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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
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Abigail T.

Fun, Craft-Loving, Sporty Sitter

Cumberland Foreside, ME

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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...
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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
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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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
craft assistance
travel
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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Shelby S.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am a Master's of Elementary Education student in my student teaching phase. I am working full time in a local elementary school, looking for part time child care opportunities.

Sara M. says "Shelby is great with our two kids. She has done dinner and outings and bed time all very smoothly, which is no small thing with two kids. She is great with...

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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
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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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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
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Margaret U.

Falmouth, ME

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Ivania C.

Portland, ME

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

Babysitter

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
I began babysitting around age 13, and have loved working with kids ever since. I have extensive experience working as a camp counselor, teacher, and mentor. One of my favorite experiences working with children was at an elementary school as a tutor. I am happy to help with homework, housework, pick-ups from school, and am...

Todd W. says "Elena was a great sitter! I would absolutely hire her again."

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Madison R.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Madison! I am super energetic and fun-loving with lots experience with babysitting and working with children in formal environments. I loves the outdoors, skiing and hiking! I graduated from UVM with a double major in Spanish and Sociology, I am bilingual, speaking both Spanish and English. I have worked in several...

Jonathan G. says "Maddie took care of our toddler while she was home from school, during the summer. She is a great person inside and out. She is very punctual, sweet,...

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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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Emily G.

Nanny/Babysitter

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
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...

Brittany S. says "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...

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Elizabeth H.

Early Head Start Teacher

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
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 E. says "Liz is extremely dependable and conscientious, always on time and followed all instructions perfectly. Most important, our 3-year-old loves her!"

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Mazie L.

5 Years Of Experience, College Graduate; Majors Were EDUC + Women Studies, Minor Was Child Advocacy.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
After graduating from high school in 2018, I ventured to Burlington, VT, for a year of university before taking a hiatus from college. During this year, I immersed myself in teaching English at a community resource center in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As the head volunteer, I crafted daily lesson plans and engaging activities...

Ryan F. says "Mazie looked after our 6m old boy and our 5.5 yo daughter for a week while we were in Portland, Maine. She was excellent with the kids and a pleasure to...

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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
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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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
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Angela L.

Experienced Nanny

Falmouth, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
I am worked as a nanny in the Falmouth, Maine area for over 20 years. I have experience with children of all ages. I very much enjoy children and bring an outgoing personality.

Rachel M. says "I can't say enough wonderful things about Angie. I have FOUR small children, 6, 4 and twin 2 year olds. It's not easy to get thrown in to that mix, but...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.33/hr as of September 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 1 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

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.

Karen S.

Loved to do crafts with the kids. Great with reading books to our kids.

- Sharrie P.

Shelby S.

Shelby is great with our two kids. She has done dinner and outings and bed time all very smoothly, which is no small thing with two kids....

- Sara M.

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 September 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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