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Casey A.

Extremely Flexible Babysitter!

Yarmouth, ME

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! Where to begin! I grew up in Yarmouth and it's my favorite place in the world. Over the last decade I spent 3 years studying in London, moved to NYC to start my career, moved back to Maine to work remotely during the pandemic and never left. After 7 years of working in the entertainment industry (digital...
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Ana U.

Brunswick, ME

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$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, I am a 19-year-old part time college student, looking for odd jobs. I'm patient when it comes to childcare. I was a go-to babysitter for families over the years, and have a 8-year-old sister. I was changing diapers at 11! I know the importance of providing a safe and fun environment for kids. I respect parents decisions on...
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Chelsey A.

Part Time Nanny/babysitter

North Yarmouth, ME

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
I am an extremely dependable and passionate baby sitter. I currently hold a full time job as a special educator working with children with developmental disabilities, nanny for a family 3 days a week, and work part time job at a brewery. I have the most experience working with children ages two to six but have been around...
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Molli A.

Teacher Turned SAHM

Brunswick, ME

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
I am a native of Massachusetts and a recent transplant to Maine, having moved to Brunswick with my family in the fall of 2021. I am a licensed Elementary General and Special Education teacher with 9 years of experience teaching 1st-3rd grades. I am currently a full time caregiver to my 3 children, with my oldest two heading to...
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Ayris F.

Part-Time Care Giver

Brunswick, ME

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a local health care professional (Audiologist). My other passions include theatre, reading, and kids! Before moving here, I was a toddler classroom leader at my church's nursery, tutored middle school children, and was a nanny/date night sitter throughout graduate school. I was responsible for: Knowing the developmental...
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Susannah J.

Part-time Caregiver

Cumberland Center, ME

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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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
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Bridget C.

Part-time Caregiver

South Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Since high school I have regularly cared for children between the ages of 10 months and 10 years. In college, I volunteered weekly in an aftercare program and a special education classroom for elementary-aged kids, as well as taught therapeutic techniques to 6th graders. I have experience working with special needs and d/Deaf or...

Audra F. says "Bridget was punctual and did a great job with our 14-month-old son on our date night. She was in great communication when needed. We will definitely hire...

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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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Emily G.

Nanny/Babysitter

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$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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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
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
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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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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Alexis G.

Part-time Babysitter

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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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...

Care Member says "My Care.com subscription is about to expire and my final act on the platform is to sing the praises of this INCREDIBLE human. Please prepare for an...

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Shelby S.

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$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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Kylie N.

Part-time Babysitter/Nanny

Lisbon Falls, ME

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
I am currently living in the Market Common area and am looking for afternoon hours. I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old, originally from VT. I have babysat for many families over the years with multiple kids of all ages. I also have experience in house sitting. I have always loved kids and hope to have some of my...

Jess N. says "Truly a baby whisperer- she created such a serene and nurturing experience for our newborn daughter and has become our oldest daughter’s favorite sitter! "

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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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Hannah E.

Friendly, Responsible, And Warm Part-Time Nanny!

Windham, ME

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Hannah, and I'm looking for a wonderful family to take care of. I'm on my way to becoming a Elementary Educator, after receiving my Bachelors Degree in Theater Education: Acting at Emerson College in 2016. For the last 5 years I've worked as an International Employee Manager, coordinating large groups of international...

Care Member says "Hannah is wonderful! She took great care of our 5 month old. Very patient and responsive, and always on time! We will absolutely hire her again."

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Margaret U.

Falmouth, ME

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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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Shelby S.

Child Care Experience

Auburn, ME

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Shelby and I have been in childcare for 10 years! I am currently a part-time preschool teacher and a homeschool mom of 3! I take great pride in working with children and enjoy making memories and creating bonds with not just the child but the whole family! I have worked with ages 6weeks-12! I have specialty...

Care Member says "Shelby has watched my child for the last 5 years and I wouldn’t trust anyone else with them! She’s amazing! I hate to have to share her. But seriously...

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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
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
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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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.75/hr as of August 2025

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

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

Part Time Child Care in Freeport, 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...

- Care member

Kathryn M.

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...

- Kimberly D.

Bridget C.

Bridget was punctual and did a great job with our 14-month-old son on our date night. She was in great communication when needed. We will...

- Audra F.

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Freeport, 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 $25.75.

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

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