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Stay at home mom of 6-month-old baby boy, seeking part time (during the weekday hours) babysitting/nannying position in our home or yours. Looking to help out a fun & loving family. Depending on day will have my infant with me, who is so easy going and happy! I have 15 years of experience, high energy & active, background in...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 17 years of experience with children and adults with developmental disabilities. I have worked with infants, twins, families with 1 child up to 4 children, toddler groups as well as kindergarten age groups. I have been a professional nanny for 5 years. My recent positions include working with a 4-year-old and a 2-year-old...
Megan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"While on vacation Megan watched our 2 kids ages 2 and 6. She was fantastic with them and they got excited to see her when she would come over to watch them. Nothing but a positive experience."
Carrie H.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Kayla! I am a 31-year-old mother of two, I am married and live in Gorham. I have been a Patient Care Tech on a cardiology floor at Maine Medical Center for 5+ years. Before I worked at MMC I worked in home care caring for clients with developmental, cognitive, and behavioral challenges for about 6 years. I have...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
My name is Addi and I am a former pediatric nurse in Southern Maine. I love children, and I have experience nannying over previous years and throughout my years of college. I have 3 years of clinical experience working in pediatric offices as both a Medical Assistant and a Registered Nurse (pediatric/infant CPR certified). I am...
Addi can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I am a fun and active 22-year-old who has experience nannying for infants, babies, and toddlers. I have also taught school aged children as a ski instructor for 5 years. I am passionate about facilitating learning through play, spending time outside, and crafts. I am an online college student with a flexible schedule and I look...
Hillary can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Susan and I have been active in caregiving for many years. I received my CNA certificate several years ago and have cared for elderly and children ever since. Why hire me? If you are an active family I can help in many ways. Getting children ready for school, seeing them off whether that means dropping them off...
Susan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
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:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kat was our daughter’s daycare provider from the time she was 5 to 9 months old. This was the first time we had ever left her with anyone besides my spouse or our parents, and Kat made our transition to daycare pain free and seamless. I cannot say enough good...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Lilly and I have 8 years of experience working with young children ranging from 3 weeks through 12 years of age. I currently work as a Ed Tech for the Scarbrough school district. My previous years have been spent working as a childcare center assistant director, infant teacher and lastly a nanny for a young...
Lyriam can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Highly recommend Lilly to any family seeking care. She is punctual, educated, respectful and has grace. She is so good with a range of ages and does well with multiple kiddos. Has great communication and re-enforces structure and boundaries when needed and...
Stephanie M.
4.6
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
Are you in need of a responsible, fun, and caring Nanny? Please look no further! I love kids and have experience with all ages, (infant-preteen) as well as twins. I also have reliable transportation and a great driving record. I like to play games, read stories, do arts and crafts, sing songs, and have outside time...
Delia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We've had the privilege of employing Delia for eight months to care for our premature twins. She started with our family when the boys were very young and has continued to impress us throughout their development. Delia has been unbelievably consistent,...
Meredith M.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
Lizzy C.
Old Orchard Beach, ME
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter For 10+ Years. Current Daycare Teacher Looking For Part Time.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have over 10 years of experience watching children from newborns to the age of 11. During the time I'm caring for them I've supervised in outdoor activities, preparing meals throughout the day, and interactive one on one play time or care :) I love to be outside during the summer and enjoy taking road trips to do...
Lizzy can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am currently in the process of opening an in home daycare for infants in fall of 2023, however looking for another school aged kiddo to join my 7-year-old son and another 7-year-old buddy in my home over the summer. We are located on a lake and will be doing a lot of swimming and outdoor fun!
I have been caring for children...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Courtney after having our second child. She mostly cared for our new baby boy, but also had days with our daughter (4 year old) and the baby. This was the first time we hired a nanny, so it was a bit daunting, but hiring Courtney was the best...
Andrea C.
Ashley G.
Scarborough, ME
$21-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a nanny I have worked with children of all different ages and personalities. This has included infants, and those with disabilities such as autism.
By working for lengthy periods of time, such as overnight or for multiple days, I have shown both endurance and patience. With great respect towards parental...
