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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
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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, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kendall D.
Portland, ME
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Creative Sitter With Teaching Experience Seeking Full Or Part-time Work!
- 10+ years providing child care (infants, special needs, multiples)
- 2+ years as Montessori teaching assistant, sub, after school care (ages 2-13)
- CPR and first aid certified
- Fluent in French
Hello! My name is Kendall and I've been caring for children for 10 years. I started out as an in-class partner/tutor for younger...
Kendall can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Melody R.
Portland, ME
$18/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a caring and patient mother of one, I'm a very good multitasker, I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I have been babysitting from infants to teenagers all my life for friends family and others. I love children because they are curious, free spirited and have such different perspectives. I have a lot experience...
Melody can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Hello! I am a recent graduate of UNE's Master of Social Work program with former work experience as a journalist and theater artist. I have almost two decades experience working with infants and toddlers. I love reading, crafting, and getting outside with kids. I am a runner, a novice yogi, and a lover of music. I enjoy getting...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Meghan J.
Portland, ME
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! I'm 24 and worked at a childcare center in Portland for 3 years. I started as a floater working with kids from the infant room all the way to the pre-k room. For 2 years I worked as one of the lead teachers in the toddler room. After leaving the childcare setting during the pandemic, I worked as a private nanny for a...
Jamiean H.
Portland, ME
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Putting Myself Out There, And Seeking The Possibility Of A Good Fit
Hello, my name is Jamiean. I live in Portland Maine. My most recent experience was an infant/toddler/prek teacher in south Portland for a year and a half. I love caring for children and am looking for a reoccurring/full time position. I studied psychology in college but haven't graduated yet. I also have 16 years background...
Jamiean can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hello! Glad you came across my profile! I am a Registered Nurse with 4 years experience as a bedside registered nurse, and a total of 8 years experience in healthcare. Before becoming a nurse, I cared for a chronically ill child, and an elderly couple in the home care setting. I am comfortable working with anyone from infants to...
Elise can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hailey M.
Portland, ME
$18-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Hailey!
I've had childcare experience my whole life, both personal and professional experiences. I've had about 7 years of paid childcare experience ranging from newborns to pre teens. I have been babysitting and nannying for years, and I worked at an infant daycare throughout college as well! I'm also a registered...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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,...
Allison can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Emma P.
Portland, ME
$25-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
Fun Sitter And Looking To Entertain Yet Care For At The Best Level
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since the age of 15 in my town working with lots of different families with kids of all ages. I have worked with infants and also 12-year-olds and am comfortable with both. Over the past two years, I have been a part-time nanny for a family of three. The kids are between the ages of nine and 11. I usually...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a teacher in Scarborough looking for families in need of childcare during school vacations and/or weekends!
My childcare expands across all age groups including special and/or behavioral needs. My passion caring for infants and toddlers started back in 2017 while I was working at a small childcare facility in Cape...
Mackenzie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
Rebecca L.
Portland, ME
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rebecca, and I am a licensed pediatric occupational therapist. I have over 10 years of experience working with infants and children as a babysitter, summer nanny, and tutor. I am currently working as an occupational therapist Monday through Friday in a special purpose preschool. Over the summer months, my...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lily. Currently I am a Senior nursing student at UVM and going to graduate school to study Midwifery. I have been working with children since 2007 as a babysitter and as a camp counselor for a local day camp. While at the camp, I had groups with ages ranging from 5-13 years old. I was in charge of organizing...
Lily can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Being blessed with 7 younger nephews of all ages is where I began to understand how to care for others. The more I was asked to babysit, the more I had wanted to learn and take responsibility for taking care of my nephews, they sure showed me how many needs a child can have! I was already experienced with keeping my mind on a...
Bridget can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Kate can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Christy R.
Portland, ME
$22-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver Available Tues/Thurs All Day & Mon/Wed/Fri Afternoons
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Christy & I have 9 years professional childcare experience. I am from Boston but have now relocated to Portland. Bachelor's in Early Childhood Ed and Master's in Elementary Ed. I hold teaching licenses in Elementary 1-6, Moderate Disabilities K-8, and Theater K-12. 9 Years professional nannying experience with school...
Christy can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Ellen P.
Portland, ME
$20/hr • 11 yrs exp
Hi there!
I'm Ellie, I'm 27 years old and I currently live in Portland, Maine. I have been in the childcare field for 10 years now starting at a daycare center then moving on to special needs children and finally moving to nannying.
I currently nanny two girls ( ages 4 months and 2. 5 years) I have been with them since the...
Ellen can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi there, I'm Cela (they/them/theirs)! I work as a BHP with Casa for kids with disabilities in the Portland public schools! I have previously had 2 years of experience working as a co-teacher in an Infant and Toddler room. I have worked with kids through practicums, internships, teacher aid, taught English, etc, for 5 years...
Celestyna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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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 $21.74.
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?
To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Portland, ME, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a variety of candidates, and request references from other families they worked with in the past. We also request that every caregiver on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and you can see which infant child care providers completed this by looking for the badge on their profile.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for infant child care near me in Portland, ME?
When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Portland, ME, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.
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 65 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care.