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Caroline M.

Career Montessori Teacher

Scarborough, ME

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a certified Montessori Teacher, my background is working in Early Childhood Education. I have worked with all age groups primarily with children aged 3-5 years for over 20 years. I love working with infants/toddlers & preschoolers and am passionate about early childhood education. I am a certified Newborn Care specialist...

Care Member says "Caroline was wonderful with my 5 month old baby! We only had her a few days, but our bay took to her calm nature right away. Wish I could have had her...

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Ashley G.

Scarborough, ME

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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...

Care Member says "We hired Ashley to watch our 10-month old son and she was the best nanny we ever worked with. She’s reliable, patient, trustworthy, and excellent with...

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Meghan P.

Highly Experienced Infant/toddler Nanny

Scarborough, ME

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
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...
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Sequoia B.

Scarborough, ME

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$35/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I offer part time nanny and home support for new parents. I am a DONA trained Birth and Postpartum Doula with Casco Bay Birthworks and offer additional Nanny care services as family's need. Safety, comfort and care are my number one priority for the families I serve. I am trained in caring for postpartum parents, newborn/infants...
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Grace G.

Scarborough, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I've been babysitting/nannying since I was 14. My experience ranges from infants to adolescents. It has been such a joy to watch some of the kiddos grow up and be a part of their childhood! Several families I have worked with, I have created long lasting relationships with them. I'm dependable, honest, and compassionate. I look...
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Elizabeth E.

Part-Time Care Giver Available

Scarborough, ME

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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...
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Amelia H.

23 Year Old Experienced Nanny

Scarborough, ME

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Amelia and I'm currently looking for a full time nanny or personal/family assistant position to begin in September. I'm also happy to help with any babysitting nights! I just moved home to Maine after working as a nanny/family assistant in Los Angeles but have been in childcare for about 8 years now and...
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Kristian K.

Enthusiastic And Crafty Child Uplifter.

Scarborough, ME

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello! I am a 33-year-old female with a passion for childcare! I have a huge variety of child care experience; I've babysat for twins, worked childcare events for Nickelodeon, been a special needs bus aide, and worked as a teacher's aide for an Early Childhood Education lab school and more, and I treasure all of my experiences...
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Maisie P.

Scarborough, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I live on a big farm with goats, a cow, chickens, and llamas, so caring for living, breathing little ones comes naturally to me. Farming has taught me patience, flexibility, and a good sense of humor because you never know what's going to happen on a farm or with kids. I've been caring for children since I was 10 years old....
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Cheryl M.

Scarborough, ME

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$29/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
I am a dedicated nanny with a degree in education. My background as a former teacher with a music degree and experience in both public and private education, enables me to offer not only high-quality care but also meaningful educational enrichment. I bring extensive and nurturing care to children of all ages, from infants...
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Devon S.

Seeking Full-time Summer Care Position!

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have over 13 years of babysitting and nannying experience with families from only children to 4 children, from infants to elementary ages. I am looking for part time summer work while I have a pause in between years 1 and 2 of my MSW program. I have a wide range of experience with children with behavioral and mental health...

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...

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Molly R.

Looking For Position For School Year 2020-21

Portland, ME

4.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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...
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Jada W.

Babysitter With 21 Years Experience Looking For New Families To Work With!

Portland, ME

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 66 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I have 23 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...

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,...

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Karen S.

Fun-loving, Friendly, Responsible and Compassionate

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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...

Sharrie P. says "Loved to do crafts with the kids. Great with reading books to our kids."

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Kelly M.

South Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
I'm a certified postpartum doula and mom of 4 grown kids. Looking for infant care jobs! I've worked with more families than I can count! Will you be my next ?!

Care Member says "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!!"

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Jami D.

Looking for Child Care Jobs

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I'm 36 years old. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 10 years old. When I was younger I took the babysitting course through Red Cross, I got certified as a lifeguard and I also took the Certified Nursing Assistant course a few years back. After exploring many options I finally decided that being a teacher was what I...

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,...

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Nedra B.

nanny

South Portland, ME

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Nurturing young minds and supporting families is my passion. For the past three years, I've had the joy of caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I hold a college degree and am comfortable caring for up to four children at a time. My approach is patient and friendly. I believe in open communication with...
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Lillian W.

Full-time Nanny Starting September Of 2025 Through May Of 2026!

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Lilly and I have over 5 years of childcare experience. I have been babysitting, nannying, and working at childcare camps and schools since I was a teenager. I have obtained a degree in Social Work from the University of Southern Maine and am planning on going on to get my masters. While completing my degree, I...
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Margaret M.

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Maggie! I have worked in childcare for 10 years in various roles, including as a YMCA Stay and Play Attendant, a full time nanny of a 2-week-old, a full time nanny of a 3-month-old, a part time nanny of a 3-year-old, and, most recently, as a part time nanny of a 2-year-old and a 6-month-old. I have always loved...
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Michaela C.

Creative Helper

Portland, ME

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$19/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
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....
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  • 60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.80/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 5.0

Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Scarborough, ME

Infant Nannies in Scarborough, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed infant nannies

Caroline M.

Caroline was wonderful with my 5 month old baby! We only had her a few days, but our bay took to her calm nature right away. Wish I could...

- Care member

Ashley G.

We hired Ashley to watch our 10-month old son and she was the best nanny we ever worked with. She’s reliable, patient, trustworthy, and...

- Care member

Devon S.

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...

- Samantha S.

FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Scarborough, ME

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Scarborough, ME, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $23.80. 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 Scarborough, 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 10 infant nanny profiles near you in Scarborough, ME that you can check out. You can also read 11 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 Scarborough, 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.

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