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274 babysitters are listed in Portland, ME
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Portland, ME
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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jada has been incredible with my now 11 year old son, we've been with her for nearly two years. My son has ADHD and anxiety, and at times can struggle with self-regulation. Jada is very patient and has connected with him when he at times can have trouble connecting...
Kristina P.
5.0
(4)
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...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"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 schedule for the kids, it included art, and other creative things. She also let the kids put their own touch on the...
Brittany S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there,
Employed Art teacher looking to help with nannying or cleaning during vacations, nights or weekends :)
I am comfortable working with most ages. I love being active with children including outdoor adventures or crafts.
I look forward to hearing from you.
5.0
"We needed a last minute date night babysitter and Kelly came to our rescue! She was our first non-friend babysitter so it was a big deal for us. She is kind and calm and everything i could have hoped for. She arrived for bedtime routine and jumped right in to take...
Jessica C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Amelia, I am 28 years old and local to Portland. I work full time as a Special Education Teacher for PPS and have worked in the education field for 6 years. Working with children is a passion of mine! When I am not in my classroom with my students I'm thinking of ideas to bring to the classroom to support them...
Amelia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Amelia is wonderful! My husband and I were able to have time to snowboard together on our recent mountain vacation. It was good to know our two boys (4 and 2) were in great hands so that we could have a great time and enjoy ourselves. I loved knowing that they were...
Taylor H.
Kelsey L.
Portland, ME
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter With Over 10 Years Of Childcare Experience. Past Jobs Include Daycare.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kelsey was great! We loved her and would hire again in an instant!"
Alexandria R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am originally from Portland, Maine, have lived all over the country, and moved to Fort Collins recently. I currently work as a freelance merchandiser and social media manager, an engineering intern for a river restoration company, and sit on the Executive board of an environmental non-profit. However, my schedule is extremely...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sarah was a nanny for my two children for a year when they were 2 and 3. She was reliable and kind and quickly became part of our family. My kids loved spending time with her and I never doubted that they were being treated with care and love. She navigated our...
Meleena E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Melike and I am from Turkey! I have been working with children for 7 years. I have babysat children ranging from newborns to middle-schoolers and also privately tutored English. Besides that I love children and spending time in their inspiring world!! I am a mature, reliable, and creative person and hope to meet...
Melike can also help with: Swimming supervision
5.0
"Mel was my first babysitter I hired for my son when we were in Portland, ME. She was absolutely great with him. He enjoyed spending time with her, and he would light up when she came through the door. We had to move to Oregon, but if I could I would take her with...
Victoria M.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, 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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Starting with watching the neighborhood kids while their parent's were still home at age 11, I have been babysitting for years, taking on new experiences and challenges as I grow. For 5 years, I worked as a swim instructor for kids and adults ages 2-70. I was repeatedly acknowledged for providing a caring, exciting and lovingly...
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexis is wonderful. She babysits for our 13 month old son on a regular basis. I am almost hesitant to write this review because I want to keep her available for us! "
Mollie R.
Stephanie M.
Portland, ME
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Teacher Looking For Occasional Babysitting. Available During The Day For The Month Of August.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! I work as a behavior specialist in public schools and would love to build a relationship with a family for occasional sitting. Previously, I taught at a therapeutic middle school, was a naturalist for the Appalachian Mountain Club, taught 1st grade environmental education in Lawrence Public Schools, managed a teen...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stephanie was fantastic with my 4 month old. She was so sweet and patient with him. She has excellent judgement and does a great job of communicating."
Okeoma M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Virginia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Virginia for our two young children (2.5 year old and 2 month old), while we were in town for a wedding. She was very responsive to text messages to coordinate details for the evening and also throughout the night, while we were gone. She took excellent...
Nicole M.
Delaney P.
Portland, ME
$25-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I started nannying in 2012 and have babysat since 2009. I have copious experience in childcare of all ages (new borns to late teens), including nannying, occasional date night sitting, working as a teacher's assistant in a day care. I thoroughly enjoy spending time with the little ones and teaching them how to grow their...
