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Danielle G.

Creative Individual Looking For Babysitting Or Nanny Opportunities

Eliot, ME

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I received my Masters in Human Development from University of Maine in 2019. I have experience with infants, toddlers, and children of all ages. I love cats, dogs, and all other animals. More than willing to bring arts and crafts projects if asked. I love reading books before bed time, preparing dinner and spending time with...

Kelly G. says "Danielle was our go-to babysitter for a year and a half until she moved for school. We miss all her dearly. I have two daughters, ages 9 and 2, and they...

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Alexis H.

Eliot, ME

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I'm currently employed as an infant teacher full time so I am CPR certified and other qualifications but I would love some more opportunities to enjoy doing what I love. For the past two years, I've been supporting families by providing reliable care for children of all ages by either babysitting or working in childcare. I would...
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Nikki T.

Eliot, ME

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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I'm looking to make some extra money by caretaking! I'm mainly looking for one-time, date-night type jobs. My work schedule is pretty flexible, but I just started massage therapy school at night so I can't really commit to a weekly schedule, unfortunately. I enjoy spending time with both children and dogs. I'm also CPR and...
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Paula K.

Eliot, ME

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
I'm passionate about nurturing and educating children, with three years of experience providing safe and stimulating care. My patient, creative, and approachable nature allows me to connect easily with children and build trusting relationships with families. I keep parents updated on their child's day and any concerns through...
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Faith L.

Eliot, ME

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Hello, my friends call me Sky! I'm 26 years old and I've lived in Eliot most of my life. I have cared for children from newborns up to 10 years old, the majority of my formal training is with children ages 2-5 during a one year Early Childhood Education program I completed. During this program I implemented a curriculum designed...
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Melissa B.

Greenland, NH

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Melissa, my friends call me Mel. I have a 7-year-old son, and would love to bring him with me if it's during the summer months. I love animals, and don't mind preparing meals and helping with light house duties. I enjoy arts & crafts, music, outings. I have 7 years experience in a daycare setting, 1 of those years as...

Care Member says "Melissa started working for us when my kids were 1, 3 and 4. She worked for us full time for about 4 years and then as the kids all went to school full...

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Allison D.

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Dover, NH

5.0(1)
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$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have experience working in kindergarten as an assistant teacher for six years. I have experience babysitting children at a local gym aged newborn to 10 years old for over 5 years. I have worked as an assistant preschool teacher and love working with young children. I am CPR and AED certified. I enjoy providing crafts, games,...

Care Member says "Allison has been amazing to our family! As first time parents, it’s so nerve wracking to leave our babies with anyone aside from family. But this isn’t...

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Grace M.

Somersworth, NH

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
12 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I've always had a deep-seated passion for nurturing children's growth and development, and my 12 years of childcare experience have only solidified my commitment. As a patient, friendly, and certified teacher, I find immense joy in fostering a safe, nurturing environment where children can blossom. My expertise lies in caring...

Andrea A. says "Grace is amazing!! She was our sitter for a 10 & 7 year old for two years. Excellent help with homework and tutoring. She's always dependable and on time...

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Kathleen G.

Portsmouth, NH

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
I live in Berwick , ME. I worked full time at a child care center in York for 11 years. I became a full time nanny in September of 2019 and absolute love it. I currently care for a 6-year-old, 4-year-old, 2-year-old, and 1-year-old. I have no children myself, but I love kids and I love spending time with them. I have been...

Adam Z. says "Kathleen was great babysitting our almost 2 year old daughter. We would definitely use her again!"

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Gillian F.

Durham, NH

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My full time job is a child life specialist in an emergency department, helping ease stress and anxiety for children and families in the healthcare setting through developmentally appropriate play, preparation, procedural support and therapeutic activities. I work (3)12hr shifts and I'm looking to fill some of my free time. I...

Jaime O. says "Gillian is amazing. My girls love spending time with her. She is punctual, responsive, easy to talk with, and is great with kids. She keeps up with my...

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Elsa B.

Fun And Reliable

Kittery, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Spending time with children is incredibly rewarding and enjoyable in many ways. I am married and reside in Kittery, Maine. I have worked with families in Boston, Exeter, Portsmouth, Stratham, Kittery, and York, Maine. I am experienced in caring for both infants and toddlers. Caring for young ones feels less like a job to me and...

Care Member says "We hired Elsa to look after our 1.5 yr old so we could attend a wedding. She was amazing with our son for the day and evening. We felt really at ease...

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Audrey L.

