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50 infant nannies are listed in South 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 South Portland, ME
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:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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...
Delaney can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Kathleen P.
Scarborough, ME
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a single mom with 2 (now adult) sons. I've been self employed as an interior designer for over 30 years, but I'm looking for something different. I began nannying last Spring for a 13-month-old and fell in love with nannying! Last November I earned state mandated certification and took CPR/First Aid training and have been...
Kathleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Lily Y.
Old Orchard Beach, ME
$18-28/hr • 8 yrs exp
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...
Lily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hi my name is Sarah I'm 34, I have started having child care experience at a young age due to having younger siblings! I have always gravitated towards kids because of how special they are ! I have babysat since I was 12. Nannied throughout the years including infant twins, sadly they relocated. I have always nannied for a...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie is an incredible caregiver! She is punctual, communicative, hardworking, and amazing with children. She was also incredibly kind to our elderly dog. We have a history of infant loss and finding a trustworthy person to watch our newborn son felt daunting....
Alejandra 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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
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
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, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jaide is excellent with kids and also seeks out opportunities to help. she is self directed and always keeps busy when the kids were napping. our daughter loves her and she is very good with infants as well. taught our daughter through Montessori methods and gave...
Julia O.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Julia is friendly and easy to talk to. She is good with different ages and children with special needs. She is caring and compassionate."
Emily G.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very sweet, honest, down to earth and reliable."
Jess Y.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Susannah and I have been in childcare for as long as I can remember! I started as a date night sitter and slowly started taking on nannying responsibilities as I entered high school. After that I started working in childcare centers & absolutely fell in love with working with kids! I ran my own classroom on and off...
Susannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Susannah worked with our family for one year, supporting after-school care and household management needs. She is absolutely wonderful with our school-aged children (8, 7, 5) - super creative, attentive and engaging. I also relied on her to take care of routine...
Care member
Sophie W.
Yarmouth, ME
$20-22/hr • 12 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sophie and I am a fun, reliable, and punctual sitter with many years of experience in both formal and informal childcare settings, including nannying, home tutoring, schools, and daycares. I have both my Red Cross first aid and CPR certifications (infant as well as adult) and have held and continued to renew these...
Sophie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 10 years of experience along with excellent references. I have most experience with infants and babies, but love working with older children too. I like to use a child-led approach to nannying.
Dayla can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Anjolie G.
Freeport, ME
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been working with kids for as long as I remember. I take pride in helping shape our future generations into good people and would love to be a part of that journey with your family. I've babysat occasionally throughout my teenage years but for about the last 3 years I've been working with children 1-5 years old. I...
Anjolie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Karla S.
Yarmouth, ME
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Karla, I am 25 years old, have my own car, and absolutely adore kids. I love reading, art, and taking walks in nature. Experience: I have 4 younger siblings, I did volunteer work at Rowe Elementary, and worked at Reiche Elementary, I have worked in two daycares as a floater (infants to preschool ages), and have...
Karla can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi families! My name is Eliza. I have 20 plus years in the childcare field and been nannying for the past 5 years. I have tons of experience with infants through elementary school aged children. I also have tons of experience with multiples and special needs. I am CPR and First Aid Certified, Covid vaccinated and have my...
Eliza can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Stay at home mom of 6-month-old baby boy, seeking part time (during the weekday hours) babysitting/nannying position in our home or yours. Looking to help out a fun & loving family. Depending on day will have my infant with me, who is so easy going and happy! I have 15 years of experience, high energy & active, background in...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in South Portland, ME
Katie G.
5.0
Katie is an incredible caregiver! She is punctual, communicative, hardworking, and amazing with children. She was also incredibly kind to our elderly dog. We have a history of infant loss and finding a trustworthy person to watch our newborn son felt daunting. Katie instantly put us at ease. Her...
- Alejandra 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
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.
Julia E.
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. Julia is great communicating with...
- Care member
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.
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FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in South Portland, ME
How much does a nanny cost for an infant near me 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 $22.80. 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.
What types of responsibilities do infant nannies near me in South 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 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.
How can I find a good infant nanny near me in South Portland, ME?
TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 5 infant nanny profiles near you in South Portland, ME that you can check out. You can also read 10 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.
How do I interview a nanny for an infant near me in South Portland, ME?
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.
Is it safe to hire an infant nanny near me in South 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 South Portland, ME infant nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Infant Nannies in South Portland, ME are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 50 listed infant nannies.