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60 nannies are listed in Scarborough, ME
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Scarborough, ME
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Sabrina. I am a 2021 graduate of Southern New Hampshire University with a bachelors in Psychology and am now a graduate student at UNE online. I have about six years of professional nannying experience between multiple families and kids, aged newborn to 15. I absolutely love the families I have met through...
Sabrina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sabrina is really dependable and great with kids. Engaging and always responsive when it comes to last minute child care, very on top of answering messages."
Gracelyn G.
4.9
(16)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I thrive on working with and caring for young children. I have an extensive background in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education and am a certified BHP (Behavior Health Professional). I am a hands-on, nurturing, engaging and caring nanny with years of experience.
I work with children of all ages and am adept in...
Pamela can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Pam was the full time nanny for our daughter from ages 8 months - 2.5 years. She took wonderful care of our daughter, and we really valued her warmth, engagement, and complete focus on her. Pam came up with developmentally appropriate activities and art projects;...
Leslie P.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood
I was born into a large family of eight children and started taking care of my siblings when I was 8 years old (It's usual/normal in my culture for elder siblings to help care for their younger siblings). Taking care of them was a part of my daily routine when I was not in school until I left for college; moreover, I am their...
Gentille can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gentille was wonderful. She was very warm and jumped right in with the my three kids. She helped with making dinner for the kids and even managed to clean up, which is no small task! The kids were all sound asleep when we got home and all had great things to say...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a nanny with experience in caring for multiple children from the age of 3 months old through early teens. I specialize in early childhood movement and language development. I have experience as a kindergarten teacher as well as English teacher for pre-k and elementary school aged children. I am child and infant CPR...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Abigail was AMAZING with my active 8 yr old son, who has vision issues. He LOVED her! We would love to use her many more times! She came on short notice and was happy to help out in pinch!"
Sandra R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sophia, I am 22 years old and very bubbly, energetic and creative! I have worked with children for many years but more recently I have been a nanny for three years. I am currently moving from New York to Portland, Maine on November 1st and I am leaving behind a job where I worked for two years as a nanny for a...
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophia was so great with my kids (ages 10, 8, 6)!She kept them happily occupied with crafts and games. As soon as she left the kids asked when she was coming back lol! She is very sweet, trustworthy, and dependable. Thank you Sophia! :)"
Kathy W.
4.9
(30)
Hired by 28 families in your neighborhood
I am a highly experienced Nanny. I am very experienced with all ages. I love the outdoors. Some of my hobbies include hiking, biking and running. I am very professional, creative and reliable. I love doing age appropriate developmental activities with children of all ages.
Christina can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Christina cared for my toddler for several days and was extremely punctual, kind, patient and responsive. She's a great communicator and is highly experienced with kids of all ages. Feel really lucky to have had the chance to work with her!"
Eliza B.
Elizabeth K.
Portland, ME
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Liz and I am a fun-oriented, nature-loving lady that tries to spend every moment possible learning! I have worked with kids for the past 8 years in various capacities. I have 7 years of experience as a youth development professional in an experiential education setting as well as several summers' worth of...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Liz is amazing! She is incredibly patient and kind and is fantastic with kids. I have two high energy boys and she was playful yet firm when needed. We still use her helpful phrases like "no grabby hands." I wish she still lived in MA because I'd love to hire her...
Rebecca M.
5.0
(1)
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.
Natalie R.
Portland, ME
$26/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"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 did lots of fun things with her and would send me pictures throughout the day of their adventures. It was...
Randee C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Hannah, and I'm looking for a wonderful family to take care of. I'm on my way to becoming a Elementary Educator, after receiving my Bachelors Degree in Theater Education: Acting at Emerson College in 2016. For the last 5 years I've worked as an International Employee Manager, coordinating large groups of international...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is great! Really nice girl, kids love her. We were in town for the week and Hannah watched the kids several times. Will definitely call her again next time we are around."
Kim R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Melike and I am from Turkey! I have been working with children for 7 years. I have babysat children ranging from newborns to middle-schoolers and also privately tutored English. Besides that I love children and spending time in their inspiring world!! I am a mature, reliable, and creative person and hope to meet...
Melike can also help with: Swimming supervision
5.0
"Mel was my first babysitter I hired for my son when we were in Portland, ME. She was absolutely great with him. He enjoyed spending time with her, and he would light up when she came through the door. We had to move to Oregon, but if I could I would take her with...
Victoria M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a reliable, patient, and fun person who has approximately eight years of experience working and caring for children, along with three years of tutoring individuals, from four to 19 years old. With me, your children will receive appropriate care and I will go above and beyond to cater to their care and learning needs....
Alex can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Alex has been our nanny for several months and we could not be more grateful for all she has done for our kids and our family. She is an amazing young woman who is responsible, dependable, loving and exudes warmth and goodness. My kids formed a strong bond with her...
Allison C.
Mazie L.
Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm A Senior At HWS Colleges Studying To Major In EDUC + WMST With A Minor In Child Advocacy!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
At my college, I am involved in the Teachers Education Program (TEP) and have been involved with seminars and classroom teaching for over 3 years. I am studying to be certified in both Early Education and Special Education. I have also been a nanny for the past 5 summers, one of my favorite times is being able to see the...
