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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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Finnlana C.

Cape Elizabeth, ME

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$30/hr
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been a nanny since I was 16 years old and have always been the kid magnet in my family so it feels fitting to be circling back for reliable part-time nannying work in my 30s with families who appreciate the extra hands!
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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
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
- 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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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
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
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
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Louissa S.

Full-Time And Part-Time Nanny Available!

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Louissa! (Currently looking for Part-Time care during the school year and Full-Time care during the Summer.) I have a wide range of childcare experience that I would love to chat with you about! I have worked at day centers, daycares, and in the school setting for about 10 years! I am currently working as a...

Alyse T. says "Louissa is great! We hired Louissa to watch our one year old daughter during the summer and it was a perfect match. My daughter took to Louissa quickly....

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Haley A.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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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
Meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Lisa P.

Part-time Childcare Provider Available

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Experienced and caring mother of a 21-year-old son with a chronic illness since birth. I have multiple years experience caring for children ages 4 to 12. I very much enjoy working with children and caring for their daily needs. I enjoy exploring nature and reading to children. Love to take day trips to library and explore nature...

Susan G. says "Lisa is an amazing woman! Watching her raise her chronically ill son with such grace and faith as my daughter was in the same grade as him, was something...

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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
Swimming supervision
travel
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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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
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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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
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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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Asya V.

South Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
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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Emelia P.

Scarborough, ME

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Emily G.

Nanny/Babysitter

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
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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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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Sarah B.

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Portland, ME

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
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
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Sarah B.

Old Orchard Beach, ME

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.33/hr as of November 2025

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

Part Time Child Care in Cape Elizabeth, ME are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care

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 part time child care near you in Cape Elizabeth, ME

Every caregiver on Care.com chooses their own hourly rate and because of this, part time child care rates can vary based on factors like how experienced the caregiver is, where you live, and how many children require care. That being said, the average hourly rate for part time child care providers near you in ME is $21.33.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Cape Elizabeth, ME, there are a few steps we strongly recommend you take to learn more about the candidates you are considering hiring. To start, you can run a private background check. You can also interview candidates and can request references from former employers. While we do request that all Care.com part time child care providers complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (all part time child care providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run), we do recommend doing your own due diligence.

The neat part about Care.com, is you can review many different caregiver profiles until you find a part time child care provider near you in Cape Elizabeth, ME who can meet your family’s needs. Each caregiver lists the responsibilities they feel comfortable helping with on their Care.com profile and you can conduct interviews to learn more about the exact responsibilities they can help you out with.

When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in Cape Elizabeth, ME, you can ask them about their work experience, can inquire as to what caregiving responsibilities they can help with, and can ask them how they would handle certain situations. For example, if your child struggles with homework time, you can ask them how they would handle situations like your child refusing to do their homework.

You can interview a few different child care providers until you find one who can provide you with the part time child care you need for however many hours you require. You can set the hours and can find someone whose schedules line up with yours. There are 3 part time child care providers near you in Cape Elizabeth, ME who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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