Find Infant Nannies in Portland, ME
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60 infant nannies are listed in Portland, ME
The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby infant nannies is 7 years
Infant nannies in Portland, 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, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very attentive and flexible. My nine year old felt very comfortable and requested we hire her again!"
Audrey S.
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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(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.
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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
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, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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.
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
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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
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
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...
Hello!
I'm a caring, reliable, honest, and creative helper. Along with being a live-in nanny for one year, caring for three children in France, I have also worked as a part-time nanny for three children in Washington D. C. In 2019 I was a volunteer at the Toddler and Infant Program at a School for the Blind in Watertown MA....
Michaela can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
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
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Katie. I'm here to make a night out even more enjoyable. I maintain the routine of a school night, make dinner, help with homework, ensure a smooth bedtime, and then tidy up the house. I'm a mom of two teenagers, I was a teacher for 13 years, and before I became a mom I was a nanny for various needs. I've been a live-in...
Kathryn can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lexi! I have been a nanny since February and totally love my kiddos. I have also been babysitting since I was 13. I am currently a college student, hence the funny-looking schedule. I am attending the University of Southern Maine for elementary education. Before this, I attended a tech school for two years...
Lexi can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
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
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Portland, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Bryndan A.
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.
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FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Portland, ME
How much does a nanny cost for an infant near me in Portland, ME?
Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Portland, ME, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $22.23. 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 Portland, 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 Portland, 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 Portland, ME?
TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 26 infant nanny profiles near you in Portland, ME that you can check out. You can also read 58 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.
How do I interview a nanny for an infant near me in Portland, ME?
Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in Portland, 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 Portland, 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.
Ratings for Portland, ME infant nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
Infant Nannies in Portland, ME are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 58 reviews of the 60 listed infant nannies.