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Emma O.

Hi I'm Emma! I Am A Fun Sitter And Looking To Help Create A Memorable Summer!

Cape Elizabeth, ME

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
- Located in Cape Elizabeth, Maine (willing to travel) - Nursing student at Salve (plenty of experience caring for people!) - CPR & BLS certification - 3 years of paid experience (full-time and part-time nanny) - Reliable transportation + clean driving record - Comfortable with all pets - Non-smoker - Experience caring...
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Nicole C.

Cape Elizabeth, ME

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$19/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I love working with kids. I am a babysitter now and I would like to have extra part time jobs with kids also because it makes me very happy!
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Jane E.

Part-time And Full-time Cargiver

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Jane. I am 25 years old. I recently moved to Portland to pursue a masters in occupational therapy. I am currently working at a school for children with autism spectrum disorder. I started babysitting in high school and have worked in afterschool programs and nannying positions ever since. I am working or in...

Modupe C. says "Jane is absolutely (without question) an amazing help to our family. She has to go back to College this Fall but I would hire again in a heart-beat. If...

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Kendra S.

Nursing Student Looking For Work

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
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...

Care Member says "We had Kendra babysit for our 2 year old son while we were visiting Portland - she was super friendly, on time and easy to communicate with. Would call...

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Charlotte H.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm currently looking for another family to fill out my week. I spend my Mondays with two boys under two. I'm open to any supplemental work: a weekly schedule (Tues-Fri), weekday night care, and all-day or nightly weekend care. I'm very flexible and readily available! I started being a mother's aide and babysitter at 13 years...

Andrew K. says "Charlotte is a highly capable and dependable nanny who provided outstanding care for my son over the course of a year. She was always punctual, caring,...

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Sophia K.

Bubbly, Energetic, And Crafty Nanny!

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Sophia, and I'm a 26-year-old nanny based in Portland. With six years of experience working with children, I've had the pleasure of being a part of a wonderful family for the past three years. I'm now looking for weekend babysitting opportunities to continue doing what I love-working with kids! I'm passionate...

Sarah O. says "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...

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Devon S.

Seeking Full-time Summer Care Position!

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have over 13 years of babysitting and nannying experience with families from only children to 4 children, from infants to elementary ages. I am looking for part time summer work while I have a pause in between years 1 and 2 of my MSW program. I have a wide range of experience with children with behavioral and mental health...

Samantha S. says "We hired Devon for a one time sit. She arrived on time and kept great communication beforehand. Devon does so much and on top of it all, she is a...

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Haley A.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Nice to meet you! My name is Haley, I am a senior at the University of Southern Maine studying Psychology. I am 21 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 bartender or spending time with friends. I grew up babysitting my...

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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Kathryn M.

Experienced Part-time Caregiver Available

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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...

Kimberly D. says "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...

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Sarah J.

Part-time Caregiver

Old Orchard Beach, ME

5.0(1)
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$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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Alayah S.

Smile Creator

Scarborough, ME

4.3(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Alayah, I am 21 years old, and I currently attend Saint Joseph's College of Maine where I am heading into my third year of the nursing program. I have younger siblings and cousins so I have been babysitting for the last 6 years of my life officially but my entire life unofficially. I am available for part time...

Courtney M. says "Phenomenal! We have three active kids from 20months to 7 years old and somehow Alayah was able to entertain and satisfy all three and incredibly she got...

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Asya V.

South Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as very introspective, positive and understanding. I like working with kids because it gives me a profound sense of presence and increases my own imagination and creativity . I started working with kids when I was in my early 30's. I coached rhythmic gymnastics for a school and also was a babysitter...

Care Member says "Asya is fenomenal with children all ages. She has shown competence and reliability when we’ve hired her. She takes the time and dedication to each kid....

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Emily G.

Nanny/Babysitter

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
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...

Brittany S. says "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...

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Emelia P.

