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Jami D.

Looking for Child Care Jobs

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I'm 36 years old. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 10 years old. When I was younger I took the babysitting course through Red Cross, I got certified as a lifeguard and I also took the Certified Nursing Assistant course a few years back. After exploring many options I finally decided that being a teacher was what I...

Care Member says "Jami provided care for our 2-year-old daughter these past few months, and she was nothing short of amazing. She is communicative, flexible, supportive,...

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Hope L.

College Student & Part Time Nanny Available

Portland, ME

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm a 28-year-old Art Director looking to get back into babysitting on the side! Before finding my career, I nannied in New York City for 6 months, and off and on for 5 years while I was in college in Boston. I have lots of experience with children under 5, and I love spending time with older kids too. I love getting creative...
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Delaney P.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello! I started nannying in 2012 and have babysat since 2009. I have copious experience in childcare of all ages (new borns to late teens), including nannying, occasional date night sitting, working as a teacher's assistant in a day care. I thoroughly enjoy spending time with the little ones and teaching them how to grow their...

Suzanne M. says "Delaney was a full-time nanny for my family for about two years for my son when he was 3 months-2 years as well as our dog. She was an amazing addition...

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Rachel M.

Full Time/Part Time Caretaker

Westbrook, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! I'm Rachel. College graduate and avid dog lover. I first started working with children as a neighborhood mother's helper at the age of 11. I graduated from Guilford College with a BA in Philosophy and a Sociology minor. Since then, I have found working with children to be the most fulfilling experience! I am a major...

Kim H. says "Rachel has been an amazing addition to our family. She possesses tremendous early childhood education skills and utilizes them incredibly with our...

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Jada W.

Babysitter With 21 Years Experience Looking For New Families To Work With!

Portland, ME

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 66 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I have 23 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...

Care Member says "Jada was excellent with our son. We hired her on short notice for a week of childcare when another nanny cancelled on us. Jada arrived on time,...

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Alison I.

Part Or Full-time Nanny/Babysitter

South Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
am looking to pick up babysitting hours, whether that is consistent after-school help or for a spontaneous night out. I am also open to a short-term more full-time nannying for younger kids not yet in school. A bit about me: *I have over 8 years of experience babysitting, nannying, coaching, and tutoring for kids of all ages; I...

Valerie T. says "Alison was friendly and fun with the kids. Definitely having her back!"

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Alex C.

Nanny / Tutor

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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....

Allison C. says "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...

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Beth S.

Saco, ME

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello. I have been married for 30 years and also an empty nester. My love for children continues to motivate me to care for your little one. I have worked as a Behavior Health Professional, preschool teacher, caregiver for the elderly and most recently, substituting K-12. I completed all of the necessary...

Care Member says "Beth is an incredible caregiver - my boys (7 and 9), simply adore her boundless energy, enthusiasm and joy. She is a consummate professional, but also...

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Eilish C.

Open To Evenings And Weekends!

Portland, ME

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

Looking For Position For School Year 2020-21

Portland, ME

4.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Katie D.

Experienced Nanny Looking For A Part Time Position

Westbrook, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! I am a professional nanny with 15+ years of experience serving many families in the Greater Portland Area. I have cared for children of all ages, birth-13yrs. Aside from my experience as a nanny, I am a mom to two girls ages 17 & 14. From 2014 to 2020, I taught as a Certified Music Together Teacher for Music Together of...

Michelle S. says "I cannot recommend Katie highly enough! My husband and I were in Portland for a conference and Katie babysat for us while we both worked. She was so...

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Christina H.

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

South Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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...

Travis B. says "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"

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Elizabeth K.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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...

Rebecca M. says "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...

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Reilly D.

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

Portland, ME

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! name is Reilly and I have about 10 years of experience caring for children ages 2 months - mid teens. I graduated from a small liberal arts college in Maine a couple years ago where I studied political science and Spanish. I have worked at summer camps, in elementary and middle schools, and I am currently employed full...
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Julia E.

nanny

Saco, ME

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 20 plus years of experience privately as a nanny and in a daycare center atmosphere. I have worked with children throughout the years, from infant to 5 years. Plus twins! I am enthusiastic, I am organized, creative, down to earth, and reliable. I love to bake, cook, travel, and read poetry. I have amazing references. I...

Care Member says "Julia was our nanny for about 8 months! Our daughter was 4 months old when Julia first started with us. Julia was kind, nurturing, responsible and...

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Karen S.

Fun-loving, Friendly, Responsible and Compassionate

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I started babysitting at 13 for the neighborhood children. I had three or four families that I sat for on a regular basis, and I loved the children as much as they loved me. Unfortunately, as children do, they grew too old to be needing a sitter, though I still see them occasionally. While I am most comfortable with four or less...

Sharrie P. says "Loved to do crafts with the kids. Great with reading books to our kids."

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Louissa S.

Full-Time And Part-Time Nanny Available!

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Louissa! (Currently looking for Part-Time care during the school year and Full-Time care during the Summer.) I have a wide range of childcare experience that I would love to chat with you about! I have worked at day centers, daycares, and in the school setting for about 10 years! I am currently working as a...

Alyse T. says "Louissa is great! We hired Louissa to watch our one year old daughter during the summer and it was a perfect match. My daughter took to Louissa quickly....

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Kassandra Q.

Westbrook, ME

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
9 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
Hi! I have been nannying since I was 15 years old. I'm bilingual in English and Spanish. I'm the oldest of 4 and have experience with all ages. Im currently working as a nurse and would love to to watch your kiddos on my free time! My availability varies, but feel free to message me with any questions.

Samantha Q. says "She is very kind & sweet; great with small children. I would recommend her to anyone in need of child care. My son loves her, she is very patient &...

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Kimberly W.

Caregiver Looking for Work in the Bangor Area

Westbrook, ME

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have worked with children for 20 years. I have experience with children from newborn to high school age. I have worked in formal daycare settings, summer camps and in private homes as a nanny. I've worked as a nanny for 4 different families. I enjoy doing crafts and planning fun activities for the kids in my care.
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Pamela P.

Full-Time Nanny Available

Portland, ME

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 10+ years of child care experience with ages ranging from newborn to 12. I hold a master's degree in mental health counseling and for the past 5 years have worked as a mental health clinician for children and teens with trauma. Prior to that I was a full time nanny for over 5 years, and have been babysitting as a side job...
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  • 60 newborn nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.29/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

Jami D.

Jami provided care for our 2-year-old daughter these past few months, and she was nothing short of amazing. She is communicative, flexible,...

- Care member

Delaney P.

Delaney was a full-time nanny for my family for about two years for my son when he was 3 months-2 years as well as our dog. She was an...

- Suzanne M.

Rachel M.

Rachel has been an amazing addition to our family. She possesses tremendous early childhood education skills and utilizes them incredibly...

- Kim H.

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 $21.29 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 21 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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