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Mia F.
Buxton, ME
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
My name is Mia and I am currently a junior at University in South Orange, New Jersey. I am originally from Buxton, Maine and I am home for the first semester and possibly the second due to COVID-19. I do have my own car that is very dependable so if transportation is an issue, I am able to help. I have also helped tutor some...
Mia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Gitte W.
Saco, ME
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced And Engaged Babysitter Available For Afternoon And Evening/Overnight Hours
5.0
(1)
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...
Gitte can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"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 caring, thoughtful and devoted mother. I've also seen this care extended to several international students she's...
Lauren B.
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. I am CPR and first aid certified. I teach preschool on my breaks home from college but love all ages! I am highly motivated and love to be creative with kiddos. Arts and crafts are amazing for children but I do sports in college and am able to get...
Evelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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,...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Stephanie has been awesome taking care of my infant and toddler! We feel super lucky to have found her. She is great at communicating to my husband and I regarding the job as well as communicating with our little ones! She is super hands on with our kiddos and...
Kate L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Starting with watching the neighborhood kids while their parent's were still home at age 11, I have been babysitting for years, taking on new experiences and challenges as I grow. For 5 years, I worked as a swim instructor for kids and adults ages 2-70. I was repeatedly acknowledged for providing a caring, exciting and lovingly...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexis is wonderful. She babysits for our 13 month old son on a regular basis. I am almost hesitant to write this review because I want to keep her available for us! "
Mollie R.
Kelsey L.
Portland, ME
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter With Over 10 Years Of Childcare Experience. Past Jobs Include Daycare.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kelsey, and I am a remote certified health coach. I have grown up with pets from a young age, and found a few years ago that when my apartment was deemed not pet friendly, that I needed my animal fix in other ways! Because I work from home, I started accepting occasional dog/house sitting gigs, and now it has...
Kelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kelsey was great! We loved her and would hire again in an instant!"
Alexandria R.
Ashley G.
Scarborough, ME
$21-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a nanny I have worked with children of all different ages and personalities. This has included infants, and those with disabilities such as autism.
By working for lengthy periods of time, such as overnight or for multiple days, I have shown both endurance and patience. With great respect towards parental...
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Ashley for a summer nanny position for our baby and toddler. She was excellent—our kids loved her, and she was mature, detail-oriented, direct, and easy to work with. I always felt like my kids were in great hands! And bonus, Ashley is super tidy. "
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Eedy and I have a degree in Elementary Education, concentrating in Child Development. I am looking for a full-time position nannying/babysitting for a family that is looking for what I have to offer. I have ample experience in at-home care as well as classroom/teaching experience. I am comfortable offering tutoring or...
Eedy can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I graduated Northeastern University in 2022 with a bachelor of science and moved to Biddeford very shortly after. I love children and have done a few nanny and babysitting jobs in my past before starting college and have a younger sibling and cousin whom I learned to care for from a young age. I have since moving to Maine...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I was a preschool/elementary school teacher before having my own family. I was fortunate to be a stay at home mom for my three (now grown) children. For the past eight years I have been a substitute teacher. I'm not ready to be a grandma just yet, but would love to spend time with babies and toddlers once again. I prefer to work...
Diana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
Ariana S.
Scarborough, ME
$22-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm currently attending college to be elementary school teacher. I've had experience with children ages 6 months- 12-year-olds. I've babysat for the past 5 years and worked as a camp counselor and at an after school program. I'm looking for a babysitting position for when I'm home from college on the weekends. Can be recurring...
Ariana can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kiersten B.
Gray, ME
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I come from a large family and have been babysitting for other families since I was 13 years old. I worked at a local church providing childcare and have worked at the YMCA in childcare for the last two years. I am home schooled and am graduating this year and look forward to working with kids full time. I enjoy the outdoors:...
Kiersten can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey families, I'm Sarah! Im 21 years old, and I'm a senior at Wheaton College MA, where I am pursuing a degree in early childhood and elementary education. I'm searching for some seasonal babysitting or nannying work while I'm home from college (12/16-mid January). I have very open availability and would love to help your family...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
I have been caring for children since I was a little girl (my little brother is 10 years younger than me, and I have lots of little cousins!), and have been a paid babysitter since middle school. I have experience with children of all ages, ranging from a date-night sitter to after-school care to a driver/companion for...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been watching children for as long as I can remember. I am the oldest sister and oldest cousin in my family. I started watching my four cousins when their mom was home, I was in middle school and they were all under the age of 10. I currently babysit four children 3, 5, 7, 9 and have been watching them for 4 years. I have...
Jordan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an energetic 34-year-old with 10+ years of experience. I have worked in an early childcare center with children 3 months to 5 years as well as in classrooms with students K-12. In addition, I have spent 4 summers as a camp counselor and nannied/babysat for 7 families. Children I nannied for ranged in age from 3 years old...
Tina can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been independently caring for children of various ages for the past eight years. I have three younger siblings, I have cared for and I also served as a mother's helper for a young mother of two little boys. I have worked various before school and after school jobs, so drop-off/pickups are not a problem for me. I also have...
Kassaundra can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My name is Carrie. I am 21 years old and currently attend University. I am home for the summer and looking babysitting job! I have been babysitting since I was in high school, and I have tons of younger cousins that I have watched and hung out with over the years. I am responsible, dependable, caring, and fun! I will do arts and...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Stacey R.
Springvale, ME
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been babysitting since I was 16. I was in an Early Childhood Vocational Program for 2 years in High School. I then went on to get my bachelor's degree in early childhood education from the University of Maine-Farmington. After I graduated I was lead teacher and co-director of a preschool in Eliot, Maine for 3 years (ages...
Stacey can also help with: Travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Mellanie R.
Alfred, ME
$5-10/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello my name is Mellanie. I am 27 years old and just recently had my own child and would like to start caring for other children in their home or my own. I have volunteered in my aunt's daycare for 3 years and have just completed an Early Childhood class and a year of early childhood education college classes which I plan to...
Mellanie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
Early Education
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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Buxton, ME
Gitte W.
5.0
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 caring, thoughtful and devoted mother. I've also seen this care extended to several international students she's hosted in her home over the years...
- Lauren B.
Stephanie J.
5.0
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 skills. She taught him to feed himself his own bottle, and makes recommendations to us on things he might like to try based on her past experience with...
- Christie S.
Alexis G.
5.0
Alexis is wonderful. She babysits for our 13 month old son on a regular basis. I am almost hesitant to write this review because I want to keep her available for us!
- Mollie R.
Kelsey L.
5.0
Kelsey watched my two kids - ages 4 and 1.5 - while I was in town for a wedding. She was easy to communicate with leading up to our trip, punctual, and great with the kids. She did the night routine with them while we were at the wedding which is no easy task. Kids had a great time with her. Would...
- Courtney C.
Ashley G.
5.0
We hired Ashley for a summer nanny position for our baby and toddler. She was excellent—our kids loved her, and she was mature, detail-oriented, direct, and easy to work with. I always felt like my kids were in great hands! And bonus, Ashley is super tidy.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter
How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Buxton, ME in April, 2024?
All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $15.00. This is just a baseline price to give you an idea of how much it can cost to hire an in-home babysitter. Years of experience, location, and desired babysitting duties like driving them home from school and tutoring can all impact the price a sitter charges.
What can in-home babysitters near me in Buxton, ME help with?
In-home babysitter duties can vary greatly. Some can help with homework. Others may prefer to tackle in-home chores like laundry, cooking, and light housekeeping. You can review 1 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.
How can I find in-home babysitters near me in Buxton, ME?
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