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Ainsley C.


Gorham, ME

$18-22/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! I have experience babysitting kids of all ages and am available to do cooking, housework, laundry, etc! I also have experience with teaching/tutoring as I work part time with Gorham Adult Ed during the school year. Personally, I am very organized, optimistic, and am overall looking to provide your kids with a safe and...
Ainsley can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Claire L.


Saco, ME

$14-19/hr

Student At The University Of Maine

I am currently an Early Education major with a focus in Child Development! I have always loved working with children, as they have such an interesting outlook on life and I think adults can often learn just as much from children as they learn from us. I believe in creating meaningful relationships with the children I work with...
Claire can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

Early Education

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Mccallum H.


Saco, ME

$20/hr5 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as fun, kind, and enthusiastic. I'm looking for a job that either is a full time nanny position or can be flexible around another part time job. I started working with kids when I was in high school and have been a nanny the past three summers. In my spare time, I like to read, find something...
Mccallum can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
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Alexis C.


Saco, ME

$13-18/hr4 yrs exp

Summer Time Sitter

Hi there! My name is Lexi I am 19 years old and from Saco. I went to the University of Maine Orono my first year but now going to the University of Southern Maine. I would love to work full time any days Monday through Friday for a family around my area. I have lots of experience with kids, I worked at the Biddeford Rec for two...
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

Marie M.


Saco, ME

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Bilingual Nanny!

Hello my name is Marie, I am 30 years old and I have more than 10 years of experience as a babysitter/nanny with toddlers and kids. I was also working in a summer camp with childrens in the past. I am a kind and caring person who has the happiness of children at heart! I like doing activities with them and keeping them...
Marie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep

Gabriella M.


Saco, ME

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Gabby and I am a certified Ed Tech/ Behavioral Health Professional. I graduated from the University of Maine with a Child Development and Family Relations major and minor in Psychology. I've worked as an educator tech the last three years in a school setting. During the summers I have been a summer camp...
Gabriella can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Stella R.


Portland, ME

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

I have babysat for my sister and cousins for many years. The last two summers I have worked full time caring for children. This summer I worked with two boys ages 7 & 10, the summer before I worked with 4 kids ranging from 5-12. Throughout last school year I worked with two boys, ages 6 & 8, whilst still being a full time...
Stella can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Stella is a great clear communicator. She is patient and gentle with children and leads with a problem solving can do mentality. She worked with two very challenging kids all summer long. Would happy to be a reference for her at any time. We wish her the best. "

Elyse S.

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Kathryn M.


Portland, ME

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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...
Kathryn can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"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 personally, however Kate made me feel at ease. She took wonderful care of our child. We are eager to have her...

Kimberly D.

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Courtney P.


Sanford, ME

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For A Real Life Mary Poppins?

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am currently in the process of opening an in home daycare for infants in fall of 2023, however looking for another school aged kiddo to join my 7-year-old son and another 7-year-old buddy in my home over the summer. We are located on a lake and will be doing a lot of swimming and outdoor fun! I have been caring for children...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Courtney is amazing and I would hire her forever if I could. She is mature and reliable. Our kids instantly liked and bonded with her. I could leave home with complete peace of mind every day. During the corona virus pandemic, I was an essential worker, and without...

Elizabeth E.

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Elizabeth H.


Portland, ME

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Early Head Start Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over a decade of childcare experience. I have previously worked as an Infant & Toddler Teacher and spent a summer directing a summer day camp! I'm looking to pick up extra hours doing what I love the most- caring for children. You deserve a date night! Safety and fun are my priorities, so if you're looking for reliable...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Liz is extremely dependable and conscientious, always on time and followed all instructions perfectly. Most important, our 3-year-old loves her!"

Elizabeth E.

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Molly R.


Portland, ME

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Position For School Year 2020-21

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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...
Molly can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Eilish C.


Portland, ME

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Open To Evenings And Weekends!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I currently live and work in Portland and look forward to working with your family! I worked at the camp of Southern Maine in childcare (summer camp and daycare) with toddlers and school-aged children for four years, as well as intermittent babysitting and nannying for families with various child dynamics. I have cared...
Eilish can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Eilish to care for our 4yo daughter and 1yo son in December and January, until she went back to college. She was fantastic. Super reliable, very kind and patient with the kids, great at doing crafts with our daughter and engaging with our son. We were...

Travis K.

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Susannah J.


Cumberland Center, ME

$27-28/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Susannah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Susannah worked with our family for one year, supporting after-school care and household management needs. She is absolutely wonderful with our school-aged children (8, 7, 5) - super creative, attentive and engaging. I also relied on her to take care of routine...

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Olivia M.


