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I am a teacher looking for additional part-time work during my time off in the summer, and weekday afternoons/weekends during the school year. I have been a babysitter since I was 13 and have years of experience with all age groups. The youngest I've cared for has been 8 months old. I am also experienced in taking care of pets....
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Amelia, I am 28 years old and local to Portland. I work full time as a Special Education Teacher for PPS and have worked in the education field for 6 years. Working with children is a passion of mine! When I am not in my classroom with my students I'm thinking of ideas to bring to the classroom to support them...
Amelia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amelia was 15 minutes early! My daughter just loved her."
Andrea A.
5.0
(2)
Hi there! I'm a registered nurse of 5 years and have 10 years of childcare experience, as a babysitter, regular nanny and aftercare provider at the Friends School of Portland. I've also worked with a non-profit to teach girls/female identifying/gender non-conforming children about feminism and media literacy. Currently, I work...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emma is a superstar! She is responsible, in tune with my kids, a great communicator, flexible, capable, and she bakes a mean banana bread. She has been a wonderful person to have in our lives!"
Kelsey K.
Maria B.
Portland, ME
$22-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Your Weekend Mary Poppins. Creative And Fun Occasional Sitter
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Maria and I'm a former full-time nanny, STEAM Specialist, and Inspired Play Director with 10+ years of experience caring for children ages 0-10. I transitioned from full-time nanny to full-time writer in 2022 and work a 9-5 M-F, but love to keep weekend and evening availability for occasional babysitting. If you're...
Maria can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria is great. We love her enthusiasm and how well she handles our children and pets. She knows a lot about children and sometimes we go to her for advice since we are new parents. We have twin 2 year olds and Maria watched them from time to time when they were...
Jenny C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Melike and I am from Turkey! I have been working with children for 7 years. I have babysat children ranging from newborns to middle-schoolers and also privately tutored English. Besides that I love children and spending time in their inspiring world!! I am a mature, reliable, and creative person and hope to meet...
Melike can also help with: Swimming supervision
5.0
"Mel was my first babysitter I hired for my son when we were in Portland, ME. She was absolutely great with him. He enjoyed spending time with her, and he would light up when she came through the door. We had to move to Oregon, but if I could I would take her with...
Victoria M.
Callie C.
Portland, ME
$16-21/hr • 1 yrs exp
Fun And Loving Sitter. Willing To Help Out With Whatever You Need!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love kids and pets! Last summer I worked at a summer camp and I absolutely loved working with the kids! Kids of all ages love me and I'm willing to do anything around the house that you may need. Looking for a babysitter so you can finally have that parent date night? I'd be the perfect girl for you!
Callie can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Callie was the perfect sitter for our 8 month old! She was very responsive before the job, keeping in touch while we finalized our plans. On the evening that we needed her, she was punctual and patient with us when we were running behind. She kept me updated for...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Jill. I am 22 years old. I just graduated this past May from Saint Joseph's College of Maine. I have had experience babysitting all ages for the past 7 years. My hobbies are swimming, skiing, and fishing. I also love doing arts and crafts with kiddos! I LOVE pets. I find it very easy to get along with kids, but...
Jillian can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jill has been amazing watching our two daughters (ages 2 and 3). We love having her help!"
Care member
3.5
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been a babysitter and nanny for about 7 years for different families in Southern Maine. I have lived in Cumberland my whole life and reside there now with my parents and siblings. I am a part-time college student, which is currently all online. I am looking any part-time or full-time child care positions.
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids loved Sarah! Will definitely be bothering her again soon for date nights!"
Lindsey P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Kate and I am a full time pediatric physical therapist. I am open to helping families with date nights or weekend opportunities. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old, and that has been my primary job throughout junior high and high school. I love playing sports, doing crafts, and being creative with...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My husband and I felt lucky to find Kate and have her care for our child. As a first time mom it wasn't easy to leave my babe with someone I didn't know personally, however Kate made me feel at ease. She took wonderful care of our child. We are eager to have her...
Kimberly D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a Firefighter/EMT and I reside in Raymond. I have experience working with a range of children as little as 10 weeks to 13 years. I also have experience working with foster children and children with special needs. I also have experience with children with anxiety disorders. Additionally, I have worked with numerous...
Jessie can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Although she wasn't always on time she was very dedicated to the job. She is very reliable and has wonderful boundaries and morals to watching little kids. My kids loved her! We only let her go because we finally got off a wait list for a pre-k program in a...
Lindsay B.
Sara H.
Portland, ME
$22-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sara, your friendly, Portland area Elementary School Secretary looking for year round night/weekend work, as well as weekday care opportunities during the summer. I have previously cared for newborns up to the age of 14, only children, twins, and up to 5 children at a time in private care. I have also worked as a BHP,...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"While on vacation to Disney World, I quickly learned that my 2 year old wasn't buying the whole "Happiest Place On Earth" thing, so Sara came to our rescue. The entire family was so impressed with her that we wanted to take her home with us! She was thorough,...
