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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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Alexis G.

Part-time Babysitter

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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...

Care Member says "My Care.com subscription is about to expire and my final act on the platform is to sing the praises of this INCREDIBLE human. Please prepare for an...

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Elena K.

Babysitter

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
I began babysitting around age 13, and have loved working with kids ever since. I have extensive experience working as a camp counselor, teacher, and mentor. One of my favorite experiences working with children was at an elementary school as a tutor. I am happy to help with homework, housework, pick-ups from school, and am...

Todd W. says "Elena was a great sitter! I would absolutely hire her again."

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Shelby S.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a Master's of Elementary Education student in my student teaching phase. I am working full time in a local elementary school, looking for part time child care opportunities.

Sara M. says "Shelby is great with our two kids. She has done dinner and outings and bed time all very smoothly, which is no small thing with two kids. She is great with...

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Mazie L.

5 Years Of Experience, College Graduate; Majors Were EDUC + Women Studies, Minor Was Child Advocacy.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
After graduating from high school in 2018, I ventured to Burlington, VT, for a year of university before taking a hiatus from college. During this year, I immersed myself in teaching English at a community resource center in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As the head volunteer, I crafted daily lesson plans and engaging activities...

Ryan F. says "Mazie looked after our 6m old boy and our 5.5 yo daughter for a week while we were in Portland, Maine. She was excellent with the kids and a pleasure to...

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Karen S.

Fun-loving, Friendly, Responsible and Compassionate

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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Hope L.

College Student & Part Time Nanny Available

Portland, ME

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm a 28-year-old Art Director looking to get back into babysitting on the side! Before finding my career, I nannied in New York City for 6 months, and off and on for 5 years while I was in college in Boston. I have lots of experience with children under 5, and I love spending time with older kids too. I love getting creative...
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Molly R.

Looking For Position For School Year 2020-21

Portland, ME

4.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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...
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Cassandra M.

Grad Student With Lots Of Newborn And Childcare Experience!

Portland, ME

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

Nursing Student Looking For Work

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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...

Care Member says "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...

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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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Eilish C.

Open To Evenings And Weekends!

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello! I currently live and work in Portland and look forward to working with your family! I worked at the camp of Southern Maine in childcare (summer camp and daycare) with toddlers and school-aged children for four years, as well as intermittent babysitting and nannying for families with various child dynamics. I have cared...

Caitlin M. says "Eilish is amazing! She was the first sitter we had since COVID, and she handled our older child's nervousness with ease. In a few short minutes, they...

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Kathryn M.

Experienced Part-time Caregiver Available

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Donna A.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hi, I'm Donna! I am from Kansas City and am moving to Portland! I went to school at the George Washington University where I studied photojournalism and Spanish. I worked full time as a nanny after college. Then, I moved to Madrid for two years where I worked in an elementary school as an English Language assistant. I have 10+...

Natalie K. says "We hired Donna to care for our then 3 month old and 2 year old. She nannied for our family for over a year and we are so sad to her go. She was...

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Madison R.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Madison! I am super energetic and fun-loving with lots experience with babysitting and working with children in formal environments. I loves the outdoors, skiing and hiking! I graduated from UVM with a double major in Spanish and Sociology, I am bilingual, speaking both Spanish and English. I have worked in several...

Jonathan G. says "Maddie took care of our toddler while she was home from school, during the summer. She is a great person inside and out. She is very punctual, sweet,...

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Elizabeth K.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hey there! My name is Liz and I am a fun-oriented, nature-loving lady that tries to spend every moment possible learning! I have worked with kids for the past 8 years in various capacities. I have 7 years of experience as a youth development professional in an experiential education setting as well as several summers' worth of...

Rebecca M. says "Liz is amazing! She is incredibly patient and kind and is fantastic with kids. I have two high energy boys and she was playful yet firm when needed. We...

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Susanna S.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi , my name is Anna! I would love to be able to babysit for you. I am CPR and first aid certified. I am studying elementary education so I am excited to work with any age kid. Thank you!

Care Member says "Anna was great. She showed up early and got the kids down on time. I could hear her playing with them before I got out the door, and it sounded like...

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Jane E.

Part-time And Full-time Cargiver

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Jane. I am 25 years old. I recently moved to Portland to pursue a masters in occupational therapy. I am currently working at a school for children with autism spectrum disorder. I started babysitting in high school and have worked in afterschool programs and nannying positions ever since. I am working or in...

Modupe C. says "Jane is absolutely (without question) an amazing help to our family. She has to go back to College this Fall but I would hire again in a heart-beat. If...

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Hannah W.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I have many years of babysitting experience as well as an associates degree in Early Childhood education, and am currently in school at USM working on my Bachelors in Social Work. Before going to USM I was a Preschool Teacher in Windham for three years. I love being outdoors and having fun! My hours are very flexible...

Sarah L. says "Hired Hannah for a short term/part time nanny position. She has been excellent- reliable, responsible and my kids adore her!! Would definitely hire again."

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Elizabeth H.

Early Head Start Teacher

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
I have over a decade of childcare experience. I have previously worked as an Infant & Toddler Teacher and spent a summer directing a summer day camp! I'm looking to pick up extra hours doing what I love the most- caring for children. You deserve a date night! Safety and fun are my priorities, so if you're looking for reliable...

Elizabeth E. says "Liz is extremely dependable and conscientious, always on time and followed all instructions perfectly. Most important, our 3-year-old loves her!"

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  • 122 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.80/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.7

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Portland, ME

Babysitters in Portland, ME are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 40 reviews of the 122 listed babysitters

Emily G.

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...

- Brittany S.

Alexis G.

My Care.com subscription is about to expire and my final act on the platform is to sing the praises of this INCREDIBLE human. Please prepare...

- Care member

Elena K.

Elena was a great sitter! I would absolutely hire her again.

- Todd W.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Portland, 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 122 babysitters in Portland, ME on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Portland, ME babysitters on Care.com is $21.80 per hour as of June 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 Portland, 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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