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72 after school babysitters are listed in Portland, ME
The average rate is $19/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 7 years
After school babysitters in Portland, ME
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been nannying since I was 12, but my passion for childcare goes back to when I was six and my brother was born. I have always been very protective and responsible as the oldest child. I love playing with children and helping them grow in my own small way, whether that means exploring outside or reading them a book. I...
Elita can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
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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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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.
I am a pediatric nurse looking for occasional babysitting on the side! I have nannied/babysat for 10 years and worked as a daycare teacher for infants and toddlers for 2. 5 years before coming a nurse.
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am 23 years old & live in Portland, ME. I am currently a nursing student and I hold a Registered Medical Assistant certification , as well as previously worked in pediatrics for a year & a half. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there and had the privilege to take care of many children everyday. My goal after nursing school is to...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Abigail G.
Portland, ME
$21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My name is abbie, just moved to Portland after graduating from UVM and am looking for the occasional childcare opportunity. I have about 10ish years of experience from your typical babysitting gig to elementary after school teacher and mothers helper. I'm comfortable and have experience with ages as young as a few weeks...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Eliza V.
Portland, ME
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi I'm Eliza! I'm 27 and live in Portland. I have had plenty of experience with childcare and petcare in the past. I have also worked at a daycare in 2017. I am very trustworthy with a child and reliable with time.
Eliza can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Caitlin H.
Portland, ME
$15-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working in childcare since 2017 in various capacities including as a camp counselor, before and after school caregiver, inpatient pediatric psychiatric technician, special needs preschool education technician, and as a babysitter for local families.
I enjoy adapting to each child's needs and special interests and...
Caitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there, I am a stay at home mom of two boys that are almost 4 years old and 2 years old. I am looking to take care of another child 3-5 years old for half days (morning or afternoon is fine) a few days a week. Flexible schedule! My boys and I spend our days playing outside when the weather is nice and having lots of fun inside...
Cassidy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
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....
Gael can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hello, my name is Abbi!
I am fun, active, caring and creative!
Growing up, my mom owned a home daycare. I was constantly around children and I loved it. When I was 14 I started babysitting and still do here and there.
Graduating high school in 2012 I immediately started working at a small home daycare and a couple centers...
Abbigail can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Have about 4 years experience working with children from different backgrounds and ages from infants to teenagers. I currently work with children with autism in a clinic setting.
Also have experience pet sitting with cats and dogs but am open to all animals!
Jillian M.
Portland, ME
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a full time registered nurse at MMC. I have experience caring for infants and children of all ages. In addition, I have experience as a full time babystteir for two children ages (ages 4 and 6 at time of hire).
Jillian can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Portland, ME
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Portland, ME?
You can review 72 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.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Portland, ME?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Portland, ME is $19.56. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Portland, ME?
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.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Portland, ME to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
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.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Portland, ME?
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.
Ratings for Portland, ME after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
After School Babysitters in Portland, ME are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 64 reviews of the 72 listed after school babysitters.