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Find live-in nannies in Portland, ME that you’ll love

60 live-in nannies are listed in Portland, ME

The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby live-in nannies is 7 years

Live-in nannies in Portland, ME

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Elsa B.


Portland, ME

$20-24/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a fun and trustworthy college student living in Portland. I've been babysitting and nannying for many years, including full-time infant care for 2 families and current part-time care for an 18-month-old. I also worked as a camp counselor for three summers working with 6 to 12-year-old kids. I'm experienced in behavior...
Elsa can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Ellen P.


Portland, ME

$20/hr11 yrs exp

Hi there! I'm Ellie, I'm 27 years old and I currently live in Portland, Maine. I have been in the childcare field for 10 years now starting at a daycare center then moving on to special needs children and finally moving to nannying. I currently nanny two girls ( ages 4 months and 2. 5 years) I have been with them since the...
Ellen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Eilish C.


Portland, ME

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Open To Evenings And Weekends!

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, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Vienna M.


Portland, ME

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Creative And Adventurous Nanny!

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sarah M.


Portland, ME

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Occasional Babysitter

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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & 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.

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Lucinda Callie W.


Portland, ME

$17-25/hr2 yrs exp

I Am A Kind Hearted, Empathetic And Adventurous Person Who Loves To Be With Kids And Animals.

Hey there! My name is Lucinda, I am 22 years old & I am currently looking for a one time / part time job. I am a kids yoga teacher & also offer adult one on one yoga sessions. I would love to help with animal sitting, &/or any other odd jobs to do with animals or teaching. I live in Portland and work as a yoga teacher for adults...
Lucinda Callie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
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Meredith C.


Portland, ME

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

My name is Meredith and I grew up in Maine! I now live in Portland and grew up in the surrounding area. I have babysat for many years! Throughout my time as a babysitter I have had many regular families as well as I nannied for a summer during college. I am looking for something regular in the evenings maybe 2-3 times a week! I...
Skills:

CPR

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Elita L.


Portland, ME

$22-25/hr8 yrs exp

Fun And Experienced Caregiver Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been nannying since I was 12, but my passion for childcare goes back to when I was six and my brother was born. I have always been very protective and responsible as the oldest child. I love playing with children and helping them grow in my own small way, whether that means exploring outside or reading them a book. I...
Elita can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sarah H.


Cumberland Center, ME

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced, Energetic Sitter!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been a babysitter and nanny for about 7 years for different families in Southern Maine. I have lived in Cumberland my whole life and reside there now with my parents and siblings. I am a part-time college student, which is currently all online. I am looking any part-time or full-time child care positions.
Sarah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My kids loved Sarah! Will definitely be bothering her again soon for date nights!"

Lindsey P.

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Christina H.


South Portland, ME

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

AVAILABLE NOW! Caring, Dependable, Trusting, Responsible, Loving, Organized.

I was a former live in Nanny in Rye NH, where I am originally from. I obtained my real estate license one year ago and decided to move to Maine and now I am acclimating to this new beautiful area. My hopes are to become a part of a special family and help them with their little ones. I would be delighted to meet. Available to...
Christina can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"Christina is trustworthy and great with kids! She watched a Our son from about one year old until he was about 2 1/2 when he started preschool"

Travis B.

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Sutton D.


Cape Elizabeth, ME

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Sutton

Hello! I moved to the Portland area about 5 years ago, and Ive been working with kids ever since. I've worked one on one, as a coach and educator, and even as a live in and travel nanny. Although I am on the lookout for new families to help out, I have created great continued relationships with all of my past clients. I have...
5.0
"Sutton worked closely with our family for over 6 months, and was a phenomenal help with me and my kiddos! I have a pretty private family, and she kept that at a high priority. She also accompanied us on many family trips, and helped ensure the kids always had fun -...

Cole M.

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Susannah J.


Cumberland Center, ME

$27-28/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & 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

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Kira L.


South Portland, ME

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Educated, Super-Fun Nanny Available In South Florida!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Over 20 years of experience nannying, being a 24 hour live-in camp counselor and working healthcare. I've done clinical work on various hospital units and in long term care facilities as a certified nursing assistant. I have also been working doing home care for the past few years. I am a graduate from the University of Miami...
Kira can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Marissa R.


Falmouth, ME

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hi, my name is Marissa! I am a Second Grade teacher at Windham Primary School! I received my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Saint Joseph's College of Maine in 2018. I live with my fiancé and our two cats in our apartment in Westbrook. I am looking for a Summer babysitting/nannying job. WARNING: I am getting...
Marissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Sarah B.


Scarborough, ME

$25-50/hr8 yrs exp

Warm And Compassionate Therapist + Nanny Seeking Part-time Work!

I have worked with children in various settings for many years! I have my bachelor's and master's degrees in clinical social work, and I currently work as a mental health therapist with kids aged 7-18. Before obtaining my master's, I worked as a nanny for a 2-year-old. Most recently, I worked as a nanny for 3 children, aged 6,...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Courtnee B.


Scarborough, ME

$22-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver With Flexible Hours Available Immediately!

My name is Courtnee and I live in Raymond. Growing up, I frequently babysat and knew that working with children was a passion. I attended Eastern Maine Community College in Bangor for two years and I am in the process of transferring credits to Southern Maine Community College in order to obtain my Associates degree in Early...
Courtnee can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Casey P.


Westbrook, ME

$17-22/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Casey and I'm 24 years old. I have babysat many children my whole life, and am very comfortable with kids and pets! I just finished nannying my last family due to them transitioning to school, and I was with them for 2 years. It was 2 kiddos, a young boy who was 9 months (now 2) and a young girl who was 2 (now 4). Before...
Casey can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
I'm looking for a family in need of a part time nanny. I have a 2-month-old baby. Up to this point, I have been an RN working 12 hour shifts but would like more time with my newborn. I'm looking for a family that needs occasional/part time help with their child that would be open to me bringing my baby. I have a flexible...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Elsie M.


Westbrook, ME

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

About Me!

Hi there, my name is Elsie and I am a 21-year-old geology student, but have always loved childcare and outdoor education. Through exploring both, I have found myself working as a full time nanny for 4 months as well as an outdoor educator in the Wyoming Wilderness. I am working full time as an Intern this summer, however I am...
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Olivia L.


Cumberland Center, ME

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

College Student Looking For A Full Time Nanny Position!

Hello! My name is Olivia and I live in Cumberland Center. I have 5 years of experience. I have my own car and can help with chores and errands around the house. I am comfortable with taking care of up to 3 children of all ages. I have been a full time nanny and I have been babysitting since I was 12. I am proficient in French as...
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

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

Eilish C.

5.0

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 were playing games in complete comfort. Eilish is punctual, responsible, communicative, and so so sweet - basically everything a parent could want in...

- Caitlin M.

Sarah M.

5.0

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 spending time with her and I never doubted that they were being treated with care and love. She navigated our families crazy schedule with ease...

- Meleena E.

Sarah H.

5.0

My kids loved Sarah! Will definitely be bothering her again soon for date nights!

- Lindsey P.

Christina H.

5.0

Christina is trustworthy and great with kids! She watched a Our son from about one year old until he was about 2 1/2 when he started preschool

- Travis B.

Sutton D.

5.0

Sutton worked closely with our family for over 6 months, and was a phenomenal help with me and my kiddos! I have a pretty private family, and she kept that at a high priority. She also accompanied us on many family trips, and helped ensure the kids always had fun - and most of all, they were safe.

- Cole M.

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Average Rating4.7 / 5

Live-in Nannies in Portland, ME are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 39 reviews of the 60 listed live-in nannies.