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60 after school babysitters are listed in Gorham, ME
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 6 years
After school babysitters in Gorham, ME
Donna A.
Portland, ME
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Donna! I am from Kansas City and am moving to Portland! I went to school at the George Washington University where I studied photojournalism and Spanish. I worked full time as a nanny after college. Then, I moved to Madrid for two years where I worked in an elementary school as an English Language assistant. I have 10+...
5.0
"We hired Donna to care for our 5 year-old daughter while my husband and I worked from home. She is very mature and trustworthy and did a great job at helping our daughter with her online school and keeping her occupied while my husband and I were working. She is...
Celia C.
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, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cassandra is not only capable in the logistical and practical sense -- punctual, polite, generous, and knowledgeable -- she is also an intuitive and kind individual who truly cares for how children feel. She took care of both our daughters (and let's be honest, us...
Alana D.
4.6
(10)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
About Me
Hi! My name is Danessa D., and I'm a 22-year-old college student at Southern New Hampshire University, studying Education with a minor in Psychology. With over 10 years of experience caring for children from 2 months to 12 years old, I'm passionate about creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment.
I'm CPR and...
Danessa can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Danessa was wonderful with our two sons, ages 11 & 10. She played games with them and made them lunch. We will hire her again."
Rachel K.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Dezi! I have 7 years experience with children from new born to 13+. Experience with 5+ children at a time, including new born. I've worked for both long term and short term families. I have certifications in early child care courses, CPR and first aid certified. I have experience with autistic and disabled...
Dezi can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Dezi is the best babysitter my kids have ever had! She is incredibly responsible and communicative and the kids look forward to her coming. She always leaves the house looking so tidy and clean as well. She is very experienced and confident in childcare and I never...
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Laura P.
Portland, ME
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Laura, I'm 31 years old, and I love working with kids! I'm currently working as a teacher's aid for a preschool in Cumberland, working with 2. 5-3-year-olds although I have experience with all ages. I was a counselor at Kingsley Pines summer camp for 5 summers (I taught ukulele, guitar, waterskiing, wakeboarding...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Laura was an amazing employee! She is very kind, considerate, communicative and organized. She also taught my son how to play a guitar! I can vouch for her honesty and work ethic. She truly goes above and beyond. "
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
HI, for the past 5 years I have had several different childcare experiences. I worked for a year in a daycare in the newborn room. I then decided to go privately and work for various families in Gray, Windham, Saco, and kennebunk. I love to be outdoors, play games, read, I can cook and so much more! I hope to hear from you soon!...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hannah was great with our daughter. She was also very helpful with cleaning around the house. She brought her son with her who is an adorable little baby, and she did a great job juggling both kids. Unfortunately, she lives an hour away so we had to find someone...
Adina M.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently looking for supplemental caregiving opportunities starting at the end of August 2023. These would include a part-time weekly schedule (M/W/F), weekday night care, and all-day or nightly weekend care. I'm very flexible and readily available!
I started being a mother's aide and babysitter at 13 years old. Since then...
Charlotte can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Charlotte is a highly capable and dependable nanny who provided outstanding care for my son over the course of a year. She was always punctual, caring, and attentive, and she showed initiative by bringing educational activities that kept my son engaged and...
Andrew K.
5.0
(2)
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Jami provided care for our 2-year-old daughter these past few months, and she was nothing short of amazing. She is communicative, flexible, supportive, and highly professional. She kept our daughter engaged in a wide variety of developmentally appropriate...
Care member
Haley A.
Portland, ME
$16-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Nice to meet you! My name is Haley, I am a junior at the University of Southern Maine studying Psychology. I am 20 years old. I enjoy swimming, hiking, reading, and cooking. Most of my time is spent studying, but otherwise, I am working my part-time job as a server or spending time with friends. I grew up babysitting my cousins,...
Haley can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Haley has cared for our baby girl since she was 3 months old. She treated her like her own and did an amazing job bonding and interacting with her. She was very easy to communicate with and helped me a lot while I was getting back to work. Haley also helped us with...
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I currently work full time in food systems work. Before that, I was a Farm School Educator with elementary-aged kids at Wolfe's Neck Center. Previously, I worked part time as a teaching assistant at Mary Johnson Children's Center (MJCC) in Middlebury, VT for 3 years. At MJCC I worked in classrooms of 16 children ranging from 18...
