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Gigi C.
Augusta, ME
$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a junior at Saint Anselm College in NH but will be home for summer break in Augusta, Maine! I have worked with kids ages 3 months to 14 years old in a daycare setting as well as nannying.
Gigi can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Great personality with kids. Would hire again!"
Frances D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello and thank you for reading my bio. Children are my favorite people. I love spending time with them, playing, laughing, singing, dancing, and just enjoying their company while protecting them and making sure their needs are getting met. I have been babysitting children, toddlers and babies for the past 15 years, and I have...
Meirav can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Meirav was so gentle and playful with our 2 year old grandson who was visiting from Oregon. We felt Max was in very good hands and he was all smiles when we returned home. Highly recommend Meirav !"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello, I am Marlley
I have more than 10 years of experience in caring for homes. My main goal is to make your home even more cozy, with the cleanliness and organization of the environment. Focusing on quality, commitment and excellence. My greatest satisfaction is the satisfaction of my customers.
I also offer errands or...
Marlley can also help with: Organization, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a masters degree in Social Work and 20 years experience taking care of your loved ones with compassion and understanding. I love this work and take pride in providing the best possible care they deserve. care of families. I have CPR/First Aid, Dementia and CNA training experience. I enjoy cleaning and take pride in my...
Brianne can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, live-in home care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
(1)
I am an Empty Nesting Mom, of 3 grown kids, interested in helping other families with their childcare needs. My greatest joy is spending time with my two nieces, aged 7 and 18 months.
I have a degree in Music Education and taught elementary school music for several years out of college. I have worked a variety of part time...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Mary was wonderful with our child. She is caring, reliable, trustworthy and engaging. She made our baby comfortable right away and incorporated developmentally appropriate educational play into each day. She was flexible to changes in our schedule and thoughtfully...
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Kelly H.
Leeds, ME
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've always loved children and I used to help my mom babysit and then babysat on my own as a teenager. I have 2 boys of my own ages 11 and 18. I have cared for children in my home and theirs. I have also worked at a couple of daycares. I have experience with newborn to young adults with special needs. I've also cared for twins...
Kelly can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kelly was absolutely fantastic with my twin girls. she cared for them a couple times a week for about 5 months. The only reason she doesn't anymore is due to making the decision for me to be a stay at home mom. She was always on time and communicated very well, I...
Ally N.
Ciera C.
Augusta, ME
$14-45/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a sophomore in college at University of Maine at Augusta, in Augusta Maine. I am currently working towards my mental health and human services degree with a dream of being a child psychologist! I have a 5-year-old little sister that I have been babysitting since birth and I have had quite a few babysitting jobs with...
Ciera can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ciera was terrific with my 9 and 11 year old kids. She played with them and always brought great activities and crafts to do with them. She was always on time and was very good about staying in communication."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
My name is Lexie and I've always enjoyed working with children. I grew up babysitting for family friends, have served as a summer camp counselor at both overnight and day camps, volunteered at various after school programs, and coached a Girls on the Run team. I have also been on a service trip to teach children...
Lexie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Cassandra B.
Readfield, ME
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Dependable Babysitter With Over 15 Years Of Experience Caring For Kids Of All Ages
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My babysitting strengths include: -Building awesome blanket forts -Dropping everything for a spontaneous dance party -Enjoying the outdoors (especially summer swimming!) -Encouraging creativity -Managing kids busy schedules, keeping things organized but fun! -Loving family pets (scared of snakes though!) On a more serious note,...
Cassandra can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We hired Cassandra to watch our 2 year old daughter and she is PERFECT! She has spent the whole week with our little, and I couldn't ask for more. She is on time, professional, has really bonded with our daughter, actively engages her in games/outdoor...
Monica C.
Carrie D.
Greene, ME
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! I wanted to share that I currently have a 13month old daughter who I will need to bring along with me, I am only considering working for families who will be willing to allow this! With that being said, I have worked for many families with multiple children and will be sure to treat your children as if they were...
Carrie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Carrie was great with our 10 month old daughter. She was very dependable, always on time, communicated while we were out and you could tell our daughter liked her and was happy when she arrived. I would definitely recommend Carrie without reservations."
Heather R.
Cadence F.
Bowdoin, ME
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Cadence, I'm 20 years old and currently have 1 child of my own. I'd describe my personality as very sociable, easy going, understandable, caring, cooperative and fun!
I like working with kids because children bring joy to everything, they are loving, caring, and full of creativity and I love watching them...
Cadence can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cadence has been our #1 babysitter and housesitter for years. She is very easy going, has great organization and time management skills, and truly knows how to entertain kids. It is hard to find someone that you can trust with your kids but we have never worried...
Shauna B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Gabby and I am a pharmacy student at the University of Rhode Island! Beyond working as a pharmacy intern at Walgreens and CVS, I also have experience working with children as a substitute teacher (K-5) during school breaks and as a babysitter during the school year. I am responsible as well as enthusiastic to...
