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142 nannies are listed in Portland, ME
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Portland, ME
4.9
(30)
Hired by 28 families in your neighborhood
I am a highly experienced Nanny. I am very experienced with all ages. I love the outdoors. Some of my hobbies include hiking, biking and running. I am very professional, creative and reliable. I love doing age appropriate developmental activities with children of all ages.
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"We hired Christina to be a long-term nanny for our family as she assured us she was a an experienced nanny looking for long-term role. And she was a good caregiver even if her dedication to that intention wavered; after six months of employment she quit BT TEXT...
Mara G.
4.9
(16)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I thrive on working with and caring for young children. I have an extensive background in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education and am a certified BHP (Behavior Health Professional). I am a hands-on, nurturing, engaging and caring nanny with years of experience.
I work with children of all ages and am adept in...
Pamela can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We would highly recommend Pam! She helped us watch our two year old. While the toddler was really shy at first I soon heard giggles coming from outside as they chalked the sidewalk. Thank you."
Andrew N.
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, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I hired Virginia as a full time nanny to take care of my 1 month old son, and she was always very loving and caring with him. Since she already had lots of experience with infants, she knew how to feed, clean, and play with him and all of the other necessities. I...
Julia N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have 5 years of child care experience ranging from teachers assistant to a private nanny!
I am CPR certified and have my own transportation, would be willing to discuss helping with chores and other tasks around house.
Ideally looking for a 30 hour work week!
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hanna nannied for our 18 month old daughter short term, she was the perfect match for our family at the time!
I would highly recommend her to any family who's seeking childcare."
Keylee W.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I am an artist and graduate from Maine College of Art and have been a nanny full-time for over 6 years plus a lead teacher in a daycare. I have cared for 2-4 children at a time, ranging from 2 months-12 years old. I have experience with potty training, housekeeping, and children with special needs. I have plenty of...
Savanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We all love Savanna! She has been with our family for over a year and has been reliable, trustworthy, creative, and genuinely invested in our children.
Having three children at once can certainly be overwhelming, but Savanna always maintains her patience and is...
Krista B.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth truly has a heart of gold and loves kids! In addition to her extensive experience she has watched my 2 year old son on multiple occasions and he always is happy to see her. Elizabeth also cares about serving the community. At High Point University she...
Daniel H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sophia, I am 22 years old and very bubbly, energetic and creative! I have worked with children for many years but more recently I have been a nanny for three years. I am currently moving from New York to Portland, Maine on November 1st and I am leaving behind a job where I worked for two years as a nanny for a...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophia was so wonderful all around. She was very flexible when we decided not to send our children to summer camp, she helped us out and watched them for the summer. Our children, M. and J. absolutely adored her. They were always excited to spend time with their...
Sarah O.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Hannah, and I'm looking for a wonderful family to take care of. I'm on my way to becoming a Elementary Educator, after receiving my Bachelors Degree in Theater Education: Acting at Emerson College in 2016. For the last 5 years I've worked as an International Employee Manager, coordinating large groups of international...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Hannah is great! Really nice girl, kids love her. We were in town for the week and Hannah watched the kids several times. Will definitely call her again next time we are around."
Kim R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experienced babysitter available for date nights and weekends!
Hi, I am happy, honest, active and punctual. But if I were to define myself in one word it would be responsible. I recognize the responsibility of taking care of children. I know they need attention, care and patience. Each family has its own way of raising their...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mariana became a member of our family very quickly. She provided incredible care for our 8 month old baby as a full time nanny. Mariana is smart, confident, and loving. Our baby accomplished multiple growth milestones under Mariana's care. She was always...
Lindsey T.
5.0
(4)
Hello there! My name is Emily, I am 24 years old, and I am really excited to start working as a part-time babysitter! I have been working with children since I was 13 years old. I am very passionate about art, mental health, and the outdoors, and sharing that interest with kids to help their adventurous side come out. I look...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"When we were looking for someone to watch our three kids over the summer, Emily was the perfect fit. While I was in class all day she made a daily schedule for the kids, it included art, and other creative things. She also let the kids put their own touch on the...
Brittany S.
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.
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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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...
Taylor H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience working with kids of all ages as a babysitter, camp counselor, and a special ed tech. From making slow-motion movies to exploring local playgrounds, I will engage your kids with fun and diverse activities. Whether you're looking for care while you're on vacation or a date-night sitter, I am...
Madeleine can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maddy is simply the best! She babysat for our two boys when they were ages 4 and 2 and they adored her. She's full of energy and always up for planning an adventure - particularly outdoors! She joined us in the summer and took them to the park, the beach, farms -...
