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Find overnight babysitters in Portland, ME that you’ll love
60 overnight babysitters are listed in Portland, ME
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby overnight babysitters is 8 years
Overnight babysitters in Portland, ME
Shelby T.
Portland, ME
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, energetic, active
I started working with kids when I started coaching youth sports and summer camps
In my spare time, I like to go to the gym and hike with my dog.
One thing you should know about me is that I work full time as an Exercise Specialist but have many afternoons and evenings...
Shelby can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very good! Timely, good communicator, great at responding to text, our baby boy was very happy! "
Care member
Erin S.
Portland, ME
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a licensed social worker (LSW) and Behavioral Health Professional working with children, adolescents, and teens during the day specializing in behavioral supports and special needs. I have worked as a babysitter for 10+ years and a social worker for 4 years, for families with children ages birth to 18, and I have a...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Erin was excellent! First time leaving our 4M old with a babysitter and I couldn’t have been more comfortable with her. We came home to a happy sleeping baby and a prepped meal for the next day, it was perfect."
Care member
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Natalie, and I am a graduate of Ursinus College. I am currently a full-time law student in Portland so I am not looking for full-time as I am in school most of the week. Additionally, I am currently working on a reoccurring basis with one family so am not able to take on any other reoccurring jobs at this time....
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kelsey L.
Portland, ME
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter With Over 10 Years Of Childcare Experience. Past Jobs Include Daycare.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kelsey, and I am a remote certified health coach. I have grown up with pets from a young age, and found a few years ago that when my apartment was deemed not pet friendly, that I needed my animal fix in other ways! Because I work from home, I started accepting occasional dog/house sitting gigs, and now it has...
Kelsey can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kelsey watched my two kids - ages 4 and 1.5 - while I was in town for a wedding. She was easy to communicate with leading up to our trip, punctual, and great with the kids. She did the night routine with them while we were at the wedding which is no easy task. Kids...
Courtney C.
God put it on my heart years ago to care for children. I'm not your average nanny. I would rather go exploring at a beach, build fairy houses on Mackworth Island, tumble and play at a playground with a picnic lunch than sit inside. I'm also a ' let's put on our snowsuits and go build a snow castle' kind of nanny. I have been a...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Madison L.
Portland, ME
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Madison! I worked as a Registered Nurse in the NICU for a little over 3 years prior to moving to Portland, where I have worked as an RN at a Pediatric Endocrinology office for almost 1 year. I have a lot of experience taking care of infants, but I love caring for kids of all ages! I am a big fan of animals as well,...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madison has been great with my family. She has taken care of both our two daughters, when not in school, and our puppy. Our daughters, one is almost 9 yo and the other almost 5 yo, love spending time with her. Madison has been very flexible and available even with...
Carlotta G.
Molly K.
Portland, ME
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
Would you like a night free from kiddos for a date night? Hello! My name is Molly ! I am a daycare teacher with 2-4-year-olds and absolutely love getting to work with them. I love getting to teach kids and help them grow. I am interested in going into teaching and am on my way to take a teaching art education class for k-12th...
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Clara S.
Portland, ME
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm Looking For A Part Time Child Care Position And Would Love To Work With You And Your Family!
Hi! I'm a 21-year-old art student living in Portland. I spent this past summer working at a daycare and I have been babysitting for the past 6 years. I have work experience with children aged 4mo to 12 years old but I especially love working with younger kids 6mo-5yrs. I love to combine creativity and learning into play time and...
Clara can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Paige M.
Portland, ME
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
My name is Paige I'm 24 years old and currently a daycare teacher for 3-4-year-olds! I love singing, hanging out with my cats, doing crafts and exploring the city! I enjoy working with kids and teaching them things like independence, empathy, and kindness through play and activities! I have a degree in psychology that helps me...
Paige can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello hello,
My name is Ella, and I work as a graphic designer / baker and looking to make some extra money!
I am originally from Brooklyn, New York, but moved to Maine after attending college at Bates in Lewiston!
I have lots of experience working with kids of all ages. I have been a mothers helper with a 4-week-old, worked...
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
**only seeking date-night work**
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a compassionate and kind heart, strong communication skills, emotional maturity, a strong work ethic, and an ability to multitask. My childcare experience as a nanny, babysitter, and daycare teacher began in 2008. I graduated college in May 2016 with a...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 he always is happy to see her. Elizabeth also cares about serving the community. At High Point University she...
Daniel H.
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:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Great caregiver! I definitely recommend her."
Jennifer W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kendra. I am a registered nurse at MMC in Portland working night shift. I have babysitting experience with all ages. Before becoming a nurse I worked primarily with children with disabilities.
