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Elizabeth E.

Part-Time Care Giver Available

Scarborough, ME

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have always loved working with children and have great fun doing it! I have worked as a nanny for a 7-year-old girl, coached for the Squaw Valley Ski Team where I was in charge of 12 (6-10 year old's), as well as taught pottery and dance lessons for VSA Vermont. I have years of experience babysitting and am comfortable...
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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
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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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Mary K.

Kind, Loving, Dependable, And Trustworthy!

Scarborough, ME

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$28/hr
17 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
I would be happy to provide childcare per the schedule you have outlined. I love children of all ages, especially the early childhood developmental stages. I've had the opportunity to work with children, a variety of ages and needs, including special needs. The last 15 years I've worked in the disability field. I'm very loyal,...
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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
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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Morgan W.

Scarborough, ME

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$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I have 5 years+ of experience, I love kids and would love to help out. I have a lot of experience with children from past jobs and family members, I am going into my senior year as a college student studying social work with the goal of working with children. I am looking for a part time or full time employment in the summer....
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Annabelle M.

Experienced Childcare Provider - 4 Years Nannying Experience

Scarborough, ME

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, my name is Annabelle. Nurturing and supporting the growth and development of young children is my highest joy and passion! I received my bachelors degree in early childhood education from Salem State University. Currently, I work as a child developmental specialist for 0-3-year-olds with an amazing company called Cape Ann...
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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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Erin F.

Nature Oriented Nanny/Babysitter

South Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
Hello! I'm a 31-year-old fun loving caregiver with thorough childcare experience. I'm the oldest of 6 siblings, and have been caring for children professionally for 15+ years. Throughout high school and college I babysat for multiple families. Most of the families I've worked for kept me as their main sitter for years, welcoming...

Care Member says "Erin was our nanny for over 2.5 years and I can not recommend her enough! She started with our family when our oldest was 3 months old; her calm &...

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Haley A.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
Nice to meet you! My name is Haley, I am a junior at the University of Southern Maine studying Psychology. I am 20 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 server or spending time with friends. I grew up babysitting my cousins,...

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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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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Gentille R.

Part-Time Caregiver/Babysitter Available

Westbrook, ME

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 27 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
I was born into a large family of eight children and started taking care of my siblings when I was 8 years old (It's usual/normal in my culture for elder siblings to help care for their younger siblings). Taking care of them was a part of my daily routine when I was not in school until I left for college; moreover, I am their...

Kara W. says "Gentille was our nanny for 3 months when our kids were 1 and 3. She is amazing! She is warm, caring, reliable, and maintains her sense of humor even when...

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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
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Elizabeth B.

Part/Full Time Care Giver

Saco, ME

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I graduated with a bachelors in psychology with all of my internships focused on Alzheimer's and dementia where I worked in a day program mainly geared towards clients with Alzheimer's and dementia. I went on to work with a home care agency providing; companionship, home making and some medical attention. With the home care...

Allison M. says "Elizabeth was my son's teacher in the infant room of the daycare my son went to from the time he was 6 months old to 13 months old. Elizabeth is very...

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Shelby S.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am a Master's of Elementary Education student in my student teaching phase. I am working full time in a local elementary school, looking for part time child care opportunities.

Sara M. says "Shelby is great with our two kids. She has done dinner and outings and bed time all very smoothly, which is no small thing with two kids. She is great with...

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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
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
+ 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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Emily G.

Nanny/Babysitter

Portland, ME

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

Nursing Student Looking For Work

Portland, ME

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

South Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/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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  • 60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.33/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 4.5

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

Part Time Babysitters in Scarborough, ME are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters

Alayah S.

Phenomenal! We have three active kids from 20months to 7 years old and somehow Alayah was able to entertain and satisfy all three and...

- Courtney M.

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.

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.

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

You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Scarborough, 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 Scarborough, 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 Scarborough, 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 Scarborough, ME is $17.33.

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