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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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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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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,...
Care Member says "Jill has been amazing watching our two daughters (ages 2 and 3). We love having her help!"
Elizabeth B. says "Julie was a great addition to our household for the last 7+ months. She was always on time, easy to communicate with, and absolutely fantastic with my...
Kortnie U. says "Caring and attentive, wishing we still lived in the same state!"
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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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60 part time child care are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $18.92/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 South Portland, ME
Part Time Child Care in South Portland, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care
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FAQs for finding part time child care near you in South Portland, ME
How much does it cost to hire part time child care near me in South Portland, 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 $18.92.
How can I safely find part time child care near me in South Portland, ME?
To safely hire part time child care near you in South Portland, 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.
What types of part time child care services are available near me in South Portland, ME?
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 South Portland, 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.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for part time child care near me in South Portland, ME?
When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in South Portland, 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.
How many hours a week can I hire part time child care near me in South Portland, ME?
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 12 part time child care providers near you in South Portland, ME who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.
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