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Elizabeth E.

Part-Time Care Giver Available

Scarborough, ME

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 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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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
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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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
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 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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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
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Mary K.

Kind, Loving, Dependable, And Trustworthy!

Scarborough, ME

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$28/hr
17 years experience
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 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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Charlotte H.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 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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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
meal prep
light cleaning
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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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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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
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 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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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
travel
swimming supervision
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)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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)
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$22/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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Haley A.

Portland, ME

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

Experienced Nanny Looking For A Part Time Position

Westbrook, ME

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Emily G.

Nanny/Babysitter

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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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
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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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
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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Zoe G.

Experienced Sitter, Loves The Outdoors And Crafts!

Portland, ME

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
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...
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Anna F.

Portland, ME

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$16/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...
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Michelle O.

Outdoor Enthusiast Nanny/Babysitter

Portland, ME

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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a 26-year-old female, Colorado native, who just moved to Vermont from Maine. I have over 10 years of experience with kids ranging from 3 weeks to 12 years old. I have worked in many different environments such as; family nanny, summer day camp, gardening workshops, daycare and date night babysitter. I encourage hands-on...
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  • 60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.80/hr as of November 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.

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 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 $18.80.

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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