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60 part time babysitters are listed in Portland, ME
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby part time babysitters is 7 years
Part time babysitters in Portland, ME
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Great caregiver! I definitely recommend her."
Jennifer W.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Virginia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Virginia cared for my toddler for three weeks (planned, I only needed a brief bridge to daycare). She had a great presence that is calming and allowed space for my daughter to play, learn and grow. I would certainly hire her again."
Megan N.
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, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & 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.
I have been caring for children since I was a little girl (my little brother is 10 years younger than me, and I have lots of little cousins!), and have been a paid babysitter since middle school. I have experience with children of all ages, ranging from a date-night sitter to after-school care to a driver/companion for...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
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...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexis is wonderful. She babysits for our 13 month old son on a regular basis. I am almost hesitant to write this review because I want to keep her available for us! "
Mollie R.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Passionate caregiver with a nursing and teaching background. At 25, I bring extensive babysitting and nanny experience. Committed to children's well-being, my nursing background ensures health and safety. My teaching experience fosters holistic development through engaging activities. An outdoor enthusiast, I prioritize fresh...
Isabelle can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello!
My name is Olivia! I am an artist and also a junior in the psych program at USM. Perusing a career in Art Therapy, I am looking for a family with young kiddos who will need me for at least a year, I am able to commit to a year and a half. I have been babysitting since I was 15 and have nannied full time since the...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
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...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Emily is very honest, trustworthy, punctual and and terrific with children of all ages. She is highly recommended to work with any age because of her loving nature. She would be an asset to any family."
Mindi S.
Hi I'm Dana! I am currently working on my Masters of Occupational Therapy at UNE. I also have a BS in neuroscience and behavior. I have 10 years total of child care experience, I have worked as an occasional babysitter, part time and full time nanny, a live in nanny, daycare teacher, after school program staff, and have...
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I also make art in my free time, and I love to make art with children. I am looking for part-time babysitting jobs !
I have a vast amount of experience working with kids. During the peak pandemic, I took care of a 3-year-old boy every week-day for a year. I have also spend the last 3 summers looking after two young boys. I have...
Josephine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
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...
Zoe can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hi!! I am currently studying Education. I am a nature-based educator part time which means I get the opportunity to teach children about the outdoors and connect them to nature. I have experience as a teacher for ages 3-8. I am energetic, patient, and I really value doing activities with children that are engaging and enriching...
Alice can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Zora G.
Portland, ME
$17/hr • 3 yrs exp
Thank you for coming over to check me out. I am a part time assistant manager at a women's clothing store in at the Maine mall. I also offer house setting, pet care and dog boarding on the pet setting app. It's been a little while since I have done babysitting however for the last 8 months I have been helping take care of my...
Zora can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
I'd describe my personality as funny, honest, caring
I like working with kids because I don't have kids myself- I open my heart to loving other people's children!
I started working with kids when I was about 19. I worked with children on the spectrum and with behavioral disorders. I was a full time Head Preschool Teacher when...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Emma P.
Portland, ME
$25-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
Fun Sitter And Looking To Entertain Yet Care For At The Best Level
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since the age of 15 in my town working with lots of different families with kids of all ages. I have worked with infants and also 12-year-olds and am comfortable with both. Over the past two years, I have been a part-time nanny for a family of three. The kids are between the ages of nine and 11. I usually...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Kelsey to take care of our two children (ages 10, 12) this past Spring which also sometimes involved drop off and pick up to sports practices, starting dinner, and walking the dog. She did a fantastic job--was reliable, cheerful, responsible and our kids...
Caitlin G.
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Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Portland, ME
Julia P.
5.0
Great caregiver! I definitely recommend her.
- Jennifer W.
Kathryn M.
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 care for our baby again!
- Kimberly D.
Virginia C.
5.0
Virginia cared for my toddler for three weeks (planned, I only needed a brief bridge to daycare). She had a great presence that is calming and allowed space for my daughter to play, learn and grow. I would certainly hire her again.
- Megan N.
Megan E.
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.
Alexis G.
5.0
Alexis is wonderful. She babysits for our 13 month old son on a regular basis. I am almost hesitant to write this review because I want to keep her available for us!
- Mollie R.
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FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in Portland, ME
Are part-time babysitters near me in Portland, ME safe to hire?
You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Portland, 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.
How can I interview a part-time babysitter near me in Portland, ME?
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 Portland, 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 do babysitters get paid an hour near me in Portland, ME?
How much babysitters are paid near you in Portland, 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 Portland, ME is $19.87.
How can I find a part-time babysitter near me in Portland, ME?
If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Portland, 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.
What types of services do part-time babysitters offer near me in Portland, ME?
Part-time babysitters near you in Portland, 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.
Ratings for Portland, ME part time babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Part Time Babysitters in Portland, ME are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters.