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60 live-in nannies are listed in Portland, ME
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby live-in nannies is 7 years
What others are saying about live-in nannies in Portland, ME
Jess is amazing. Reliable, flexible, great with communication, and our kids (ages 1, 3, and 5) all love her. She watched our youngest a…
Review for Jessica R. by Care member
Knowledgable, reliable and well-mannered. Those were tops! 👌🏾Personally, would have liked naps timed just before returning my child to…
Review for Madison O. by Care member
I have known Natalie and her family her whole life. She also nannied for our infant daughter when I had to go back to work. She was amazing…
Review for Natalie R. by Randee C.
Live-in nannies in Portland, ME
5.0
(12)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for over 16 years now (professionally) but I was blessed to grow up in a large family. I've had children around me my whole life. I am a graduate from University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education. I am also the 2015 recipient of the Marcia Lovell award (an award...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jess is amazing. Reliable, flexible, great with communication, and our kids (ages 1, 3, and 5) all love her. She watched our youngest a couple days a week for about a year and we couldn't have been happier with the care she provided. "
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience as a babysitter and as a live-in nanny. I am also a certified EMT and CPR + First Aid instructor (adults, infant, children, and pets). My schedule is flexible. I work part-time for FEMA. Happy to provide any background check info. Have my own transportation, and very organized and reliable!
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I recently just moved back to Maine and am looking for some additional part time work. For the past seven years I lived in Hawaii where I was a school garden teacher and taught K-9th grade students hands on gardening, cooking, and nutrition lessons, which was one of my most rewarding experiences! I babysat for several...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
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....
Michaela can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Molly S.
Portland, ME
$25-27/hr • 5 yrs exp
My name is Molly, and I am a hard working 24-year-old student living in Southern, Maine! I have 5 years of nanny/babysitting experience. I care for 3 children ages 5-12 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (5 days a week.) I am also an occasional date night sitter for a 6-year-old with special needs. I know how valuable it is to have a caring,...
3.3
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Madison. I use she/her pronouns. I have worked in childcare in various positions including as a Behavioral Health Professional working with autistic kids from 3 - 21 y/o, childcare teacher with up to 10 kids per adult, and family nanny for a toddler. I'm definitely a creative person, I love to set up games and...
Madison can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We had the true pleasure of Madison being FT nanny for our 1-yr old for 9 months (40 hrs/wk, not live-in). We sadly parted ways when my son’s name made it to the top of the list at our preferred daycare/preschool — though Madison is still available to us for...
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Let me share a bit about myself with you! My name is Kate and I am a young professional, living and working in Portland, Maine. I graduated from Plymouth State University in 2014 with a degree in Childhood Studies- Elementary Education. Since graduating I have worked at non-profits that provide various services to individuals...
Kate can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Natalie, and I am a graduate of Ursinus College. I am currently a full-time law student in Portland so I am not looking for full-time as I am in school most of the week. Additionally, I am currently working on a reoccurring basis with one family so am not able to take on any other reoccurring jobs at this time....
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Natalie R.
Portland, ME
$26/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
*currently only have date night availability*
Hi everyone,
My name is Natalie and I am 26 years old. I am a nurse working in both geriatrics and with new moms & babies. I have over 5 years of experience as a nanny/care taker. I am CPR/first aid certified for all ages. I live in Portland and am looking for local nannying jobs...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"We hired Natalie for a date night with my own two kids and my niece who was visiting from out of town. Not only did Natalie arrive on time and was beyond pleasant, she seemed to come away from dealing with two "threenagers", and a 6 month old unscathed. The kids...
Sara L.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name's Tanya, and I love working with kids and families.
I have been a nanny for six years. I love to work with young children, especially babies and toddlers. I enjoy reading to kids, playing and singing and of course snuggling babies! I am fun-loving, and easy going yet attentive, efficient, and self driven.
In my...
Tanya can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"Tanya is very warm, with a calm demeanor. She is great at doing art projects with the kids!"
