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60 in home nannies are listed in Portland, ME
The average rate is $21/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby in home nannies is 7 years
In home nannies in Portland, ME
5.0
(4)
Hello!
My name is Joy. I'm 55 yrs old and a Mom of 4. I'm also a retired Social Worker LCSW. I specialized in Play Therapy, Attachment, and Family Therapy. I was a Mental Health Consultant for Head Start for 16+ years. I loved it!
I've spent many years working with children, adolescents and families. Focusing on attachment...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I have known Joy for years and she is the kindest and warmest woman I know. There's no one I would trust more with my kids than her! She cares so deeply and loves my kids like her own, and will yours too! Our kids are our most treasured beings and you can trust...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 27-year-old female with many years experience as a care taker for all kinds of individuals. Everyday I push myself to be as patient and creative as possible with the people I am working with. Currently, I am working as a nanny to two boys (6 and 8). I have been working with them since my move to Maine two years ago. I...
Colleen can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Colleen is incredibly patient, and kind. She has an unmatched ability to relate to children, and always has something fun planned for them. She loves to be outside no matter the weather, on the floor playing, and is always up for an adventure. She is mature and...
Tiffany E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! Connecting with children while supporting them to grow into themselves brings me such joy--there is nothing quite like it. I have been taking care of kids since I was practically a kid myself. I believe in learning through play, and am a very hands-on caregiver. I have a strong ability to cue in to the emotions and needs of...
Sophie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophie is kind, dependable, creative, and best of all clearly loves children! I would trust her with my children (9 weeks and 2.5 years) anytime!!"
Arielle P.
Hello,
My name is Brooke. I'm 33 years old living in South Portland currently a stay at home mother with my daughter who is 4. I have a lot of experience with kids from newborns-early teens in all different types of situations. From nannying, being a doula, working in daycares, teaching children ski school etc. I have...
Brooke can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
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...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Emily R.
Portland, ME
$13-20/hr • 5 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...
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Raen and I am so excited to nanny for your children/child. Growing up, my parents were fun loving restaurateurs and I was raised with the values of community, kindness, and always lending a helping hand. I was surrounded consistently with people in our neighborhood with events such as communal Passover, Earth...
Raen can also help with: Craft assistance
Nicole S.
Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Nanny Looking To Provide Care For An Awesome Family!
I have always enjoyed working with children and find it rewarding to be able to contribute to their development. My child care experience has just grown exponentially from being a mother's helper at age 11, to being a lead toddler teacher at bright horizons in Boston. I worked through middle school and high school doing...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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...
Sophie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
1.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a very positive and energetic young adult with 6-yrs of experience under my belt working in early childcare. In my beginning experience I worked with 2 & 5-year-olds but was often a "float", working in all classrooms ranging from infants-5yr olds. Over the years I've worked with infants-7yr olds, as well as in different...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
Hello! My name is Olivia and I have worked in various childcare settings over the past 10+ years. I have been a pre-k teacher at a holistic preschool in Burlington, VT, directed/taught at a "micro" school for 7 families during the pandemic, hosted summer camps for children aged 3-6 and nannied for many families with children...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Ashley P.
Portland, ME
$22-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been nannying since I was 12, but my passion for childcare goes back to when I was six and my brother was born. I have always been very protective and responsible as the oldest child. I love playing with children and helping them grow in my own small way, whether that means exploring outside or reading them a book. I...
Elita can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Travel, craft assistance
Hello, my name is Abbi!
I am fun, active, caring and creative!
Growing up, my mom owned a home daycare. I was constantly around children and I loved it. When I was 14 I started babysitting and still do here and there.
Graduating high school in 2012 I immediately started working at a small home daycare and a couple centers...
Abbigail can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Anna S.
Scarborough, ME
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Part- Time Nanny Or Babysitter Available For Fridays & Date Nights
5.0
(1)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Throughout high school and into college, I have experience working and volunteering at Early Childhood Education preschools in Brookline, MA long-term families for after-school and full-time care. Recently, I graduated from Boston College with my Masters in Mental Health Counseling for Children and Families. I plan on turning my...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anna was wonderful! She watched our daughter several mornings/afternoons a week over the course of several months, taking her to the playground, library, etc., when our daughter was around 15-18 months old. J loved her, and still asks about her. Anna was very...
Lisa H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified Montessori Teacher, my background is working in Early Childhood Education. I have worked with all age groups primarily with children aged 3-5 years for over 20 years. I love working with infants/toddlers & preschoolers and am passionate about early childhood education.
I am a certified Newborn Care specialist...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caroline was incredibly warm and had a calming presence. After meeting her, I immediately felt comfortable leaving my 3 month old in her care. Caroline was extremely attentive to my requests and skilled at comforting my teething baby. I look forward to working with...
Sarah B.
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Recent in home nanny reviews from local parents in Portland, ME
Joy M.
5.0
I do not have enough words to describe how amazing Joy was with my children!!
- Care member
Colleen T.
5.0
Colleen was an excellent caregiver for my young son! She has great patience with children and animals and is easy to communicate with. She also cared for our dog at the same time which worked out wonderfully. She was great to have in our home and we recommend her to anyone looking for a fun,...
- Kayla C.
Sophie G.
5.0
Sophie is kind, dependable, creative, and best of all clearly loves children! I would trust her with my children (9 weeks and 2.5 years) anytime!!
- Arielle P.
Anna S.
5.0
Anna was wonderful! She watched our daughter several mornings/afternoons a week over the course of several months, taking her to the playground, library, etc., when our daughter was around 15-18 months old. J loved her, and still asks about her. Anna was very attentive to J's needs, and we would...
- Lisa H.
Caroline M.
5.0
Caroline has been working with my family as a part-time nanny for six months. We feel so lucky to have found her! She brings a wealth or experience to the job, and we truly feel our daughter is thriving and learning so much during her time with Caroline. Caroline not only cares for our daughter, but...
- Lily B.
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FAQs for finding an in-home nanny near you in Portland, ME
How much does an in-home nanny cost in 2024 near me in Portland, ME?
The average going rate for in-home nannies on Care.com in Portland, ME is $21.28 per hour. That being said, how much an in-home nanny charges can vary due to factors like their years of experience and your location.
How do I find in-home nannies near me in Portland, ME?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? It’s easy to find an in-home nanny with Care.com. There are currently 18 in Portland, ME in-home nannies you can review on Care.com. To find an in-home nanny, you can search for nannies and compare their profiles by hourly pay rate and experience. You can also read in-home nanny reviews from other families.
What types of in-home nanny services near me are available in April 2024?
All live-in nannies offer different services. Some may be more than happy to help with homework or to do some light housekeeping or cooking. You can ask them about what responsibilities they’re willing to tackle when you interview them.
Ratings for Portland, ME in home nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
In Home Nannies in Portland, ME are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed in home nannies.