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Summer child care in Peaks Island, ME

Hi! My name is Marygrace, I am 19 years old and spend my summers out on Peaks every year. I've been babysitting on and off since I was 13 I've done CPR and first aid training in the past. I love kids and am more then willing to help with errands and cooking as well.
Marygrace can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kelty J.


South Portland, ME

$23/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Are you looking for someone to be with your child or children? I have six years of experience working with infants to children; babysitting, summer camp, school after care, supporting a first grader with her remote learning during the hybrid school year and caring for a 2-year-old which involved daily daycare pickup. Other...
Kelty can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Kelty has cared for my two kiddos now 4 and 5) for a year, for aftercare and full time during the summer. She is always kind, calm, patient, and trustworthy. She has been responsive and flexible with our schedules. I would definitely recommend her!"

Kate W.

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Emma C.


Cape Elizabeth, ME

$22-24/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a senior at Connecticut College. I am graduating in May and moving back to Cape Elizabeth, Maine! I have been a summer camp counselor and babysitter for 6 years, and I absolutely love working with kids! I am working at Cape Elizabeth Community Services Summer Rec Camp this summer and I am available on weekends, or...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Emma is intelligent, active, responsible, reliable, trustworthy and can handle kid behaviors calmly and competently. And she has a great sense of humor. We love her and hope she returns to our area!!!! My kids are very particular and both love Emma ❤️🌟❤️. "

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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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Maddy J.


Portland, ME

$22-35/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 22-year-old recent graduate of James Madison University and am a friendly, fun-loving, responsible person who loves being around children. I have served as a private nanny throughout summers and part-time throughout the school year for the past four years (ages 18 months-7 years), worked in a daycare (9 months-3 years...
5.0
"Madeline was great with my 19 month old son. She followed his lead and was engaging with him. I would hire her again."

Martha J.

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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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Sadie S.


South Portland, ME

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a full time assistant teacher in the Preschool/Kindergarten/First Grade classes at Waynflete in Portland. I am hoping to find a part time or full time summer nanny position in the Portland area. I have been a regular babysitter for many families and have nannied for the past 6 summers. While babysitting I enjoy spending...
Sadie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Alexandra K.


Portland, ME

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

My name is Alex. I have experience nannying with one, two and three siblings at a time. I spend the summer(2016-present) working at camp with youth ages 7 to 17, facilitating intentional community and friendships. I love engaging one on one with younger children and helping them navigate the physical and emotional space of the...
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alex came to watch our kids last-minute and was a delight to have around. Our kids were sleeping, so we didn't get to see how they would have interacted, but Alex displayed maturity, kindness, wisdom, and excellent communication skills in our brief time together....

Alden S.

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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
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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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Andrew S.


South Portland, ME

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a college student back for the summer and have had experience working with younger children at the Jewish Community Alliance preschool (JCA), as well as experience sitting for older children (5-13) for clients in the past. Additionally, I am also the oldest cousin/big brother and have been tasked with caring for my younger...
Andrew can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
4.0
"My two boys loved spending time with Andrew this summer! He showed interest in their activities and took them to do fun things. I was so happy for them to have a male role model to interact with this summer!"

Megan R.

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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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Aileen C.


South Portland, ME

$18-20/hr4 yrs exp

Sitter With A Passion For Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! I am a very happy and optimistic person with 4 years of childcare experience- I worked at an after school program through high school and spend my summers as a camp counselor for kindergarteners! I have also spent a decent amount of time babysitting. I am currently a college student and would love to get back into...
Aileen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"My little one loves Ms. Aileen! She is so fun and laid back and very trust worthy. We will definitely use her again!"

Megan B.

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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
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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Christina S.


Portland, ME

$30-36/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny of Over 10 Years

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Starting as a babysitter, over 20 years ago, I have worked with children, and haven't lost passion for it. Over the years, I worked in a variety of positions, including summer camps, daycare teaching, and as a professional nanny. As a childcare provider, my focus is to work with families, evaluate their needs with it comes to...
Christina can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Christina is kind, friendly, responsible and communicative. She babysat my two young kids and I am looking forward to hiring her again. My daughter did not want her to leave and kept hugging her and asking when she was going to have a sleep over!"

Sheila C.

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Sophie C.


Portland, ME

$22-26/hr10 yrs exp

Hey there! My name is Sophie and I'm looking for full-time nanny positions for the summer. I will be moving to Portland, ME June 1st, 2024. I've had a lot of experience babysitting school aged children. In the past, I was a certified swim instructor teaching ages 6 months- 13 years. My nature is very calm and caring. I enjoy...
Sophie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Danielle G.


Portland, ME

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Educator Available For Summer Care

Hello! I'm offering childcare/nanny services for the summer months from June 3 - mid Aug. for one child under 3 yrs (open to discussion). Hours available are roughly 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (flexible). Care will be provided in your home. I'm a licensed elementary education teacher, prior special education teacher, board...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I have 1 year of experience Baby sitter . I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision, and schoolwork. I do have a small child of my own as well. I am 27 this July and I'm very friendly and super hard working.
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

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Most recent reviews for summer child care in Peaks Island, ME

Kelty J.

5.0

Kelty has cared for my two kiddos now 4 and 5) for a year, for aftercare and full time during the summer. She is always kind, calm, patient, and trustworthy. She has been responsive and flexible with our schedules. I would definitely recommend her!

- Kate W.

Emma C.

5.0

My kids had a great time with Emma. They are now asking when we'll be going out again so Emma can come back and watch them. I felt very comfortable with her and would definitely have her back again.

- Morgan N.

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.

Maddy J.

5.0

Madeline was great with my 19 month old son. She followed his lead and was engaging with him. I would hire her again.

- Martha J.

Elizabeth K.

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 again!

- Rebecca M.

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