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10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
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...
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Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello families, I am a graduate student/ special education teacher in Portland, Maine. I come from a big family with lots of little ones. I am looking mainly to babysit or petsit but I am open to working in general with different age groups! I currently live in Portland and have a terrier mix, who is the light of my life. I will...
Child Care, Personal Assistant, Adult Care Assistance, Pet/Home Sitting, Housework
Portland, ME
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- $30/hr
10 years experience
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My name is Carly. I am 32, living in Portland, ME. Currently seeking full or part time work. I am available for and open to child care, personal assistant work, adult care assistance, pet or home sitting, currier assistance, and/or housework.
I am reliable, compassionate, positive, mindful and organized.
I have...
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- $20/hr
4 years experience
I'd describe my personality as responsible, kind, and reliable.
I started working with kids when I was a freshman in high school and I am now a rising sophomore in college. Since then I have worked with kids ages 3-8 years old. I have been a camp counselor along with babysitting kids individually.
In my spare time, I like to...
Nurturing children comes naturally to me, and I have spent the last eight years dedicating myself to their care. I hold a college degree and am certified in First Aid and CPR. My goal is to positively impact young lives by supporting families and fostering each child's unique development. I am patient, calm, creative, and...
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Anna, and I am a first year law student at Maine Law in Portland. I am looking for babysitting jobs to provide some income while I am attending law school, and I have extensive experience with a range of childcare situations. I began babysitting at 13, and did so all throughout high school and college. I have...
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- $35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
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Hi there! My name is Devon. I grew up in Maine, attended school out west, and recently moved back to the Portland area.
Professionally, I have helped busy families maintain peaceful home environments by organizing and tidying; as well as preparing healthy, delicious, family friendly meals.
I have worked in this capacity for...
Craft assistance
I love spending time with children of all ages, and have caregiving experience both in homes and with after-school organizations. With Middletown Urban Gardeners at Wesleyan, I helped build a community garden with local elementary schoolers, with the Art Department I supported young adults with special needs in arts+crafts, and...
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- $20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
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...
Light cleaning
Hi I'm Ashley. I'm 25 years old. I absolutely love spending my free time with kids. I'm a very energetic, caring and reliable person. I've nannied throughout the years and spent 3 summers with one family in Cape Elizabeth. This required me to be on time from 9-5 everyday. I was always prepared and ready to take the kids to...
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- $20/hr
12 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
I am currently an elementary school teacher in Burlington, VT who is home for the summer in CT. I was a full time summer nanny in 2020 for a family with a 5-year-old and 2-year-old. I have previously worked as a summer sports camp director and love kids of all ages. I am available summer 2023 to help out with babysitting/...
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
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I was an in home clinician for kids ages 2-21 and have worked extensively as a lead teacher for ages 2-3 and a floater in daycares. I have experience with toilet training, teaching the alphabet and reading, sibling dynamics, as well as helping out around the home (washing dishes, tidying up). My job as a BHP had me work with the...
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! I've loved spending time and working with kids in varying ways since my first babysitting job. Through college, I worked as an assistant teacher at the local Children's Center with preschool age children. I've also worked with kids as a volunteer at a women's shelter in Boston which I especially enjoyed. I would watch 7-10...
Craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, I am a high school senior looking for summer nannying jobs - full or part-time! I will be attending college in New York come September, but am home for the summer.
I have over four years of experience working and volunteering with children ages 0-12. I worked full-time during the summer at a childcare center for children...
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
Hi! My name is Sara and I live in Portland, ME. I graduated from the University of New Hampshire in May of 2019 with a bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have 10 years of experience caring for children in many different settings. I have worked at a Child Study and Development school, an in-home daycare...
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! I am an 18-year-old college student attending the University of Southern Maine, where I am studying Early Childhood Education. I have had four years of professional babysitting, and I am comfortable and practiced with all ages. I am happy to follow whatever lead parents set for me, and I am happy to clean or cook as well!...
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Mackenzie and I'm a 25-year-old woman living in the West End in Portland. I have several years of childcare experience both in the home and in creative settings. I love animals, cooking, and enjoying the outdoors in my hometown of Portland. If we find ourselves to be a good fit and work together, you can expect...
My name is Carly, and I am currently a grad student on a clinical rotation in Owasso, OK. I love working with kids of all ages and incorporating healthy habits while doing so! I started caring for children about 8 years ago when I worked for families from my mother's day care on the weekends. Since then, I have worked for...
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi! My name is Katelyn and I'm a former middle school special education teacher and now stay at home mom to a 9-month-old. Working with kids has always been my passion!
I'd describe my personality as caring, organized, and loyal
I like working with kids because it is my career path I am working on! I am going to college to work with kids in troubled spots and/or become a teacher. I recently just left my preschool teacher job and absolutely loved the educational aspect of childcare. I have a...
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26 in home child care are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $22.19/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated in home child care is 3.6
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What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Portland, ME?
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