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Jessica R.

Full-time Caregiver Available

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Looking For Position For School Year 2020-21

Portland, ME

4.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Portland, ME

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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...
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Creative Helper

Portland, ME

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$19/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
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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Molly S.'s Photo

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
5 years experience
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,...
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Babysitter/Nanny/Educator

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...
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Here To Help YOU

Portland, ME

3.3(1)
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$26/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "Knowledgable, reliable and well-mannered. Those were tops! 👌🏾Personally, would have liked naps timed just before returning my child to give me a...

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Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
*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...

Randee C. says "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 with her and...

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Professional, Fun, Reliable, Sweet Nanny

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
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...

Laura K. says "Tanya is very warm, with a calm demeanor. She is great at doing art projects with the kids!"

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Part-time Nanny Or Babysitter Available

Portland, ME

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$22/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
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,...
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Professional Nanny

Portland, ME

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
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...
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Child Care, Personal Assistant, Adult Care Assistance, Pet/Home Sitting, Housework

Portland, ME

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$30/hr
10 years experience
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...
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Part-time Babysitter

Portland, ME

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$18/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...
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Spanish Immersion And Smile Creator

Portland, ME

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$16/hr
15 years experience
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...
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Open To Evenings And Weekends!

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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...

Caitlin M. says "Eilish is amazing! She was the first sitter we had since COVID, and she handled our older child's nervousness with ease. In a few short minutes, they...

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Occasional Babysitter

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Meleena E. says "Sarah was a nanny for my two children for a year when they were 2 and 3. She was reliable and kind and quickly became part of our family. My kids loved...

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Hi! I'm Afton

Portland, ME

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$22/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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...
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Portland, ME

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
:) Hello! I am currently seeking a nanny position starting mid June, Tuesday-Friday. I have experience caring for children of various ages and am CPR certified. I'm reliable, nurturing, and very patient. I'm also happy to assist with light housekeeping. I live in Portland, so I'm looking for something local but willing to travel...
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Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a 31-year-old marketing professional currently taking some time off and excited to return to something I've loved doing since I was 12-caring for kids and pets! I've lived in Portland's East End for the past three years and bring over a decade of experience as a babysitter, nanny, and dog sitter. I'm comfortable with...

Farrell S. says "Cally is great with kids of all ages. She has watched my daughter from 6 months and now she is 3.5 years old. She is great at entertaining children and...

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Madison S.'s Photo

Babysitter

Portland, ME

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Maddy :) I am an experienced babysitter, nanny, and teacher. I've cared for infants, toddlers and school-aged children from grades K-12. I excel at engaging kids in fun, educational activities, and I take pride in creating a safe, nurturing environment where they can thrive. I graduated from the University of Northern...
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  • 60 live-in nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.35/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated live-in nannies is 4.6

Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in Portland, ME

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

Jessica R.

Jess is amazing. Reliable, flexible, great with communication, and our kids (ages 1, 3, and 5) all love her. She watched our youngest a...

- Care member

Madison O.

Knowledgable, reliable and well-mannered. Those were tops! 👌🏾Personally, would have liked naps timed just before returning my child to...

- Care member

Natalie R.

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...

- Randee C.

FAQs for finding a live-in nanny 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 $23.35 per hour.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 20 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.

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 20 live-in nanny profiles near you to get an idea of what responsibilities they feel comfortable tackling.

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