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Ashley M.

Fun Sitter And Ready To Train A Small Chef!

Saco, ME

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! I am Ashley I have 3 years of experience of babysitting neighborhood kids, my little cousins and just helping out where I can. my Job is to make your life easier and make sure the kids have a fun and safe time! I went to a tech high-school where I have four years of culinary experience in baking and cooking and willing to...
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Olivia I.

Gorham, ME

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Hello!! I have so much experience with kids, i've been working with them for 6+ years! I've always loved being around kids, the past two years i've become an aunt to the most energetic boy and I also ran an infant room at a preschool! I have so much more experience I could mention, im also CPR certified! I started working with...
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Jada W.

Babysitter With 21 Years Experience Looking For New Families To Work With!

Portland, ME

4.9(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 66 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! I have 23 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...

Care Member says "Jada was excellent with our son. We hired her on short notice for a week of childcare when another nanny cancelled on us. Jada arrived on time,...

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Elena K.

Babysitter

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I began babysitting around age 13, and have loved working with kids ever since. I have extensive experience working as a camp counselor, teacher, and mentor. One of my favorite experiences working with children was at an elementary school as a tutor. I am happy to help with homework, housework, pick-ups from school, and am...

Todd W. says "Elena was a great sitter! I would absolutely hire her again."

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Molly R.

Looking For Position For School Year 2020-21

Portland, ME

4.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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...
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Jessie B.

Adventurous And Fun Sitter

Cumberland Center, ME

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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...

Lindsay B. says "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...

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Donna A.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hi, I'm Donna! I am from Kansas City and am moving to Portland! I went to school at the George Washington University where I studied photojournalism and Spanish. I worked full time as a nanny after college. Then, I moved to Madrid for two years where I worked in an elementary school as an English Language assistant. I have 10+...

Natalie K. says "We hired Donna to care for our then 3 month old and 2 year old. She nannied for our family for over a year and we are so sad to her go. She was...

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Gentille R.

Part-Time Caregiver/Babysitter Available

Westbrook, ME

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 27 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
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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...

Kara W. says "Gentille was our nanny for 3 months when our kids were 1 and 3. She is amazing! She is warm, caring, reliable, and maintains her sense of humor even when...

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Janet E.

Alfred, ME

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as sensitive funny and positive and kind I like working with kids because they bring out the best in people. they are so adventurous and smart! Kids allow me to be a kid myself. I'm looking for a job where I am able to enrich the lives of children. I want to share joy and laughter and be a stable...

Care Member says "Janet was great! We were on vacation and wanted a dinner out. She babysat our one year old daughter and was wonderful. Very communicative and...

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Caroline S.

Part-Time Caregiver

Cumberland Foreside, ME

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Caroline, originally from Cumberland and now living in Portland. I graduated from the College of William and Mary in 2022 with an Economics degree and Psychology minor. I have extensive experience with young children (especially ages 1-3) from nannying throughout college. Currently working a 9-5 in Falmouth, I'm...

Blair S. says "We have loved having Caroline working with our family. I would recommend her to anyone as I fully trust her with our children. She uses caution during the...

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Nicole S.

Part Time Babysitter

Biddeford, ME

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I have over 10 years of childcare experience. I am currently working as a full time Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Biddeford, but am looking to occupy my time on weekends and weeknights. I am very active and outgoing. I enjoy being outside with my two dogs as much as possible. I look forward to meeting you!

Tracy G. says "Nikki has been our family's babysitter at least twice weekly for the past 6 years. My kids are 6 and 9 and they love her. She is friendly, fun,...

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Alison I.

Part Or Full-time Nanny/Babysitter

South Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
am looking to pick up babysitting hours, whether that is consistent after-school help or for a spontaneous night out. I am also open to a short-term more full-time nannying for younger kids not yet in school. A bit about me: *I have over 8 years of experience babysitting, nannying, coaching, and tutoring for kids of all ages; I...

Valerie T. says "Alison was friendly and fun with the kids. Definitely having her back!"

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Haley A.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Nice to meet you! My name is Haley, I am a junior at the University of Southern Maine studying Psychology. I am 20 years old. I enjoy swimming, hiking, reading, and cooking. Most of my time is spent studying, but otherwise, I am working my part-time job as a server or spending time with friends. I grew up babysitting my cousins,...

