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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
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a second-year medical student in the Tufts School of Medicine-Maine Track Program. I am looking to connect with families in the Portland area who need a sitter for the occasional date night, special occasions, and other similar situations. Due to my school schedule, I do not have regular weekday availability. I have worked...
Alex can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
I grew up babysitting for my 5 cousins who lived in the same town as me. I was in high school at the time and they ranged from 4 years old to 14 years old. I was a mothers helper not too long ago which allowed the mother to take care of things around the house that she needed to while I looked after the children. I have also...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
God put it on my heart years ago to care for children. I'm not your average nanny. I would rather go exploring at a beach, build fairy houses on Mackworth Island, tumble and play at a playground with a picnic lunch than sit inside. I'm also a ' let's put on our snowsuits and go build a snow castle' kind of nanny. I have been a...
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
My name is Meredith and I grew up in Maine! I now live in Portland and grew up in the surrounding area. I have babysat for many years! Throughout my time as a babysitter I have had many regular families as well as I nannied for a summer during college. I am looking for something regular in the evenings maybe 2-3 times a week! I...
Skills:
CPR
Madeline B.
Portland, ME
$18-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I prioritize physical, emotional, and intellectual development of the children under my care. I am knowledgeable about age-appropriate activities and can create engaging playtime and educational experiences that promote growth and curiosity. Whether it's reading books, playing games, or exploring nature, I strive to make every...
Madeline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Mia D.
Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi there! I am a designer and an artist. I am a huge advocate for the intersection of art/design (and all its theory) and childcare. Children's minds are incredible and if they have the right team and environment around them they can accomplish anything they put their mind to.
I have been a nanny, babysitter, lifeguard, camp...
Mia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hailey M.
Portland, ME
$18-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Hailey!
I've had childcare experience my whole life, both personal and professional experiences. I've had about 7 years of paid childcare experience ranging from newborns to pre teens. I have been babysitting and nannying for years, and I worked at an infant daycare throughout college as well! I'm also a registered...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Madis. I have worked with many different kids over the years in many different types of positions from summer camp counselor to ages 4-5 to most recently a nanny to a 1-2-year-old. I love to work with kids and have an interest in child development. I am a super creative individual and love to go on adventures and...
Madison can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
Emma P.
Portland, ME
$25-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
Fun Sitter And Looking To Entertain Yet Care For At The Best Level
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since the age of 15 in my town working with lots of different families with kids of all ages. I have worked with infants and also 12-year-olds and am comfortable with both. Over the past two years, I have been a part-time nanny for a family of three. The kids are between the ages of nine and 11. I usually...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there! My name is Brooke and I have been an educator for about 17 years in a variety of different capacities. I am currently looking for a nanny position to start late summer/early fall as I require a bit more flexibility in my schedule than public school teaching offers. I teach Social Emotional Learning at two elementary...
Brooke can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Rebecca L.
Portland, ME
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rebecca, and I am a licensed pediatric occupational therapist. I have over 10 years of experience working with infants and children as a babysitter, summer nanny, and tutor. I am currently working as an occupational therapist Monday through Friday in a special purpose preschool. Over the summer months, my...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Ashley C.
Portland, ME
$14-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a full time college student at University of Southern Maine with a major in health science and double minor in holistic health and biology. I'm interested in nannying/ babysitting jobs as well as housekeeping. I have been babysitting since the age of 14 ages ranging from newborn- 10 years old. I'm CPR certified along with...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello,
My name is Brooke. I'm 33 years old living in South Portland currently a stay at home mother with my daughter who is 4. I have a lot of experience with kids from newborns-early teens in all different types of situations. From nannying, being a doula, working in daycares, teaching children ski school etc. I have...
Brooke can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
Mia H.
Portland, ME
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter With Background In Healthcare And Outdoor Education!
I have many years of babysitting experience and love working with children of all ages! I am in nursing school working towards becoming a pediatric nurse practitioner. I have been a full time nanny as well as a pediatric nursing assistant. I am creative, outdoorsy, responsible and patient. I currently work at the Friends school...
Mia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Hello! My name is Kelley, I'm a nurturing and experienced babysitter with a genuine love for children. I am dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment for your little ones.
I'm 35 years old and have been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I have experience working as a professional live-in nanny...
Sophia D.
Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Sophia! I have 6 years of experience in childcare as well as a degree in Childhood Development from the University of Maine. My experience includes working with 1. 5-year-olds as I was a co teacher in a toddler room of 1-2-year-olds but have also had a good amount of experience with kids from the ages of 3...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Molly S.
Portland, ME
$25-27/hr • 5 yrs exp
My name is Molly, and I am a hard working 24-year-old student living in Southern, Maine! I have 5 years of nanny/babysitting experience. I care for 3 children ages 5-12 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (5 days a week.) I am also an occasional date night sitter for a 6-year-old with special needs. I know how valuable it is to have a caring,...
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a very positive and energetic young adult with 6-yrs of experience under my belt working in early childcare. In my beginning experience I worked with 2 & 5-year-olds but was often a "float", working in all classrooms ranging from infants-5yr olds. Over the years I've worked with infants-7yr olds, as well as in different...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I currently work full time in food systems work. Before that, I was a Farm School Educator with elementary-aged kids at Wolfe's Neck Center. Previously, I worked part time as a teaching assistant at Mary Johnson Children's Center (MJCC) in Middlebury, VT for 3 years. At MJCC I worked in classrooms of 16 children ranging from 18...
Zoe can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
I'd describe my personality as Energetic, Creative, & Fun!
I like working with kids because they have such fun imaginations! Whether it's making a craft or creating a new game, they always keep things interesting!
I started working with kids when I was a teen babysitting in my neighborhood & have continued nannying off and on...
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
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.