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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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Maia W.


Cumberland Center, ME

$15-18/hr2 yrs exp

Babysitter, Nanny

Hello! I am currently enrolled at University of New England, where I live with my sister and roommate. However, I am looking for a job closer to my family's house, in Cumberland and don't mind the current commute. I have taught swim lessons to daycares and kids of all ages for years now. I also have quite a bit of experience...
Maia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Shelby H.


South Portland, ME

$14-25/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Loving And Profession Full Time Or Part Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Caregiving is my passion! I would love to help make any parents' lives easier by helping your child/children learn and grow. I have experience with all ages and would love to help with any meal prep, errands, or housework.
Shelby can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more

Erin M.


Cumberland Center, ME

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hi, my name is Erin, I live in Portland and am a born and raised Mainer! I'm a grad student at USM studying School Psychology so I am looking for some part time hours babysitting. My schedule is flexible so I'm willing to work with specific scheduling needs. I love doing fun, creative, crafty, outdoor, and imaginative things...
Erin can also help with: Carpooling
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Natalie P.


Gorham, ME

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Caring And Organized Live- In Household Manager/nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Natalie and I am looking for a fulltime nanny position. I am hoping to become a loving, compassionate and organized addition to a family. I have multiple amazing references. Please reach out to me if you are interested in learning more about what I offer as a caregiver!
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Natalie is incredible! Partnering with her was such a dream. I needed someone who was a direct communicator, self-aware, structured, safe driver, dependable and also able to hold space for where I was at in order to work together 3 days a week with all the hand...

Molly S.

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Amanda C.


Standish, ME

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hello. I live in Standish. I have 15+ years experience in the child care field school system, preschool and as a nanny. I'm CPR and first aid certified, Covid vaccinated and have a booster as well. I'm very loving, caring, easy to get along with and talk with. I am very reliable, punctual and very flexible. I love to be outdoors...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I cannot recommend Amanda highly enough. She has been with us for 6 years caring for our 2 children, and it is no exaggeration to say she has become part of our family and critical to the function of our busy household. Both our kids are heading to school in the...

Samantha W.

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Donna C.


Old Orchard Beach, ME

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am the mother of 4 wonderful kids, ages 25-32 and grandmother to 3 adorable and active boys ages 1-11 years old! I moved to Maine three years ago. Before that I had an in home child care in which I cared for infants to 3 or 4 years old for several years. I prefer to take care of infants to 2 years old. I am a nurturer by...
Donna can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Donna was my son's primary daycare provider for the first 3 years of his life, and he adores her and her family so! We still see her on occasion :-) even though he is now in preschool (soon pre-K, they grow up so quick!!). We loved working with Donna, as she is...

Sarah W.

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Lauren D.


Gorham, ME

$10-15/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter/Nanny!

While I was in high school I cared for two families. Each family had two children 2 and 5 years old. I have had experience caring for both boys and girls. In college I babysat for a family of three; ages ranging from 2-10. My most recent experience has been caring for two children ages 5 and 8 in 2016-2017; helping get them...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lauren is a very responsible , bright, funny young woman.always a great student and athlete. She was a sought after babysitter, pet and house sitter through high school. She graduated from college and works with at risk youth. She is also a dog owner to Sammy, who...

Stephanie D.

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Marika D.


Old Orchard Beach, ME

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Childcare Professional Seeking Part-time Work

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a professional nanny with extensive experience caring for children of all ages. I have worked in the childcare field for about nine years. I have cared for infants as young as 2 months old and teenagers up to 15 years old, including many ages in between. I have learned so much about caring for children during my multiple...
Marika can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Marika looks after my 17 month old daughter a few hours per week. She is fun, loving and energetic. I really appreciate her playful spirit and that she can keep up with my toddler!"

Ananda T.

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Ashley C.


Saco, ME

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Your Family's Trusted Friend: Experienced And Engaging Childcare Provider

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ashley and I'm so happy you found your way to my page! I am currently looking for a summer only position, as well as occasional/date nights! I am a 3rd grade teacher and it is the best job. I have worked with children since I was 13. I have a lot of experience that I can't fit into this box! Would be happy to...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Ashley has taken care of our daughter since she was 2 months old for various date nights and other events. Ashley is extremely reliable and kind. Our daughter has loved the time she has spent with her."

Lauren R.

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Ludmila M.


Biddeford, ME

$25-39/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter(Nanny) With A Teacher Training College Degree

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Ludmila. I live with my family in state of Maine for the past 25 years. After earning my Bachelor degree in Teacher training college, I have had more than 25 years of experience working in KINDERGARTEN, PRIVATE BABYSITTING NANNY and a SENIOR CARE as well . My first priority is - SAFETY! I learned this from long...
Ludmila can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ludmila is lovely in every way. Warm. Engaging. Flexible. Great references. Responsive. Highly recommend reaching out to her!!!!"

Matt And Brooke S.

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Kathryn M.


