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I am a teacher looking for additional part-time work during my time off in the summer, and weekday afternoons/weekends during the school year. I have been a babysitter since I was 13 and have years of experience with all age groups. The youngest I've cared for has been 8 months old. I am also experienced in taking care of pets....
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, 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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
**only seeking date-night work**
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a compassionate and kind heart, strong communication skills, emotional maturity, a strong work ethic, and an ability to multitask. My childcare experience as a nanny, babysitter, and daycare teacher began in 2008. I graduated college in May 2016 with a...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I am so thankful to have Elizabeth in my life. She cares for my infant and toddler while I work full time and I have complete confidence in her while I'm away from home. My children adore her, respect her, and have loads of fun with her. Elizabeth is punctual,...
Mary M.
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....
Maria B.
Portland, ME
$22-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Your Weekend Mary Poppins. Creative And Fun Occasional Sitter
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Maria and I'm a former full-time nanny, STEAM Specialist, and Inspired Play Director with 10+ years of experience caring for children ages 0-10. I transitioned from full-time nanny to full-time writer in 2022 and work a 9-5 M-F, but love to keep weekend and evening availability for occasional babysitting. If you're...
Maria can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maria worked for us for many years. She helped us with after school care as well as full time summer care for our three boys. The boys were always on time to sporting activities and she ensure they read every day and always had their homework done by the time we...
Brian S.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Turning up at work and shining on the daily... fueled by positive energy and scrubbing toilets like my life depends on it! The onset of the pandemic has allowed me to keep my house cleaned and organized. I enjoy wiping the dirt and finding a place for everything. I understand how important it is to spend time with family,...
Rabiah can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
"Rabiah is fantastic to work with! She is very transparent, communicative, and does a fantastic job with house cleaning. Highly recommend!"
Kathryn S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Eilish can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Eilish to care for our 4yo daughter and 1yo son in December and January, until she went back to college. She was fantastic. Super reliable, very kind and patient with the kids, great at doing crafts with our daughter and engaging with our son. We were...
Travis K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 26-year-old college graduate from UMAINE, working full time at Bath Iron Works as a Talent Acquisition Specialist. I am looking for some part time night & weekend babysitting opportunities (I am flexible). I love working with kids! I have experience with all ages from newborn to 15. I have reliable transportation. I love...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Megan is a dependable responsible and loving caregiver. She has taken care of my son on multiple occasions from 3 months to his present age of 18 months. On each occasion Megan has displayed nothing but professionalism when working with my son. Not only can I trust...
Rachael D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there,
Employed Art teacher looking to help with nannying or cleaning during vacations, nights or weekends :)
I am comfortable working with most ages. I love being active with children including outdoor adventures or crafts.
I look forward to hearing from you.
5.0
"We needed a last minute date night babysitter and Kelly came to our rescue! She was our first non-friend babysitter so it was a big deal for us. She is kind and calm and everything i could have hoped for. She arrived for bedtime routine and jumped right in to take...
Jessica C.
Alexis M.
Portland, ME
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been a classroom teacher for 3 years, teaching both middle school and high school. I am certified to teacher 7-12 grade life science, but have passed all necessary PRAXIS exams in math and ELA as well. I would be comfortable teaching many subject areas, but my expertise is in the sciences.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Care member
Cassandra M.
Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Grad Student With Lots Of Newborn And Childcare Experience!
5.0
(3)
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...
Cassandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Cassandra is not only capable in the logistical and practical sense -- punctual, polite, generous, and knowledgeable -- she is also an intuitive and kind individual who truly cares for how children feel. She took care of both our daughters (and let's be honest, us...
Alana D.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amelia was 15 minutes early! My daughter just loved her."
Andrea A.
Jada W.
Portland, ME
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter With 21 Years Experience Looking For New Families To Work With!
4.9
(40)
Hired by 65 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have 21 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...
Jada can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jada has been incredible with my now 11 year old son, we've been with her for nearly two years. My son has ADHD and anxiety, and at times can struggle with self-regulation. Jada is very patient and has connected with him when he at times can have trouble connecting...
Kristina P.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
This past May I received my Master's in Early Childhood Education with a focus in Social Emotional Learning. I also have a B. A. in Spanish and a minor in Film from Colorado College. Aside from my interests in languages and film, I also have a background in music (harp) and theater. I love to be outdoors as well as stay indoors...
Julia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
3.0
"Not enough experience with children under eight years old."
Alison D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kendra. I am a registered nurse at MMC in Portland working night shift. I have babysitting experience with all ages. Before becoming a nurse I worked primarily with children with disabilities.
On another note, if you need companionship for a relative, I would love to help you out with that as well.
Looking for...
Kendra can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We hired Kendra to help take care of our daughter with special needs and her twin siblings. Not only did she adapt quickly to the Homecare of a child with significant motor disabilities, but she creatively brainstormed integrative and adaptive play activities that...
Dawn And Justin O.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
Kelsey L.
Portland, ME
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter With Over 10 Years Of Childcare Experience. Past Jobs Include Daycare.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kelsey, and I am a remote certified health coach. I have grown up with pets from a young age, and found a few years ago that when my apartment was deemed not pet friendly, that I needed my animal fix in other ways! Because I work from home, I started accepting occasional dog/house sitting gigs, and now it has...
Kelsey can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Kelsey to take care of our two children (ages 10, 12) this past Spring which also sometimes involved drop off and pick up to sports practices, starting dinner, and walking the dog. She did a fantastic job--was reliable, cheerful, responsible and our kids...
Caitlin G.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cumberland Foreside, ME
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.
Elizabeth B.
5.0
Elizabeth truly has a heart of gold and loves kids! In addition to her extensive experience she has watched my 2 year old son on multiple occasions and he always is happy to see her. Elizabeth also cares about serving the community. At High Point University she was resident assistant for her...
- Daniel H.
Maria B.
5.0
Maria is great. We love her enthusiasm and how well she handles our children and pets. She knows a lot about children and sometimes we go to her for advice since we are new parents. We have twin 2 year olds and Maria watched them from time to time when they were 3-18 months old. We have moved out of...
- Jenny C.
Kathryn M.
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 care for our baby again!
- Kimberly D.
Rabiah B.
5.0
Rabiah is fantastic to work with! She is very transparent, communicative, and does a fantastic job with house cleaning. Highly recommend!
- Kathryn S.
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How can I find a Cumberland Foreside babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Cumberland Foreside, ME?
The average rate for Cumberland Foreside, ME babysitters on Care.com is $16.00 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 Cumberland Foreside, ME?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Cumberland Foreside, 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.