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60 babysitters are listed in Sanford, ME
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Sanford, ME
5.0
(2)
In my past and current jobs housekeeping has always been a part of the job. I have several years of experience and have been told that I am thorough and detailed in my cleaning. I am a hard worker and do the best job I can.
Desarae can also help with: Carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a loving mother and grandmother. I have over 25 years of experience in the cleaning industry and come highly recommended from long-time clients.
Janete can also help with: Dusting, basement cleaning, attic cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"Janete is amazing! We are so grateful for her support in our home. She has years of experience and you can tell the difference. I swear our home is sparkling when she is done with it! She goes above and beyond. I highly recommend her services!"
Hannah M.
5.0
(3)
I have a PSS (Personal Support Specialist) certificate and have been a caregiver for the elderly and disabled for about 15 years . They hold a special place in my heart and I like to treat each client with dignity and respect. I have experience working with individuals who have dementia / alzheimers and Parkinsons disease. I...
Desarae can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Desarae provided my elderly parents with excellent care. She is dependable, caring, honest, compassionate and they love her. Both parents were ill and required assistance with meals, light housekeeping, laundry, medication and oversight.
Initially Desarae was...
Kathy W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
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...
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Loved to do crafts with the kids. Great with reading books to our kids."
Sharrie P.
Dasia S.
Sanford, ME
$24-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Allow me to help you with all of your house keeping needs! I am available for cleaning on Monday-Wednesday 8am-11am! I am detail oriented, diligent, reliable, and absolutely happy to help! I understand everybody's lives are specific to them and cleaning is hard to attain all of the time, I speak form experience with my own home....
Dasia can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"She has been great! Always the professional, willing to go above and beyond, thorough, personable, on-time, willing to do any task asked of her, and she takes satisfaction in a job well done and in pleasing her customer.
Highly recommended!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
I have always grown up with cats and dogs and my boyfriend and I currently have two 4-year-old dogs we have had since pups. I have also provided child care for families that have had pets within the home, so I am familiar with caring for all different types of pets (guinea pigs, dogs, cats, etc.). I also worked as a farming...
Courtney can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
20+years experience cleaning. Trustworthiness professionalism, & punctuality.
Detailed cleaning and mindfulness toward each task. I do my best to accommodate each individual client to their specific requests, as each job request is unique to each particular client.
**Chemical free cleaning products upon request*
Libby can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, vacuuming and/or mopping, general room cleaning, dusting
5.0
"Libby has been cleaning my vacation rental for 2 years. She has never missed a cleaning and does a wonderful job. I have never had a single complaint from any of my guests. I highly recommend."
Deb D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My family and I own and love our two cats . I used to work for a vet hospital years ago and did some pet sitting on the side while working there. I am kind and lovable towards animals. I can feed, water and do cat litter change for your furry loved ones. I can also let your dogs out when you are away. I listen to what your needs...
Desarae can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"Desarea is awesome. This was the first time I hired her to care for my two cats, and she asked great questions during the first meeting about the cats and their car. She also sent me text updates on them, which makes me so happy to know she's engaged with them and...
Stacey J.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am currently in the process of opening an in home daycare for infants in fall of 2023, however looking for another school aged kiddo to join my 7-year-old son and another 7-year-old buddy in my home over the summer. We are located on a lake and will be doing a lot of swimming and outdoor fun!
I have been caring for children...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Courtney has been a god send for our family. I've always trusted Courtney when it comes to keeping the kids safe and managing the 'parenting side' of child care. She has also been our children's favorite playmate. She is not one of those nannies that watches as...
Michelle S.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Chelsea and I am finishing my masters degree in social work at USM! I have an abundance of experience with kids of a variety of ages. I come from a large family and have spent just about my whole life caring for my younger siblings. More professionally, I have worked in an elementary school after school program,...
