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Karen S.

Fun-loving, Friendly, Responsible and Compassionate

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I started babysitting at 13 for the neighborhood children. I had three or four families that I sat for on a regular basis, and I loved the children as much as they loved me. Unfortunately, as children do, they grew too old to be needing a sitter, though I still see them occasionally. While I am most comfortable with four or less...

Sharrie P. says "Loved to do crafts with the kids. Great with reading books to our kids."

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Ivania C.

Portland, ME

4.3(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
My name is Ivania C. I am 23 years old. I have been babysitting for three years now. I am CPR certified. I have worked at a daycare as a preschool teacher for one year. I have experience with newborns and toddlers. I can cook, clean, bake and run errands when necessary. I take care of children with love. I have passion in what I...

Holly F. says "Ivania is amazing! She is always on time and has consistently babysat our one-year-old on short notice during the week and on date nights. She is great at...

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Donna A.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hi, I'm Donna! I am from Kansas City and am moving to Portland! I went to school at the George Washington University where I studied photojournalism and Spanish. I worked full time as a nanny after college. Then, I moved to Madrid for two years where I worked in an elementary school as an English Language assistant. I have 10+...

Natalie K. says "We hired Donna to care for our then 3 month old and 2 year old. She nannied for our family for over a year and we are so sad to her go. She was...

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Emelia P.

Scarborough, ME

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I am a 20-year-old college student seeking part-time work during my breaks in northern CT (Granby, Simsbury, Suffield area) and during the school year near my college in Ithaca, NY. I will graduate in 2024 with a degree in Applied Psychology. I have several years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am...

Jess M. says "Emmy is amazing with kids! She helped us over the winter break to watch our toddler son who was home for two months with a broken leg. Emmy went above and...

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Delaney P.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! I started nannying in 2012 and have babysat since 2009. I have copious experience in childcare of all ages (new borns to late teens), including nannying, occasional date night sitting, working as a teacher's assistant in a day care. I thoroughly enjoy spending time with the little ones and teaching them how to grow their...

Suzanne M. says "Delaney was a full-time nanny for my family for about two years for my son when he was 3 months-2 years as well as our dog. She was an amazing addition...

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Allison O.

Responsible Tutor And Babysitter

Scarborough, ME

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am currently a student at UNE's School of Pharmacy in Portland. I have experience tutoring middle schoolers and high schoolers in various subjects. I have had experience nannying a 6-12-month-old, middle schoolers, and teenagers. I am definitely reliable, mature, and responsible. I would be happy to provide a reference...

Care Member says "Allison was a wonderful babysitter for my 6 year old daughter. She was responsible and fun and my daughter always looked forward to seeing her."

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Mazie L.

5 Years Of Experience, College Graduate; Majors Were EDUC + Women Studies, Minor Was Child Advocacy.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
After graduating from high school in 2018, I ventured to Burlington, VT, for a year of university before taking a hiatus from college. During this year, I immersed myself in teaching English at a community resource center in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As the head volunteer, I crafted daily lesson plans and engaging activities...

Ryan F. says "Mazie looked after our 6m old boy and our 5.5 yo daughter for a week while we were in Portland, Maine. She was excellent with the kids and a pleasure to...

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Carolyn W.

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Windham, ME

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I am 33 years old and love living life. I live with my husband and our two furry kitties. I have worked with all ages of children from birth to 10-year-olds. I love working with children in school settings or home base settings. I love to watch the children grow and develop. I love being outdoors in all four of the seasons. I...

Care Member says "Though she was only with us for a short 4 months while my son awaited placement in daycare, we had a pleasant experience with Carolyn as our nanny. When...

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Emily S.

Windham, ME

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Emily! I'm passionate about caring for children and families and strongly believe in creating an environment for children that is physically safe and emotionally nurturing. I value being reliable, trustworthy, honest, patient, and kind. I love being outdoors, crafting, baking, and swimming. I currently work as a full...

Sarah F. says "Emily was able to sit with only a few hours notice and was flexible to stay late hours. My kids love her!"

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Kathryn M.

Experienced Part-time Caregiver Available

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi. My name is Kate and I am a full time pediatric physical therapist. I am open to helping families with date nights or weekend opportunities. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old, and that has been my primary job throughout junior high and high school. I love playing sports, doing crafts, and being creative with...

Kimberly D. says "My husband and I felt lucky to find Kate and have her care for our child. As a first time mom it wasn't easy to leave my babe with someone I didn't know...

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Katie D.

Experienced Nanny Looking For A Part Time Position

Westbrook, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! I am a professional nanny with 15+ years of experience serving many families in the Greater Portland Area. I have cared for children of all ages, birth-13yrs. Aside from my experience as a nanny, I am a mom to two girls ages 17 & 14. From 2014 to 2020, I taught as a Certified Music Together Teacher for Music Together of...

