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60 babysitters are listed in Gorham, ME
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Gorham, ME
Christina W.
Gorham, ME
$14-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have had the opportunity to babysit for many different families in years past. I currently work as an Ed tech III with students who have high behavioral needs and am getting my Master's in Special Education.
Christina can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Emily W.
Gorham, ME
$13/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I'm a reliable, responsible, patient person with 3 years of experience, usually with kids under the age of 10. I will create a fun and safe environment for your kids, and am willing to do any other task that may come up during the job. I'm a creative and fun-loving person and will ensure that your kids are staying safe,...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I am a very happy and optimistic person with 4 years of childcare experience- I worked at an after school program through high school and spend my summers as a camp counselor for kindergarteners! I have also spent a decent amount of time babysitting. I am currently a college student and would love to get back into...
Aileen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"My little one loves Ms. Aileen! She is so fun and laid back and very trust worthy. We will definitely use her again!"
Megan B.
Rachael N.
South Portland, ME
$20-39/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Monday, Wednesday, And Fridays.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am 23 years old and I am both CPR and First Aid certified. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was about 14 years old so I have quite a bit of experience. I also have my own car so I am able to drive wherever I'm needed :)
Rachael can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachael was absolutely lovely! She played with the children (they loved her!), fed them and even bathed our little girls for me. She also walked the dogs for us. She was a great help and I highly recommend her."
Angela K.
5.0
(1)
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I've been working as a babysitter since high school and spent my last summer working in a preschool for children with disabilities. I also spent the past semester working for a babysitting company caring for children of all ages! I am...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sarah is all around fantastic! She can handle any situation that arises as a trusted adult and is equally able to make play time fun with little kiddos. Sarah has taken care of our children (and home) countless times over the years and we’ve been thrilled to have...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello :) !
I live in Saco with my 7-year-old daughter and our French bulldog Miss Frankie.
I am offering:
Before care for children going to School.
Evening care for children in the Saco area.
Open to discuss overnight care in my home.
I do work with a family with nursing hours. If you work 10's or 12's, Please reach...
Lea can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lea cared for our son at our daycare every day as an infant through toddler hood. She also babysat for our school-aged daughter. Lea is caring, kind, active, and attentive. When we left our kids with Lea, I never worried for a second, and knew they would have a...
Alicia G.
Madison E.
Portland, ME
$30-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with children since I was 14 as a babysitter, camp counselor, and teacher. I am a trained teacher with certification and am very excited to continue to work with children! I just finished my first teaching job on a remote Maine island with just two students.
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Maddy was a great help filling in when we needed some last minute child care for a week. My 7 year olds really liked her, she was easy going and filled the gap seamlessly. Very dependable and competent."
Sonya M.
4.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
This past May I received my Master's in Early Childhood Education with a focus in Social Emotional Learning. I also have a B. A. in Spanish and a minor in Film from Colorado College. Aside from my interests in languages and film, I also have a background in music (harp) and theater. I love to be outdoors as well as stay indoors...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
3.0
"Not enough experience with children under eight years old."
Alison D.
Gitte W.
Saco, ME
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced And Engaged Babysitter Available For Afternoon And Evening/Overnight Hours
5.0
(1)
Greetings,
Thank you for visiting here.
As a mother of two children - one 27 and one 21 years old - I have enjoyed many hours raising and learning from children, both from my kids as well as from the wonderful friends my children brought into our lives. I have learned that each child has something to teach us, adults.
I am...
Gitte can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"I've known Gitte for over 10 years. We first met when our children were in kindergarten together. During that time I've witnessed Gitte as an extremely caring, thoughtful and devoted mother. I've also seen this care extended to several international students she's...
Lauren B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
From general care to meal preparation to upkeep and cleaning, I am a dedicated, effective and accomplished team player. Physical hard work and a passion for organization and structure are an integral part of my makeup along with a steadfast commitment to consistent service. Let me co opt your expectations and help make your...
Jaide can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Jaide has performed several "deep cleans" for me in the past two years - both with outstanding results. Jaide's attention to detail is impeccable and I was very satisfied with her work! Jaide was timely and got right to work and didn't let up until the work was...
Russ M.
Catherine C.
South Portland, ME
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I began being a caretaker for children as early as I could. I started as a mother's helper at the age of 12 and since then have been lucky enough to work for many different families in my community with children ranging in age from 1 month to 12+ years. I am nurturing, reliable, kind, playful and I truly love watching a child...
Catherine can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Catherine to watch our infant and we're delighted with how professional and caring she is. He was in a terrible mood (sorry, Catherine!), but she was patient and sweet with him. Definitely would hire again."
Sarah T.
Jada W.
Portland, ME
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter With 21 Years Experience Looking For New Families To Work With!
