Find Infant Nannies in Portland, ME
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Find infant nannies in Portland, ME that you’ll love
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
Linda B.
Cape Elizabeth, ME
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Special Education Teacher Looking For After-school Hours
Hi there! I have been caring for children for the past 19 years; I began babysitting date nights when I was 14. Since then I have worked in a day camp, nannied for several different families, and have worked in multiple schools. I have cared for all ages, from infant to 14! I have a safe driving record, and I currently work in a...
Linda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hello lovely families! My name is Isabella, and I love working with tiny humans:) I am currently a student in the Portland area studying Leadership. In my free time I love to ski, do yoga, paint, and workout!
I am currently studying abroad for the 2024 spring semester but I am looking for either a full time nanny position or a...
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey families, I'm Sarah! Im 21 years old, and I'm a senior at Wheaton College MA, where I am pursuing a degree in early childhood and elementary education. I'm searching for some seasonal babysitting or nannying work while I'm home from college (12/16-mid January). I have very open availability and would love to help your family...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Jennifer M.
Falmouth, ME
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
I have been watching children since I was 13 years old. I've worked in a daycare and loved doing that and I've been a nanny for seven years now and love doing it! I've worked with infants up to school aged children. I believe in fun structure and not just putting a child in front of a TV all day. I love being outdoors and...
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Hi there! My name is Madison, I have been working with kids for 6 years, starting with babysitting jobs/ nannying- and then into a before and after care center (summer camps included)! I have worked with as old as 5th grade, and I frequently babysat for some of the families at my old job! I am currently working at as an...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a young professional looking for part-time work as I build my business in Portland. I have a masters degree in clinical social work and practice independently in the Portland area. I have 9 years of nannying experience and have worked with children consistently in my field for the past 3 years. I have experience watching 4...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I have over 18 years of experience working with infants from birth- middle school however I love working with infants and toddlers best :) I have a lot of references and for the past several years ran a local scarborough nanny share of infants and toddlers so I have several local references including my most recent families that...
Meghan can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have always loved working with children and have great fun doing it! I have worked as a nanny for a 7-year-old girl, coached for the Squaw Valley Ski Team where I was in charge of 12 (6-10 year old's), as well as taught pottery and dance lessons for VSA Vermont. I have years of experience babysitting and am comfortable...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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
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:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am the mother of 4 wonderful kids, ages 25-32 and grandmother to 3 adorable and active boys ages 1-11 years old! I moved to Maine three years ago. Before that I had an in home child care in which I cared for infants to 3 or 4 years old for several years. I prefer to take care of infants to 2 years old. I am a nurturer by...
Donna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Donna is a very loving, genuine, and trustworthy child care provider! I always felt very comfortable leaving my kids with her, and she was very flexible to my specific needs. I would highly recommend her!"
Sherene W.
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, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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...
Sheba 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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Michaella has been an absolute joy to have in our lives, and a wonderful caregiver for our (now) two year old. We were fortunate to hire her when our little one was 7 months old, and we've been going strong now for a year and a half! Not only is Michaella...
Ashby W.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional nanny with extensive experience caring for children of all ages. I have worked in the childcare field for about nine years. I have cared for infants as young as 2 months old and teenagers up to 15 years old, including many ages in between. I have learned so much about caring for children during my multiple...
Marika can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sweet, attentive, great listener, responsible, responsive, kind."
Kaarin S.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julia is an excellent nanny! She cared for our twins from age 6-8mo old and handled the chaos well. She was always on time and arrived with a great attitude. Julia followed their schedules well and always put the them first, caring for them as if they were her own....
Care member
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Portland, 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.
Donna C.
5.0
Donna was my son's primary daycare provider for the first 3 years of his life, and he adores her and her family so! We still see her on occasion :-) even though he is now in preschool (soon pre-K, they grow up so quick!!). We loved working with Donna, as she is very accommodating and reliable. I...
- Sarah W.
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.
Michaella A.
5.0
Michaella has been an absolute joy to have in our lives, and a wonderful caregiver for our (now) two year old. We were fortunate to hire her when our little one was 7 months old, and we've been going strong now for a year and a half! Not only is Michaella incredibly reliable and professional, but...
- Ashby 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
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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.