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Ana M.

Toddler Teacher

Scarborough, ME

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Anna, I am 22 years old and looking for a new family to work for! I have been with my current family for almost two years and looking for something with more traveling and new experiences. I have been in childcare for the past 3 years and haven't looked back! I am very outgoing, communicative, and logical. I...
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Claric K.

Childcare Provider,nanny, And Babysitter

Scarborough, ME

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi there! I'm Claric, a responsible and caring individual with a passion of helping nurture young minds. I absolutely love working with children of all ages and enjoy creating fun, engaging, and safe activities for them. Whether it's helping with homework, preparing snacks, changing diapers, bottle feeding, potty training, or...
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Emma B.

Westbrook, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Emma! I am looking for a full time nanny job. I am a creative, observant, patient, and reliable person. I have been working with kids for most of my life through babysitting and nannying but have been working in childcare for 4 years now. I am comfortable working with children from ages newborn to 6 years of...

Timothy D. says "Our kids loved Emma. She came early to meet the kids and get to know them before we went out for the night. Our kids highly recommend her. High praise...

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Jennifer H.

Professional Nanny

Old Orchard Beach, ME

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a professional nanny of 32 years. I am a mature, caring nanny. I always put safety first. I have devoted my life to caring for children. I love being a part of the family team. I enjoyed traveling to Paris and Bermuda in my earlier years as a nanny. I adapt easily to many different types of parenting styles. I work well...

Allison F. says "We are so lucky to have had Jen as a nanny to our infant son (now toddler) for the last year. We are moving out of state and otherwise would have kept...

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Haley A.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
Nice to meet you! My name is Haley, I am a junior at the University of Southern Maine studying Psychology. I am 20 years old. I enjoy swimming, hiking, reading, and cooking. Most of my time is spent studying, but otherwise, I am working my part-time job as a server or spending time with friends. I grew up babysitting my cousins,...

Care Member says "Haley has cared for our baby girl since she was 3 months old. She treated her like her own and did an amazing job bonding and interacting with her. She...

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Natalie R.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
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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Dee C.

Newborn-Three Years Specialist, Dee From Portland

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello! My name is Dee and I am a nanny specializing in helping parents with the exhausting, exciting, "what have we gotten ourselves into" transition to family life. I have 3+ years as a professional nanny, 24 years as the crazy/fun aunt and 25 as mother to the most amazing daughter. Small humans are fantastic! And exhausting!...

Care Member says "Dee is great and our kid had a great time with her. We definitely would hire her again."

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Delia R.

Responsible, Fun, & Caring Nanny

South Portland, ME

4.8(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! Are you in need of a responsible, fun, and caring Nanny? Please look no further! I love kids and have experience with all ages, (infant-preteen) as well as twins. I also have reliable transportation and a great driving record. I like to play games, read stories, do arts and crafts, sing songs, and have outside time...

Care Member says "We hired Delia as part of a nanny-share to watch our now 1 year old son, and she has been a great hire! At that time our family and our co-nanny-share...

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Cassandra M.

Grad Student With Lots Of Newborn And Childcare Experience!

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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...

Alana D. says "Cassandra is not only capable in the logistical and practical sense -- punctual, polite, generous, and knowledgeable -- she is also an intuitive and kind...

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Erin F.

Nature Oriented Nanny/Babysitter

South Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
Hello! I'm a 31-year-old fun loving caregiver with thorough childcare experience. I'm the oldest of 6 siblings, and have been caring for children professionally for 15+ years. Throughout high school and college I babysat for multiple families. Most of the families I've worked for kept me as their main sitter for years, welcoming...

Care Member says "Erin was our nanny for over 2.5 years and I can not recommend her enough! She started with our family when our oldest was 3 months old; her calm &...

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Jessica R.

Full-time Caregiver Available

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$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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Alexandra K.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
My name is Alex. I have experience nannying with one, two and three siblings at a time. I spend the summer(2016-present) working at camp with youth ages 7 to 17, facilitating intentional community and friendships. I love engaging one on one with younger children and helping them navigate the physical and emotional space of the...

