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After school babysitters in Freeport, ME
Ana U.
Brunswick, ME
$17-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Julia B.
Cumberland Center, ME
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a very creative, fun, loving, and nurturing person. I enjoy spending time outside and making crafts, baking, and cooking. I have experience with children ages infant to preteen. I am very organized while being able to adapt to any situation. With my supervision, your children would be provided with a safe and stable...
Julia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
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...
Kelsi can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
I have years of experience working with children in a variety of settings to include running my own daycare, providing mental health supports as a BHP and Children's Case Manager, to my current position in education in mainstream schools and Special Ed programs. I am creative, love to support children in their interests and am...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Special Needs Care
Emma G.
Brunswick, ME
$22/hr • 5 yrs exp
I've always loved working with children, and have been doing so since I was a very young teenager. From babysitting children ages 6 months-15 years, to being a camp counselor, and now working professionally with children as a farm based educator, it's always been a great joy of mine! I love the colorful imagination of a young...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a creative, patient, and reliable person who has experience working with children for approximately 5 years. I have worked with kids of all ages, from infants to young teens. I worked in a daycare, babysat all summer, and spent 200 hours volunteering in elementary classrooms. With me, your kids will always have...
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
I have experience babysitting children of all ages and all different personalities. I am willing to help run errands and pick up around the house. I have worked with special needs children in school and am fairly comfortable with it. I love to watch children's personalities blossom and understand that it takes some children time...
Nichelle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Karla S.
Yarmouth, ME
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Karla, I am 25 years old, have my own car, and absolutely adore kids. I love reading, art, and taking walks in nature. Experience: I have 4 younger siblings, I did volunteer work at Rowe Elementary, and worked at Reiche Elementary, I have worked in two daycares as a floater (infants to preschool ages), and have...
Karla can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Allison T.
Topsham, ME
$15-50/hr • 18 yrs exp
I am a stay at home mom who is currently proving care to two other children. One of the children is leaving so I will have an opening starting September 3rd. I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing the growth and development of children. With 18 years of experience, I have the knowledge and skills to...
Hello! My name is Jessie and I specialize in supporting busy families or individuals with their household needs. I offer a range of services that fall under the categories of chores, errands, organization, planning, and cleaning. A lot of families can feel swamped under the list of weekly responsibilities, and things either get...
Jessie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Care member
Cora L.
South Portland, ME
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Cora. I am from South Portland, Maine. I'm one of four children in my family and started babysitting when I was 15 years old. I worked at my fathers restaurant for 19 years and learned lots of valuable skills that have helped me in my babysitting. I'm very outgoing, organized, and responsible. I enjoy hiking,...
Cora can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"My kids love Cora! She's come twice to babysit them, and they've asked when she'll come back. Both times, Cora arrived on time, with lots of energy, creativity, and good cheer. She drew a hopscotch on the driveway that literally had 100 boxes on it, because the...
Valerie T.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood
I was born into a large family of eight children and started taking care of my siblings when I was 8 years old (It's usual/normal in my culture for elder siblings to help care for their younger siblings). Taking care of them was a part of my daily routine when I was not in school until I left for college; moreover, I am their...
Gentille can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gentille was wonderful. She was very warm and jumped right in with the my three kids. She helped with making dinner for the kids and even managed to clean up, which is no small task! The kids were all sound asleep when we got home and all had great things to say...
Care member
5.0
(1)
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:
Early Education
CNA
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 36 years old. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 10 years old. When I was younger I took the babysitting course through Red Cross, I got certified as a lifeguard and I also took the Certified Nursing Assistant course a few years back. After exploring many options I finally decided that being a teacher was what I...
Jami can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Jami is AMAZING with infants, toddlers and older children. She is so loving, kind, funny, outgoing and our one year old took to her immediately. She is well-versed in all things baby, including getting babies to sleep, eat and get comfortable being around other...
Emily H.
Cassandra M.
Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Grad Student With Lots Of Newborn And Childcare Experience!
5.0
(3)
I am a grad student at USM, looking to nanny in my free time! I am a trained midwife, yoga teacher, and postpartum doula. I have a lot of newborn care experience, as well as a range of other ages, and I also have experience working with children with special needs and/or disabilities. I have been babysitting and nannying since I...
Cassandra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cassandra is always happy, positive, fun and creative! Our little one loves spending time with her and they are always doing something exciting together. She makes us feel our daughter is safe and well taken care of when she is with her and we trust Cassandra to...
Alexandra M.
Mazie L.
Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5 Years Of Experience, College Graduate; Majors Were EDUC + Women Studies, Minor Was Child Advocacy.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
After graduating from high school in 2018, I ventured to Burlington, VT, for a year of university before taking a hiatus from college. During this year, I immersed myself in teaching English at a community resource center in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As the head volunteer, I crafted daily lesson plans and engaging activities...
Mazie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I began babysitting around age 13, and have loved working with kids ever since. I have extensive experience working as a camp counselor, teacher, and mentor. One of my favorite experiences working with children was at an elementary school as a tutor. I am happy to help with homework, housework, pick-ups from school, and am...
Elena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Elena is a wonderful babysitter, engaged and super responsible."
Samantha S.
5.0
(1)
I am a 25-year-old living in Portland with a full time teaching job. I am looking for extra work during week nights and potential for some weekends. I am reliable, caring, educated and love children. I am currently getting my masters in special education. I look forward to working with you and your family!
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hannah is an absolute sweetheart. She’s well rounded, loves kids, works super hard and is extremely efficient! She helped us around the house immensely! We love when Hannah’s around!"
Care member
Madison L.
Portland, ME
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Madison! I worked as a Registered Nurse in the NICU for a little over 3 years prior to moving to Portland, where I have worked as an RN at a Pediatric Endocrinology office for almost 1 year. I have a lot of experience taking care of infants, but I love caring for kids of all ages! I am a big fan of animals as well,...
Madison can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Madison has been great with my family. She has taken care of both our two daughters, when not in school, and our puppy. Our daughters, one is almost 9 yo and the other almost 5 yo, love spending time with her. Madison has been very flexible and available even with...
Carlotta G.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Freeport, ME
Susannah J.
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 household needs so that I could...
- Care member
Cora L.
5.0
My kids love Cora! She's come twice to babysit them, and they've asked when she'll come back. Both times, Cora arrived on time, with lots of energy, creativity, and good cheer. She drew a hopscotch on the driveway that literally had 100 boxes on it, because the kids were having so much fun. We'll...
- Valerie T.
Gentille R.
5.0
Gentille was our nanny for 3 months when our kids were 1 and 3. She is amazing! She is warm, caring, reliable, and maintains her sense of humor even when there is chaos all around her.
- Kara W.
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.
Jami D.
5.0
Jami is AMAZING with infants, toddlers and older children. She is so loving, kind, funny, outgoing and our one year old took to her immediately. She is well-versed in all things baby, including getting babies to sleep, eat and get comfortable being around other kids/ different settings. She always...
- Emily H.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Freeport, ME
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Freeport, ME?
You can review 4 after school babysitter profiles near you in Freeport, ME to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Freeport, ME?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Freeport, ME is $22.67. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Freeport, ME?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Freeport, ME on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Freeport, ME to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Freeport, ME can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Freeport, ME?
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