Annie L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a reliable, patient, and fun person who has approximately eight years of experience working and caring for children, along with three years of tutoring individuals, from four to 19 years old. With me, your children will receive appropriate care and I will go above and beyond to cater to their care and learning needs....
Alex can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Alex has been our nanny for several months and we could not be more grateful for all she has done for our kids and our family. She is an amazing young woman who is responsible, dependable, loving and exudes warmth and goodness. My kids formed a strong bond with her...
Allison C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! Connecting with children while supporting them to grow into themselves brings me such joy--there is nothing quite like it. I have been taking care of kids since I was practically a kid myself. I believe in learning through play, and am a very hands-on caregiver. I have a strong ability to cue in to the emotions and needs of...
Sophie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophie is kind, dependable, creative, and best of all clearly loves children! I would trust her with my children (9 weeks and 2.5 years) anytime!!"
Arielle P.
Jada W.
Portland, ME
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter With 21 Years Experience Looking For New Families To Work With!
4.9
(40)
Hired by 65 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have 21 years of experience caring for children in center based environments (ages 6 weeks-5 years), individually as a nanny (several of those years have been spent as an infant/toddler nanny), through evening and weekend babysitting jobs with children ages 2 weeks-17 years, doing overnights with various ages, doing...
Jada can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jada has been incredible with my now 11 year old son, we've been with her for nearly two years. My son has ADHD and anxiety, and at times can struggle with self-regulation. Jada is very patient and has connected with him when he at times can have trouble connecting...
Kristina P.
Delaney P.
Portland, ME
$25-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I started nannying in 2012 and have babysat since 2009. I have copious experience in childcare of all ages (new borns to late teens), including nannying, occasional date night sitting, working as a teacher's assistant in a day care. I thoroughly enjoy spending time with the little ones and teaching them how to grow their...
Delaney can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Delaney worked for us the summer of 2013 and did a great job with our two children, ages 4 and 6 at the time."
Christine L.
5.0
(4)
Hello!
My name is Joy. I'm 55 yrs old and a Mom of 4. I'm also a retired Social Worker LCSW. I specialized in Play Therapy, Attachment, and Family Therapy. I was a Mental Health Consultant for Head Start for 16+ years. I loved it!
I've spent many years working with children, adolescents and families. Focusing on attachment...
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I do not have enough words to describe how amazing Joy was with my children!! "
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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maria is a wonderful sitter and we consider her apart of our extended family. My kids love making crafts and seeing what fun she'll bring with her when she comes over. She always is there when we need her and brings along a positive atmosphere that is amazing. We...
Beth C.
Cassandra M.
Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Grad Student With Lots Of Newborn And Childcare Experience!
5.0
(3)
I am a grad student at USM, looking to nanny in my free time! I am a trained midwife, yoga teacher, and postpartum doula. I have a lot of newborn care experience, as well as a range of other ages, and I also have experience working with children with special needs and/or disabilities. I have been babysitting and nannying since I...
Cassandra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Cassandra is always happy, positive, fun and creative! Our little one loves spending time with her and they are always doing something exciting together. She makes us feel our daughter is safe and well taken care of when she is with her and we trust Cassandra to...
Alexandra M.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Portland, ME
Christina E.
5.0
Christina cared for my toddler for several days and was extremely punctual, kind, patient and responsive. She's a great communicator and is highly experienced with kids of all ages. Feel really lucky to have had the chance to work with her!
- Eliza B.
Pamela O.
5.0
Pam was the full time nanny for our daughter from ages 8 months - 2.5 years. She took wonderful care of our daughter, and we really valued her warmth, engagement, and complete focus on her. Pam came up with developmentally appropriate activities and art projects; did music and movement time; and...
- Leslie P.
Virginia C.
5.0
Virginia cared for my toddler for three weeks (planned, I only needed a brief bridge to daycare). She had a great presence that is calming and allowed space for my daughter to play, learn and grow. I would certainly hire her again.
- Megan N.
Hannah A.
5.0
Hanna nannied for our 18 month old daughter short term, she was the perfect match for our family at the time!
I would highly recommend her to any family who's seeking childcare.
- Keylee W.
Savanna S.
5.0
We all love Savanna! She has been with our family for over a year and has been reliable, trustworthy, creative, and genuinely invested in our children.
Having three children at once can certainly be overwhelming, but Savanna always maintains her patience and is excellent about redirecting or...
- Krista B.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Portland, ME
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Portland, ME?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Portland, ME is as of is $21.68 per hour as of May, 2024. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Portland, ME?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 142 in Portland, ME. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Portland, ME?
You can find different nanny services in Portland through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Portland, ME with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Portland, ME nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Nannies in Portland, ME are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 167 reviews of the 142 listed nannies.