Mazie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Mazie looked after our 6m old boy and our 5.5 yo daughter for a week while we were in Portland, Maine. She was excellent with the kids and a pleasure to have around the house. Highly recommend!!"
Ryan F.
5.0
(4)
Hello there! My name is Emily, I am 24 years old, and I am really excited to start working as a part-time babysitter! I have been working with children since I was 13 years old. I am very passionate about art, mental health, and the outdoors, and sharing that interest with kids to help their adventurous side come out. I look...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"When we were looking for someone to watch our three kids over the summer, Emily was the perfect fit. While I was in class all day she made a daily schedule for the kids, it included art, and other creative things. She also let the kids put their own touch on the...
Brittany S.
Jada W.
Portland, ME
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter With 21 Years Experience Looking For New Families To Work With!
4.9
(40)
Hired by 65 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have 21 years of experience caring for children in center based environments (ages 6 weeks-5 years), individually as a nanny (several of those years have been spent as an infant/toddler nanny), through evening and weekend babysitting jobs with children ages 2 weeks-17 years, doing overnights with various ages, doing...
Jada can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jada has been incredible with my now 11 year old son, we've been with her for nearly two years. My son has ADHD and anxiety, and at times can struggle with self-regulation. Jada is very patient and has connected with him when he at times can have trouble connecting...
Kristina P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Amelia, I am 28 years old and local to Portland. I work full time as a Special Education Teacher for PPS and have worked in the education field for 6 years. Working with children is a passion of mine! When I am not in my classroom with my students I'm thinking of ideas to bring to the classroom to support them...
Amelia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amelia is wonderful! My husband and I were able to have time to snowboard together on our recent mountain vacation. It was good to know our two boys (4 and 2) were in great hands so that we could have a great time and enjoy ourselves. I loved knowing that they were...
Taylor H.
5.0
(4)
Hello!
My name is Joy. I'm 55 yrs old and a Mom of 4. I'm also a retired Social Worker LCSW. I specialized in Play Therapy, Attachment, and Family Therapy. I was a Mental Health Consultant for Head Start for 16+ years. I loved it!
I've spent many years working with children, adolescents and families. Focusing on attachment...
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I do not have enough words to describe how amazing Joy was with my children!! "
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Cassandra M.
Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Grad Student With Lots Of Newborn And Childcare Experience!
5.0
(3)
I am a grad student at USM, looking to nanny in my free time! I am a trained midwife, yoga teacher, and postpartum doula. I have a lot of newborn care experience, as well as a range of other ages, and I also have experience working with children with special needs and/or disabilities. I have been babysitting and nannying since I...
Cassandra can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cassandra is always happy, positive, fun and creative! Our little one loves spending time with her and they are always doing something exciting together. She makes us feel our daughter is safe and well taken care of when she is with her and we trust Cassandra to...
Alexandra M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have 5 years of child care experience ranging from teachers assistant to a private nanny!
I am CPR certified and have my own transportation, would be willing to discuss helping with chores and other tasks around house.
Ideally looking for a 30 hour work week!
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hanna is a bright, kind and attentive young woman who has always demonstrated the utmost skill and dedication in her childcare positions. Her extensive experience caring for children of all ages both in schools, and in private homes recommends her to any family...
Tori G.
4.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
This past May I received my Master's in Early Childhood Education with a focus in Social Emotional Learning. I also have a B. A. in Spanish and a minor in Film from Colorado College. Aside from my interests in languages and film, I also have a background in music (harp) and theater. I love to be outdoors as well as stay indoors...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Great caregiver! I definitely recommend her."
Jennifer W.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Scarborough, ME
Sabrina J.
5.0
Sabrina is really dependable and great with kids. Engaging and always responsive when it comes to last minute child care, very on top of answering messages.
- Gracelyn G.
Pamela O.
5.0
Pam was the full time nanny for our daughter from ages 8 months - 2.5 years. She took wonderful care of our daughter, and we really valued her warmth, engagement, and complete focus on her. Pam came up with developmentally appropriate activities and art projects; did music and movement time; and...
- Leslie P.
Gentille R.
5.0
Gentille was wonderful. She was very warm and jumped right in with the my three kids. She helped with making dinner for the kids and even managed to clean up, which is no small task! The kids were all sound asleep when we got home and all had great things to say about her in the morning. They would...
- Care member
Abigail C.
5.0
Abigail was AMAZING with my active 8 yr old son, who has vision issues. He LOVED her! We would love to use her many more times! She came on short notice and was happy to help out in pinch!
- Sandra R.
Sophia K.
5.0
Sophia was so wonderful all around. She was very flexible when we decided not to send our children to summer camp, she helped us out and watched them for the summer. Our children, M. and J. absolutely adored her. They were always excited to spend time with their friend Sophia, who taught them all...
- Sarah O.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Scarborough, ME
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Scarborough, ME?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Scarborough, ME is as of is $20.97 per hour as of May, 2024. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Scarborough, ME?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 33 in Scarborough, ME. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Scarborough, ME?
You can find different nanny services in Scarborough through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Scarborough, ME with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Scarborough, ME nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Nannies in Scarborough, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.