4.9
(40)
Hired by 65 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have 21 years of experience caring for children in center based environments (ages 6 weeks-5 years), individually as a nanny (several of those years have been spent as an infant/toddler nanny), through evening and weekend babysitting jobs with children ages 2 weeks-17 years, doing overnights with various ages, doing...
Jada can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jada is great! She arrived on time and she did an excellent job taking care of my 5 month old son. I definitely plan to hire her again!"
Katharine B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Kathryn can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"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 personally, however Kate made me feel at ease. She took wonderful care of our child. We are eager to have her...
Kimberly D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I can help your family in a variety of ways, including pet sitting/walking, child care and meal prep. I have a wide variety of experience and can provide excellent recommendations. I have reliable transportation, a clean driving record and a safe vehicle.
I work as a teacher and have summers off. Therefore, I am...
Alexis can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"We hired Alexis for help during a recent vacation. She was on time, very nice and capable and trustworthy. Highly recommended."
Andrew K.
Jaide C.
Windham, ME
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional, Empathic And Fun Child And Senior Care Provider
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
With a warm smile smile, energy and heartfelt empathy, I wish to give a peaceful, safe and supportive environment for your family. My most recent assignments involved the care and education of children ranging from infants to age to 5 years, for a Montessori School. More recently, I was responsible for the total care of a...
Jaide can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jaide is excellent with kids and also seeks out opportunities to help. she is self directed and always keeps busy when the kids were napping. our daughter loves her and she is very good with infants as well. taught our daughter through Montessori methods and gave...
Julia O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently a student at UNE's School of Pharmacy in Portland. I have experience tutoring middle schoolers and high schoolers in various subjects. I have had experience nannying a 6-12-month-old, middle schoolers, and teenagers. I am definitely reliable, mature, and responsible. I would be happy to provide a reference...
Allison can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Allison was a wonderful babysitter for my 6 year old daughter. She was responsible and fun and my daughter always looked forward to seeing her."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a full time Occupational Therapist, looking for part-time work on the weekends and occasional Mondays. I have many years of experience caring for children and began my OT career in the pediatric field. I also have experience working with children with Autism and various other diagnosis. I would love to help in anyway that I...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Emily is a calming presence with our two high energy toddlers. She does a great job at keeping them busy with activities and outdoor time. We have really enjoyed having her in our home."
Ashley R.
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Kelsey, and I am a remote certified health coach. I have grown up with pets from a young age, and found a few years ago that when my apartment was deemed not pet friendly, that I needed my animal fix in other ways! Because I work from home, I started accepting occasional dog/house sitting gigs, and now it has...
Kelsey can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, grooming, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Kelsey is very patient, clean, organized and professional. She has been watching my friends dog and takes great care of him! Cleans up after him and keeps everything organized in the house. 10/10 would recommend."
James N.
Alexis M.
Portland, ME
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been a classroom teacher for 3 years, teaching both middle school and high school. I am certified to teacher 7-12 grade life science, but have passed all necessary PRAXIS exams in math and ELA as well. I would be comfortable teaching many subject areas, but my expertise is in the sciences.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 26-year-old college graduate from UMAINE, working full time at Bath Iron Works as a Talent Acquisition Specialist. I am looking for some part time night & weekend babysitting opportunities (I am flexible). I love working with kids! I have experience with all ages from newborn to 15. I have reliable transportation. I love...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Megan is amazing with kids! She gets right in there whether it's playing dress-up princesses with the girls or rolling in mud with boys! Anyone would be lucky to have her in their children's lives!"
Bryanna C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Gorham, ME
Aileen C.
5.0
My little one loves Ms. Aileen! She is so fun and laid back and very trust worthy. We will definitely use her again!
- Megan B.
Rachael N.
5.0
Rachael is fantastic! My daughter loves her and so do my pets! She is responsible, reliable and the absolute best!
- Lisbeth W.
Sarah C.
5.0
Sarah is all around fantastic! She can handle any situation that arises as a trusted adult and is equally able to make play time fun with little kiddos. Sarah has taken care of our children (and home) countless times over the years and we’ve been thrilled to have her as our go-to. Any family would...
- Care member
Lea C.
5.0
Lea was wonderful with our children and we were able to leave confident our kids would have a great time and could fully relax. Our daughter woke up asking when Lea could come back because they didn't get to do everything!
- Care member
Madison E.
5.0
Maddy was a great help filling in when we needed some last minute child care for a week. My 7 year olds really liked her, she was easy going and filled the gap seamlessly. Very dependable and competent.
- Sonya M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Gorham, ME:
How can I find a Gorham babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Gorham, 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 42 babysitters in Gorham, 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Gorham, ME?
The average rate for Gorham, ME babysitters on Care.com is $17.10 per hour as of May 2024. 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 Gorham, ME?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Gorham, ME through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.
Ratings for Gorham, ME babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Gorham, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.