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Lauren H.

Young Fun-loving Woman With Lots Of Experience!

Portland, ME

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
My childcare experience ranges from after school care provider and babysitter to outdoor school teacher. I love working with children they help remind you to find the joy in the little things! I have a completed minor in Special Education and have experience working with neurodiverse children.
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Ally H.

Welcome!

Portland, ME

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I'm a teacher who is looking for a nanny / babysitting job after school and on weekends. I have lots of experience as a teacher, lifeguard, swim instructor, and camp counselor. I am also CPR/FA certified. I'd describe my personality as creative, empathetic, and organized. I started working with kids when I was 16 years...
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Chaya K.

Hello! My Name Is Chaya And I Am A College Sophomore Home For The Summer!

Portland, ME

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I'd describe my personality as responsible, kind, and reliable. I started working with kids when I was a freshman in high school and I am now a rising sophomore in college. Since then I have worked with kids ages 3-8 years old. I have been a camp counselor along with babysitting kids individually. In my spare time, I like to...
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Amelia J.

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi parents! My name is Amelia and I just moved to Portland for work/graduate school. I'm looking for some part-time/weekend/one time babysitting jobs, especially in the next 2 weeks as I won't be starting classes/working until September! I have 10+ years of childcare experience and can provide multiple references as well as my...
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Jami D.

Looking for Child Care Jobs

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
I'm 36 years old. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 10 years old. When I was younger I took the babysitting course through Red Cross, I got certified as a lifeguard and I also took the Certified Nursing Assistant course a few years back. After exploring many options I finally decided that being a teacher was what I...

Care Member says "Jami provided care for our 2-year-old daughter these past few months, and she was nothing short of amazing. She is communicative, flexible, supportive,...

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Aicha I.

I'm The Best!

Portland, ME

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$16/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I would like to work for you. I have many experiences about the children because I did 2 voluntary child care. I was assistant babysitting and assist helper. I assist the children to do the homework after school and many different things.
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Josephine W.

Nanny

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I graduated from Bates College in winter 2023, and I just moved to Portland a few months ago. I majored in psychology (interested in child psychology) with a concentration in studio art. I also speak Spanish. I have a vast amount of experience working with kids. During the peak pandemic, I took care of a 3-year-old boy every...
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Emily P.

Adventure Buddy And Caretaker

Portland, ME

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Emily and I am looking forward to working with kids and pets to have as much fun as possible! I have been babysitting and pet sitting for about two years for other families, and have four pets and a little sister of my own. I also have experience tutoring both in school and out of school, and am happy to help with...
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Lisa P.

Part-time Childcare Provider Available

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Experienced and caring mother of a 21-year-old son with a chronic illness since birth. I have multiple years experience caring for children ages 4 to 12. I very much enjoy working with children and caring for their daily needs. I enjoy exploring nature and reading to children. Love to take day trips to library and explore nature...

Susan G. says "Lisa is an amazing woman! Watching her raise her chronically ill son with such grace and faith as my daughter was in the same grade as him, was something...

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Cassandra M.

Grad Student With Lots Of Newborn And Childcare Experience!

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
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...

Alana D. says "Cassandra is not only capable in the logistical and practical sense -- punctual, polite, generous, and knowledgeable -- she is also an intuitive and kind...

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Meaghan S.

As Needed Babysitter/ Part Time- Nanny

Portland, ME

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$28/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as caring, empathetic, funny I have worked with children of all ages since I was 19 and got my first nannying job. Working with kids has always been a passion of mine. I currently work as a registered nurse in Pediatrics, and I am completing my nurse practitioner degree in pediatric primary care.
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Jadyn E.

Portland, ME

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have volunteered and worked for a before/after school as well as summer camp program for 3 years with children ranging from 6-12. I also babysit occasionally for family friends of their children who at the youngest were 3 months
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Emily D.

Portland, ME

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, which led me to become a childcare provider with over four years of experience. I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly, and I strive to make a positive impact on the children in my care. I'm very comfortable communicating with parents about their child's day...
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Suz E.

Portland, ME

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$30/hr
11 years experience
I have been working with kids since I was 11, whether that was volunteering in Sunday school classes or spending time being a mother's helper for family friends. I started babysitting at the age of 14 for a 3-month-old and became a life-long family member (who still visits for the occasional sleepover or movie night!). I am...
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Katherine P.

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I'm Kate! I've been working with children for 10 years, with experience in summer camps, babysitting, and currently teaching kindergarten in my third year. I'm looking for a summer job and occasional babysitting after school or on weekends. I'm passionate about creating fun and positive experiences for kids and would love to...
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Kelly M.

Special Education Assistant

Portland, ME

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been working with children since I was 13 years old. I began babysitting and working in daycares where I cared for children 6 months to 6 years old. I then transitioned to special education where I was a behavior technician for children with disabilities. I have also worked in a collaborative middle and high school as a...
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Angie B.

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
I have worked as a teacher assistant, lead teacher, and infant/toddler teacher at a childcare center in Maine. I have been a weekend babysitter for some of the children from the daycare center because they are very attached to me. Currently, I've been taking classes and courses on infant and toddler care through the Maine Roads...
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Grant C.

Portland, ME

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$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am seeking a continuous position to accommodate my clinical supervision hours for grad school. I grew up with many sitters and have looked after/cared for children for approx. 3 years. A little about me: I am 28 years old, a brother (1 of 4 siblings), a dog dad, a partner to my girlfriend of 4 years. I love making art,...
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Sarah T.

Portland, ME

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Hello! Im Sarah, i'm 22, and have worked with kids and animals for 4-5 years! mostly I have worked at camps and after school programs that focus on nature connection and playing outside! I have experience and I enjoy working with children ages 6 and up, but am open to younger kids as well!. I have some college education, and am...
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Gael C.

Part Time Babysitter And/or Caregiver

Portland, ME

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$16/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I have been working with children since I was 16. I babysat children with ages ranging from 6 months to 12 years old. I would watch them for up to 12 hours at a time. I would arrange meals, clean house, do laundry, and help them with homework. Three years ago, I left the country for Nicaragua to work at a school for the deaf....
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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.39/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 4.7

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

After School Babysitters in Portland, ME are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 55 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Jami D.

Jami provided care for our 2-year-old daughter these past few months, and she was nothing short of amazing. She is communicative, flexible,...

- Care member

Lisa P.

Lisa is an amazing woman! Watching her raise her chronically ill son with such grace and faith as my daughter was in the same grade as him,...

- Susan G.

Cassandra M.

Cassandra is not only capable in the logistical and practical sense -- punctual, polite, generous, and knowledgeable -- she is also an...

- Alana D.

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

You can review 44 after school babysitter profiles near you in Portland, 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 Portland, ME is $21.39. 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 Portland, 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 Portland, ME can really come in handy.

We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Portland, ME.

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