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60 babysitters are listed in Winthrop, ME
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 1 years
Babysitters in Winthrop, ME
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & 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. "
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Working with Cassandra has truly been a pleasure. She is punctual, dependable, creative, and engages our three children in activities with ease (even household chores). We initially hired Cassandra to watch our kids a few times a month for dates nights or the...
Sandy B.
Lydia B.
Readfield, ME
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Lydia, I am an honor roll student entering my sophomore year. I have experience watching younger cousins and family members and I am looking for babysitting and pet care jobs during the summer and the school year. Growing up with 3 siblings I have developed patience, adaptability and creative ways to have fun. I...
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I grew up with pets in my home and decided that I wanted to work with them. I volunteered at a dog/cat boarding kennel in high school and was offered a job there when I graduated. I worked there for 9+ years. I've also cared for animals in their homes including overnights. I'm comfortable administering meds as well.
Pets must...
Kelly can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
"Kelly watched my dog over the holidays for me, including staying at my house most of the nights. She sent me pictures almost every day, including some really sweet ones of my dog on Christmas morning. The power went out at my house during a storm, and Kelly stayed...
Abbey O.
am a mother of three children ages 16, 27 and 31. I have 6 grandchildren. I pet sit, and do occasional house cleaning. I also enjoy caring for the elderly and socializing with them. I am reliable, honest, empathetic, fun, caring & genuine. We have a cat & 3 guinea pigs. I have my Ed Tech III certification so I have had a...
Tabatha can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Rebekah H.
Monmouth, ME
$15-25/hr
In high school I had Straight A's in math up to Precalculus. I am currently working as a dispatcher. I am also a Certified AVID Tutor
Rebekah H.
Monmouth, ME
$12-17/hr
I love to clean and I'm willing to do most anything related. I have my own transportation. I'm available in the mornings and afternoons, also on weekends.
Eryn K.
Hallowell, ME
$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi, Welcome! My Name Is Eryn K. A Young Adult With Experience Of Ages 6 Mths To 18 Years.
Hello, everyone! My name is Eryn and I am an energetic individual who has experience with in-home babysitting, commercial care giving, and substituting. I have worked with children as young as 6 months to 10 years old between in-home babysitting and commercial care giving. I have balanced caregiving between one child to 14...
Eryn can also help with: Light cleaning
My experience caring for children started when I was 13 years old babysitting for a family I lived next to. I babysat two twin boys that were 5 years old, and their 3-year-old sister for about four years or so. Ive been consistently babysitting throughout the years ever since then. As soon as I turned 16 I started working at All...
Emily can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Special Needs Care
I have been babysitting since I was 12. I currently work at Maine General in Augusta as a CNA on the Maternity and Pediatric Unit. I have worked with children of all ages and love working with all of them! I am currently enrolled in college to be a Pediatric Nurse!
Haylee can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of three children ages 16, 27 and 31. I have 6 grandchildren. I am looking to watch children birth to 13 yrs old including children with disabilities. I also pet sit, and do occasional house cleaning. I also enjoy caring for the elderly and socializing with them. I am reliable, honest, empathetic, fun, caring &...
Helen S.
Readfield, ME
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
An Experienced Caregiver Who Loves Working With And Spending Time With Kids!
As the oldest of two sisters, many cousins, and family friends, I have always been the go-to girl for any babysitting or caretaking needs. I absolutely love children and pets and would be a great candidate to look after your home, children, or furry friends!
I'd describe my personality as hard working, maternal, empathetic
I...
Helen can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I absolutely love children and have worked with kids of all different ages and abilities.
I have over 8 years of experience in child care. I have been a professional nanny, camp counselor, and baby sitter. I volunteer frequently with different organizations that improve the quality of life for children. Those groups range...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Tristen D.
Augusta, ME
$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Energetic, College Educated Nanny With Multiple Years Of Experience
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, trusting, and kind.
I love working with kids because it's something that I have been passionate about since I was very young when I would tell my mom I wanted to become a teacher at the age of six. I have an associates degree in early childhood education. I worked as a nanny for four...
Tristen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Kimberly B.
Manchester, ME
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been self-employed for many years. For some of that time I owned my own cleaning business which also led to me helping seniors with miscellaneous tasks. I enjoy conversing with seniors while helping them with light housekeeping & errands. Along with that, I also enjoy providing childcare for families in the area.
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands
I was an Ed tech at an elementary school and enjoyed interacting with children. I have also been self-employed for over 20 years which has included house cleaning & organizing, errands, pet sitting, house sitting and for the past 5+ years I have focused on childcare and absolutely loved it.
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
I have 10 years of varied experience with all different age groups. I am very hopeful to work with a family and form a connection through consistent, long term care delivered with patience and kindness to the littles in your life.
Lunara can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Rebekah H.
Monmouth, ME
$21/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hey! I love working with kids. I'm willing to cook and clean. I am always finding new and fun games to play with kids I babysit. I've been babysitting for 4 years and I have babysat a family with 4 kids at a time with ranging ages. I have CPR certification as well as experience in the 911 dispatching field. Where I am currently...
Rebekah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kimberly B.
Manchester, ME
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have owned my own house cleaning business for over 20 years. While this obviously involved cleaning, an added perk was interacting with the pets! This has led me to providing some pet care/sitting in the past which I would like to do more of. I completely understand that your pets are your 'babies', truly part of the family. I...
Kimberly can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Winthrop, ME
Gabrielle B.
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.
- Care member
Cassandra B.
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 activities/story time, preps meals for her,...
- Monica C.
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.
Kelly H.
5.0
We found Kelly through a friend. She stayed six nights with multiple cats and two super timid foster dogs. Sounds like the fosters were more comfortable with her than with us. :-)
- Noelle F.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Winthrop, ME:
How can I find a Winthrop babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Winthrop, ME?
The average rate for Winthrop, 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 Winthrop, ME?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Winthrop, 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.