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60 babysitters are listed in Spruce Head, ME
The average rate is $14/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 8 years
Babysitters in Spruce Head, ME
Brianna G.
Rockland, ME
$17-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
not currently first aid or CPR certified, but have been first responder certified in the past. School and Summer Camp experience in addition to some babysitting. Games, crafts, educational support, especially science. I have been lifeguard certified in the past. I can teach your kid to juggle. ;)
Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Aspen J.
Rockland, ME
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I grew up locally and I have lived in the area for the last 10 years. My experience began in high school when I helped to take care of my much younger brother and babysitting for families in the neighborhood. In college, I babysat for one of my professors and while living in New York City, I did some part-time child care for a...
Aspen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Have raised 4 children, 4 grandchildren, and have taken care of 4 children for 2 families.
Love the outdoors and teaching kids about nature. Have a huge yard, lots of gardens and a pool. Also have 3 adult and friendly dogs.
I prefer to work evenings but am open to other work hours.
Some of the childcare must be done in my...
Judy can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 25 plus years nursing experience but have worked in the private care home setting the past 10-12 years.
My most recent patient has sadly passed on so I am now looking for another position.
I am professional, loving, honest and reliable.
References available on request.
I work all shifts as needed.
Thank-you for your...
Judy can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, personal care, respite care, hospice services, dementia & more
Calder G.
Camden, ME
$25-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
In the very beginning of the pandemic I moved back to my home state of Maine to care for a dear family friend with dementia. Having earned my degree in Education and having spent my whole adult life working with kids, I wasn't sure how the transition to working in senior care would be. But it was the most rewarding experience of...
Calder can also help with: Respite care, transportation, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
5.0
"Calder is extremely competent, motivated, and compassionate. He sees what needs to be done and he does it. He is the most kind, patient, and loving person I have ever worked with. He brings joy and laughter and he also knows how to set necessary boundaries. I trust...
Wendy E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Calder. I somehow found myself working with kids when I was just a kid myself. I started volunteering at a educational nature center at the age of 12 and quickly realized I loved teaching, both in formal and informal settings! In the many years since I have been the Program Director (at aforementioned nature...
Calder can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We love Calder! And our 4-year-old especially loves Calder! Finding him has been such a gift for our family. We hired him to care for our son about 20hrs per week to fill in preschool gaps. Calder is kind, calm, smart, mature, and unflappable. He can handle any...
Ian C.
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: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia, respite care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
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.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Olivia is fantastic. She is a caring, attentive, highly reliable, and thoughtful baby sitter, child care expert, and friend of the family. Our oldest son shouts out in delight when he hears it will be an "Olivia day" and our youngest gladly naps with her in a quiet...
Daniel W.
5.0
(1)
I've worked for over a decade for various educational farms and nature centers working not only with children, but with animals. It has always been crucial that the animals I work with are healthy and well cared for not only to demonstrate to children how best to handle everything from a 2000 lb cow to a 2oz spider, but that the...
Calder can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Sharon M.
Damariscotta, ME
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Pet Sitter Available And/Or House Sitter. Flexible To Your Needs
5.0
(1)
I have been have always been a pet owner. I have 3 sm. dogs now, after years of bigger breeds. I am compassionate to their needs, and very reliable. I have petsat both out of home and living in the home while seniors mostly, and have many times had to also care for their pets.
Sharon can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, daily feeding, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking & more
5.0
"Sharon is a gift. She is honest, hard working and intent on doing the best job she can. She will meet the needs of her employer always. She is terrific."
Beth F.
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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & 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
I'm currently a sahm to a 19-month-old little boy, I've had a lot of experience babysitting relatives between the ages of 0-3 and am looking to help any families with childcare.
Dominique can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
I received my minor in aging services and held an internship with a hospice in Portland, Oregon. working both in the office and one on one with clients.
I have been a personal assistant, provided massage for homebound seniors, taught water aerobics classes to seniors helped with running errands, odd jobs, and meal prep. I am...
Jade can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia & more
Hi! I'm Georgetown University graduate who is looking for a summer position in Maine. I was a psychology major with a focus on Neuroscience and took classes on/worked as a TA in Early Childhood Development. I am currently a graduate student at the University of Michigan to receive my masters in social work. CPR certified, non...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
I have tutored students grades 1-6 in French Immersion programs. I can work with children of any age at any level of French.
Lots of experience- 20 plus years of both care giving and CNA. Currently working as a DSP looking to get back to enjoying assisting the Seniors who may need a bit of help.
Emily K.
Rockport, ME
$17-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I like working with kids because I love how curious and creative they are!
I'm looking for a job that is somewhat flexible and is reliable.
I started working with kids when I switched my major to elementary education and started field experiences. I have taken care of my younger sister and other relatives for many years.
In...
My career has been in childcare, but I believe that easily translates into pet care as well. I have owned both cats and dogs for years. I've had 3 dogs in my adult life: a 135 pound Newfoundland, an 80 pound lab/newfie mix, and a 20 pound dachshund mix. I keep up on all safety information regarding pets. I'm also reliable and...
Jennifer can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I work as a substitute teacher for K-12 grades during the school year. As well as adult education teaching wellness education and yoga. I also have experience in a variety of childcare settings outside the classroom.
I am offering In-home and virtual Yoga Services. If you're looking to add some physical education to your...
Samantha W.
Camden, ME
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Sam (she/her/they/them) and I've been in the MidCoast area for about 3 years now. I have a background in Environmental Science and Education. I love working with children and I love being outside, so being able to combine the two is just my favorite! And I've had so many opportunities to do so with years of outdoor...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Spruce Head, ME
Calder G.
5.0
Calder provided some of the most reliable and perspicacious care I could have ever expected from someone. Calder care took for my father in law with dementia and he demonstrated outstanding insight, judgement, patience, dependability, and compassion. If you are looking for someone to take care of...
- Jay M.
Calder G.
5.0
We love Calder! And our 4-year-old especially loves Calder! Finding him has been such a gift for our family. We hired him to care for our son about 20hrs per week to fill in preschool gaps. Calder is kind, calm, smart, mature, and unflappable. He can handle any kind of activity and any kind of play,...
- Ian C.
Sharon M.
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.
Olivia W.
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 caregiver I can imagine. We love having...
- Jennifer W.
Sharon M.
5.0
Sharon is a gift. She is honest, hard working and intent on doing the best job she can. She will meet the needs of her employer always. She is terrific.
- Beth F.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Spruce Head, ME:
How can I find a Spruce Head babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Spruce Head, 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 6 babysitters in Spruce Head, ME on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Spruce Head, ME?
The average rate for Spruce Head, ME babysitters on Care.com is $14.33 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 Spruce Head, ME?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Spruce Head, 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.