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60 in home nannies are listed in Portland, ME
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby in home nannies is 7 years
In home nannies in Portland, ME
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, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Colleen has been our part time nanny for the past three years. She takes excellent care of our two sons, ages 6 and 8. I find her to be consistently pleasant, responsible and dependable.
From the kids' point of view, she is playful and their favorite "play...
Setareh R.
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:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I do not have enough words to describe how amazing Joy was with my children!! "
Care member
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & 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, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
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...
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
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: Carpooling, craft assistance
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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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:
First Aid
CPR
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Ashley P.
Portland, ME
$22-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
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: 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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I love children and am studying to be a pediatric nurse! I have lots of experience nannying and working as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a nursing home. I am looking for a summer filled with laughs and lightheartedness I believe truly only children can provide!
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I was a stay at home mom for 18 years raising my 4 children ages now 21, 20, 17and 15. I still have lots of energy, love, and time to give to a family. I am a certified postpartum doula and will work with families and their little ones until the age of 6 months. . Infants are my area of expertise and where my heart is! If you...
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Kelly is the type of nanny that new parents can only hope for. Thoughtful, experienced, kind, engaging, easygoing, AMAZING with kids and families. The moment we met Kelly she made a great first impression and our daughter fell asleep in her arms within 15 minutes....
Caitlin D.
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Recent in home nanny reviews from local parents in Portland, ME
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.
Joy M.
5.0
I do not have enough words to describe how amazing Joy was with my children!!
- Care member
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.
Kelly M.
5.0
Kelly was great with our 3 month old son! She was easy to coordinate with, and our little one seemed to have a great time with her. Thank you, Kelly!!
- Care member
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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 May 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.