Zoe can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
My childcare experience ranges from after school care provider and babysitter to outdoor school teacher. I love working with children they help remind you to find the joy in the little things! I have a completed minor in Special Education and have experience working with neurodiverse children.
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello my name is Suzanne, but I go by my nick name Charley. I have always loved being around children. My experience ranges from care of cousins as infants, working an after school program with 80+ children, working a summer rec with children, to babysitting. I am CPR certified for children. I am trained in playground / play...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Abigail G.
Portland, ME
$21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My name is abbie, just moved to Portland after graduating from UVM and am looking for the occasional childcare opportunity. I have about 10ish years of experience from your typical babysitting gig to elementary after school teacher and mothers helper. I'm comfortable and have experience with ages as young as a few weeks...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Emily B.
South Portland, ME
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Emily, and I have lots of babysitting experience! Throughout middle school and high school, I was the well-known babysitter. I had weekly summer babysitting jobs, as well as helped out on random weeknights/weekends throughout the year. After graduating high school, I continued on to get my bachelor's degree in...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Madelyn L.
Scarborough, ME
$17/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Maddie and I am a Sophomore at the University of Rhode Island. I started working with children at 14 years old and since then I have worked at summer camps, daycares, after school programs, and dance studios! I absolutely adore working with kids and although I will not be pursuing it as a career I would love to...
Hi, I'm Liza! I have 10+ years working with kids in summer camps, vacation camps, before and after school programs and youth classes. I also have a degree in Recreational Art Education. When I'm with kids some of my favorite activities are LEGOs, any arts and crafts project, hiking or walks outside and STEM projects!
I'm...
Greetings!
I have worked with children all of ages, first through volunteering and then as a Recreation Programmer for the City of Portland at various elementary schools. I am the Recreation Supervisor for the City of Portland's Before and After the Bell program along with our Summer Camp Venture program. I love being a positive...
Raechel can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Emily D.
Portland, ME
$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, which led me to become a childcare provider with over four years of experience. I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly, and I strive to make a positive impact on the children in my care.
I'm very comfortable communicating with parents about their child's day...
Lydia R.
Buxton, ME
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Lydia and I am 20 years old, currently in nursing school, and looking for a fun part time job babysitting! I am CPR and First-Aid certified, have a car and am able to travel. I love being outside, especially since it is summer, and will be able to spend time outside with the kids!
Lydia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Gorham, ME
Donna A.
5.0
We hired Donna to care for our then 3 month old and 2 year old. She nannied for our family for over a year and we are so sad to her go. She was fantastic. Dependable, engaged, calm, and caring. We could tell she really loved our girls. If you get a chance, hire Donna!
- Natalie K.
Cassandra M.
5.0
Cassandra is not only capable in the logistical and practical sense -- punctual, polite, generous, and knowledgeable -- she is also an intuitive and kind individual who truly cares for how children feel. She took care of both our daughters (and let's be honest, us as new parents!) at varying stages...
- Alana D.
Danessa D.
5.0
I hired Danessa for part-time babysitting in October and still use her when I can. She babysits my 3 year old, and also helps with rides for my 12 and 14 year old.
Danessa is an absolute joy. She is energetic and so playful with my toddler. It's hard to find someone who really plays with the kids,...
- Care member
Dezi L.
5.0
Dezi has been helping me with my children for 4 years and has been extremely reliable and flexible. She has always been willing and able to come whenever I needed her…sometimes as early as 6am! I’m so fortunate I found her and my kids have loved the consistency of having her around year after...
- Care member
Laura P.
5.0
Laura was the most incredible full time nanny to our 5 year old for several months before she started kindergarten. She genuinely adores children and caregiving and it's obvious in all she does. She goes above and beyond in creating a strong relationship and sense of safety. She is thoughtful,...
- Lindsey and Jason G.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Gorham, ME
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Gorham, ME?
You can review 10 after school babysitter profiles near you in Gorham, 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 Gorham, ME?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Gorham, ME is $20.60. 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 Gorham, 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 Gorham, ME on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Gorham, 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 Gorham, ME can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Gorham, ME?
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Ratings for Gorham, ME after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
After School Babysitters in Gorham, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.