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5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a former elementary school teacher turned nurse, who misses working with kiddos and is hoping to babysit again as a result! I worked as an infant teacher at Smith's CECE for a year prior to starting my ABSN program. Before that, I taught fourth and first grade, silversmithing at a camp in Maine to girls aged 7-15,...
Maddie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maddie was wonderful, we loved having her come watch our toddler son on a very occasional basis. She made us feel very comfortable from the start, which made it easy to relax on a night out!"
Isabella W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Amelia, I am 28 years old and local to Portland. I work full time as a Special Education Teacher for PPS and have worked in the education field for 6 years. Working with children is a passion of mine! When I am not in my classroom with my students I'm thinking of ideas to bring to the classroom to support them...
Amelia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amelia is wonderful! My husband and I were able to have time to snowboard together on our recent mountain vacation. It was good to know our two boys (4 and 2) were in great hands so that we could have a great time and enjoy ourselves. I loved knowing that they were...
Taylor H.
Isabella P.
Portland, ME
$20-26/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a positive and energetic college graduate with 2 years of experience in a preschool setting as well as a background in babysitting. I have worked with infants to 8-year-olds. I am energetic and enjoy playing games, outdoor adventures, and doing crafts! I am willing to start immediately and am able to help with anything from...
Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Isabella is reliable, responsible, and communicative, but most importantly she is kind and caring with our children. She is energetic and fun with our 3-year-old son, always ready to play outside or join him for yet another game with trucks. She is patient and...
Sarah F.
Jessica B.
Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Jess and I am currently working as an adult community case manager for adults with intellectual disabilities and an array of other diagnoses. I have experience with special needs and social work. I have received a degree in psychology and statistics from Stonehill College. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jessica has cared for my three children on several occasions. She has always arrived promptly and my kids are always asking for her back. Great with keeping them entertained. I would definitely recommend her! "
Molly J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Susannah and I have been in childcare for as long as I can remember! I started as a date night sitter and slowly started taking on nannying responsibilities as I entered high school. After that I started working in childcare centers & absolutely fell in love with working with kids! I ran my own classroom on and off...
Susannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Susannah worked with our family for one year, supporting after-school care and household management needs. She is absolutely wonderful with our school-aged children (8, 7, 5) - super creative, attentive and engaging. I also relied on her to take care of routine...
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Elizabeth K.
Portland, ME
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Liz and I am a fun-oriented, nature-loving lady that tries to spend every moment possible learning! I have worked with kids for the past 8 years in various capacities. I have 7 years of experience as a youth development professional in an experiential education setting as well as several summers' worth of...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Liz is amazing! She is incredibly patient and kind and is fantastic with kids. I have two high energy boys and she was playful yet firm when needed. We still use her helpful phrases like "no grabby hands." I wish she still lived in MA because I'd love to hire her...
Rebecca M.
Catherine C.
South Portland, ME
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I began being a caretaker for children as early as I could. I started as a mother's helper at the age of 12 and since then have been lucky enough to work for many different families in my community with children ranging in age from 1 month to 12+ years. I am nurturing, reliable, kind, playful and I truly love watching a child...
Catherine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Catherine was a great regular baby sitter for our 2.5 year old son. He grew fond of her very quickly and looked forward to his time with her."
Emily M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Michaela. I graduated from the University of Massachusetts in 2016. Since then I have been traveling and working all over the country. I was settled in Colorado for a few years and just recently moved to the Freeport area. I have over a decade of experience babysitting kids. Most recently I was a camp counselor...
Michaela can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kelsey L.
Portland, ME
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kelsey, and I have watched children between the ages of 6 months and 12 years old. Babysitting was my first job as a kid, as is the case for many. The thing with me, however, is that I never actually stopped. For as long as I can remember I have done some form of childcare on the side of my jobs, and I love it....
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Emily. I am 29 and am currently in between jobs. I have many years of experience babysitting and working with children. I have tutored children, taught swim lessons, coached swim team, worked with special Olympics teams and been a camp counselor. I am very active, love to spend time outdoors and I love kids! I...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily cared for our little boy for part of her last school year. She was patient, fun, energetic, kind, and intuitive with him. I would recommend her in a heartbeat!"
Stephanie B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! Thank you for reading my profile. I have over 30 years of experience caring for, educating, and nurturing children. I come from a big family with over 30 first cousins, so being with children is a natural experience for me. I am also a proud and loving mother to my 11-year-old son who absolutely lights up my life! I...
Brenda can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Brenda arrived cheerful every day and was happy to offer help around the house beyond Walmart was asked, which was a huge help. My son did well with her and we would use her again in the future. "
Shayla W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I've been working with care. com families for the last 4 years! I love working with kids, and watching them grow and become their own little person! I like to cook, and clean. I love animals too! I live in topsham!
Morgan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Morgan has worked for us as our nanny for nearly a year and feels like part of our family. Although I'm excited for my son to move on to grade K in the fall, we will miss her so much! If you are looking for someone who is punctual, responsible, a great playmate,...
Katie J.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm a college student, I don't have much professional experience as I usually Babysit, however I am looking for housecleaning work, and I've got unpaid experience cleaning my own house for years.