Laura K.
Hi! My name is Caroline. I am 28 years old and have lived in Portland for 8 years. I enjoy knitting and other forms of creative expression, going on walks and reading. I have experience working with children of all ages in both a babysitting and professional capacity. I currently work at a local public library in youth services,...
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm 27-years-old and live in Portland. I have almost 10 years of babysitting experience, and several years of long term nannying. I've found all my experiences to be valuable and rewarding, as I really love children and hope to one day have a career working with them. I've cared for children as young as 3 months old, as...
Gwenyvere can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Carly R.
Portland, ME
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Care, Personal Assistant, Adult Care Assistance, Pet/Home Sitting, Housework
Hello!
My name is Carly. I am 32, living in Portland, ME. Currently seeking full or part time work. I am available for and open to child care, personal assistant work, adult care assistance, pet or home sitting, currier assistance, and/or housework.
I am reliable, compassionate, positive, mindful and organized.
I have...
Hi! My name is Sara and I live in Portland, ME. I graduated from the University of New Hampshire in May of 2019 with a bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have 10 years of experience caring for children in many different settings. I have worked at a Child Study and Development school, an in-home daycare...
Sara can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am originally from Portland, Maine, have lived all over the country, and moved to Fort Collins recently. I currently work as a freelance merchandiser and social media manager, an engineering intern for a river restoration company, and sit on the Executive board of an environmental non-profit. However, my schedule is extremely...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sarah is a wonderful sitter! She is reliable, responsible and communicative with us and is so kind and compassionate with our children. Sarah worked for us watching our 2 boys, ages 2 and 6 at the time and was so good keeping our high energy boys occupied and...
Dashiell M.
I'd describe my personality as honest, patient, creative.
I like working with kids because I enjoy teaching them and creating a safe space for them to explore and learn.
I'm looking for a job that will allow me to use my spanish to support a family that values multiculturalism and open to learning from others.
I started...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I currently live and work in Portland and look forward to working with your family! I worked at the camp of Southern Maine in childcare (summer camp and daycare) with toddlers and school-aged children for four years, as well as intermittent babysitting and nannying for families with various child dynamics. I have cared...
Eilish can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Eilish to care for our 4yo daughter and 1yo son in December and January, until she went back to college. She was fantastic. Super reliable, very kind and patient with the kids, great at doing crafts with our daughter and engaging with our son. We were...
Travis K.
Greetings Families! My name is Vienna. I'm an adventure enthusiast with a passion for child care. I am reliable, extremely organized, and have tons of energy! Last year I was a full-time nanny for two children (6yr, 10yr) in Steamboat, CO. I had the pleasure of working at Teton Valley Ranch Camp in 2022 where I was a camp...
Vienna can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there!
My name is Afton! I am 23 years old & live in Portland, ME. Currently am seeking a full time nanny position with a great family! My previous experience includes nannying, working in a classroom as an Early Childhood Educator, well as holding a Registered Medical Assistant certification where I previously worked in...
Afton can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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FAQs for finding a live-in nanny in Portland, ME
How much does a live-in nanny cost in 2025 near me in Portland, ME?
The cost of a live-in nanny varies greatly depending on factors like their years of experience and your location. The average rate for live-in nannies on Care.com near you in Portland, ME is $23.68 per hour.
How do I find a nanny near me in Portland, ME?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 22 in Portland, ME. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare profiles by hourly pay rate and experience. You also have the ability to read reviews from other families.
What type of live-in nanny services near me are available in Portland, ME?
All live-in nannies offer different services, like helping with homework or light housekeeping, so it’s important to ask them about what responsibilities they’re willing to take on when you interview them. The responsibilities you want them to commit to can greatly impact the cost of a live-in nanny. You can compare 22 live-in nanny profiles near you to get an idea of what responsibilities they feel comfortable tackling.
Ratings for Portland, ME live-in nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Live-in Nannies in Portland, ME are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 60 listed live-in nannies.