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Elizabeth B.

Part/Full Time Care Giver

Saco, ME

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I graduated with a bachelors in psychology with all of my internships focused on Alzheimer's and dementia where I worked in a day program mainly geared towards clients with Alzheimer's and dementia. I went on to work with a home care agency providing; companionship, home making and some medical attention. With the home care...

Allison M. says "Elizabeth was my son's teacher in the infant room of the daycare my son went to from the time he was 6 months old to 13 months old. Elizabeth is very...

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Hannah S.

Holistic Care Giver

North Berwick, ME

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi there!! :) I have 10+ years of experience working with babies through middle school ages. I hold a master's degree and license in speech language pathology, and currently am running my own business as a Holistic Coach & Mentor. I am BLS/CPR certified. My love is babies and I am completely comfortable working with any age. I...

Anitra F. says "I have not met Hannah but I will say I was very impressed at her quick response to my messages. She was very prompt in letting me know her availability...

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Erin M.

Summer Nanny And Tutoring Services Available Full Or Part-time

Kennebunk, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Erin. I am an elementary teacher looking for a summer nannying and/or tutoring job. I have taught third grade, kindergarten, Title I/RTI, worked as a teacher's assistant, and a substitute teacher. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Theatre and Dance from the University of New Hampshire and my Master's in Education...

Heidi K. says "Erin truly enjoys being around babies. She enjoys all aspects of baby life from playing to feeding to bedtime and everything in between. I should mention,...

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Isabella B.

Great For Date Nights.

Biddeford, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello There! I am a college student and love children. I attend college in Key West, Florida, however my parents live in Biddeford Pool, Maine so I am relatively back and forth and my schedule is ever changing, but I am super flexible and can usually make things work! I am a proud Auntie to two little ones. Twice or more weekly...

Care Member says "Isabella was great with our toddler! Would definitely rehire!"

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Danah M.

child care

Kennebunk, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, My name is Danah! Here is a little bit about me: I am currently in Graduate school at Springfield College to get a Masters in Occupational therapy. During my undergrad at Springfield I was also a member of the women's gymnastics team. I have a strong passion for working with Kids with tons of experience! Since the age of...

Katherine H. says "Danah was great with my 6 year old daughter. She played games with her, took her for a walk and cooked her meals. I would definitely recommend Danah...

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Katie M.

Part-Time Nanny For Hire

Biddeford, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm a full time nanny with 15+ years experience in childcare and home management. I am CPR certified. I also have certifications in Autism Awareness, Dyslexia Awareness along with many other trainings and certifications. I am a mother of one 18-year-old with high functioning autism which I feel I gain a lot of personal...

Monique G. says "Katie has been with our family 4 years now and feels more like family than a babysitter. She’s dependable and has always gone above and beyond for my son...

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Lilly V.

Hard Worker, Reliable And Flexible

Biddeford, ME

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
I'm 27 years old and I've been working in the early Education field for about 6 years now. In my 6 years of experience I've been fortunate enough to work with ages 6weeks to 5 years of age. I'm looking to babysit for the right family on occasion. Please feel free to message me. **Side note, I'm a teacher and would love to work...

Stephanie M. says "Highly recommend Lilly to any family seeking care. She is punctual, educated, respectful and has grace. She is so good with a range of ages and does...

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Katie H.

Experienced Babysitter!

Buxton, ME

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Katie and I love working with kiddos. My initial career choice was to become a teacher, but I ultimately ended up choosing music business instead. I would love to help with whatever you need help with (errands, pick up, drop off, housekeeping, etc). I have roughly 3 years of experience: my most recent being...

Nicole L. says "Katie was a great caretaker for my two year old son. She is vaccinated, has a car, and is very communicative. She was very gentle, patient, and thoughtful...

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Julie B.

Experienced Baby-Sitter Available Part-Time

Gorham, ME

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I have been working with children for over 25 years. I started babysitting when I was 13 and have continued to work with children in various ways over the years. I have a B. S. in elementary education, was a before/after-school program director, a preschool teacher and I currently work in a busy pediatric dental office. I enjoy...

Elizabeth B. says "Julie was a great addition to our household for the last 7+ months. She was always on time, easy to communicate with, and absolutely fantastic with my...

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Marguerita K.

Hi, My Name Is Marguerita. I Currently Live In Biddeford. Translation Is No Problem:)

Biddeford, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi I'm marguerita, but I go by Mk. A little about me, I'm a first-year college student. I'm working on becoming a travel nurse. I love kids. I think that I'm funny and full of energy. Currently, I work as a CNA. I'm Cov vaccinated and CPR certified. I have my car and my license, so transportation isn't a problem :)

Aisling K. says "Marguerita was fantastic! She was on time and my 1 year old had a great time with her! I would have her back again any time."