Yarmouth, ME

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Available To Be A Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have successfully raised two children of my own and have three beautiful grandchildren, ages 10, 3 and 1 1/2. For the past 4+ years I have been a nanny for a wonderful family in Charleston, SC. I have just moved back to Maine and I am currently living in Yarmouth. Before moving to SC five years ago, I worked at Trinity Day...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kathy worked for us for 4+ years. We were devastated when she moved back home. She is kind, nurturing, reliable, and frankly irreplaceable. We would rehire in a millisecond if we could have her a part of our household again. I am writing this review from my own...

Jennifer J.

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Emma T.


Hollis Center, ME

$20-22/hr6 yrs exp

Fellow Mom

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Emma, I am a mother of 3, my 5-year-old daughter (I) my 2-year-old daughter (E) and my 9-month-old son (M.) I live in Hollis Maine where I nanny out of my home. I have a clean driving record and can work with families to do pickups and drop-offs. I have worked at daycares, summer camps and church camps, but course the...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"We hired Emma to care for our 1 year old son, D, 3-4 times a week. She and her family have been such a gift! It is very clear that she cares deeply about D and his well-being. She is very communicative, honest, and flexible. We were having trouble with naps...

Tomer K.

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Katelyn F.


Freeport, ME

< $10/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Enthusiastic About Providing Exceptional Childcare.

I am described by parents as having a comforting, understanding, and patient charm with children. I love crafting, art, exploring, hiking, plants, and am enthusiastic about caring for all ages. I come from a big family and am the oldest of seven children. Growing up, I always had a child on my hip and was by my mother's side...
Katelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

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Andrea B.


Old Orchard Beach, ME

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny/babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

A few years ago I cared for elderly women with dementia. I was in charge of helping make meals, take meds, & perform typical daily activities. This helped me become more tolerant of different circumstances & increase my level of patience. I traveled to Costa Rica in January 2016 to work at a local orphanage that housed children...
Andrea can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
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Lyda P.


Gorham, ME

$20-49/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/ Pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a teacher and nanny since age 17, giving private piano and art lessons with a graduate degree in painting and sculpture. I have taught in multiple settings such as classroom grade K-6 at Reggio Emilia inspired schools. I live and work on my farm with my husband of 40 years, 3 horses, 2 dogs and 4 cats. My interest in...
Skills:

CPR

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Sara F.


Freeport, ME

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

I have 20+ years of experience working as a mothers helper, live in nanny and babysitter. I've also worked with kids through coaching lacrosse, teaching English as a foreign language and running my business. I focus on play, encouraging curiosity and presence.
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Brianna W.


Windham, ME

$27-44/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Brianna White-Ortiz (she/her), I prefer Bri. I'm a Bowdoin grad, artist, and nanny living in the Portland area. I am looking for a family to work with 3 days per week (24-30 hrs) starting September 1! My philosophy in my work is to provide the children I care for with a confident and respectful adult to look...
Brianna can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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Kayla H.


Gorham, ME

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

SAHM Looking To Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Kayla! I am a 31-year-old mother of two, I am married and live in Gorham. I have been a Patient Care Tech on a cardiology floor at Maine Medical Center for 5+ years. Before I worked at MMC I worked in home care caring for clients with developmental, cognitive, and behavioral challenges for about 6 years. I have...
Kayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Barb F.


Old Orchard Beach, ME

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny Available

I am looking for a part-time position as a caregiver or nanny. I am a caring individual who enjoys working with the elderly and children to assist with their activities of daily living (ADL), and all needs including cooking, reading to my clients, and light housekeeping. I would be interested in helping with your child care. I...
Barb can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I am a retired Montessori teacher. I have worked in the child development field since 1977. While in college, I was a live in nanny for 3 years. I am a divorced mother of 2, both of whom are married. I retired from teaching Montessori after 40 years and have been a full time Grandmother/care giver for my 2 granddaughters, ages 6...
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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

Natalie P.

5.0

Natalie is incredible! Partnering with her was such a dream. I needed someone who was a direct communicator, self-aware, structured, safe driver, dependable and also able to hold space for where I was at in order to work together 3 days a week with all the hand offs and problem solving. I felt like...

- Molly S.

Amanda C.

5.0

Amanda has been a wonderful nanny for our family. I have an infant and high energy toddler and she’s been great at managing them. She is reliable, caring, creative with activities and gets the kids out to fun community events and play dates. Our schedules unfortunately don’t work going forward, but...

- Care member

Donna C.

5.0

Donna was my son's primary daycare provider for the first 3 years of his life, and he adores her and her family so! We still see her on occasion :-) even though he is now in preschool (soon pre-K, they grow up so quick!!). We loved working with Donna, as she is very accommodating and reliable. I...

- Sarah W.

Lauren D.

5.0

Lauren works for me at a youth-services organization and is mature yet fun, and very responsible/trustworthy! I've seen her work directly with teens, interact with younger children, and know that she's also an pet-owner and animal-lover. I'd definitely trust her with my home, or a two legged or four...

- Joelle G.

Marika D.

5.0

Marika helped care for our two children during spring 2020. She was reliable and provided excellent childcare. She patiently comforted our infant and engaged our pre-schooler with imaginative play,

- Diana Z.

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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.