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60 babysitters are listed in Westbrook, ME
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Westbrook, ME
5.0
(11)
Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood
I was born into a large family of eight children and started taking care of my siblings when I was 8 years old (It's usual/normal in my culture for elder siblings to help care for their younger siblings). Taking care of them was a part of my daily routine when I was not in school until I left for college; moreover, I am their...
Gentille can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I cannot sing Gentille's praises enough. She cared for our son from 3 months old and we trust her implicitly. She exudes warmth, was punctual, loving, and such an incredible friend and playmate to our son. She was like a member of the family and we felt she cared...
Kristin E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Sabrina. I am a 2021 graduate of Southern New Hampshire University with a bachelors in Psychology and am now a graduate student at UNE online. I have about six years of professional nannying experience between multiple families and kids, aged newborn to 15. I absolutely love the families I have met through...
Sabrina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sabrina is really dependable and great with kids. Engaging and always responsive when it comes to last minute child care, very on top of answering messages."
Gracelyn G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a full time Occupational Therapist, looking for part-time work on the weekends and occasional Mondays. I have many years of experience caring for children and began my OT career in the pediatric field. I also have experience working with children with Autism and various other diagnosis. I would love to help in anyway that I...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Emily is a calming presence with our two high energy toddlers. She does a great job at keeping them busy with activities and outdoor time. We have really enjoyed having her in our home."
Ashley R.
5.0
(1)
I am a very organized person who takes pride in keeping things neat and clean. I have always maintained high levels of integrity in everything I do, especially when it comes to cleaning. I have previous experience cleaning homes for families and elderly people, as well as college student apartments. Additionally, I have...
Gentille can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, oven cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, refrigerator cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"She was very good!! Moved all the furniture to get under and around it and made sure she got all cobwebs!!"
Chip S.
Melissa G.
Westbrook, ME
$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter And Nanny With A Lot Of Experience With Young Children
Hello, my name is Melissa. I have 10 years of experience working with children including positions as a babysitter, nanny, camp counselor, and assistant teacher at a preschool. I have a reliable car and would be happy to ensure safe transportation as part of my childcare services. I have flexible availability. Please feel free...
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Dezi! I have 7 years experience with children from new born to 13+. Experience with 5+ children at a time, including new born. I've worked for both long term and short term families. I have certifications in early child care courses, CPR and first aid certified. I have experience with autistic and disabled...
Dezi can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Nicole. I'm a fun and energetic person who has always had a love for working with children. I have been working in childcare for 8+ years as a teacher and as a nanny. I would love to send references to you!
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kassey K.
Westbrook, ME
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Exciting Sitter, Ready To Play And Be Imaginative With Some Kiddos!
I am 26 and have plenty of experience babysitting for friends and family over the past 10 years off and on. I have taken care of twin new born babies, many preschool age children and have some experience with elementary school age children. I am willing to go on adventures safely with your kiddos and am a very safe driver to...
Kassey can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Maddison L.
Westbrook, ME
$10-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maddison! I really enjoy working with kids, as I have found it to be the most rewarding job. I graduated college in 2022 with my bachelors degree in psychology but have been interested in the elementary education world for a bit now and so far, I am loving it. A bit about my child care experience- I started...
Maddison can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hii, I am Myrissa and I am 24! I am looking for a full time position as a summer babysitter/nanny as I am due with my first baby in November! I have lots of caregiving experience from working in before/after cares, summer camps, and a daycare as a lead toddler teacher for 2-3-year-olds! I also have caregiving experience as a...
Myrissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello there, my name is Sydney, I am 22 years old, a recent graduate from Wheaton College, MA, and located in the greater Portland area for the summer. I am looking for a part-time job during the summer watching children, pets, or homes. I am looking for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, as I currently have a job on Tuesdays and...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
I'd describe my personality as caring, compassionate and adventurous
I started working with kids when I was a teenager by babysitting and I worked at 2 different daycares.
Mckenzie D.
Westbrook, ME
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! A little about me- I'm 24 years old, born and raised in Maine. I'm currently in school for surgical technology- scheduled to graduate in February of 2024!
When it comes to experience- I was a gymnastics coach and camp counselor (during the summer with the athletes) for a wide variety of ages (3-12+). I volunteered...
Mckenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a college student with seven years of experience in babysitting and nannying. Aside from private babysitting, I have experience working with children in after school programs, and in early childhood education. I am CPR and first aid certified and have reliable transportation. I love sports and art, and I like...
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jessica S.
Westbrook, ME
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
College Level English (Writing And Reading), History, And French Tutor
I have been tutoring since my sophomore year of high school. I am currently a college-level English tutor at my university. I work with college students and their professors to improve students' reading and writing skills. I attend weekly tutor training sessions to assure that I am certified to do my job.
Casey P.
Westbrook, ME
$17-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Casey and I'm 24 years old. I have babysat many children my whole life, and am very comfortable with kids and pets! I just finished nannying my last family due to them transitioning to school, and I was with them for 2 years. It was 2 kiddos, a young boy who was 9 months (now 2) and a young girl who was 2 (now 4). Before...
Casey can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
I am interested in becoming a nanny. I have been a Special Education Teacher for several years. My favorite memories are activities and teaching moments with children including my children (twin boys then 20 months later a girl), niece/nephews, foster children, and my special needs children!!) So I am taking a bend in my career...
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
- Only currently available for date night/weekend/one time services -
Hi there! My name is Corinne! I am in the Westbrook/Portland ME area. I currently work for SMHC as an inpatient behavioral therapist. I graduated from Lesley University with my master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Music Therapy. I have...
Corinne can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very easy to communicate with, showed up on time and was super sweet with our 20 month old son. This was our first time using care.com for an out of town wedding and we felt very safe with Corrine. She even sent updates throughout the evening. Would 100% have her...
Care member
In my early years, I worked with people with disabilities in a variety of ways from - day programming to individuals that were non verbal and/ or suffered a brain injury. I have a magnitude of knowledge and experience beginning in college leading to personal and professional experience. Next, early on in my career, I...
Mary can also help with: Errands, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Mary K.
Westbrook, ME
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking for supplemental income and I've always loved animals. Would love to help out caring for your animal(s), however, you may need.
Mary can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Westbrook, ME
Gentille R.
5.0
Gentille was wonderful. She was very warm and jumped right in with the my three kids. She helped with making dinner for the kids and even managed to clean up, which is no small task! The kids were all sound asleep when we got home and all had great things to say about her in the morning. They would...
- Care member
Sabrina J.
5.0
Sabrina is really dependable and great with kids. Engaging and always responsive when it comes to last minute child care, very on top of answering messages.
- Gracelyn G.
Emily P.
5.0
Emily is a calming presence with our two high energy toddlers. She does a great job at keeping them busy with activities and outdoor time. We have really enjoyed having her in our home.
- Ashley R.
Gentille R.
5.0
She was very good!! Moved all the furniture to get under and around it and made sure she got all cobwebs!!
- Chip S.
Corinne W.
5.0
Very easy to communicate with, showed up on time and was super sweet with our 20 month old son. This was our first time using care.com for an out of town wedding and we felt very safe with Corrine. She even sent updates throughout the evening. Would 100% have her again.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Westbrook, ME:
How can I find a Westbrook babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Westbrook, 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 48 babysitters in Westbrook, 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 Westbrook, ME?
The average rate for Westbrook, ME babysitters on Care.com is $19.31 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 Westbrook, ME?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Westbrook, 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 Westbrook, ME babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Westbrook, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.