On another note, if you need companionship for a relative, I would love to help you out with that as well.
Looking for...
Kendra can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Kendra to help take care of our daughter with special needs and her twin siblings. Not only did she adapt quickly to the Homecare of a child with significant motor disabilities, but she creatively brainstormed integrative and adaptive play activities that...
Dawn And Justin O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Kate and I am a full time pediatric physical therapist. I am open to helping families with date nights or weekend opportunities. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old, and that has been my primary job throughout junior high and high school. I love playing sports, doing crafts, and being creative with...
Kathryn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My husband and I felt lucky to find Kate and have her care for our child. As a first time mom it wasn't easy to leave my babe with someone I didn't know personally, however Kate made me feel at ease. She took wonderful care of our child. We are eager to have her...
Kimberly D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 26-year-old college graduate from UMAINE, working full time at Bath Iron Works as a Talent Acquisition Specialist. I am looking for some part time night & weekend babysitting opportunities (I am flexible). I love working with kids! I have experience with all ages from newborn to 15. I have reliable transportation. I love...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Megan is amazing with kids! She gets right in there whether it's playing dress-up princesses with the girls or rolling in mud with boys! Anyone would be lucky to have her in their children's lives!"
Bryanna C.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My mother is a preschool teacher, so I have been around young children my whole life. I have been babysitting since I was 13 and have grown very close to many families over the years! I have worked with children of all ages, whether it be through babysitting, nannying, coaching, teaching, tutoring etc. I have done it all! I have...
Emmaline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Anna F.
Portland, ME
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Anna, I am looking for part time babysitting opportunities in the greater Portland area.
I have many years of experience (both in and out of the classroom) caring for children of all ages. I love to play, explore and create with kiddos and am a responsible Bates College grad.
I currently work in the Portland...
Anna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there,
Employed Art teacher looking to help with nannying or cleaning during vacations, nights or weekends :)
I am comfortable working with most ages. I love being active with children including outdoor adventures or crafts.
I look forward to hearing from you.
5.0
"We needed a last minute date night babysitter and Kelly came to our rescue! She was our first non-friend babysitter so it was a big deal for us. She is kind and calm and everything i could have hoped for. She arrived for bedtime routine and jumped right in to take...
Jessica C.
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Recent overnight babysitter reviews from local parents in Portland, ME
Shelby T.
5.0
Very good! Timely, good communicator, great at responding to text, our baby boy was very happy!
- Care member
Erin S.
5.0
Erin was punctual, kind, and great with our boys. She immediately put them at ease talking about their interests, and she was happy to play with anything they wanted to play. She also was able to moderate some behavior issues we have had with our 6 and 3 year old recently. I would highly...
- Stewart M.
Elizabeth K.
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 again!
- Rebecca M.
Kelsey L.
5.0
Kelsey watched my two kids - ages 4 and 1.5 - while I was in town for a wedding. She was easy to communicate with leading up to our trip, punctual, and great with the kids. She did the night routine with them while we were at the wedding which is no easy task. Kids had a great time with her. Would...
- Courtney C.
Madison L.
5.0
Madison has been great with my family. She has taken care of both our two daughters, when not in school, and our puppy. Our daughters, one is almost 9 yo and the other almost 5 yo, love spending time with her. Madison has been very flexible and available even with short notice. She has even texted...
- Carlotta G.
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FAQs for finding an overnight babysitter near you in Portland, ME
How can I find an overnight babysitter near me in Portland, ME that I trust?
Not sure how to find a babysitter near you in Portland, ME that you can trust to watch your children overnight? You can use Care.com to search for overnight babysitters who can tackle the babysitter duties you need help with and who have an overnight babysitting rate that aligns with your budget. You can search by years of experience and read through reviews from families to get an idea of how trustworthy an overnight babysitter is, but it’s always a good idea to do your own interview and check their references.
How much do you pay a babysitter to stay overnight near me in Portland, ME?
Overnight babysitters in Portland, ME start at $20.76, but the exact cost of hiring a babysitter to stay overnight can vary based on each sitter’s years of experience and qualifications.
What babysitter duties do overnight babysitters near me in Portland, ME take on?
Overnight babysitters can take on a wide variety of babysitter duties. You can search Care.com profiles to find an overnight sitter who can help with tasks like cooking, laundry, light housekeeping, and homework. Review 50 profiles to see which babysitter duties care providers near Portland, ME feel comfortable tackling.
Ratings for Portland, ME overnight babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Overnight Babysitters in Portland, ME are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 81 reviews of the 60 listed overnight babysitters.