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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
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 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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Caroline S.

Part-Time Caregiver

Cumberland Foreside, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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Joanna L.

Part Time Babysitter Available

Cumberland Foreside, ME

from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
Hi my name is Joanna. I m a mother of a teenage girl 13 and a teenage boy 16. I m currently finishing up a class and clean residential homes. I m a early bird and find myself at the gym most early mornings. I love children of all ages and would love to help a family that needs extra help with childcare. I've mostly cared for...
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Kendra S.

Nursing Student Looking For Work

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
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...

Care Member says "We had Kendra babysit for our 2 year old son while we were visiting Portland - she was super friendly, on time and easy to communicate with. Would call...

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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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Kathryn M.

Experienced Part-time Caregiver Available

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Kimberly D. says "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...

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Michaela D.

Reliable Babysitter Available

Freeport, ME

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
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 Maine to start a small vegetable farm. I have over a decade of experience babysitting kids. Most recently I was...
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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
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 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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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
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
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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Grace L.

Falmouth, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
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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Ivania C.

Portland, ME

4.3(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
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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Charlotte H.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 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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Gentille R.

Westbrook, ME

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 27 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
For over 15 years, I've been dedicated to nurturing children's development. My passion stems from seeing them learn and grow. Babysitting ignited this desire, and I strive to positively impact each child's life. I'm patient, calm, friendly, and approachable. I prioritize open communication, adapting to your preferred method for...

Kara W. says "Gentille was our nanny for 3 months when our kids were 1 and 3. She is amazing! She is warm, caring, reliable, and maintains her sense of humor even when...

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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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Cassandra M.

Grad Student With Lots Of Newborn And Childcare Experience!

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Corrine R.

Cumberland Center, ME

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello!!! My name is Corrine and I am 20 years old. I have over 2 years of infant child care experience but I am open to watching kids of an age! I love kids and how their minds are constantly craving a new adventure or thinking of something new they want to try and would love to help support them and grow with them in this stage...

Care Member says "Hired her last minute. So good with my kids, she’s a child mind reader I tell you! Best child watcher!!"

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Amanda F.

Westbrook, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Jami D.

Looking for Child Care Jobs

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
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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Hannah W.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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Molly R.

Looking For Position For School Year 2020-21

Portland, ME

4.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
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...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.33/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cumberland Foreside, ME

Babysitters in Cumberland Foreside, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Abigail T.

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

- Carl B.

Caroline S.

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...

- Blair S.

Kendra S.

We had Kendra babysit for our 2 year old son while we were visiting Portland - she was super friendly, on time and easy to communicate with....

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Cumberland Foreside, ME:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Cumberland Foreside, 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 3 babysitters in Cumberland Foreside, ME on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Foreside, ME babysitters on Care.com is $23.33 per hour as of November 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 Foreside, 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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