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Find after school babysitters in Portland, ME that you’ll love

60 after school babysitters are listed in Portland, ME

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 6 years

After school babysitters in Portland, ME

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Laura P.


Portland, ME

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & 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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Danna M.


Portland, ME

$21-35/hr3 yrs exp

My name is Danna I like to be responsible, tolerant and patient I have always worked with children since my school! And I have gained a lot of experience with them! I have been working with children for a total of 4 years! And I have participated in many workshops for them! EXPERIENCE -First aid course -I took care of two...
Danna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Emily M.


Portland, ME

$16/hr9 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter, In Portland

I'm a 25-year-old graduate of the University of Maine, living in Portland. I have had experience babysitting children for more than 9 years, with families with children ages 3 months to 15 years old. I am fun, caring, and outgoing but also able to keep control of situations, when necessary. I enjoy being outside doing arts and...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more

Gael C.


Portland, ME

$16/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter And/or Caregiver

I have been working with children since I was 16. I babysat children with ages ranging from 6 months to 12 years old. I would watch them for up to 12 hours at a time. I would arrange meals, clean house, do laundry, and help them with homework. Three years ago, I left the country for Nicaragua to work at a school for the deaf....
Gael can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Morgan T.


Portland, ME

$21-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Available!

Hi all! My name is Morgan, and I am currently available for full-time nannying! I am the oldest sibling and cousin in my family, so I have been babysitting many different ages for a while now! I was a nanny for my youngest siblings since they were born (now ages 3 and 4). I'm comfortable with older kids and babies! I enjoy being...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep

Abbigail W.


Portland, ME

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For The Right Family!

Hello, my name is Abbi! I am fun, active, caring and creative! Growing up, my mom owned a home daycare. I was constantly around children and I loved it. When I was 14 I started babysitting and still do here and there. Graduating high school in 2012 I immediately started working at a small home daycare and a couple centers...
Abbigail can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I'm a childcare provider with a passion for nurturing young minds and fostering their development. With five years of experience, I'm adept at creating a safe and stimulating environment where children can thrive. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I believe in open communication with parents. I'm comfortable enforcing...

Grace A.


Portland, ME

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

I'm a caregiver with seven years of experience, and my passion lies in fostering children's growth and development. With my patience, creativity, and friendly demeanor, I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment for children of all ages. I'm comfortable enforcing household rules while still maintaining a positive and...
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Alison I.


South Portland, ME

$27/hr8 yrs exp

Part Or Full-time Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

am looking to pick up babysitting hours, whether that is consistent after-school help or for a spontaneous night out. I am also open to a short-term more full-time nannying for younger kids not yet in school. A bit about me: *I have over 8 years of experience babysitting, nannying, coaching, and tutoring for kids of all ages; I...
Alison can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alison was friendly and fun with the kids. Definitely having her back!"

Valerie T.

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Erin F.


South Portland, ME

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nature Oriented Nanny/Babysitter

Hello! I'm a 31-year-old fun loving caregiver with thorough childcare experience. I'm the oldest of 6 siblings, and have been caring for children professionally for 15+ years. Throughout high school and college I babysat for multiple families. Most of the families I've worked for kept me as their main sitter for years, welcoming...
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Our family was lucky to have Erin as a caregiver for our girls. As a young family, I was hesitant at first to leave my kids with anyone but family… once I met Erin I was put at ease. She has a natural affinity for children and made the transition as smooth as...

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Gentille R.


Westbrook, ME

$30-40/hr14 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Babysitter Available

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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.

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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Charlotte H.


Scarborough, ME

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Charlotte was an excellent babysitter for my 1 and 4 year olds while we were on vacation. She is energetic, engaging, dependable and confident. Especially when my kids dealt with some separation issues, she remained calm. She knew just what to do and they looked...

Katharine L.

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Cora L.


South Portland, ME

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

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, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, 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.

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Corrine R.


Cumberland Center, ME

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello!!! My name is Corrine and I am 20 years old. I have over 2 years of infant child care experience but I am open to watching kids of an age! I love kids and how their minds are constantly craving a new adventure or thinking of something new they want to try and would love to help support them and grow with them in this stage...
Corrine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Corrine is wonderful with our children. She is always on time and has been there at odd hours for us as my husband and I have shift work. Excellent babysitter."

Robin D.

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Angela L.


Falmouth, ME

$25-43/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am worked as a nanny in the Falmouth, Maine area for over 20 years. I have experience with children of all ages. I very much enjoy children and bring an outgoing personality.
Angela can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"I can't say enough wonderful things about Angie. I have FOUR small children, 6, 4 and twin 2 year olds. It's not easy to get thrown in to that mix, but not only are the kids excited to see her, but the house is immaculate, the kids are in pajamas and happy and...

Rachel M.

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Corinne W.


Westbrook, ME

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

- Only currently available for weeknight and weekend services - Hi there! My name is Corinne! I am in the Westbrook/Portland ME area. I currently work for SMHC as an inpatient behavioral therapist. I graduated from Lesley University with my master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Music Therapy. I have been...
Corinne can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very easy to communicate with, showed up on time and was super sweet with our 20 month old son. This was our first time using care.com for an out of town wedding and we felt very safe with Corrine. She even sent updates throughout the evening. Would 100% have her...

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Lauren H.


Westbrook, ME

$22-30/hr8 yrs exp

Young Fun-loving Woman With Lots Of Experience!

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: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Portland, ME

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.

Alison I.

5.0

Alison was friendly and fun with the kids. Definitely having her back!

- Valerie T.

Erin F.

5.0

Erin was our nanny for over 2.5 years and I can not recommend her enough! She started with our family when our oldest was 3 months old; her calm & caring energy immediately put me at ease. She always prioritized outdoor time with our girls, loved to read and listen to music with them. The girls...

- Care member

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.

Jessie B.

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 daycare and could not afford to do both...

- Lindsay B.

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Ratings for Portland, ME after school babysitters listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

After School Babysitters in Portland, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.