Alden S. says "Alex came to watch our kids last-minute and was a delight to have around. Our kids were sleeping, so we didn't get to see how they would have interacted,...

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Sarah J.

Part-time Caregiver

Old Orchard Beach, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Professional Background: I graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington with a Bachelors in Elementary Education with a concentration in Mathematics in 2018. I worked at a daycare throughout college (ages 6 weeks - 8 years). Upon graduation, I taught three full years of 1st grade and babysat regularly on top of that....

Michael And Anne R. says "Sarah was an incredible help to us as we traveled through Maine for a week. My son immediately took to her. She was flexible, creative,...

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Elizabeth B.

Postpartum Doula & Infant/Newborn Sitter

South Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a compassionate heart, strong communication skills, and a deep commitment to supporting families. I'm pursuing a grad degree in Mental Health Counseling at USM, specializing in parent mental health. Alongside my studies, I work as a parent educator and sleep consultant, prioritizing...

Daniel H. says "Elizabeth truly has a heart of gold and loves kids! In addition to her extensive experience she has watched my 2 year old son on multiple occasions and...

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Emily T.

Caring And Experienced Nanny Ready To Make Every Day An Adventure! (currently Open To One Time Jobs)

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hey there! I'm Emily, and I absolutely love working with kids. With years of experience in nannying, coaching, and spending time with children of all ages, I've learned the best way to help them grow is to keep things fun, active and full of laughter. I'm all about creating positive, safe spaces where kids can explore, learn and...

Brian G. says "I had the opportunity to work with Emily for approximately a year with AmeriCorps NCCC. I was the manager of Emily's team, which completed community...

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Alexyss J.

Proud Nanny!

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello there! My name is Alexyss and I am seeking a part time nanny position! I am flexible with scheduling. For the right fit I am willing to work more hours and cater to the needs of the family. I have a special connection with children, elderly people, animals, children and adults with special needs. Long story short I am a...

Adria K. says "Alexyss came to our family when our daughter was 18 months old and helped all of us navigate the tender transition into childcare. She was so patient with...

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Tanya L.

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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Madison O.

Here To Help YOU

Portland, ME

3.3(1)
from
$26/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
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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Gentille R.

Part-Time Caregiver/Babysitter Available

Westbrook, ME

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 27 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Kara W. says "Gentille was our nanny for 3 months when our kids were 1 and 3. She is amazing! She is warm, caring, reliable, and maintains her sense of humor even when...

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Mazie L.

5 Years Of Experience, College Graduate; Majors Were EDUC + Women Studies, Minor Was Child Advocacy.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
After graduating from high school in 2018, I ventured to Burlington, VT, for a year of university before taking a hiatus from college. During this year, I immersed myself in teaching English at a community resource center in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As the head volunteer, I crafted daily lesson plans and engaging activities...

Ryan F. says "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...

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  • 60 newborn nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.45/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated newborn nannies is 4.8

Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Scarborough, ME

Newborn Nannies in Scarborough, ME are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 60 listed newborn nannies

Emma B.

Our kids loved Emma. She came early to meet the kids and get to know them before we went out for the night. Our kids highly recommend her....

- Timothy D.

Jennifer H.

We are so lucky to have had Jen as a nanny to our infant son (now toddler) for the last year. We are moving out of state and otherwise would...

- Allison F.

Haley A.

Haley has cared for our baby girl since she was 3 months old. She treated her like her own and did an amazing job bonding and interacting...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a newborn nanny near me in Scarborough, ME

So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in Scarborough, ME on Care.com will cost an average of $21.45 per hour as of June, 2025. All newborn nannies charge varying rates and these rates can depend on how much experience they have and where you live.

There are 22 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in Scarborough, ME on Care.com. You can also read 24 for newborn nannies near you.

It’s easy to find a nanny for your newborn with Care.com. You can hire a nanny for newborn babies near you in Scarborough, ME. Not sure how to interview a nanny for a newborn? Prepare a list of questions in advance so you make sure you learn everything you need about each candidate to make your decision. You may also want to run an independent background check for extra peace of mind.

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