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60 infants child care are listed in Portland, ME
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby infants child care is 7 years
Infants child care in Portland, ME
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Occupational Therapist Providing Care For Seniors And Infants. I have been an Occupational Therapist for over 20 years and have experience primarily with older adults/geriatrics in various settings as well as extensive experience with dementia population.
I can provide assist with grocery shopping, errands, make adaptive...
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alexis worked with our family providing care for my 85 year old Mom for close to a year. My Mom has dementia and required increasing assistance with managing ADLs and mobility including full support with showering, dressing, toileting and ambulating. Alexis also...
Nancy C.
Jada W.
Portland, ME
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter With 21 Years Experience Looking For New Families To Work With!
4.9
(40)
Hired by 65 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have 21 years of experience caring for children in center based environments (ages 6 weeks-5 years), individually as a nanny (several of those years have been spent as an infant/toddler nanny), through evening and weekend babysitting jobs with children ages 2 weeks-17 years, doing overnights with various ages, doing...
Jada can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jada is great! She arrived on time and she did an excellent job taking care of my 5 month old son. I definitely plan to hire her again!"
Katharine B.
Hope D.
Portland, ME
$23/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Children's ministries teacher for Pre-K - 3rd grade.
Over night Camp counselor of 3 years (ages 6-13).
Highly experienced with infant care.
I am also the oldest of four siblings!
Hope can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"so clearly experienced with children. present. engaging. available to teach and guide. i feel very good leaving my little one with her!"
Deborah B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
**only seeking date-night work**
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a compassionate and kind heart, strong communication skills, emotional maturity, a strong work ethic, and an ability to multitask. My childcare experience as a nanny, babysitter, and daycare teacher began in 2008. I graduated college in May 2016 with a...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I am so thankful to have Elizabeth in my life. She cares for my infant and toddler while I work full time and I have complete confidence in her while I'm away from home. My children adore her, respect her, and have loads of fun with her. Elizabeth is punctual,...
Mary M.
Isabella P.
Portland, ME
$20-26/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a positive and energetic college graduate with 2 years of experience in a preschool setting as well as a background in babysitting. I have worked with infants to 8-year-olds. I am energetic and enjoy playing games, outdoor adventures, and doing crafts! I am willing to start immediately and am able to help with anything from...
Isabella can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Isabella is reliable, responsible, and communicative, but most importantly she is kind and caring with our children. She is energetic and fun with our 3-year-old son, always ready to play outside or join him for yet another game with trucks. She is patient and...
Sarah F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Bryn! I have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Maine. I have worked at daycares since I was a Junior in HS. I have experience caring for multiple children at a time ranging from newborns to early teens. I had a part-time job at UMaine's Children's Center for 3 years, and...
Bryndan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We love her, our almost 4-year-old loves her! She's kind, polite, flexible, and dependable. She's exactly what we were hoping for in the first babysitter we've had who hasn't been a family member!"
Gabrielle C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over a decade of childcare experience. I have previously worked as an Infant & Toddler Teacher and spent a summer directing a summer day camp! I'm looking to pick up extra hours doing what I love the most- caring for children. You deserve a date night! Safety and fun are my priorities, so if you're looking for reliable...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Liz is extremely dependable and conscientious, always on time and followed all instructions perfectly. Most important, our 3-year-old loves her!"
Elizabeth E.
Madison L.
Portland, ME
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Madison! I worked as a Registered Nurse in the NICU for a little over 3 years prior to moving to Portland, where I have worked as an RN at a Pediatric Endocrinology office for almost 1 year. I have a lot of experience taking care of infants, but I love caring for kids of all ages! I am a big fan of animals as well,...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madison has been great with my family. She has taken care of both our two daughters, when not in school, and our puppy. Our daughters, one is almost 9 yo and the other almost 5 yo, love spending time with her. Madison has been very flexible and available even with...
Carlotta G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Amelia, I am 28 years old and local to Portland. I work full time as a Special Education Teacher for PPS and have worked in the education field for 6 years. Working with children is a passion of mine! When I am not in my classroom with my students I'm thinking of ideas to bring to the classroom to support them...
Amelia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amelia is wonderful! My husband and I were able to have time to snowboard together on our recent mountain vacation. It was good to know our two boys (4 and 2) were in great hands so that we could have a great time and enjoy ourselves. I loved knowing that they were...
Taylor H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experienced babysitter available for date nights and weekends!
Hi, I am happy, honest, active and punctual. But if I were to define myself in one word it would be responsible. I recognize the responsibility of taking care of children. I know they need attention, care and patience. Each family has its own way of raising their...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mariana became a member of our family very quickly. She provided incredible care for our 8 month old baby as a full time nanny. Mariana is smart, confident, and loving. Our baby accomplished multiple growth milestones under Mariana's care. She was always...
