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138 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
Hi All! I am currently in my master's program at USM in Environmental Education and Non-profit Management. I am an experienced nanny and babysitter. I have worked as a camp counselor (5+ years), interpretive park ranger (1 year), and after school care assistant (1 year) with multiple kids from many different backgrounds....
Angela can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For 15 years I was a Teacher assistant with varied age groups, kindergarten through high school. I was also an assistant in self-contained classes for the multiple disabled and an Instructional Assistant to a Special Education blind student in a multi-handicapped classroom for 7 years. I have been challenged to be creative and...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lexi! I have been a nanny since February and totally love my kiddos. I have also been babysitting since I was 13. I am currently a college student, hence the funny-looking schedule. I am attending the University of Southern Maine for elementary education. Before this, I attended a tech school for two years...
Lexi can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Daiane L, and I'm available evenings and weekends.
I'm a very energetic and genuinely happy person who loves to play and keep the kids busy doing things such as going to the playground, reading books, making projects with art and crafts ( I do love it!), helping with homework, and much more.
Daiane can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Growing up, I always had the opportunity to take care of the children in the family, and I would be the first one to volunteer to babysit. Around the age of 12, my mother launched her home Daycare services. I've wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember. It wasn't until the onset of the pandemic that I gave it a shot....
Rabiah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Over the last 15+ years I've worked with children through an extensive variety of roles. Just to name a few: was an au pair, one-on-one teacher, summer camp director, and my current job as a classroom teacher. I have many great references from every one of my previous jobs. I'm an avid soccer player and a voracious reader. I...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Sara and I live in Portland, ME. I graduated from the University of New Hampshire in May of 2019 with a bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have 10 years of experience caring for children in many different settings. I have worked at a Child Study and Development school, an in-home daycare...
Sara can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hello! I am presently looking for families for date nights evenings and weekends, and summer care.
I presently work as a school social worker for an elementary school in Portland. My experience includes working for a family of three in Maine, with children ages 2, 5, and 7 as well as a family who I started with when their baby...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Hi!! I am currently studying Education. I am a nature-based educator part time which means I get the opportunity to teach children about the outdoors and connect them to nature. I have experience as a teacher for ages 3-8. I am energetic, patient, and I really value doing activities with children that are engaging and enriching...
Alice can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lily. Currently I am a Senior nursing student at UVM and going to graduate school to study Midwifery. I have been working with children since 2007 as a babysitter and as a camp counselor for a local day camp. While at the camp, I had groups with ages ranging from 5-13 years old. I was in charge of organizing...
Lily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Katie, an educator, mom, and caregiver originally from Massachusetts. Now in Portland, I bring over a decade of childcare expertise, including eight years as a pre-k- elementary school classroom teacher. Currently, I care for a sweet 10 mo old.
I have taken courses in child development, children's literature, and...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Let me share a bit about myself with you! My name is Kate and I am a young professional, living and working in Portland, Maine. I graduated from Plymouth State University in 2014 with a degree in Childhood Studies- Elementary Education. Since graduating I have worked at non-profits that provide various services to individuals...
Kate can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I will be moving back to Maine in June and am looking for some work. For the past seven years I lived in Hawaii where I was a school garden teacher and taught K-9th grade students hands on gardening, cooking, and nutrition lessons, which was one of my most rewarding experiences! I babysat for several families this summer...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Caroline. I am 27-years old and have lived in Portland for 8 years. I enjoy knitting and other forms of creative expression, going on walks and reading. I have experience working with children of all ages in both a babysitting and professional capacity. For the past three years I have worked full time as an...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Michelle F.
Portland, ME
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Part Time Nanny Seeking 1-2 Preschoolers To Spend A Few Days A Week Growing And Learning Together
I'm a Mum of a sweet and playful 3-year-old. As he was born 2 months early due to preeclampsia, his arrival into this world at the height of the pandemic redefined everything I thought I knew about my purpose as a professional. Although childcare had been an important part of my life through college, I later pursued a 20 year...
Michelle can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Isabel I am Responsible nanny with more than three years of experience, I took care of more than 6 different children, thus learning to engage with all stages of childhood. My biggest concern is the safety and health of your children, I would love to have an opportunity to use my passion for children by caring for...
Isabel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience with nannying. I have grown up babysitting for many families and grew up with my moms daycare center. I love kids and I am comfortable with all ages! I am looking for a nannying job. I am very easy going and also have a pretty empty schedule. Feel free to message me for more info!
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
My name is Sistine, and I am 22 years old. I have a strong passion for working with children.
Over the past four years, I have been actively involved in the early childhood field, gaining valuable hands-on experience. Additionally, I have earned an associate's degree in early childhood education, which has equipped me with a...
Sistine can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Hannah C.
Portland, ME
$15-23/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Hannah. I'm 22 years old and currently looking for a full time nanny position. When it comes to nannying, I have experience with ages 7-13, but I have babysat younger ages. I love being around kids, they all have such a unique and uplifting look on life! (Who wouldn't love being around that!) I look forward to...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sarah M.
Portland, ME
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Sarah! I just moved to maine to get my masters in Occupational Therapy and am interested in doing some babysitting while in school!
I have my own reliable car and an impeccable driving record. I started nannying 10+ years ago and I nannied consistently through college and I'm comfortable with all aged...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
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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 $21.63 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 138 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 Rating4.5 / 5
Nannies in Portland, ME are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 172 reviews of the 138 listed nannies.