Scarborough, ME

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a 20-year-old college student seeking part-time work during my breaks in northern CT (Granby, Simsbury, Suffield area) and during the school year near my college in Ithaca, NY. I will graduate in 2024 with a degree in Applied Psychology. I have several years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am...

Jess M. says "Emmy is amazing with kids! She helped us over the winter break to watch our toddler son who was home for two months with a broken leg. Emmy went above and...

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Molly R.

Looking For Position For School Year 2020-21

Portland, ME

4.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Sarah B.

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Portland, ME

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$35/hr
5 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I recently just moved back to Maine and am looking for some additional part time work. For the past seven years I lived in Hawaii where I was a school garden teacher and taught K-9th grade students hands on gardening, cooking, and nutrition lessons, which was one of my most rewarding experiences! I babysat for several...
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Alexis G.

Part-time Babysitter

Portland, ME

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Starting with watching the neighborhood kids while their parent's were still home at age 11, I have been babysitting for years, taking on new experiences and challenges as I grow. For 5 years, I worked as a swim instructor for kids and adults ages 2-70. I was repeatedly acknowledged for providing a caring, exciting and lovingly...
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Jade W.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Portland, ME

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My most apparent childcare experience comes from offering my assistance whenever possible with the care of my younger brother. He is currently 10 and I was 13 when he was born. I was also with a family for a few years in high school with three girls, ages 6 to 11. In college, I worked as camp counselor at a facility for the...
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Sara B.

South Portland, ME

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$29/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Sara, I am currently located in South Portland. I am currently available for single or recurring date night/weekend care! I have experience caring for children ranging from 3 weeks to 11 years old. Additionally, I am comfortable with, and have experience caring for, multiple children at a time. The majority of...
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Sarah B.

Old Orchard Beach, ME

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hey there! My name is Sarah, I'm 27, and I am currently a preschool teacher and BHP at a special needs/developmental preschool. However, due to a multitude of reasons, I'm hoping to branch off into nannying either part time or full time. Over the years I have worked as a babysitter, as a counselor in a youth residential setting,...
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  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Cape Elizabeth, ME

Part Time Babysitters in Cape Elizabeth, ME are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters

Jane E.

Jane is absolutely (without question) an amazing help to our family. She has to go back to College this Fall but I would hire again in a...

- Modupe C.

Kendra S.

We had Kendra babysit for our 2 year old son while we were visiting Portland - she was super friendly, on time and easy to communicate with....

- Care member

Charlotte H.

Charlotte is a highly capable and dependable nanny who provided outstanding care for my son over the course of a year. She was always...

- Andrew K.

FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in Cape Elizabeth, ME

You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Cape Elizabeth, ME. While all babysitters on Care.com undergo an annual background check called a CareCheck, it’s best to do your own due diligence before hiring babysitters such as interviewing them, reviewing references, and running your own background check.

When a babysitter is needed part-time and you plan to work with them on a regular basis, you may want to interview a few different candidates. After setting up interviews near you in Cape Elizabeth, ME, you can ask each babysitter questions about their work style and experience and you can also introduce them to your children to see who they naturally click with.

How much babysitters are paid near you in Cape Elizabeth, ME depends on a wide variety of factors including how experienced the babysitter is, how many children require care, and the types of babysitting duties you want them to take on. Keeping all of that in mind, the average hourly rate for part-time babysitters in Cape Elizabeth, ME is $17.00.

If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Cape Elizabeth, ME, you can use Care.com to make your search easier. You can review the profiles of different part-time babysitters until you find one who has the experience you’re looking for and whose rates align with your budget.

Part-time babysitters near you in Cape Elizabeth, ME offer a variety of services, but most focus on providing short-term care for children. Usually you hire a part-time babysitter for one-off babysitting needs such as when you’re attending a child-free wedding or have an appointment you can’t bring your children to. Part-time babysitters can help with homework, light cooking, and keeping your child entertained while you’re out of the house.

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