Kaitlynn can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, organization, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning
5.0
"Katie is the perfect mix of responsible & fun. We had her as our babysitter for several years and our children loved her!"
Julie F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over a decade of childcare experience. I have previously worked as an Infant & Toddler Teacher and spent a summer directing a summer day camp! I'm looking to pick up extra hours doing what I love the most- caring for children. You deserve a date night! Safety and fun are my priorities, so if you're looking for reliable...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Liz is extremely dependable and conscientious, always on time and followed all instructions perfectly. Most important, our 3-year-old loves her!"
Elizabeth E.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Nannying full-time and unavailable to take on more families at this time.
In March of 2022, we moved back to Maine and I have been a full-time nanny to two little ones, ages 5 months and 7 months old in a nanny share since then. In February of 2020, I moved to Washington state where I was a full-time nanny to a 2-year-old...
Michaella can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michaella has been an absolute joy to have in our lives, and a wonderful caregiver for our (now) two year old. We were fortunate to hire her when our little one was 7 months old, and we've been going strong now for a year and a half! Not only is Michaella...
Ashby W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Kate and I am a full time pediatric physical therapist. I am open to helping families with date nights or weekend opportunities. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old, and that has been my primary job throughout junior high and high school. I love playing sports, doing crafts, and being creative with...
Kathryn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"My husband and I felt lucky to find Kate and have her care for our child. As a first time mom it wasn't easy to leave my babe with someone I didn't know personally, however Kate made me feel at ease. She took wonderful care of our child. We are eager to have her...
Kimberly D.
Madison L.
Portland, ME
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Madison! I worked as a Registered Nurse in the NICU for a little over 3 years prior to moving to Portland, where I have worked as an RN at a Pediatric Endocrinology office for almost 1 year. I have a lot of experience taking care of infants, but I love caring for kids of all ages! I am a big fan of animals as well,...
Madison can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Madison has been great with my family. She has taken care of both our two daughters, when not in school, and our puppy. Our daughters, one is almost 9 yo and the other almost 5 yo, love spending time with her. Madison has been very flexible and available even with...
Carlotta G.
Nancy D.
Portland, ME
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Nancy. I have two grown children. I have been working in education with young children for 30 years. I have a BS degree in Cultural Anthropology, and 2 years of education in a Music Therapy program. I really enjoy time with kids, and being another dependable, kind, fun adult in their lives. I am now available for...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nancy is a total expert with kids - with years of experience but also a special touch with kids. We are fortunate to have Nancy regularly watch our toddlers in the evenings (3 and 1). She diffuses tantrums with silliness, and brings calm with storytelling. Our son...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hello there! My name is Emily, I am 24 years old, and I am really excited to start working as a part-time babysitter! I have been working with children since I was 13 years old. I am very passionate about art, mental health, and the outdoors, and sharing that interest with kids to help their adventurous side come out. I look...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"When we were looking for someone to watch our three kids over the summer, Emily was the perfect fit. While I was in class all day she made a daily schedule for the kids, it included art, and other creative things. She also let the kids put their own touch on the...
Brittany S.
Aicha I.
Portland, ME
$30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a housing Support worker at the local homeless shelter. I'm looking for some part time hours cleaning houses or running errands etc. I'd love to help your family with getting organized, regular weekly cleaning, or whatever you need help with.
Aicha can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, window washing, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Aicha is amazing! She is so kind and sweet. We were truly blown away when we walked into our house the first time after she had been there. She is very detailed oriented..she even cleaned our electric toothbrushes!"
Caitlin C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Bailey Island, ME
Maddie C.
5.0
Maddie was wonderful, we loved having her come watch our toddler son on a very occasional basis. She made us feel very comfortable from the start, which made it easy to relax on a night out!
- Isabella W.
Amelia C.
5.0
Amelia is wonderful! My husband and I were able to have time to snowboard together on our recent mountain vacation. It was good to know our two boys (4 and 2) were in great hands so that we could have a great time and enjoy ourselves. I loved knowing that they were having fun, playing outside as...
- Taylor H.
Isabella P.
5.0
Isabella is reliable, responsible, and communicative, but most importantly she is kind and caring with our children. She is energetic and fun with our 3-year-old son, always ready to play outside or join him for yet another game with trucks. She is patient and sweet with our 6-month-old daughter,...
- Sarah F.
Jessica B.
5.0
Jessica only worked for us for short time before heading off for a semester abroad, but she was on time, reliable, had fun with the kids, and got everybody where they needed to be. I'd hire her again.
- Julie M.
Susannah J.
5.0
Susannah worked with our family for one year, supporting after-school care and household management needs. She is absolutely wonderful with our school-aged children (8, 7, 5) - super creative, attentive and engaging. I also relied on her to take care of routine household needs so that I could...
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Bailey Island, ME:
How can I find a Bailey Island babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Bailey Island, ME can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 4 babysitters in Bailey Island, ME on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Bailey Island, ME?
The average rate for Bailey Island, ME babysitters on Care.com is $25.75 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Bailey Island, ME?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Bailey Island, ME through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.