Lindsey T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
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...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexis is wonderful. She babysits for our 13 month old son on a regular basis. I am almost hesitant to write this review because I want to keep her available for us! "
Mollie R.
Stephanie M.
Portland, ME
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Teacher Looking For Occasional Babysitting. Available During The Day For The Month Of August.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! I work as a behavior specialist in public schools and would love to build a relationship with a family for occasional sitting. Previously, I taught at a therapeutic middle school, was a naturalist for the Appalachian Mountain Club, taught 1st grade environmental education in Lawrence Public Schools, managed a teen...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stephanie was fantastic with my 4 month old. She was so sweet and patient with him. She has excellent judgement and does a great job of communicating."
Okeoma M.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Educator living in Portland after years of travel/work. Looking to work with kind family so I may save up some money to build a tiny house and continue my education. 15+ years work at a girls summer camp (age 8-15), plus babysitting for kids of all ages. I was a live-in nanny for 6 mo. in Sydney for 3 girls (1/3/5), 6 mo. in...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Maria B.
Portland, ME
$22-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Your Weekend Mary Poppins. Creative And Fun Occasional Sitter
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Maria and I'm a former full-time nanny, STEAM Specialist, and Inspired Play Director with 10+ years of experience caring for children ages 0-10. I transitioned from full-time nanny to full-time writer in 2022 and work a 9-5 M-F, but love to keep weekend and evening availability for occasional babysitting. If you're...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maria worked for us for many years. She helped us with after school care as well as full time summer care for our three boys. The boys were always on time to sporting activities and she ensure they read every day and always had their homework done by the time we...
Brian S.
I am a pediatric nurse looking for occasional babysitting on the side! I have nannied/babysat for 10 years and worked as a daycare teacher for infants and toddlers for 2. 5 years before coming a nurse.
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Elsa B.
Portland, ME
$20-24/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a fun and trustworthy college student living in Portland. I've been babysitting and nannying for many years, including full-time infant care for 2 families and current part-time care for an 18-month-old. I also worked as a camp counselor for three summers working with 6 to 12-year-old kids. I'm experienced in behavior...
Elsa can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Madison F.
Portland, ME
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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. I recently graduated and have an excellent driving record. I have been employed...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Kind and cheerful Childcare professional with 5 years of experience nurturing and caring for children from infant to pre-k age. Successful at directing playtime, enforcing positive behavior and applying behavior redirection and appropriate discipline to manage challenges. Proven track record of planning activities to keep...
Angela can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Katelyn C.
Portland, ME
$14-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
A little bit about my experience with children include working as a Rec councler for two years. I would spend full days in the summer with the kids and during the school year I would watch them before and after school hours. I also work at a day care currently with infants to toddlers. I have experience with all ages.
Katelyn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Portland, ME
Alexis W.
5.0
Alexis worked with our family providing care for my 85 year old Mom for close to a year. My Mom has dementia and required increasing assistance with managing ADLs and mobility including full support with showering, dressing, toileting and ambulating. Alexis also assisted with light meal prep and...
- Nancy C.
Jada W.
5.0
Jada has been incredible with my now 11 year old son, we've been with her for nearly two years. My son has ADHD and anxiety, and at times can struggle with self-regulation. Jada is very patient and has connected with him when he at times can have trouble connecting with people. She is incredibly...
- Kristina P.
Hope D.
4.0
so clearly experienced with children. present. engaging. available to teach and guide. i feel very good leaving my little one with her!
- Deborah B.
Elizabeth B.
5.0
Elizabeth truly has a heart of gold and loves kids! In addition to her extensive experience she has watched my 2 year old son on multiple occasions and he always is happy to see her. Elizabeth also cares about serving the community. At High Point University she was resident assistant for her...
- Daniel H.
Isabella P.
5.0
Isabella is reliable, responsible, and communicative, but most importantly she is kind and caring with our children. She is energetic and fun with our 3-year-old son, always ready to play outside or join him for yet another game with trucks. She is patient and sweet with our 6-month-old daughter,...
- Sarah F.
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FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Portland, ME
How much is child care for an infant near me in Portland, ME?
If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in Portland, ME to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Portland, ME, is $21.76.
Where can I find infant child care near me in Portland, ME?
You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Portland, ME by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with
What types of infant child care services are available near me in Portland, ME?
The infant child care services available near you in Portland, ME can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.
How can I safely hire infant child care near me in Portland, ME?
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What interview questions should I ask when looking for infant child care near me in Portland, ME?
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Ratings for Portland, ME infants child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Infants Child Care in Portland, ME are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 66 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care.