Chelsea can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi there! My name is Alex , and I would love to be your go-to babysitter! I am a dedicated business student at the University of Southern Maine who is also very passionate about childcare. I understand the importance of creating a safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive in.
Services offered include:
- Experienced...
Alex can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Abby S.
Sanford, ME
$21/hr • 1 yrs exp
I love being with kids and being outside. I'm always on the go and always reliable. I've been babysitting for about 5 years now and always grew about around little kids. I hope to connect and create relationships and a bond with some new kids
Abby can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Emma from Sanford, ME
I am very reliable, patient, and responsible! I have four years working at summer camps, as well as babysitting on the side and have experience working with children ages 6 months to 13 years! I am currently in college and would love to be an amazing nanny or babysitter to amazing kiddos! Part of what has...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
1.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked as a housekeeper for 30 years. I enjoy working for families in several different capacities, such as; caregiver, housekeeper, babysitter, daily, weekly, or monthly housecleaning
Theresa can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning, basement cleaning & more
I enjoy being busy and even though I don't exactly have experience with doing errands and odd jobs as a means of income, I like to multi-task and accomplish lists so this would be a good fit for me. I would be willing to run errands around town or to do organizational tasks, which I love to do for others! I get a lot of...
My father has been training dogs for over 30 years, and my Mother even longer. I grew up with over 15 dogs and cats; and this does not include the rescue dogs nor the dogs my Dad took in for sitting or training. The breeds included German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Belgian Malinois, Retrievers, and Shelties. I also pet-sat for some...
Karen can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding, grooming
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Carrie B.
Sanford, ME
$20-30/hr
I have worked in the public schools as a sub and long term educational technician. I have most of my experience working with children with autism. Two of my own children are on the spectrum.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
No current childcare availability...
Available for cleaning only...
20+years experience cleaning. Trustworthiness professionalism, & punctuality are my goals.
Detailed cleaning and mindfulness toward each task is what you'll receive. I do my best to accommodate each individual client to their specific requests, as each job...
Libby can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Have been a nanny for many years and have had multiple parents contact me to do thorough house cleanings in addition to child care because I'm very detail oriented and organized and they like the way I really get the spots people don't think need cleaning! I can provide my own supplies, if needed.
Alexis can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning & more
I have an Associates degree in criminal justice, as well as experience working in a daycare. I have 2 years of experience with infants and toddlers. I helped cover infant classrooms when teachers were out of ratio to keep classrooms open. I became a lead teacher and had my own classroom within 6 months of employment. I had to...
Skills:
Early Education
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Sanford, ME
Janete P.
5.0
Janete has been a true gift to our household. I highly recommend her services. She was great at communicating, punctual and has an eye for detail. I also appreciated her flexibility and suggestions. 100% satisfied and will continue to rely on her for our housekeeping needs.
- Andrea P.
Desarae H.
5.0
Desarae provided my elderly parents with excellent care. She is dependable, caring, honest, compassionate and they love her. Both parents were ill and required assistance with meals, light housekeeping, laundry, medication and oversight.
Initially Desarae was hired to care for our Mother who has...
- Kathy W.
Karen S.
5.0
Loved to do crafts with the kids. Great with reading books to our kids.
- Sharrie P.
Dasia S.
5.0
She has been great! Always the professional, willing to go above and beyond, thorough, personable, on-time, willing to do any task asked of her, and she takes satisfaction in a job well done and in pleasing her customer.
Highly recommended!
- Care member
Libby T.
5.0
Libby has been cleaning my vacation rental for 2 years. She has never missed a cleaning and does a wonderful job. I have never had a single complaint from any of my guests. I highly recommend.
- Deb D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Sanford, ME:
How can I find a Sanford babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Sanford, 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 31 babysitters in Sanford, ME on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Sanford, ME?
The average rate for Sanford, ME babysitters on Care.com is $20.06 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 Sanford, ME?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Sanford, 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 Sanford, ME babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Sanford, ME are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.