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Evelyn K.


Gorham, ME

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Super Fun And Creative Sitter Or Tutor!

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Gitte W.


Saco, ME

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Engaged Babysitter Available For Afternoon And Evening/Overnight Hours

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: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, 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.

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Ashley G.


Scarborough, ME

$21-25/hr7 yrs exp

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ashley watched our 2 children and pets while we were out of the country. She was fabulous and even met with me a month before to go over the routine and necessary medical needs. My youngest has some serious medical needs but Ashley was a gem and made me feel so...

Care member

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Kelsey L.


Portland, ME

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter With Over 10 Years Of Childcare Experience. Past Jobs Include Daycare.

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Kelsey to take care of our two children (ages 10, 12) this past Spring which also sometimes involved drop off and pick up to sports practices, starting dinner, and walking the dog. She did a fantastic job--was reliable, cheerful, responsible and our kids...

Caitlin G.

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Sarah M.


South Portland, ME

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun, Loving, And Experienced Sitter!

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Diana S.


Windham, ME

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

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, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

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Rabiah B.


Portland, ME

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

I Am An Energetic Nanny, Experienced With Toddlers!

Growing up, I always had the opportunity to take care of the children in the family, and I would be the first one to volunteer to babysit. Around the age of 12, my mother launched her home Daycare services. I've wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember. It wasn't until the onset of the pandemic that I gave it a shot....
Rabiah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

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Mia F.


Buxton, ME

$15-20/hr3 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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
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Emily R.


Portland, ME

$13-20/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/part-time Nanny Available For Weekday Position

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am currently a student at USM, pursuing a degree in Media Studies. I have 7+ years of babysitting/nannying experience. I lived in New York City for two and a half years, and while I was there I worked as an after school nanny for two wonderful sisters (ages 4-9). My responsibilities with them ranged from getting them...
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Elizabeth V.


South Portland, ME

$12-17/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter While Home From College For 4 Weeks

I took a babysitting certification class when I was 12 years old, and have been babysitting for kids on my street and family friends whenever I've had the chance since then. I have made meals, put the kids to bed, driven them to appointments, and always make sure to clean up and do the dishes. I'm also willing to do laundry or...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Cassidy A.


Portland, ME

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Pediatric ICU RN, Looking For Part-time Work

Hi there, I am a stay at home mom of two boys that are almost 4 years old and 2 years old. I am looking to take care of another child 3-5 years old for half days (morning or afternoon is fine) a few days a week. Flexible schedule! My boys and I spend our days playing outside when the weather is nice and having lots of fun inside...
Cassidy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
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Alexis G.


Portland, ME

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Stephanie J.


Biddeford, ME

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

We'll Make So Much Art. It Will Look Like A Museum!

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Stephanie provides child care for my 4 year old foster son ("H"). I took H in 5 months ago and had an extremely difficult time finding him childcare due to his severe behavioral issues. I was desperate and starting to feel like giving up when I was introduced to...

Melissa D.

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Kiersten B.


Gray, ME

$15-20/hr4 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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Caroline E.


Biddeford Pool, ME

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

The Everything Nanny -Caroline

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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Mellanie R.


Alfred, ME

$5-10/hr10 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

CNA

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Caroline T.


Scarborough, ME

$16-21/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter

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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Hannah D.


Portland, ME

$20-23/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

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
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Kassaundra W.


Biddeford, ME

$18-30/hr5 yrs exp

Graduate Student Looking For Babysitting Job

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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Gorham, 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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