Deanna W.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I will say up front, I don't have formal education or pet care training. I have a 3y. o. pup of my own and enjoy dogs and cats. I'm not very comfortable with reptiles and would not be the best fit for reptile care.
I am a licensed social worker by training and am trying to pay down educational loans while helping...
5.0
"Erin is a warm, loving, and responsive caregiver! She is in tune to developmental milestones and age appropriate play. When she is with our son, I know she is engaging and playing with him in a meaningful way. She follows our son’s schedule and mimics our parenting...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
**only seeking date-night work**
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a compassionate and kind heart, strong communication skills, emotional maturity, a strong work ethic, and an ability to multitask. My childcare experience as a nanny, babysitter, and daycare teacher began in 2008. I graduated college in May 2016 with a...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I am so thankful to have Elizabeth in my life. She cares for my infant and toddler while I work full time and I have complete confidence in her while I'm away from home. My children adore her, respect her, and have loads of fun with her. Elizabeth is punctual,...
Mary M.
Kelsey L.
Portland, ME
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kelsey, and I have watched children between the ages of 6 months and 12 years old. Babysitting was my first job as a kid, as is the case for many. The thing with me, however, is that I never actually stopped. For as long as I can remember I have done some form of childcare on the side of my jobs, and I love it....
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a full time Occupational Therapist, looking for part-time work on the weekends and occasional Mondays. I have many years of experience caring for children and began my OT career in the pediatric field. I also have experience working with children with Autism and various other diagnosis. I would love to help in anyway that I...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Emily is a calming presence with our two high energy toddlers. She does a great job at keeping them busy with activities and outdoor time. We have really enjoyed having her in our home."
Ashley R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Michaela. I graduated from the University of Massachusetts in 2016. Since then I have been traveling and working all over the country. I was settled in Colorado for a few years and just recently moved to the Freeport area. I have over a decade of experience babysitting kids. Most recently I was a camp counselor...
Michaela can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Virginia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Virginia for our two young children (2.5 year old and 2 month old), while we were in town for a wedding. She was very responsive to text messages to coordinate details for the evening and also throughout the night, while we were gone. She took excellent...
Nicole M.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood
I was born into a large family of eight children and started taking care of my siblings when I was 8 years old (It's usual/normal in my culture for elder siblings to help care for their younger siblings). Taking care of them was a part of my daily routine when I was not in school until I left for college; moreover, I am their...
Gentille can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gentille is absolutely wonderful. She watched my four month old twins while she was on winter break from school. I was working from home, and Gentille was such a joy to have in our home. She fed the twins, read them books, encouraged them to do tummy time, helped...
Jenna H.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm a college student, I don't have much professional experience as I usually Babysit, however I am looking for housecleaning work, and I've got unpaid experience cleaning my own house for years.
Kaitlynn can also help with: Organization, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning
5.0
"Katie is the perfect mix of responsible & fun. We had her as our babysitter for several years and our children loved her!"
Julie F.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Educator living in Portland after years of travel/work. Looking to work with kind family so I may save up some money to build a tiny house and continue my education. 15+ years work at a girls summer camp (age 8-15), plus babysitting for kids of all ages. I was a live-in nanny for 6 mo. in Sydney for 3 girls (1/3/5), 6 mo. in...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cumberland Foreside, ME
Amelia C.
5.0
Amelia is wonderful! My husband and I were able to have time to snowboard together on our recent mountain vacation. It was good to know our two boys (4 and 2) were in great hands so that we could have a great time and enjoy ourselves. I loved knowing that they were having fun, playing outside as...
- Taylor H.
Emma C.
5.0
I have known Emma for about 10 years and she is an honest, caring, and fiercely loyal friend to me. Not only does she treat me this way, but she is also fair and welcoming to all around her. Emma will be an excellent caregiver for your family. She is open, kind, and non-judgemental. She is also the...
- Sadie T.
Maria B.
5.0
Maria is great. We love her enthusiasm and how well she handles our children and pets. She knows a lot about children and sometimes we go to her for advice since we are new parents. We have twin 2 year olds and Maria watched them from time to time when they were 3-18 months old. We have moved out of...
- Jenny C.
Melike A.
5.0
Mel was my first babysitter I hired for my son when we were in Portland, ME. She was absolutely great with him. He enjoyed spending time with her, and he would light up when she came through the door. We had to move to Oregon, but if I could I would take her with us.
- Victoria M.
Callie C.
5.0
Callie was the perfect sitter for our 8 month old! She was very responsive before the job, keeping in touch while we finalized our plans. On the evening that we needed her, she was punctual and patient with us when we were running behind. She kept me updated for the evening with our little boy,...
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How much do babysitters charge in Cumberland Foreside, ME?
The average rate for Cumberland Foreside, ME babysitters on Care.com is $16.00 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 Cumberland Foreside, ME?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Cumberland Foreside, 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.