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Stephanie J.

We'll Make So Much Art. It Will Look Like A Museum!

Sanford, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! I have over 12 years of child experience just from working with my nieces and nephews alone! I have 7 plus years paid experience babysitting for friends and colleges. I've worked in the summer with the Autism Society of Maine so I work with disabled children and their families. I am into arts and crafts, playing, reading,...

Christie S. says "I can't say enough good things about Stephanie. Not only is she punctual, dependable, approachable, and kind; she also teaches our 6 month old new...

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Lea C.

Child care

Saco, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello :) ! I live in Saco with my 8-year-old daughter and our French bulldog Miss Frankie. I am offering: recurring care for Mondays from 7am-7 p.m. Thank you! Lea

Care Member says "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...

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Anna R.

Part-Time Babysitter

Biddeford, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello, my name is Anna and I live in Biddeford, ME. I have a masters degree in Educational Psychology and work as a Special Education Teacher at an autism preschool. I am a very responsible, trust worthy and an attentive adult with many years of babysitting/ child care under my belt. I am also CPR/first aid/AED certified, along...

Ken C. says "Anna has been truly helpful to our family. She cares for our toddler with skill and joy. We were unsure how our daughter would take to someone else putting...

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Gitte W.

Experienced And Engaged Babysitter Available For Afternoon And Evening/Overnight Hours

Saco, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Lauren B. says "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...

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Shalyn B.

Nanny/sitter

Biddeford, ME

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
I am warm-hearted, energetic and enjoy spending my time working out, sitting/walking at the beach, shopping, hiking, crafting and playing games. I am also happy to prepare meals. I have a lot of experience with ages newborn-14 yo, I truly love working with young kids and I approach each child as an individual who I get to help...

Selena P. says "Shalyn helped us with my son for a short time before he went to full days of school. She's very dependable and punctual. She got along great with my 4.5...

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Nicole H.

Date Night Sitter- Over 10 Years Of Experience

Hollis Center, ME

4.9(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I just moved to Hollis and am looking for new families to connect with and help! I worked for Haverhill Public Schools as a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant at a elementary school for the past 5 years. Prior to, I taught preschool for 3. 5 years. Throughout all of my official jobs, I have always babysat. I have worked...

Vera E. says "Nicole is very friendly, kind, dependable and caring! My son was very happy when she watched him."

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Patricia A.

Biddeford, ME

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello there, I have been an RN for 40 years, starting my nursing career at Stanford Medical Center. I currently working part time as a Hospice Nurse. I am a Boston College graduate. I am CPR certified and covid/flu vaccinated. I look forward to hearing from you! Kind regards, Patricia

Anne S. says "Initially I hired Patricia to care for my 3 children and older pit bull lab mix dog while I went to a family wedding. It was a last minute call as my...

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Emily I.

Fun, Attentive Babysitter

Farmington, NH

from
$19/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting for 8 years. I have experience with ages ranging from 2 months - 10 years. I have babysat up to 3 children at one time.
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Laysse R.

Buxton, ME

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$25/hr
8 years experience
I started babysitting family and friends when I was 13 years old. Babysitting/nannying has been more than just a job for me, it's been a heartfelt commitment. I've always put my whole heart and self into caring for the children, ensuring they feel safe, happy, and engaged. I strive to create a positive and nurturing environment....
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Lara O.

Saco, ME

from
$21/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Responsible babysitter with experience in caring for children. I've cared for many kids over the years with all different age groups. Making our time fun, and engaging in activities with lots of laughter. I have my associate degree in Human Services and taught Sunday school. Trusted by parents, with mutual loving affection for...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Shapleigh, ME

Babysitters in Shapleigh, ME are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Elizabeth B.

Elizabeth was my son's teacher in the infant room of the daycare my son went to from the time he was 6 months old to 13 months old....

- Allison M.

Hannah S.

I have not met Hannah but I will say I was very impressed at her quick response to my messages. She was very prompt in letting me know her...

- Anitra F.

Erin M.

Erin truly enjoys being around babies. She enjoys all aspects of baby life from playing to feeding to bedtime and everything in between. I...

- Heidi K.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Shapleigh, ME:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Shapleigh, 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 1 babysitters in Shapleigh, ME on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Shapleigh, ME babysitters on Care.com is $20.00 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 Shapleigh, 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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