Michelle S. says "I cannot recommend Katie highly enough! My husband and I were in Portland for a conference and Katie babysat for us while we both worked. She was so...

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Charlotte H.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm currently looking for another family to fill out my week. I spend my Mondays with two boys under two. I'm open to any supplemental work: a weekly schedule (Tues-Fri), weekday night care, and all-day or nightly weekend care. I'm very flexible and readily available! I started being a mother's aide and babysitter at 13 years...

Andrew K. says "Charlotte is a highly capable and dependable nanny who provided outstanding care for my son over the course of a year. She was always punctual, caring,...

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Jami D.

Looking for Child Care Jobs

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I'm 36 years old. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 10 years old. When I was younger I took the babysitting course through Red Cross, I got certified as a lifeguard and I also took the Certified Nursing Assistant course a few years back. After exploring many options I finally decided that being a teacher was what I...

Care Member says "Jami provided care for our 2-year-old daughter these past few months, and she was nothing short of amazing. She is communicative, flexible, supportive,...

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Jennifer D.

Nanny In Harwinton

Windham, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello. I've been babysitting since I was 12. At the age of 24 I had my first child who is now 18. I had my second child at the age of 30 and she will be 12 later this year. I love my kids so much but they are getting older. I cared for my mother for 8 years who had early onset Alzheimer's. So, I not only work with kids I do...

Care Member says "Jen was fantastic!!! She watched our 2 and 4 year old who are not always the easiest and they loved her. We knew they were in good hands when we left....

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Alayah S.

Smile Creator

Scarborough, ME

4.3(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Alayah, I am 21 years old, and I currently attend Saint Joseph's College of Maine where I am heading into my third year of the nursing program. I have younger siblings and cousins so I have been babysitting for the last 6 years of my life officially but my entire life unofficially. I am available for part time...

Courtney M. says "Phenomenal! We have three active kids from 20months to 7 years old and somehow Alayah was able to entertain and satisfy all three and incredibly she got...

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Samika S.

Scarborough, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I'm Samika and I'm 26 years old. I'm a licensed Nail Technician and own my own business which makes me extremely flexible as I make my own schedule! I've been doing childcare for 13 years for multiple families throughout the Portland and surrounding areas. I've watched children ages Newborn-15 years old. I do have training...

Kate C. says "Greatest babysitter we've ever had! She is always on time and the kids love her. She is a very responsible driver and I trust her driving my 2 young...

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Amelia T.

South Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I am currently an Occupational Therapy student at UNE. I graduated from Lesley University with my Bachelors in Children, Youth, and Family Studies in 2023. During my gap year between undergrad and post grad, I worked as a Developmental Specialist doing Early Intervention therapy with children 0-3. My long term goal is to become...

Care Member says "Amelia is a loving, fun, and attentive caregiver for our two-year-old daughter. She is reliable, communicative and punctual. She even arrived early so...

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Devon S.

Seeking Full-time Summer Care Position!

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have over 13 years of babysitting and nannying experience with families from only children to 4 children, from infants to elementary ages. I am looking for part time summer work while I have a pause in between years 1 and 2 of my MSW program. I have a wide range of experience with children with behavioral and mental health...

Samantha S. says "We hired Devon for a one time sit. She arrived on time and kept great communication beforehand. Devon does so much and on top of it all, she is a...

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Haley A.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Nice to meet you! My name is Haley, I am a senior at the University of Southern Maine studying Psychology. I am 21 years old. I enjoy swimming, hiking, reading, and cooking. Most of my time is spent studying, but otherwise, I am working my part-time job as a bartender or spending time with friends. I grew up babysitting my...

Care Member says "Haley has cared for our baby girl since she was 3 months old. She treated her like her own and did an amazing job bonding and interacting with her. She...

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Eilish C.

Open To Evenings And Weekends!

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! I currently live and work in Portland and look forward to working with your family! I worked at the camp of Southern Maine in childcare (summer camp and daycare) with toddlers and school-aged children for four years, as well as intermittent babysitting and nannying for families with various child dynamics. I have cared...

Caitlin M. says "Eilish is amazing! She was the first sitter we had since COVID, and she handled our older child's nervousness with ease. In a few short minutes, they...

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  • 60 infant babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.39/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant babysitters is 5.0

Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Gorham, ME

Infant Babysitters in Gorham, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters

Karen S.

Loved to do crafts with the kids. Great with reading books to our kids.

- Sharrie P.

Ivania C.

Ivania is amazing! She is always on time and has consistently babysat our one-year-old on short notice during the week and on date nights....

- Holly F.

Donna A.

We hired Donna to care for our then 3 month old and 2 year old. She nannied for our family for over a year and we are so sad to her go. She...

- Natalie K.

FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Gorham, ME

If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Maine, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Gorham have rates starting at $21.39.

To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 18 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.

There are 18 infant babysitters near you in Gorham, ME. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.

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