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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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Responsible, Fun, & Caring Nanny

South Portland, ME

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! Are you in need of a responsible, fun, and caring Nanny? Please look no further! I love kids and have experience with all ages, (infant-preteen) as well as twins. I also have reliable transportation and a great driving record. I like to play games, read stories, do arts and crafts, sing songs, and have outside time...
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Elizabeth C.'s Photo

South Portland, ME

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
My educational and professional background is in education. In addition to working with all age groups in public and private school classroom settings, I have worked in daycare settings with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. I am looking for a position that allows me to be with my 4mo. old daughter during the week...
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South Portland, ME

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$29/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! My name is Sara, I am currently located in South Portland. I am currently available for single or recurring date night/weekend care! I have experience caring for children ranging from 3 weeks to 11 years old. Additionally, I am comfortable with, and have experience caring for, multiple children at a time. The majority of...
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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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South Portland, ME

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
hello! my name is isabella, im 18 and have been working with kiddos for about 4 years now. I work part time in a market, but am looking for some extra work on the side. I've been a private nanny for several families as well as working in an infant daycare, and overall really enjoy working with kids. I am a big believer in...
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Fun, Loving, And Experienced Sitter!

South Portland, ME

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$24/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi families, I'm Sarah! I am a nature loving, nurturing, and experienced childcare provider. I am looking for a full time nanny position for the summer, and possibly beyond if it's the right fit! I've spent the last year working as a preschool teacher at a nature based childcare center, and love implementing time in nature into...
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Career Montessori Teacher

Scarborough, ME

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Scarborough, ME

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Rachel B.'s Photo

Gorham, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
20 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I am a former nanny and preschool teacher who loves young children. I am currently a stay at home Mom to twin 11-year-olds looking to connect with families in search of child care during school hours. I have one year experience as a full-time nanny, many years baby-sitting experience and have worked with infants, toddlers and 3...

Vania S. says "Really nice woman. Great child care philosophy. Lots of experience."

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Jennifer M.'s Photo

Falmouth, ME

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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...
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Nanny Available

Falmouth, ME

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$23/hr
20 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello I am looking for a part time Nanny job, preferably with a newborn or infant. I was a SAHM for my own 12-year-old daughter.
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Old Orchard Beach, ME

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I am looking for a part- time nanny job or recurring babysitting job. I have a passion for kids and I love doing activities that help with their development and growth. I have a background in outdoor and nature-based education. I have been a nanny for the past 4 years and I have 8 years of babysitting experience prior to...
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Nanny

Old Orchard Beach, ME

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hello! I am currently taking time away from the teaching profession and aim to offer child care support to parents in need. My teaching experience is at the secondary level, 12-14-year-olds, but my own babysitting and caregiving background ranges from infants to 13-year-olds. I have excellent time management and communication...
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Scarborough, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Scarborough, ME

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$35/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
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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Gorham, ME

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. With three years of experience as a nanny, I'm experienced in caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My previous role as a babysitter further instilled in me the desire to make a positive impact on children's lives. I'm patient, calm,...
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Scarborough, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
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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23 Year Old Experienced Nanny

Scarborough, ME

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Enthusiastic And Crafty Child Uplifter.

Scarborough, ME

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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  • 48 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.29/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 5.0

Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in South Portland, ME

Infant Nannies in South Portland, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 48 listed infant nannies

Kelly M.

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...

- Care member

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

FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in South Portland, ME

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in South Portland, ME, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $23.29. 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 South 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 7 infant nanny profiles near you in South Portland, ME that you can check out. You can also read 4 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 South 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.

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