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Erin M.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Cumberland Center, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
Hi, my name is Erin, I live in Portland and am a born and raised Mainer! I'm a grad student at USM studying School Psychology so I am looking for some part time hours babysitting. My schedule is flexible so I'm willing to work with specific scheduling needs. I love doing fun, creative, crafty, outdoor, and imaginative things...
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Kelsi S.

Part Time Nanny

Cumberland Center, ME

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I am 24 years old and have experience with newborns up to 7 years old and comfortable with older more sufficient children as well. I have done overnights with a newborn and most recently nannied for a family starting with a 5-month-old until she was almost 4. I just graduated with my finance degree, but I have a passion for...
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Erin L.

Portland-based Nanny

Cumberland Center, ME

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I am currently looking for a part-time position M-F in the mornings/early afternoons (I work at a school in the afternoons). I have experience with ages 9 months through 7 years old, but love the magic of every age! I enjoy being outdoors, playing games, and making crafts! Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may...
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Susannah J.

Part-time Caregiver

Cumberland Center, ME

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Susannah and I have been in childcare for as long as I can remember! I started as a date night sitter and slowly started taking on nannying responsibilities as I entered high school. After that I started working in childcare centers & absolutely fell in love with working with kids! I ran my own classroom on and off...

Care Member says "Susannah worked with our family for one year, supporting after-school care and household management needs. She is absolutely wonderful with our...

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Haley A.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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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
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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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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
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
+ 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
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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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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
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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)
from
$10/hr
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
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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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
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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Jillian J.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Falmouth, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Jill. I am 22 years old. I just graduated this past May from Saint Joseph's College of Maine. I have had experience babysitting all ages for the past 7 years. My hobbies are swimming, skiing, and fishing. I also love doing arts and crafts with kiddos! I LOVE pets. I find it very easy to get along with kids, but...

Care Member says "Jill has been amazing watching our two daughters (ages 2 and 3). We love having her help!"

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Margaret U.

Falmouth, ME

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am the youngest of a family of four! I am currently living in Scarborough. I am a previous CNA, and PCA. I have my own car and I love cooking! I'm energetic and caring and very organized. I take my job seriously but I love to play! I think a child's creativity is one of their greatest gifts and it is important to do...

Kortnie U. says "Caring and attentive, wishing we still lived in the same state!"

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Caroline S.

Part-Time Caregiver

Cumberland Foreside, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Caroline, originally from Cumberland and now living in Portland. I graduated from the College of William and Mary in 2022 with an Economics degree and Psychology minor. I have extensive experience with young children (especially ages 1-3) from nannying throughout college. Currently working a 9-5 in Falmouth, I'm...

Blair S. says "We have loved having Caroline working with our family. I would recommend her to anyone as I fully trust her with our children. She uses caution during the...

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Jane E.

Part-time And Full-time Cargiver

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$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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Olivia I.

Artist Who Loves To Spend Time Outside.

Freeport, ME

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
Hi my name is Olivia, I am 32 and I am looking for a part time nanny job to add some supplemental income while I save for my wedding in the fall! I am available for week day evenings and weekends. love dogs and spending time outside. I'm happy to take your little one and doggie on an adventure or play in your yard. I enjoy arts...

Josh D. says "Ahhh Olivia! She started as our "sitter" and is now our sister ! We could not recommend Olivia any higher. Lovely person, great with kids and all around...

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Charlotte H.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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Kelly B.

Part Time Server Looking For Childcare Position

Portland, ME

from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I am currently working part-time as a server. I am looking for a caretaker position while I apply for full-time jobs. Last year I worked as a Spanish instructor at a Montessori school for ages 2-12. Before that, I spent the past couple of years working for an education and mentorship nonprofit based in Chile, mostly working with...
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Margaret M.

Portland, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Maggie! I have worked in childcare for 10 years in various roles, including as a YMCA Stay and Play Attendant, a full time nanny of a 2-week-old, a full time nanny of a 3-month-old, a part time nanny of a 3-year-old, and, most recently, as a part time nanny of a 2-year-old and a 6-month-old. I have always loved...
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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
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.00/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time child care is 5.0

Recent part time child care reviews from local parents in Cumberland Center, ME

Part Time Child Care in Cumberland Center, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care

Susannah J.

Susannah worked with our family for one year, supporting after-school care and household management needs. She is absolutely wonderful with...

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Haley A.

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...

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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....

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FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Cumberland Center, 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 $24.00.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Cumberland Center, 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 Cumberland Center, 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 Cumberland Center, 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 4 part time child care providers near you in Cumberland Center, ME who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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