Delaney can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Delaney was a full-time nanny for my family for about two years for my son when he was 3 months-2 years as well as our dog. She was an amazing addition to our family! She is a positive, loving person and took great care of my baby. She loves to have fun and will...
Suzanne M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
**only seeking date-night work**
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a compassionate and kind heart, strong communication skills, emotional maturity, a strong work ethic, and an ability to multitask. My childcare experience as a nanny, babysitter, and daycare teacher began in 2008. I graduated college in May 2016 with a...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I am so thankful to have Elizabeth in my life. She cares for my infant and toddler while I work full time and I have complete confidence in her while I'm away from home. My children adore her, respect her, and have loads of fun with her. Elizabeth is punctual,...
Mary M.
Maria B.
Portland, ME
$22-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Your Weekend Mary Poppins. Creative And Fun Occasional Sitter
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Maria and I'm a former full-time nanny, STEAM Specialist, and Inspired Play Director with 10+ years of experience caring for children ages 0-10. I transitioned from full-time nanny to full-time writer in 2022 and work a 9-5 M-F, but love to keep weekend and evening availability for occasional babysitting. If you're...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Maria is a wonderful sitter and we consider her apart of our extended family. My kids love making crafts and seeing what fun she'll bring with her when she comes over. She always is there when we need her and brings along a positive atmosphere that is amazing. We...
Beth C.
Kelsey L.
Portland, ME
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kelsey, and I have watched children between the ages of 6 months and 12 years old. Babysitting was my first job as a kid, as is the case for many. The thing with me, however, is that I never actually stopped. For as long as I can remember I have done some form of childcare on the side of my jobs, and I love it....
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hi there! I'm Erin, a reliable and responsible nanny with a true passion for working with children. With my years of experience as well as my CPR certification, you can trust that your children are in safe hands. I'm a kid at heart and love to bring my energy and enthusiasm to every babysitting experience. Kids love my upbeat...
Erin can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Erin is quick to entertain the kids under any circumstance! She's creative and fun for all ages. Erin is one to interact and play along with plenty of energy to last the whole day! Always kind and empathetic to the needs of each child, while being patient. Erin is...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Kendra can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 again!"
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Cassandra M.
Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Grad Student With Lots Of Newborn And Childcare Experience!
5.0
(3)
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...
Cassandra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cassandra is not only capable in the logistical and practical sense -- punctual, polite, generous, and knowledgeable -- she is also an intuitive and kind individual who truly cares for how children feel. She took care of both our daughters (and let's be honest, us...
Alana D.
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:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Great caregiver! I definitely recommend her."
Jennifer W.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Portland, ME
Jada W.
5.0
Jada has been incredible with my now 11 year old son, we've been with her for nearly two years. My son has ADHD and anxiety, and at times can struggle with self-regulation. Jada is very patient and has connected with him when he at times can have trouble connecting with people. She is incredibly...
- Kristina P.
Emily G.
5.0
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 schedule for the kids, it included art, and other creative things. She also let the kids put their own touch on the schedule too; take turns, my youngest...
- Brittany S.
Kelly F.
5.0
Kelly is wonderful. She babysat for our 6yo and 8yo for a summer. She is calm and kind, punctual and reliable.
- Charlotte Bradley R.
Amelia C.
5.0
Amelia is wonderful! My husband and I were able to have time to snowboard together on our recent mountain vacation. It was good to know our two boys (4 and 2) were in great hands so that we could have a great time and enjoy ourselves. I loved knowing that they were having fun, playing outside as...
- Taylor H.
Kelsey L.
5.0
Kelsey watched my two kids - ages 4 and 1.5 - while I was in town for a wedding. She was easy to communicate with leading up to our trip, punctual, and great with the kids. She did the night routine with them while we were at the wedding which is no easy task. Kids had a great time with her. Would...
- Courtney C.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Portland, ME:
How can I find a Portland babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Portland, 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 274 babysitters in Portland, ME on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 Portland, ME?
The average rate for Portland, ME babysitters on Care.com is $19.63 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 Portland, ME?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Portland, 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 Portland, ME babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Portland, ME are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 139 reviews of the 274 listed babysitters.