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Ivania C.

Portland, ME

4.3(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
My name is Ivania C. I am 23 years old. I have been babysitting for three years now. I am CPR certified. I have worked at a daycare as a preschool teacher for one year. I have experience with newborns and toddlers. I can cook, clean, bake and run errands when necessary. I take care of children with love. I have passion in what I...

Holly F. says "Ivania is amazing! She is always on time and has consistently babysat our one-year-old on short notice during the week and on date nights. She is great at...

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Chelsey K.

Gray, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
I'm looking for my next family to work with! I have a 3-year-old daughter who joins me as well. I love to be outside as much as I can. You can find us at the beach, playgrounds, trail walks, and having fun In Nature. My goal is to meet children where they are developmentally and follow their lead/interests, focus on...

Karie S. says "Chelsey is our daughters Teacher she is very loving , truly cares about her toddlers. She develops great lesson plans involving all aspects of learning...

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Hannah W.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! I have many years of babysitting experience as well as an associates degree in Early Childhood education, and am currently in school at USM working on my Bachelors in Social Work. Before going to USM I was a Preschool Teacher in Windham for three years. I love being outdoors and having fun! My hours are very flexible...

Sarah L. says "Hired Hannah for a short term/part time nanny position. She has been excellent- reliable, responsible and my kids adore her!! Would definitely hire again."

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Emily S.

Windham, ME

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Emily! I'm passionate about caring for children and families and strongly believe in creating an environment for children that is physically safe and emotionally nurturing. I value being reliable, trustworthy, honest, patient, and kind. I love being outdoors, crafting, baking, and swimming. I currently work as a full...

Sarah F. says "Emily was able to sit with only a few hours notice and was flexible to stay late hours. My kids love her!"

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Grace L.

Falmouth, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
Hello! I've been watching kiddos for the past 5 years, I've had experience with children ages newborn to 13. I have always loved working with children and I have as much fun as they do when we sit down to do crafts, build a fort, or read a good bed time story! I have some experience with special needs children and medical...

Chelsea R. says "Grace is friendly, enthusiastic and professional. She is a great communicator - she followed up immediately, was on time to our call, and it's easy to...

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Karen S.

Fun-loving, Friendly, Responsible and Compassionate

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I started babysitting at 13 for the neighborhood children. I had three or four families that I sat for on a regular basis, and I loved the children as much as they loved me. Unfortunately, as children do, they grew too old to be needing a sitter, though I still see them occasionally. While I am most comfortable with four or less...

Sharrie P. says "Loved to do crafts with the kids. Great with reading books to our kids."

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Katie D.

Experienced Nanny Looking For A Part Time Position

Westbrook, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! I am a professional nanny with 15+ years of experience serving many families in the Greater Portland Area. I have cared for children of all ages, birth-13yrs. Aside from my experience as a nanny, I am a mom to two girls ages 17 & 14. From 2014 to 2020, I taught as a Certified Music Together Teacher for Music Together of...

Michelle S. says "I cannot recommend Katie highly enough! My husband and I were in Portland for a conference and Katie babysat for us while we both worked. She was so...

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Carolyn W.

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Windham, ME

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I am 33 years old and love living life. I live with my husband and our two furry kitties. I have worked with all ages of children from birth to 10-year-olds. I love working with children in school settings or home base settings. I love to watch the children grow and develop. I love being outdoors in all four of the seasons. I...

Care Member says "Though she was only with us for a short 4 months while my son awaited placement in daycare, we had a pleasant experience with Carolyn as our nanny. When...

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Hannah P.

Freeport, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a recent graduate with a dual degree in Anthropology and Environmental Studies and over four years of experience in outdoor education. I have tons of games, crafts, ecology lessons, songs, and stories on hand - and would love an excuse to use them! I am available starting September 15th for short and long-term care...

Care Member says "Hannah watched my 2 year old on short notice. He had a lot of fun playing with her and I’d definitely use her again"

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Margaret U.

Falmouth, ME

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! I am the youngest of a family of four! I am currently living in Scarborough. I am a previous CNA, and PCA. I have my own car and I love cooking! I'm energetic and caring and very organized. I take my job seriously but I love to play! I think a child's creativity is one of their greatest gifts and it is important to do...

Kortnie U. says "Caring and attentive, wishing we still lived in the same state!"

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Elizabeth Q.