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Ashley for a summer nanny position for our baby and toddler. She was excellent—our kids loved her, and she was mature, detail-oriented, direct, and easy to work with. I always felt like my kids were in great hands! And bonus, Ashley is super tidy. "
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Katie R.
South Portland, ME
$19-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Lawyer By Day And Highly Experienced Babysitter/nanny For Infants/toddlers At Night And On Weekends
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Highly experienced in infants/toddlers. I work as an Attorney during the day. I am available nights and weekends!
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie is wonderful! She is a great communicator, always punctual and considerate. We hired her to care for our 4-6 month old baby for a few hours a week on an ongoing basis. She was very playful and caring and remained calm even when the baby was crying. We will...
Christopher D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a nanny with experience in caring for multiple children from the age of 3 months old through early teens. I specialize in early childhood movement and language development. I have experience as a kindergarten teacher as well as English teacher for pre-k and elementary school aged children. I am child and infant CPR...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Abby is fantastic. She continues to watch our 2 year old at least twice per week and is the first person outside of our family I've trusted with school pick up. She has a strong work ethic and helps around the house when our daughter is sleeping. Our daughter loves...
Anna W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
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...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Loved to do crafts with the kids. Great with reading books to our kids."
Sharrie P.
Ellie H.
Cape Elizabeth, ME
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ellie, I'm 20 years old and I attend the University of Rhode Island and my major is nursing. I have worked at an ice cream shop in Portland, called Captain Sam's Ice Cream for four years. I am an aunt to my 3-year-old nephew, I have been babysitting him ever since he was born. I have extensive experience with...
Ellie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ellie is the best babysitter we've ever had. She is attentive and reliable and my kids absolutely adored her. Each time she came over she brought crafts for my kids to do and encouraged them to be outside whenever possible. She also was very good about not being on...
Renee M.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
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Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Buxton, ME
Megan G.
5.0
While on vacation Megan watched our 2 kids ages 2 and 6. She was fantastic with them and they got excited to see her when she would come over to watch them. Nothing but a positive experience.
- Carrie H.
Mariana A.
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 interacting with him, teaching, and helping...
- Lindsey T.
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
Lyriam V.
5.0
Highly recommend Lilly to any family seeking care. She is punctual, educated, respectful and has grace. She is so good with a range of ages and does well with multiple kiddos. Has great communication and re-enforces structure and boundaries when needed and appropriate. If needing care she is someone...
- Stephanie M.
Delia R.
4.0
Delia was our nanny for almost 2 years with our twin boys, starting at around age 10mo. She was always very communicative, receptive to feedback, and flexible. Our boys absolutely adored her, and she was like another part of our family. I never felt unsafe leaving them in her care, and they always...
- Emily S.
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FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Buxton, ME
How much does a nanny cost for an infant near me in Buxton, ME?
Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Buxton, ME, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $18.00. This is just an average though, how much you need to spend on infant care will depend on where you live and if you want to hire an infant nanny during the day or overnight.
What types of responsibilities do infant nannies near me in Buxton, ME take on?
Nanny infant care can involve changing diapers, feeding the baby, and making sure all of their needs are met. The infant nanny responsibilities that your nanny takes on will depend on your family’s unique needs and what the nanny feels comfortable with. When searching for an infant nannies in Buxton, ME, prepare a list of responsibilities you’re hoping to get help with so you can ask potential nannies if they can provide the support you need.
How can I find a good infant nanny near me in Buxton, ME?
TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 1 infant nanny profiles near you in Buxton, ME that you can check out. You can also read 0 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.
How do I interview a nanny for an infant near me in Buxton, ME?
Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in Buxton, ME, it can be helpful to write an infant nanny job description and to prepare a list of questions you have. For example, if in your job description you write that you need help with light housekeeping (like keeping the kitchen clean), you can add to your list of questions one about how comfortable they feel helping with housework.
Is it safe to hire an infant nanny near me in Buxton, ME?
We ask all Care.com infant nannies to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. For parents who want extra peace of mind, we strongly recommend doing your own research before you hire an infant nanny. Alongside running an independent background check, you can interview candidates and request references from other families they worked with in the past.