Kennebunkport, ME

$44/hr8 yrs exp

Responsible And Fun Babysitter!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I've babysat newborns up to 12-year-olds. I'm an active 24-year-old who loves all sports and being outdoors. I am very easy-going when it comes to doing what the kid(s) want to do. I love music, dancing, swimming, the beach, or simply putting a sprinkler out on the lawn. I also am a fan of just hanging out inside coloring,...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Olivia has been nannying part time for us for about 5 months, and we couldn't have asked for a better caregiver for our 18m daughter! Our daughter adores her and was comfortable with her immediately, even though she had bad separation anxiety at the time. Olivia is...

Katie B.

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Caroline R.


Kennebunkport, ME

$23-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Caroline, and I am currently a student at the University of Vermont in the school of Social Work and Education. I am getting my Masters in Elementary and Special Education. Originally, I am from the Boston area, and moved to Kennebunkport 2 years ago, after summering there my whole life. I have over 6 years of...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Caroline is a breath of fresh air. She is a natural with children and demonstrates such maturity and strength in her skills as a tutor and child care provider. Caroline should pursue a career in special education because she exhibits such innate skills with...

Michelle M.

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Mazie L.


Portland, ME

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

I'm A Senior At HWS Colleges Studying To Major In EDUC + WMST With A Minor In Child Advocacy!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

At my college, I am involved in the Teachers Education Program (TEP) and have been involved with seminars and classroom teaching for over 3 years. I am studying to be certified in both Early Education and Special Education. I have also been a nanny for the past 5 summers, one of my favorite times is being able to see the...
Mazie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mazie looked after our 6m old boy and our 5.5 yo daughter for a week while we were in Portland, Maine. She was excellent with the kids and a pleasure to have around the house. Highly recommend!!"

Ryan F.

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Stephanie M.


Portland, ME

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher Looking For Occasional Babysitting. Available During The Day For The Month Of August.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Greetings! I work as a behavior specialist in public schools and would love to build a relationship with a family for occasional sitting. Previously, I taught at a therapeutic middle school, was a naturalist for the Appalachian Mountain Club, taught 1st grade environmental education in Lawrence Public Schools, managed a teen...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Stephanie was fantastic with my 4 month old. She was so sweet and patient with him. She has excellent judgement and does a great job of communicating."

Okeoma M.

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Elizabeth K.


Portland, ME

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! My name is Liz and I am a fun-oriented, nature-loving lady that tries to spend every moment possible learning! I have worked with kids for the past 8 years in various capacities. I have 7 years of experience as a youth development professional in an experiential education setting as well as several summers' worth of...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Liz is amazing! She is incredibly patient and kind and is fantastic with kids. I have two high energy boys and she was playful yet firm when needed. We still use her helpful phrases like "no grabby hands." I wish she still lived in MA because I'd love to hire her...

Rebecca M.

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Jessie B.


Cumberland Center, ME

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Adventurous And Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a Firefighter/EMT and I reside in Raymond. I have experience working with a range of children as little as 10 weeks to 13 years. I also have experience working with foster children and children with special needs. I also have experience with children with anxiety disorders. Additionally, I have worked with numerous...
Jessie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Although she wasn't always on time she was very dedicated to the job. She is very reliable and has wonderful boundaries and morals to watching little kids. My kids loved her! We only let her go because we finally got off a wait list for a pre-k program in a...

Lindsay B.

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Mindy H.


Standish, ME

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Of 15+ Years

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was the Program Director of a large childcare facility here, offering childcare for 75 children, from infants age 6 weeks, to school age children. I also previously worked as a preschool teacher for 2 years, and was lead teacher in the infant room for a couple years as well. I was Program Director for a summer camp program for...
Mindy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Early Education

5.0
"Very kind and loving. Keeps kids interested in projects."

Nicole H.

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Most recent reviews for summer child care in Buxton, ME

Stella R.

5.0

Stella is a great clear communicator. She is patient and gentle with children and leads with a problem solving can do mentality. She worked with two very challenging kids all summer long. Would happy to be a reference for her at any time. We wish her the best.

- Elyse S.

Kathryn M.

5.0

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 personally, however Kate made me feel at ease. She took wonderful care of our child. We are eager to have her care for our baby again!

- Kimberly D.

Courtney P.

5.0

We hired Courtney after having our second child. She mostly cared for our new baby boy, but also had days with our daughter (4 year old) and the baby. This was the first time we hired a nanny, so it was a bit daunting, but hiring Courtney was the best decision! Courtney has made a seamless...

- Andrea C.

Elizabeth H.

5.0

Liz is extremely dependable and conscientious, always on time and followed all instructions perfectly. Most important, our 3-year-old loves her!

- Elizabeth E.

Eilish C.

5.0

Eilish is amazing! She was the first sitter we had since COVID, and she handled our older child's nervousness with ease. In a few short minutes, they were playing games in complete comfort. Eilish is punctual, responsible, communicative, and so so sweet - basically everything a parent could want in...

- Caitlin M.

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