Care Member says "Haley has cared for our baby girl since she was 3 months old. She treated her like her own and did an amazing job bonding and interacting with her. She...

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Lilly V.

Hard Worker, Reliable And Flexible

Biddeford, ME

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I'm 27 years old and I've been working in the early Education field for about 6 years now. In my 6 years of experience I've been fortunate enough to work with ages 6weeks to 5 years of age. I'm looking to babysit for the right family on occasion. Please feel free to message me. **Side note, I'm a teacher and would love to work...

Stephanie M. says "Highly recommend Lilly to any family seeking care. She is punctual, educated, respectful and has grace. She is so good with a range of ages and does...

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Mazie L.

5 Years Of Experience, College Graduate; Majors Were EDUC + Women Studies, Minor Was Child Advocacy.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
After graduating from high school in 2018, I ventured to Burlington, VT, for a year of university before taking a hiatus from college. During this year, I immersed myself in teaching English at a community resource center in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As the head volunteer, I crafted daily lesson plans and engaging activities...

Ryan F. says "Mazie looked after our 6m old boy and our 5.5 yo daughter for a week while we were in Portland, Maine. She was excellent with the kids and a pleasure to...

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Laura P.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Laura, I'm 31 years old, and I love working with kids! I'm currently working as a teacher's aid for a preschool in Cumberland, working with 2. 5-3-year-olds although I have experience with all ages. I was a counselor at Kingsley Pines summer camp for 5 summers (I taught ukulele, guitar, waterskiing, wakeboarding...

Lindsey and Jason G. says "Laura was the most incredible full time nanny to our 5 year old for several months before she started kindergarten. She genuinely adores...

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Sarah M.

Occasional Babysitter

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am originally from Portland, Maine, have lived all over the country, and moved to Fort Collins recently. I currently work as a freelance merchandiser and social media manager, an engineering intern for a river restoration company, and sit on the Executive board of an environmental non-profit. However, my schedule is extremely...

Meleena E. says "Sarah was a nanny for my two children for a year when they were 2 and 3. She was reliable and kind and quickly became part of our family. My kids loved...

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Ashley G.

Scarborough, ME

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
As a nanny I have worked with children of all different ages and personalities. This has included infants, and those with disabilities such as autism. By working for lengthy periods of time, such as overnight or for multiple days, I have shown both endurance and patience. With great respect towards parental...

Care Member says "We hired Ashley to watch our 10-month old son and she was the best nanny we ever worked with. She’s reliable, patient, trustworthy, and excellent with...

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Anna R.

Part-Time Babysitter

Biddeford, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hello, my name is Anna and I live in Biddeford, ME. I have a masters degree in Educational Psychology and work as a Special Education Teacher at an autism preschool. I am a very responsible, trust worthy and an attentive adult with many years of babysitting/ child care under my belt. I am also CPR/first aid/AED certified, along...

Ken C. says "Anna has been truly helpful to our family. She cares for our toddler with skill and joy. We were unsure how our daughter would take to someone else putting...

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Vanessa H.

Babysitter For Your Family.

Alfred, ME

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am available on nights & weekends. I started watching kids at a young age as an after school job for friends and family and have continued to do so since then. I have primarily worked with toddlers and young children but have experience in all age ranges. My priority while watching your child/children is there safety and...

Care Member says "She was great and kind - easy to work with ! My daughter enjoyed having her too! Checked in throughout process too. "

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.00/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 4.0

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Buxton, ME

After School Babysitters in Buxton, ME are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Jada W.

Jada was excellent with our son. We hired her on short notice for a week of childcare when another nanny cancelled on us. Jada arrived on...

- Care member

Elena K.

Elena was a great sitter! I would absolutely hire her again.

- Todd W.

Jessie B.

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...

- Lindsay B.

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Buxton, ME

You can review 3 after school babysitter profiles near you in Buxton, ME to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Buxton, ME is $26.00. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Buxton, ME on babysitting websites like Care.com.

Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Buxton, ME can really come in handy.

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