Gabrielle can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabby made our out of town babysitting experience very easy. She was very responsive to my requests to talk and FaceTime beforehand. Due to her warm demeanor and competency I felt safe leaving my daughter with her. If I lived in Maine I would book/hire her again. "
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Olivia W.
Waldoboro, ME
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am reliable, kind, and creative and have over 15 years of experience caring for children, from infants to young teenagers. I also have experience with caring for children and adults with special needs. I love reading to children, singing songs and helping build vocabulary, working on gross and fine motor skills, and spending...
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Olivia is the kindest, most empathetic caregiver. She worked with us through a major separation anxiety issue with our baby, providing calm, gentle care even when he was the opposite. She anticipates needs, adapts to the children, and in general is the best...
Jennifer W.
Emily B.
Augusta, ME
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a 29-year-old provider who loves to serve families and the community. I believe that caring for children as a babysitter/part-time nanny is a great opportunity to invest in the lives of children and their parents. I am advanced in Spanish and I am willing to speak Spanish with your children or help them learn the language....
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Emily is very dependable and caring! She is great with pets and children and will be easy to work with! She has vast experience working with special needs children and older pets. I highly recommend her!"
Laurie B.
Natalie B.
Belgrade, ME
$15-20/hr
Responsible, Fun, Enthusiastic Caregiver With A Flexible Schedule - Can Help With Homework!
5.0
(1)
I started babysitting at the age of 14, after completing a babysitting and CPR certification course. I babysat frequently for young children throughout high school. I also worked as a summer camp counselor starting when I was 16. I first worked at an arts day camp in Massachusetts, called Charles River Creative Arts Program,...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I work with Natalie. You cannot find a more capable, kind, and reliable person!"
Lindsay C.
5.0
(1)
I love animals and have a dog of my own and spent a few years volunteering at a shelter. Very familiar with different forms of training. If you need someone to stop in and walk your pet, feed them, and spend quality time with them while you're at work or traveling then I might be the fit for your family.
The area I cover:...
Jade can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"We hired Jade to house and pet sit, she was very reliable and an excellent communicator. Looking forward to hiring her again next time I travel."
Jonathan S.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 20 years of experience in childcare, and genuinely love caring for children. Working with and caring for children has been some of the most rewarding work I have experienced throughout my career.
I will provide references from parents of children I have cared for in the past year. I can help with Travel and...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Melissa will go the extra mile to ensure your child(ren) is/are taken care of but also to make you feel absolutely comfortable. Hiring Melissa was the first time we have ever had someone other than family/friends care for our kiddos and we have 0 regrets. Melissa...
Jasmine G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I've been watching kids for as long as I can remember and I love doing so. In 2017 I graduated from a boarding school and while I was there I was the go-to babysitter for many of the faculty families on campus. In 2021, I graduated with a BA in biology and anthropology. I am currently attending UMA as part of their nursing...
Keira can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Keira is absolutely wonderful! She has been taking care of our toddler once a week for almost a full day for a couple of months. She is patient and overall very good with him. We would hire her again in a second."
Jamie L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I've been working with care. com families for the last 4 years! I love working with kids, and watching them grow and become their own little person! I like to cook, and clean. I love animals too! I live in topsham!
Morgan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Morgan has worked for us as our nanny for nearly a year and feels like part of our family. Although I'm excited for my son to move on to grade K in the fall, we will miss her so much! If you are looking for someone who is punctual, responsible, a great playmate,...
Katie J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I am Sharon. I have over 40 years experience as a C. N. A and C. H. H. A. I now work privately with individuals because being able to spend as much time needed with clients/patients in their own surroundings is much more enjoyable to me. I like interacting with the clients I work with, in many ways, I like to try and draw out...
Sharon can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, respite care, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sharon's experience really showed even on the interview. She's been caring for my Dad for a week. She's top notch and a great person."
Melissa M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in South Gardiner, ME
Gigi C.
5.0
Great personality with kids. Would hire again!
- Frances D.
Meirav E.
5.0
Meirav was so gentle and playful with our 2 year old grandson who was visiting from Oregon. We felt Max was in very good hands and he was all smiles when we returned home. Highly recommend Meirav !
- Care member
Mary L.
5.0
Mary was wonderful with our child. She is caring, reliable, trustworthy and engaging. She made our baby comfortable right away and incorporated developmentally appropriate educational play into each day. She was flexible to changes in our schedule and thoughtfully sent photos and updates during the...
- Care member
Kelly H.
5.0
Kelly was absolutely fantastic with my twin girls. she cared for them a couple times a week for about 5 months. The only reason she doesn't anymore is due to making the decision for me to be a stay at home mom. She was always on time and communicated very well, I loved getting texts with updates or...
- Ally N.
Ciera C.
5.0
Ciera was terrific with my 9 and 11 year old kids. She played with them and always brought great activities and crafts to do with them. She was always on time and was very good about staying in communication.
- Care member
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How much do babysitters charge in South Gardiner, ME?
The average rate for South Gardiner, ME babysitters on Care.com is $20.00 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 South Gardiner, ME?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in South Gardiner, 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.