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I have extensive experience with infants and children in a professional day care setting as well as in home care for individual families. I have worked with families who needed school help from pickups and homework help to fully remote learning help. I love playing with and having fun with kids on their level as well as making...
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, 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
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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Transportation, dementia, errands, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep & more
5.0
"Calder provided some of the most reliable and perspicacious care I could have ever expected from someone. Calder care took for my father in law with dementia and he demonstrated outstanding insight, judgement, patience, dependability, and compassion. If you are...
Jay M.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Selena has been such a wonderful nanny for my son, very happy and welcoming personality! "
Care member
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
Cassandra W.
Lincolnville, ME
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Cassandra. I am 31 years old. I have 3 children of my own. I have a 15-year-old boy who is in school and a 10-year-old boy in school. I also have a 4-year-old girl with me during the day. I love watching children and I have done so for many years now. I am looking to watch children in my home or yours. I know...
Cassandra can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the second oldest of four children, so I have been caring from a young age. I began sitting for family friends at about age 15. I have experience with children ages newborn to preteen. I tend clean during down time out of habit when I am sitting - a trait I adopted from my mother. I play games, make meals, go for walks,...
Marta can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Hello, My name is Devin and I have many years of experience working with children all ages. I started caring for children about 10 years ago in an in-home daycare at my grandmothers. I then became a babysitter for different families and ended up eventually working as a co-teacher and support teacher at a top rated childcare...
Devin can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hi! I'm a mom of two adults who live across the country and a pet lover without a pet. I am looking to earn some extra income while providing extra help when you need it. In addition to dog walking, occasional pet sitting and babysitting, I am also a good resource for shopping, errands, baking, and random information. I am...
Heidi can also help with: Carpooling
Samantha W.
Camden, ME
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! You've found my pet care account! I am a lover of all critters, furry, and slimy ones alike. I've helped raise many different types of pets and other rehabilitated critters in my life- from rabbits to raising larval insects.
In terms of experience; I grew up next door to my aunt, who officially fostered resuce Bassett...
Samantha can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hannah C.
Union, ME
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone!! My names Hannah, and I'm looking for a full time nanny/babysitter position! I'm currently working at a summer camp, but my position will be ending soon. I have 4 years of overall childcare experience, with 2 years of daycare experience. I have professional references, CPR and First Aid Certified, and I am beginning...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Emily K.
Rockport, ME
$17-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I like working with kids because I love how curious and creative they are!
I'm looking for a job that is somewhat flexible and is reliable.
I started working with kids when I switched my major to elementary education and started field experiences. I have taken care of my younger sister and other relatives for many years.
In...
Selena H.
Rockland, ME
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Special Needs Educational Technician And Sitter
Throughout my years pursuing my degree, I have worked extensively with children and adolescents on the spectrum, those with learning disabilities or behavioral struggles, and some with traumatic brain injuries. I base much of my approach to working with these individuals on Montessori practices, sensory stimulation and...
Emily K.
Rockport, ME
$15-20/hr
I have my own frenchie and cat! I love animals and taking care of them! I've also owned many pets my whole life!
Emily can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Throughout my years pursuing my degree, I have worked as a cleaner in homes and as a manager of housekeeping at local facilities. I have experience in small inns, apartments, houses, businesses, culinary spaces, and larger clinical facilities as well. I am comfortable with a wide array of venues and can be accommodating with...
Selena can also help with: Changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, window washing, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
Courtney C.
Rockland, ME
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
I have experience working as a tutor, camp counselor, and babysitter with children ages 3-17. I'm available to help with childcare, pet care, and house work.
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Selena H.
Rockland, ME
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
In years past, as an added pay boost, I have assisted families with whom I have been employed ( while nannying or as support care) as a personal assistant. I've assisted in weekly grocery shopping, party set up, light cleaning, upkeep of plants, taking care of animals, meal preparation, and housesitting.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have tutored students grades 1-6 in French Immersion programs. I can work with children of any age at any level of French.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Hope, ME
Mary S.
5.0
Mary was wonderful! She was very relaxed, kind, capable and competent. She was engaging with my son but knew when to pull back as well. She even noticed that my son likes foxes when she came for an interview and then brought him 3 library books about foxes when she came to babysit which showed so...
- Zoe C.
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.
Calder G.
5.0
Calder provided some of the most reliable and perspicacious care I could have ever expected from someone. Calder care took for my father in law with dementia and he demonstrated outstanding insight, judgement, patience, dependability, and compassion. If you are looking for someone to take care of...
- Jay M.
Selena H.
5.0
Selena has been such a wonderful nanny for my son, very happy and welcoming personality!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Hope, ME:
How can I find a Hope babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Hope, 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 Hope, 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 Hope, ME?
The average rate for Hope, ME babysitters on Care.com is $24.00 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 Hope, ME?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Hope, 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.