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Karla S.

Yarmouth, ME

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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Karla, I am 25 years old, have my own car, and absolutely adore kids. I love reading, art, and taking walks in nature. Experience: I have 4 younger siblings, I did volunteer work at Rowe Elementary, and worked at Reiche Elementary, I have worked in two daycares as a floater (infants to preschool ages), and have...
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Julia B.

Cumberland Center, ME

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
I am a very creative, fun, loving, and nurturing person. I enjoy spending time outside and making crafts, baking, and cooking. I have experience with children ages infant to preteen. I am very organized while being able to adapt to any situation. With my supervision, your children would be provided with a safe and stable...
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Kelsi S.

Part Time Nanny

Cumberland Center, ME

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I am 24 years old and have experience with newborns up to 7 years old and comfortable with older more sufficient children as well. I have done overnights with a newborn and most recently nannied for a family starting with a 5-month-old until she was almost 4. I just graduated with my finance degree, but I have a passion for...
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Susannah J.

Part-time Caregiver

Cumberland Center, ME

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "Susannah worked with our family for one year, supporting after-school care and household management needs. She is absolutely wonderful with our...

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Rabiah B.

I Am An Energetic Nanny, Experienced With Toddlers!

Brunswick, ME

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$35/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Rabiah-a reflective, emotionally aware caregiver based in Brunswick. I'm looking for a full-time role with a family who values honesty, communication, creativity, and soul-rooted care. I've worked in a preschool, supported family childcare since I was young, and studied early childhood education at SMCC. I'm building a...
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Sarah P.

Short-Term/One-Time Babysitter

Windham, ME

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! I graduated from the University of Maine in 2013 with a degree in Elementary Education and graduated from Tufts University with an M. A. in Child Study & Human Development in 2018. I've had experience working in schools with children in grades K-8 as a substitute teacher, educational technician, and graduate teaching...

Caitlin R. says "Sarah is a everything I could've asked for in a sitter and more. She was great with my one year old, gave him lots of attention, cleaned up all his toys...

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Kathryn M.

Experienced Part-time Caregiver Available

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
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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Karen S.

Fun-loving, Friendly, Responsible and Compassionate

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Coral H.

Lewiston, ME

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a positive and patient childcare provider, with 7+ paid years of experience working with children! I have worked in my local school district as an elementary ed-tech/ behavioral aid, spent a summer as camp counselor and lifeguard, . I would love to interview and hear more about your job position!

Julianne L. says "We absolutely love Coral. She has been an exceptional fit for our family. She is impeccably on-time, organized and reliable. She has such a wonderful...

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Allyson K.

Babysitter

Raymond, ME

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I have my Bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I love being around children and learning from them. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, worked at a daycare, and have volunteered at schools in the past. I am the oldest grandchild and sister in my family, so I have had a lot of experience with children. I have...

Stephen O. says "I have used Allyson as my primary babysitter for the last year and she was fantastic. She was always punctual, reliable and great with the kids."

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Amanda F.

Westbrook, ME

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Chelsey K.

Gray, ME

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm looking for my next family to work with! I have a 3-year-old daughter who joins me as well. I love to be outside as much as I can. You can find us at the beach, playgrounds, trail walks, and having fun In Nature. My goal is to meet children where they are developmentally and follow their lead/interests, focus on...

Karie S. says "Chelsey is our daughters Teacher she is very loving , truly cares about her toddlers. She develops great lesson plans involving all aspects of learning...

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Laurie W.

Bath, ME

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
My last name is now Sanders. I have nannied 11 families and love my profession! I raised my own two and taught for 20 yrs. I'm warm, friendly, organized, fun, and sensitive to personalities and needs. State fingerprinted, background checked, certified Infant/Child CPR/1st aid, great communication skills and highly...

Care Member says "Laurie is full of energy and fun, perfect for little ones! I also appreciate how reliable and responsive she is. "

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Cassandra M.

Grad Student With Lots Of Newborn And Childcare Experience!

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Andrew S.

South Portland, ME

4.5(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a college student back for the summer and have had experience working with younger children at the Jewish Community Alliance preschool (JCA), as well as experience sitting for older children (5-13) for clients in the past. Additionally, I am also the oldest cousin/big brother and have been tasked with caring for my younger...

Christopher V. says "Drew watched our behaviorally challenging five-year-old three days a week all summer, and he did a fantastic job. He picked him up from preschool,...

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Caitlin H.

Lisbon, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting for over 10 years for local families in their homes. I have cared for children between the ages of 4 weeks and 15 years old. My responsibilities have included preparing meals, changing diapers, bed-time routines, bathing, reading, homework help and playing with children both indoors and out. Hours have...

Care Member says "Caitlin is wonderful! She was a full time nanny for our daughter from age 3 months to 14 months and provided back up care for our three year old when he...

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Emily G.

Nanny/Babysitter

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
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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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
Carpooling
light cleaning
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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Gentille R.

Westbrook, ME

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 27 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Amelia T.

South Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I am currently an Occupational Therapy student at UNE. I graduated from Lesley University with my Bachelors in Children, Youth, and Family Studies in 2023. During my gap year between undergrad and post grad, I worked as a Developmental Specialist doing Early Intervention therapy with children 0-3. My long term goal is to become...

Care Member says "Amelia is a loving, fun, and attentive caregiver for our two-year-old daughter. She is reliable, communicative and punctual. She even arrived early so...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.22/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Freeport, ME

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

Susannah J.

Susannah worked with our family for one year, supporting after-school care and household management needs. She is absolutely wonderful with...

- Care member

Sarah P.

Sarah is a everything I could've asked for in a sitter and more. She was great with my one year old, gave him lots of attention, cleaned up...

- Caitlin R.

Kathryn M.

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...

- Kimberly D.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Freeport, ME:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Freeport, 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 9 babysitters in Freeport, 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 Freeport, ME babysitters on Care.com is $22.22 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 Freeport, 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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