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60 infants child care are listed in South Portland, ME
The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby infants child care is 7 years
Infants child care in South Portland, ME
Hi! I'm fun, reliable, outgoing, caring and responsible sitter! I've had 7 years of experience caring for kids! Most of the ages I've cared for are between 7-16 but am willing to sit any ages. I have volunteer experience with toddler and infant age as well. I always have fun activities that i'm willing to do and able to be...
Samantha can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
I have 30+ years in childcare as a Professional Nanny and Preschool Lead Teacher. I have taken care of infants triplets, and infant twins to the age of 4. 5, as well as 4 children ages ranging from 0-12, and children with physical and psychological needs minimal and extreme ADD/anxiety as well as children with mild Autism. I...
Brenda can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hi my name is Sarah I'm 34, I have started having child care experience at a young age due to having younger siblings! I have always gravitated towards kids because of how special they are ! I have babysat since I was 12. Nannied throughout the years including infant twins, sadly they relocated. I have always nannied for a...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Hello! I recently graduated from Bucknell University and am home in Maine for the summer. I have been babysitting for local families for over 6 years now and have worked with children from infant age through 13 years old. I am a caring individual who enjoys spending time with children and would love to help out a busy family...
Abbie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Katie G.
Orrs Island, ME
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I worked for a preschool in Florida for 7 years and I worked for a child development center in Longmont, CO for 2 years. I was the lead infant teacher in both schools, but I am comfortable with all ages. I was also a part time nanny for 4 and 5-year-old brothers in FL. My duties include picking up from school, driving them to...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie is fantastic and I highly recommend her. She did ad hoc babysitting for our 1.5 year old daughter twice so far and has been wonderful. She is incredibly experienced, trustworthy, and easy to work with. She was 100% receptive to our parenting style and...
Nicole S.
5.0
(3)
I am a mother to a 1-year-old easy going girl, who would be joining me on this nannying adventure :). I am advanced first aid and CPR trained. I have a bachelors in social work and have recently worked as an infant room teacher caring for 4 infants on my own. I love to create sensory activities for children. I'm very caring and...
Kathleen can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kat was our baby’s primary daycare provider and we LOVED her. She made me feel seen and appreciated when leaving my son with a new person for the very first time was hard. She loved my little guy like he was hers, making it her mission to efficiently figure out his...
Care member
Jaide C.
Windham, ME
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional, Empathic And Fun Child And Senior Care Provider
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
With a warm smile smile, energy and heartfelt empathy, I wish to give a peaceful, safe and supportive environment for your family. My most recent assignments involved the care and education of children ranging from infants to age to 5 years, for a Montessori School. More recently, I was responsible for the total care of a...
Jaide can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jaide is excellent with kids and also seeks out opportunities to help. she is self directed and always keeps busy when the kids were napping. our daughter loves her and she is very good with infants as well. taught our daughter through Montessori methods and gave...
Julia O.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I work a full time job but love to babysit on the side. Includes weekends and date nights :) Feel free to message me to see if I can work with your needs & schedule.
I have experience working with children of all ages and can always make sure we have an active and fun time. Went to school for Early Education but have...
Haley can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Haley babysat our two children (3 and 1 years old)when we visited Crested Butte for a ski weekend! Haley is very responsible and did a great job!"
Rebecca D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was the Program Director of a large childcare facility here, offering childcare for 75 children, from infants age 6 weeks, to school age children. I also previously worked as a preschool teacher for 2 years, and was lead teacher in the infant room for a couple years as well. I was Program Director for a summer camp program for...
Mindy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Being a new mother I found it so hard to leave my infant and return to work. Mindy put me and my daughter right at ease by caring for her as her own. She is so patient and kind, a baby whisperer. She answered so many new Mom questions I had. She worked with our...
Jillian R.
Julia E.
Saco, ME
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 20 plus years of experience privately as a nanny and in a daycare center atmosphere. I have worked with children throughout the years, from infant to 5 years. Plus twins! Throughout my experiences, I have created a nurturing space for growth, development, music, art, reading books, and sign language to help encourage...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Julia is friendly and easy to talk to. She is good with different ages and children with special needs. She is caring and compassionate."
Emily G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a bubbly, nurturing doula and nanny. I love spending my time keeping babies safe and happy. I was a babysitter up until starting graduate school caring for ages as young as newborn and as old as middle school. I love pets, families, and just generally being a help to those who need it.
