
Jade can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"We hired Jade to house and pet sit, she was very reliable and an excellent communicator. Looking forward to hiring her again next time I travel."
Jonathan S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For the past 5 years I have been pursuing my degree and working in various school systems as a behavioral health technician, preschool assistant teacher, and most recently, as an Ed Tech iii for a special education program at a local middle school. I usually try to incorporate Montessori practices and hands-on activities as a...
Selena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Selena has been such a wonderful nanny for my son, very happy and welcoming personality! "
Care member
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: Personal care, errands, respite care, home modification, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Tammie has been very helpful with care-giving advice even though her schedule did not align with us. She is quick to respond and easy to talk to. Perhaps sometime her schedule will open up so she can become a caregiver for my mom. Until then, she is s a great...
Amanda K.
Ciera C.
Augusta, ME
$14-45/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a sophomore in college at University of Maine at Augusta, in Augusta Maine. I am currently working towards my mental health and human services degree with a dream of being a child psychologist! I have a 5-year-old little sister that I have been babysitting since birth and I have had quite a few babysitting jobs with...
Ciera can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ciera was terrific with my 9 and 11 year old kids. She played with them and always brought great activities and crafts to do with them. She was always on time and was very good about staying in communication."
Care member
Gigi C.
Augusta, ME
$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a junior at Saint Anselm College in NH but will be home for summer break in Augusta, Maine! I have worked with kids ages 3 months to 14 years old in a daycare setting as well as nannying.
Gigi can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Great personality with kids. Would hire again!"
Frances D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I am Sharon. I have over 40 years experience as a C. N. A and C. H. H. A. I now work privately with individuals because being able to spend as much time needed with clients/patients in their own surroundings is much more enjoyable to me. I like interacting with the clients I work with, in many ways, I like to try and draw out...
Sharon can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sharon's experience really showed even on the interview. She's been caring for my Dad for a week. She's top notch and a great person."
Melissa M.
Sharon M.
Damariscotta, ME
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Pet Sitter Available And/Or House Sitter. Flexible To Your Needs
5.0
(1)
I have been have always been a pet owner. I have 3 sm. dogs now, after years of bigger breeds. I am compassionate to their needs, and very reliable. I have petsat both out of home and living in the home while seniors mostly, and have many times had to also care for their pets.
Sharon can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding, pet transportation, administration of medicine, boarding & more
5.0
"Sharon is a gift. She is honest, hard working and intent on doing the best job she can. She will meet the needs of her employer always. She is terrific."
Beth F.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Washington, ME
Olivia W.
5.0
Olivia is the kindest, most empathetic caregiver. She worked with us through a major separation anxiety issue with our baby, providing calm, gentle care even when he was the opposite. She anticipates needs, adapts to the children, and in general is the best caregiver I can imagine. We love having...
- Jennifer W.
Carla G.
5.0
Carla has been excellent each time she's watched our children. She is kind and has a calm presence which my children love!
- Katrina T.
Emily B.
5.0
Emily is very dependable and caring! She is great with pets and children and will be easy to work with! She has vast experience working with special needs children and older pets. I highly recommend her!
- Laurie B.
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
Adriana L.
4.0
Overall everything was good! The kids had excellent care! Had time outside, inside, different things that she did with the kids! Very dependable and responsible! Has a lot of history with kids and infants!
- Dylan R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Washington, ME:
How can I find a Washington babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Washington, ME can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 1 babysitters in Washington, ME on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Washington, ME?
The average rate for Washington, ME babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 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 Washington, ME?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Washington, 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.