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Madison F.

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hey there! My name is Madison, and I've been sitting for the past decade. I have worked both privately and as an associate teacher at a daycare for infant-to-preschool aged children. I am Red Cross certified in babysitting, First Aid, and CPR, and I have an excellent driving record. I have been employed consistently since I...
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Babysitter

Portland, ME

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a pediatric nurse looking for occasional babysitting on the side! I have nannied/babysat for 12 years and worked as a daycare teacher for infants and toddlers for 2.5 years before coming a nurse. I am CPR/first aid certified.
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Open To Evenings And Weekends!

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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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Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been a nanny/babysitter on and off for about 10 years in my community. It began with me just taking care of children for family friends during high school. I later worked for a nannying agency where I gained experience working with ages ranging from newborns to teenagers. I later worked as a substitute music teacher for a...
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Full-Time Nanny Available

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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I have 10+ years of child care experience with ages ranging from newborn to 12. I hold a master's degree in mental health counseling and for the past 5 years have worked as a mental health clinician for children and teens with trauma. Prior to that I was a full time nanny for over 5 years, and have been babysitting as a side job...
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Portland, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm currently getting my masters in Public Health. I'm very flexible and can help with remote learning and babysitting (I also have infant experience). I've been babysitting for 10+ years. I have 3 younger siblings and worked as a sailing instructor at a camp in the summer, so I have lots of experience working with kids.
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Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Nice to meet you! My name is Haley, I am a junior at the University of Southern Maine studying Psychology. I am 20 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 server or spending time with friends. I grew up babysitting my cousins,...

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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Energetic Education Student

Portland, ME

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$27/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Can provide a much more thorough resume upon request!! Experience with babysitting my sister's children (newborn-3yrs). I've cared for them while sick, done bed & bath time, and I've recently helped with potty training! The last 3 summers I had experience working full time with young kids (6, 7, 8) and became CPR and first aid...
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Young Devoted Sitter

Portland, ME

1.0(0)
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$21/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I've always believed in the importance of fostering a child's growth and development, which is what led me to become a childcare provider. With over 7 years of experience, I've worked with various age groups, from infants to preteens. I understand the significance of open and honest communication with parents and always follow...
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Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hey there! My name is Liz and I am a fun-oriented, nature-loving lady that tries to spend every moment possible learning! I have worked with kids for the past 8 years in various capacities. I have 7 years of experience as a youth development professional in an experiential education setting as well as several summers' worth of...

Rebecca M. says "Liz is amazing! She is incredibly patient and kind and is fantastic with kids. I have two high energy boys and she was playful yet firm when needed. We...

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Caring Person Who Loves Having Fun With Kids!

Portland, ME

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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...
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Seeking Full-time Summer Care Position!

Portland, ME

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$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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...
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Portland, ME

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hi! My name is Caroline, I am originally from Portland, Oregon and moved to Maine 12 years ago. Im moving to Pinellas Park FL July 1st so I'm looking for employment there. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old and have been providing full time and part time child care ever since. I have worked with children up to 8...
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Experienced Sitter, Loves The Outdoors And Crafts!

Portland, ME

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
I currently work full time in food systems work. Before that, I was a Farm School Educator with elementary-aged kids at Wolfe's Neck Center. Previously, I worked part time as a teaching assistant at Mary Johnson Children's Center (MJCC) in Middlebury, VT for 3 years. At MJCC I worked in classrooms of 16 children ranging from 18...
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Experienced Early Childhood Professional

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
11 years experience
Hello! I have an undergraduate degree in early childhood, a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and a year of Waldorf teacher training. I have been working with young children since I began babysitting in high school in 2008. It is truly what I love to do! I worked full time in early childhood centers for many years,...
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Occasional Sitter With Over 15 Years Of Experience

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I have over 10 years of experience working with children 2 months to 17 years of age. I currently teach drama to children ages 6 to 16. I am certified in First Aid and CPR. I have clearances available upon request.
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Looking for Child Care Jobs

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Elementary Educator Seeking Summer Work

Portland, ME

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$22/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Ella and I am a Portland local and special education teacher looking for summer childcare work while school is out. I have experience in elementary and preschool education, infant caregiving, babysitting, and have worked with children professionally from ages 3mo-11yo. I am passionate about education, the arts,...
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Babysitter/Nanny/Educator

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Let me share a bit about myself with you! My name is Kate and I am a young professional, living and working in Portland, Maine. I graduated from Plymouth State University in 2014 with a degree in Childhood Studies- Elementary Education. Since graduating I have worked at non-profits that provide various services to individuals...
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Education Major, Camp Counselor, And Babysitter!

Portland, ME

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Erica, and I am from South Portland, ME. I have been babysitting since my early teens, and have experience with a broad range of ages. I have babysat for infants and toddlers, been a camp counselor for 5th and 6th graders for multiple years, and worked full time this past year at an after school center for grades...
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  • 135 infant babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.75/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant babysitters is 4.5

Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Portland, ME

Infant Babysitters in Portland, ME are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 87 reviews of the 135 listed infant babysitters

Eilish C.

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...

- Caitlin M.

Haley A.

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...

- Care member

Elizabeth K.

Liz is amazing! She is incredibly patient and kind and is fantastic with kids. I have two high energy boys and she was playful yet firm when...

- Rebecca M.

FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Portland, ME

If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Maine, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Portland have rates starting at $21.75.

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 135 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.

There are 135 infant babysitters near you in Portland, 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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