As a birth and postpartum...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Susannah and I have been in childcare for as long as I can remember! I started as a date night sitter and slowly started taking on nannying responsibilities as I entered high school. After that I started working in childcare centers & absolutely fell in love with working with kids! I ran my own classroom on and off...
Susannah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Susannah worked with our family for one year, supporting after-school care and household management needs. She is absolutely wonderful with our school-aged children (8, 7, 5) - super creative, attentive and engaging. I also relied on her to take care of routine...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Nannying full-time and unavailable to take on more families at this time.
In March of 2022, we moved back to Maine and I have been a full-time nanny to two little ones, ages 5 months and 7 months old in a nanny share since then. In February of 2020, I moved to Washington state where I was a full-time nanny to a 2-year-old...
Michaella can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We are so fortunate to have Michaella watch our twin infant daughters and 4 year old daughter this year. She was the first person we interviewed and I instantly had a good "gut" feeling about her. She has a very calm demeanor which helped when first meeting our...
Melissa M.
Sophie W.
Yarmouth, ME
$20-22/hr • 12 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sophie and I am a fun, reliable, and punctual sitter with many years of experience in both formal and informal childcare settings, including nannying, home tutoring, schools, and daycares. I have both my Red Cross first aid and CPR certifications (infant as well as adult) and have held and continued to renew these...
Sophie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Anjolie G.
Freeport, ME
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been working with kids for as long as I remember. I take pride in helping shape our future generations into good people and would love to be a part of that journey with your family. I've babysat occasionally throughout my teenage years but for about the last 3 years I've been working with children 1-5 years old. I...
Anjolie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Ashley O.
Biddeford, ME
$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have a 15-year-old brother that I watched all the time when he was little. From infant to school aged. I volunteered at a daycare for one summer and have babysat a few times since then for an 8-month-old and now for the same one who is 3.
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
I have 10 years of experience along with excellent references. I have most experience with infants and babies, but love working with older children too. I like to use a child-led approach to nannying.
Dayla can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Georgia N.
Windham, ME
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as kind, thoughtful, and patient
I like working with kids because it is so rewarding. I love to see them learn and grow as individual and watch their personalities shine.
I'm looking for a job that I can help nurture and support young people in a safe environment.
I started working with kids...
Georgia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 16 years experience working with children. I have been a summer camp counselor, coach, BHP/ED tech, day care provider, after school program, babysitter, and mentor. I have worked with infants to high schoolers. I am well rounded, a people person, patient, and loving. I love to be outside and go on adventures!
Brittany can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Karla S.
Yarmouth, ME
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Karla, I am 25 years old, have my own car, and absolutely adore kids. I love reading, art, and taking walks in nature. Experience: I have 4 younger siblings, I did volunteer work at Rowe Elementary, and worked at Reiche Elementary, I have worked in two daycares as a floater (infants to preschool ages), and have...
Karla can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in South Portland, ME
Katie G.
5.0
Katie is an incredible caregiver! She is punctual, communicative, hardworking, and amazing with children. She was also incredibly kind to our elderly dog. We have a history of infant loss and finding a trustworthy person to watch our newborn son felt daunting. Katie instantly put us at ease. Her...
- Alejandra W.
Kathleen F.
5.0
Kat is professional, knowledgeable and trustworthy. Whenever she looked after my daughter, I could be sure my daughter received the best care possible.
- Care member
Jaide C.
5.0
Jaide has been a godsend for our family! She has cleaned, done laundry, organized, tidied, cooked, run errands, and given AMAZING care to my young children. She has amazing attention to detail and has even steamed stains out of my carpet and dining chairs. My children adore her and ask for her...
- Sheba G.
Haley C.
5.0
We hired Haley while we visited my parents in Crested Butte/Almont. She babysat for use several times while on vacation and was so great with all three of my kids. She was kind, considerate and my kids loved playing with her. She immediately created a star chart when she got there so she could...
- Stacey M.
Mindy H.
5.0
Mindy is a kindhearted people person... Educated & knowledgeable... And a team leader by far.. she will jump through hoops to makes things happen...Mindy is really good with children.. She truly is a great friend & a wonderful mother!
- Jennifer M.
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FAQs for finding infant child care near you in South Portland, ME
How much is child care for an infant near me in South 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 South Portland, ME to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in South Portland, ME, is $22.75.
Where can I find infant child care near me in South Portland, ME?
You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in South 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 South Portland, ME?
The infant child care services available near you in South 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 South Portland, ME?
To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in South 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 South Portland, ME?
When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in South 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 South Portland, ME infants child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Infants Child Care in South Portland, ME are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care.