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Jenn watched our girls while my husband and I went to an event. We scheduled a meet up before the event day so that we could all meet and…
Review for Jennifer D. by Sara E.
Brigitte has a warm, positive personality. Dogs, children and elderly people love her!
Review for Brigitte W. by Linda W.
Mary was wonderful! She was very relaxed, kind, capable and competent. She was engaging with my son but knew when to pull back as well. She…
Review for Mary S. by Zoe C.
Babysitters in Cushing, ME
I have prior experience with younger and older children. I have had a hand in raising many family members. I have my CNA and CRMA I am CPR and First aid certified for both adults and children. I am a 23-year-old Married woman and I have a 1-year-old son. I am very reliable. I have my own transportation I'm willing to do...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
I am 19 years old and I study at Dickinson College in PA. I am living in South Thomaston until I go back to school and I'm looking for a flexible part-time job as I play tennis all summer. I am CPR and First-Aid certified. I have about 2 years of experience picking up a 4-year-old and a 1-year-old from daycare and babysitting...
Madeline can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Sarah D.
Thomaston, ME
$15-50/hr • 12 yrs exp
I have 12 years experience working with children including time working with toddlers, pre-k, and kindergarten ages. Along with basic childcare needs I am able to provide educational opportunities for children. These can include fun daily activities and/or more of a specific academic focus (reading, math, writing). I love...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Abby U.
Thomaston, ME
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a stay at home mom. I have prior childcare experience in both a childcare setting and private babysitting. I'd love to help care for some children. I absolutely love working with children of all ages.
Abby can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dedicated, experienced, compassionate, and reliable are words I would use to describe myself as a caregiver. I spent many years working as a nanny and infant teacher in a daycare setting, and I now have teenagers of my own.
Over the past couple of years, I have begun to concentrate on infant care. I am trained as a newborn care...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Jenn watched our girls while my husband and I went to an event. We scheduled a meet up before the event day so that we could all meet and the girls could get comfortable with a new friend. She was punctual, professional, very quick at responding, and most of all...
Sara E.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have experience caring for children of a variety of ages and abilities. I am currently open to both casual work and a regular part-time schedule.
I enjoy encouraging children's creativity and fostering learning through imaginative play, arts & crafts, reading & telling stories, and observing nature. Compassionate,...
Brigitte can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Brigitte has a warm, positive personality. Dogs, children and elderly people love her!"
Linda W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am young at heart and enjoy working with children (of all ages). My lifetime of experience includes Senior care as well. Have dog and house sat around the world!
Professionally, I had a career as an Art Director. I have worked as a Manager in hospitality, had an assortment of caregiving positions - including substitute...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mary was very good with the kids. My toddlers took to her instantly. She was friendly, polite, and she has a very soothing demeanor. She readily gave references who provided positive feedback. Used her 3 times during our 10 day stay."
Kaylyn T.
Katherine R.
Boothbay, ME
$17/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am college student based out of NY living in Boothbay for the summer. I have lots of childcare experience and I am looking for part-time or one-time work. Willing to help with any housework and schoolwork. I come from a big family of all ages, so I would love to help take care of yours!
CPR and First-Aid Certified,...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"When it comes to babies there's about a handful of people I trust, and Katherine is one of them! She has been periodically watching our child since she was 3 months old and does so well with her. She is so great at engaging our child in lots of play time and...
Maggie H.
Haley W.
Warren, ME
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available Part-Time, Possibility For Full-Time Nanny
5.0
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children since I was about 12 years old. I have experience babysitting for infants through to preteens. I have experience volunteering in Kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms during high school and college. In December 2013, I graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in Elementary...
Haley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Haley babysat for our 1 year old daughter during a wedding reception. She arrived at the venue early, and my daughter took to her instantly. (Usually she needs at least a couple minutes to warm up to new people.) The details of the timing of the day were a little...
Sarah P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of nanny experiences in the US and Germany and I hold a Bachelor's degree in Cultural Studies & Education. My experience includes - among others - 4 siblings under the age of 6 and 3 siblings under the age of 4 including twins. Over the years, I watch children between 0 and 13 years in full-time, part-time,...
Lena can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lena was a dream come true! She watched our son (16 months old) for full 12 hour days and he was totally in love with her. Lena immediately knows how to relate to and make a child feel comfortable- which is an invaluable skill. Highly recommend her for anything...
Michelle R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emily and I am 29 years old. I am a single mom of a 4-year-old boy and a 2. 5-year-old girl looking to care for another child or two when you need! I currently work full time but would love to help.
I've worked with children for 10 years before having kids of my own. I still often babysit and would love to be...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Emily helped use twice during a family trip to SC. She took our twins one afternoon so my husband and I could get out during the day. They took to her immediately, and had a great day at the children's museum. When we met her she asked all the right questions...
Carina W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a licensed elementary school teacher looking for a summer nanny position! I am available this spring as well as we are moving back to Maine to plant some roots :)
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hazel D.
Camden, ME
$27-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi my name's Hazel and I'm local to Camden! I grew up babysitting for many families in town and worked at a Montessori school with young kids. I love to create fun summertime activities for kids and have my own transportation. Excited to meet your whole gang!
Hi! My name is Ella. I am a full time college student at the University of Connecticut, pursuing a career in education. I am home for the summer seeking full time employment. I have over 7 years of child care experience, from summer nannying, to teaching internships, and coaching. I can provide references as requested!
Ella can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been working on privately owned yachts for over 15 years, from cooking, childcare, dog duty you name it when it comes to assisting families I have probably done it. I am a happy easy going person that works hard and keeps a clean work place.
Tracey can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have an abundance of child care experience: Nanny (7 days of babysitting a week in Nantucket, MA), Michigan (family summer camp in Michigan, I taught tennis and arts and crafts), I was also an Environmental Educator for the Association working with kids ages 6-16. I have personal experience (own dog, cat, bunny and guinea...
Jordan can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Phoebe Y.
Boothbay Harbor, ME
$30-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
My Name Is Phoebe! I'm Looking For A Job With A Fun Loving Family With Kiddos To Keep Me On My Feet!
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as energetic, creative and knowledgeable!
I like working with kids because they keep me on my toes and I will soon be back to school to study neonatal nursing!
I'm looking for a job that keeps me busy, tests me strengths and weaknesses and helps me learn and grow as a person!
I started working with...
Gabrielle B.
Rockland, ME
$23/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is gabby I love kids and adventuring, I have been told I have a very outgoing bubbly personality. I have three nieces and they're my word. I have experience in child care as a 2-4 daycare teacher and I loved every minute of it. I am CPR certified and I'm a type one diabetic that has been managing my own care sense...
Gabrielle can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Babysitting/Childcare - I have 5+ years with children. I've worked in many daycares, preschools, Headstarts and other childcare centers. I have two young kids of my own. I CPR/first aid certified. Im also CNA/CRMA/MA. I have a pretty good "medical" background.
Adelina can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Ashlyn Y.
Jefferson, ME
$10-45/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Ashlyn. I would consider myself very experienced with children. I have lots of references and I also volunteered at a camp all through high school, taking a group of children ages 6 to 8 in my own hands with another person, watching them during daily field trips, to places such as the lake, water parks, arcades...
Ashlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Cushing, ME:
How can I find a Cushing babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Cushing, 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 1 babysitters in Cushing, 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 Cushing, ME?
The average rate for Cushing, ME babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 per hour as of May 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Cushing, ME?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Cushing, 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.