Dover, NH

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello New Family, My name is Audrey. I am 26 years old and am looking for a family to spend my summer with. I have been babysitting since I was 10. During the school year I work as a school psychologist. I have worked with many individual families, in daycares, schools and love children of all ages. I have experience working...

Shannon T. says "Audrey was our nanny for our 3 month old for 3 months until heading back to grad school. She is punctual, reliable and quick thinking. As a new mom I was...

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Josephine D.

Responsible & Creative Babysitter/Pet sitter

Somersworth, NH

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hello, my name is Josephine! I come from a big family and have been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I recently relocated to Somersworth, New Hampshire. For the last 4 years I have been working in the daycare industry. My experience ranges from working with newborns to preschool-age children. Before working...

Eugenia U. says "Josie was an amazing nanny for our 1-year-old daughter. She was patient, kind, and flexible to accommodate her evolving schedule. Josie was also...

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Maddy G.

Rollinsford, NH

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
Hello! My name is Maddy, and I bring nearly 9 years of experience in babysitting and nannying. I began my journey in my freshman year of high school, providing part-time date night care for a family with two children under the age of 10. I recently graduated with an associate's degree in behavioral health and am currently...

Robert O. says "Maddy babysat for our 15-month old while we were at a wedding. She was fantastic--responsive to messages ahead of time, happy to follow our routine for...

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Griffin C.

Portsmouth, NH

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Griffin. After graduating from Clarkson University in 2020 I moved to Portsmouth, NH where I now live with my girlfriend Sarah, a loving chocolate lab, and a bearded dragon. I grew up in central Idaho where I learned to love the outdoors. I have Wilderness First Responder, CPR, and Swift-water rescue...

Jess K. says "I have three children, (two boys and a girl) ages 10, 8, and 5. Despite the diverse ages, energy levels, and interests of my kids, Griffin was able to...

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Jacqueline C.

Seasoned And Flexible Nanny/Babysitter Available Part Time

Portsmouth, NH

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
I have many years of experience working with children from newborns to adolescents. While raising my own 3 children, I ran an in home daycare for 6 years. After my youngest daughter went off to school I went to work teaching preschool and worked there until I was offered the position as an adolescent counselor. I was employed...

Pamela C. says "Jacqui is dependable, organized ,enthusiastic individual. She is supportive , giving and sensitive to others needs. Always has a smile."

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Lindsay J.

Part-time Nanny/babysitter

Dover, NH

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Over 15 years experience with children ages 2 to 10 years old. Provisional Behavioral Health Professional certificate. I have two part-time jobs and are looking for flexible, one-off evening and weekend jobs to supplement my income. Substitute teaching experience, patient, and fun!

Emily L. says "Linds was prompt and communicative. She offered to do a video call when we first got in touch and was warm and pleasant. Although it was last minute, she...

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Kyra K.

Kittery, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
Hi :) my name is Kyra and I'm currently living in Kittery Maine. I'm from the seacoast area and I grew up nannying

Ronja E. says "Kyra was great with our 9 month old daughter! Besides taking care of our daughter she helped with grocery runs and meal preparation. We stopped using her...

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Emma K.

Enthusiastic And Creative Nanny!

Portsmouth, NH

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Em! I recently graduated from Lesley University with two bachelor degrees in Expressive Arts Therapy and Psychology. I have taken classes with topics on child psychology, art therapy, movement therapy, lifespan psychology, trauma & crisis, and disability studies. I have 9 years of babysitting/nannying experience,...

Elizabeth F. says "Em has been a fantastic help to our family with childcare and with domestic chores such as grocery shopping and laundry folding. She is very mature and...

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Maggie C.

Part-Time Caregiver

Greenland, NH

5.0(0)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have a passion for working with children and have had the opportunity to care for them for the last 10 years. Over the last decade I have cared for families as both a nanny, regular babysitter, as well as a one time babysitter. I have experience with children from all ages as well as multiples and children with special needs.
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.20/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Eliot, ME

Babysitters in Eliot, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Danielle G.

Danielle was our go-to babysitter for a year and a half until she moved for school. We miss all her dearly. I have two daughters, ages 9 and...

- Kelly G.

Melissa B.

Melissa started working for us when my kids were 1, 3 and 4. She worked for us full time for about 4 years and then as the kids all went to...

- Care member

Allison D.

Allison has been amazing to our family! As first time parents, it’s so nerve wracking to leave our babies with anyone aside from family. But...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Eliot, ME:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Eliot, 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 5 babysitters in Eliot, 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 Eliot, ME babysitters on Care.com is $22.20 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 Eliot, 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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