Child Care With An Artful Twist

Gray, ME

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a mother of one and was able to spend wonderful quality time with my child as I owned my own business and worked from home. As a result, I have an incredible relationship with my daughter. I believe that I have made a difference in some of my nieces' and nephews' lives by showing them patience and creating joyful memories....

Laura Lee B. says "We love Elizabeth! She is so gentle and sweet with our one year old daughter. Our daughter just loves her!"

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Eilish C.

Open To Evenings And Weekends!

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! I currently live and work in Portland and look forward to working with your family! I worked at the camp of Southern Maine in childcare (summer camp and daycare) with toddlers and school-aged children for four years, as well as intermittent babysitting and nannying for families with various child dynamics. I have cared...

Caitlin M. says "Eilish is amazing! She was the first sitter we had since COVID, and she handled our older child's nervousness with ease. In a few short minutes, they...

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Caroline S.

Part-Time Caregiver

Cumberland Foreside, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
+ 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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Jane E.

Part-time And Full-time Cargiver

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Jane. I am 25 years old. I recently moved to Portland to pursue a masters in occupational therapy. I am currently working at a school for children with autism spectrum disorder. I started babysitting in high school and have worked in afterschool programs and nannying positions ever since. I am working or in...

Modupe C. says "Jane is absolutely (without question) an amazing help to our family. She has to go back to College this Fall but I would hire again in a heart-beat. If...

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Donna A.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$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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Sarah P.

Short-Term/One-Time Babysitter

Windham, ME

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
Hi! I graduated from the University of Maine in 2013 with a degree in Elementary Education and graduated from Tufts University with an M. A. in Child Study & Human Development in 2018. I've had experience working in schools with children in grades K-8 as a substitute teacher, educational technician, and graduate teaching...

Caitlin R. says "Sarah is a everything I could've asked for in a sitter and more. She was great with my one year old, gave him lots of attention, cleaned up all his toys...

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Amanda F.

Westbrook, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
I'm a special education technician, working 1:1, and in small groups, with children who have a variety of diagnoses, in a special ed classroom as well as mainstream classrooms. I have also worked 1:1 with kids on the autism spectrum at their homes and in their communities as a behavioral health professional (BHP). I love my job...

Nicole R. says "Wonderful, experienced caregiver! We've had a great experience with her and would highly recommend her!"

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Abigail T.

Fun, Craft-Loving, Sporty Sitter

Cumberland Foreside, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a recent college graduate who's moved home for the foreseeable future. I graduated with a Bachelor's of Science and played college lacrosse. I am looking for babysitting/nannying jobs throughout the summer! I am more than happy to help out with date nights, carpooling to and from camps, or whatever else is needed! Last...

Carl B. says "Great babysitter! I needed a babysitter on short notice after my regular was unavailable and Abby came through - she communicated well, was punctual, very...

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Charlotte H.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'm currently looking for another family to fill out my week. I spend my Mondays with two boys under two. I'm open to any supplemental work: a weekly schedule (Tues-Fri), weekday night care, and all-day or nightly weekend care. I'm very flexible and readily available! I started being a mother's aide and babysitter at 13 years...

Andrew K. says "Charlotte is a highly capable and dependable nanny who provided outstanding care for my son over the course of a year. She was always punctual, caring,...

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Alexis G.

Part-time Babysitter

Portland, ME

from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Starting with watching the neighborhood kids while their parent's were still home at age 11, I have been babysitting for years, taking on new experiences and challenges as I grow. For 5 years, I worked as a swim instructor for kids and adults ages 2-70. I was repeatedly acknowledged for providing a caring, exciting and lovingly...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.00/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.6

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cumberland Center, ME

Babysitters in Cumberland Center, ME are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Ivania C.

Ivania is amazing! She is always on time and has consistently babysat our one-year-old on short notice during the week and on date nights....

- Holly F.

Chelsey K.

Chelsey is our daughters Teacher she is very loving , truly cares about her toddlers. She develops great lesson plans involving all aspects...

- Karie S.

Hannah W.

Hired Hannah for a short term/part time nanny position. She has been excellent- reliable, responsible and my kids adore her!! Would...

- Sarah L.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Cumberland Center, ME:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Cumberland Center, 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 8 babysitters in Cumberland Center, ME on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Cumberland Center, ME babysitters on Care.com is $23.00 per hour as of October 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Cumberland Center, ME through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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