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Julie B.

Experienced Baby-Sitter Available Part-Time

Gorham, ME

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have been working with children for over 25 years. I started babysitting when I was 13 and have continued to work with children in various ways over the years. I have a B. S. in elementary education, was a before/after-school program director, a preschool teacher and I currently work in a busy pediatric dental office. I enjoy...

Elizabeth B. says "Julie was a great addition to our household for the last 7+ months. She was always on time, easy to communicate with, and absolutely fantastic with my...

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Matilda M.

Nanny For Hire

Gorham, ME

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! I am currently a junior studying business at U. I also teach dance classes at a local studio, where I have gained experience working with children aged 2-15. I have prior experience as a babysitter to family members and neighbors, and have also worked as a full time nanny for sixth months for a family with one6-year-old and...
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Rachel C.

College Student Home For Summer Babysitting! Working Another Job But Flexible With Hours!

Gorham, ME

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a college student home for the summer looking for part time babysitting jobs!! I'm comfortable with kids of all ages, have a car for transportation, and am flexible about hours. I'm currently studying astrophysics at university and am open to tutoring as well!
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Olivia I.

Gorham, ME

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Hello!! I have so much experience with kids, i've been working with them for 6+ years! I've always loved being around kids, the past two years i've become an aunt to the most energetic boy and I also ran an infant room at a preschool! I have so much more experience I could mention, im also CPR certified! I started working with...
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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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Sophia K.

Bubbly, Energetic, And Crafty Nanny!

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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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Emelia P.

Scarborough, ME

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Rachel M.

Full Time/Part Time Caretaker

Westbrook, ME

5.0(1)
from
$28/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 am a college graduate with a BA double major in Philosophy and Sociology. Since then, I have found working with children to be the most fulfilling experience! I have experience...

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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Devon S.

Seeking Full-time Summer Care Position!

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Charlotte H.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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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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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Kathryn M.

Experienced Part-time Caregiver Available

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
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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Haley A.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Alayah S.

Smile Creator

Scarborough, ME

4.3(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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)
from
$22/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
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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Zoe G.

Experienced Sitter, Loves The Outdoors And Crafts!

Portland, ME

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
I currently work full time in food systems work. Before that, I was a Farm School Educator with elementary-aged kids at Wolfe's Neck Center. Previously, I worked part time as a teaching assistant at Mary Johnson Children's Center (MJCC) in Middlebury, VT for 3 years. At MJCC I worked in classrooms of 16 children ranging from 18...
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Ella T.

Elementary Educator Seeking Summer Work

Portland, ME

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$22/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Ella and I am a Portland local and special education teacher looking for summer childcare work while school is out. I have experience in elementary and preschool education, infant caregiving, babysitting, and have worked with children professionally from ages 3mo-11yo. I am passionate about education, the arts,...
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Emma D.

Part Time Nanny Or Babysitter

Portland, ME

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I moved to Maine after finishing up my BFA in Boston at Lesley University and have been working as a nature preschool teacher and art director of a summer camp in Scarborough for the last couple of years. While I have loved my time here, I am looking to relocate to the Augusta area and am in search of a family in need of a nanny...
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Meaghan S.

As Needed Babysitter/ Part Time- Nanny

Portland, ME

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$28/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as caring, empathetic, funny I have worked with children of all ages since I was 19 and got my first nannying job. Working with kids has always been a passion of mine. I currently work as a registered nurse in Pediatrics, and I am completing my nurse practitioner degree in pediatric primary care.
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Madison D.

Full Or Part Time Nanny Available

Westbrook, ME

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Madison, and I am a University of Southern Maine graduate. I am looking for a full-time or part-time nanny position. In the past I have been a full-time nanny for two children ages 2 and 5 and a babysitter for my cousins since they were newborns. I have a strong background in theater, so I enjoy incorporating...
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  • 60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.00/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 5.0

Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Gorham, ME

Part Time Babysitters in Gorham, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters

Julie B.

Julie was a great addition to our household for the last 7+ months. She was always on time, easy to communicate with, and absolutely...

- Elizabeth B.

Sophia K.

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...

- Sarah O.

Emelia P.

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...

- Jess M.

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

You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Gorham, 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 Gorham, 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 Gorham, 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 Gorham, ME is $21.00.

If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Gorham, 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 Gorham, 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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