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Care Member says "Jada was excellent with our son. We hired her on short notice for a week of childcare when another nanny cancelled on us. Jada arrived on time,...
Care Member says "Jami provided care for our 2-year-old daughter these past few months, and she was nothing short of amazing. She is communicative, flexible, supportive,...
Samantha S. says "We hired Devon for a one time sit. She arrived on time and kept great communication beforehand. Devon does so much and on top of it all, she is a...
Sharrie P. says "Loved to do crafts with the kids. Great with reading books to our kids."
Farrell S. says "Cally is great with kids of all ages. She has watched my daughter from 6 months and now she is 3.5 years old. She is great at entertaining children and...
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60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $24.75/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 4.6
Infant Nannies in Portland, ME are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 49 reviews of the 60 listed infant nannies
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Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Portland, ME, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $24.75. 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.
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.
TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 20 infant nanny profiles near you in Portland, ME that you can check out. You can also read 49 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.
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.
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.