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60 infant nannies are listed in Freeport, ME
The average rate is $24/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby infant nannies is 3 years
Infant nannies in Freeport, ME
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Kristina P.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm Felicity. I currently work full time in a daycare center and have been in center based care for just over 5 years. I started babysitting at 12, and quickly learned that I love working with kids! I have experience with children of all ages but have spent the most time with infants and toddlers. I enjoy creating cute...
Felicity can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Great with children! Felicity cared for our daughter for 9 months and she was fantastic. Always made cute crafts (we saved all of them). She also made color flash cards and was always teaching new things. Very personable, dependable, and fun.
10/10 would...
Alison S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I was a stay at home mom for 18 years raising my 4 children ages now 21, 20, 17and 15. I still have lots of energy, love, and time to give to a family. I am a certified postpartum doula and will work with families and their little ones until the age of 6 months. . Infants are my area of expertise and where my heart is! If you...
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"We were so lucky to find Kelly to watch our newborn part-time. From having great intuition with our baby's needs and being such a delight to have in our home to guiding us as new parents and working through major nap regressions/fussiness, she is absolutely amazing...
Molly C.
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: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria is a wonderful sitter and we consider her apart of our extended family. My kids love making crafts and seeing what fun she'll bring with her when she comes over. She always is there when we need her and brings along a positive atmosphere that is amazing. We...
Beth C.
Hannah P.
Auburn, ME
$20-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a passionate care provider who strives to provide a safe, fun and loving environment for children and their families. I have a Bachelors degree in Environmental Science from UNE, with a minor in art. I also have experience as a daycare provider, a teacher and an in home nanny. I try my best to incorporate support for...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Daniel H.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amelia was 15 minutes early! My daughter just loved her."
Andrea A.
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Bryn was outstanding. We hired her to take care of our 6 month old son. She was punctual and did a wonderful job caring for him. She is lovely with kids, patient and dependable."
Hans R.
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.
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:
First Aid
CPR
Magnolia S.
Sabattus, ME
$20-27/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Magnolia, I am 22 years old and have lots of experience putting smiles on little faces! I have been working in early childhood development for over six years now. I have gone to a vocational school for early childhood education, was the head teacher of a toddler classroom for two years in a daycare setting, and...
Magnolia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Magnolia is the best care taker you are going to find. She is sweet, kind, knowledgeable about children and clearly has a passion for child care. Magnolia is responsible and reliable. We could not have been more thankful for her care or more impressed by her as a...
Care member
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
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Jessica F.
Minot, ME
$39/hr • 10 yrs exp
With grown children and young grandchildren of my own, I have over 20 years experience with children. I am currently a certified postpartum and infant care doula. I am not a nanny, but have the same skills, experience and knowledge.
I would love to be a part of your journey.
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Elizabeth J.
Auburn, ME
$12-22/hr • 8 yrs exp
My name is Elizabeth, but I usually just go by Liz. I am a mom to one child, Nora, she is almost three. Nora is spunky but also has a gentle and go with the flow personality. It is important to me that I find a family that is comfortable with Nora being with me. I have always had a passion for working with children. I have an...
Elizabeth can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Amber S.
Lewiston, ME
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
My passion for children started very early on; in high school I worked for the same daycare for four years, mostly caring for infants and toddlers. During college I nannied privately for multiple families (references available), and still stay in contact with them. I have a 3-year-old boy and a 1-year-old girl of my own. We also...
Amber can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have almost 20 years experience in childcare. I am a mother of 3 beautiful children ages 20, 18 and 15. I have always wanted to be able to provide parents with the peace of mind that their children are well taken care of, nurtured, safe and loved while they are at work. As a parent, I understand that it is so hard to leave...
Kayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Freeport, ME
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.
Felicity H.
5.0
Great with children! Felicity cared for our daughter for 9 months and she was fantastic. Always made cute crafts (we saved all of them). She also made color flash cards and was always teaching new things. Very personable, dependable, and fun.
10/10 would recommend.
- Alison S.
Kelly M.
5.0
Kelly was great with our 3 month old son! She was easy to coordinate with, and our little one seemed to have a great time with her. Thank you, Kelly!!
- Care member
Maria B.
5.0
Maria is great. We love her enthusiasm and how well she handles our children and pets. She knows a lot about children and sometimes we go to her for advice since we are new parents. We have twin 2 year olds and Maria watched them from time to time when they were 3-18 months old. We have moved out of...
- Jenny C.
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.
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FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Freeport, ME
How much does a nanny cost for an infant near me in Freeport, ME?
Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Freeport, ME, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $24.00. 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 Freeport, 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 Freeport, 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 Freeport, ME?
TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 3 infant nanny profiles near you in Freeport, ME that you can check out. You can also read 3 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.
How do I interview a nanny for an infant near me in Freeport, ME?
Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in Freeport, 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 Freeport, 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.