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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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Hannah W.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
+ 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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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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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
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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Ivania C.

Portland, ME

4.3(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
My name is Ivania C. I am 23 years old. I have been babysitting for three years now. I am CPR certified. I have worked at a daycare as a preschool teacher for one year. I have experience with newborns and toddlers. I can cook, clean, bake and run errands when necessary. I take care of children with love. I have passion in what I...

Holly F. says "Ivania is amazing! She is always on time and has consistently babysat our one-year-old on short notice during the week and on date nights. She is great at...

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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
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
+ 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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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
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
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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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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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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Karen S.

Fun-loving, Friendly, Responsible and Compassionate

Portland, ME

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

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'm currently looking for another family to fill out my week. I spend my Mondays with two boys under two. I'm open to any supplemental work: a weekly schedule (Tues-Fri), weekday night care, and all-day or nightly weekend care. I'm very flexible and readily available! I started being a mother's aide and babysitter at 13 years...

Andrew K. says "Charlotte is a highly capable and dependable nanny who provided outstanding care for my son over the course of a year. She was always punctual, caring,...

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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
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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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
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
+ 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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Devon S.

Seeking Full-time Summer Care Position!

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have over 13 years of babysitting and nannying experience with families from only children to 4 children, from infants to elementary ages. I am looking for part time summer work while I have a pause in between years 1 and 2 of my MSW program. I have a wide range of experience with children with behavioral and mental health...

Samantha S. says "We hired Devon for a one time sit. She arrived on time and kept great communication beforehand. Devon does so much and on top of it all, she is a...

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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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Delaney P.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
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...

Suzanne M. says "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...

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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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Mary S.

Babysitter/Part-time Caregiver

Portland, ME

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I am finishing up my fourth year of teaching elementary school and am looking for a commitment for work over the summer. I have ample experiences with babysitting over the course of my life and am looking forward to partnering with a family who shares similar values of child-led learning, outdoor exploration/play/adventure, and...
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Carla S.

Babysitter/Childcare Giver

Portland, ME

from
$16/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
I am a worker in the Public Schools, originally from Boston, MA (worked 6 years there in public schools; from grades Pre-k, to 6th grade). Love children and working with them; really easy and flexible with schedules! I'm easy to get along with and am familiar with everything household.
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Sophia H.

Part-time Babysitter

Portland, ME

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have ample experience with children, including nephews and extended family. None of my own. I'm new to Portland and looking for part time work as I pursue a new career path. I spent the past 12yrs working in scripted episodics and feature films in Los Angeles
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  • 112 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.48/hr as of November 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 42 reviews of the 112 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.

Hannah W.

Hired Hannah for a short term/part time nanny position. She has been excellent- reliable, responsible and my kids adore her!! Would...

- Sarah L.

Jane E.

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...

- Modupe C.

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 112 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 $21.48 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 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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