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60 after school babysitters are listed in Portland, ME
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 7 years
After school babysitters in Portland, ME
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Elena was a great sitter! I would absolutely hire her again."
Todd W.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I would like to work for you. I have many experiences about the children because I did 2 voluntary child care. I was assistant babysitting and assist helper. I assist the children to do the homework after school and many different things.
Aicha can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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. "
Care member
I am a college student with numerous years of childcare experience for various ages.
Traci can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Danna M.
Portland, ME
$21-35/hr • 3 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
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Mary Jane E.
Portland, ME
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
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...
5.0
(1)
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Alison was friendly and fun with the kids. Definitely having her back!"
Valerie T.
5.0
(2)
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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...
Care member
5.0
(2)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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...
Care member
5.0
(12)
Hired by 26 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, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gentille is absolutely wonderful. She watched my four month old twins while she was on winter break from school. I was working from home, and Gentille was such a joy to have in our home. She fed the twins, read them books, encouraged them to do tummy time, helped...
Jenna H.
5.0
(1)
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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.
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & 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.
Emma C.
Cape Elizabeth, ME
$24/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emma, and I'm a 23-year-old childcare provider in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. I've worked with children since I was 16, including seven summers as a 5th and 6th-grade camp counselor and years of babysitting experience with kids ages 4-14. I'm CPR certified, responsible, and passionate about creating a fun, safe...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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 ❤️🌟❤️. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Caroline, originally from Cumberland and now living in Portland. I graduated from the College of William and Mary in 2022 with an Economics degree and Psychology minor. I have extensive experience with young children (especially ages 1-3) from nannying throughout college.
Currently working a 9-5 in Falmouth, I'm...
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have loved having Caroline working with our family. I would recommend her to anyone as I fully trust her with our children. She uses caution during the pandemic to keep our family safe. I can rely on her to be here on time and she is always willing to step in...
Blair S.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Portland, ME
Elena K.
5.0
Elena was a great sitter! I would absolutely hire her again.
- Todd W.
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.
Corinne W.
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 again.
- Care member
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
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Portland, ME
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Portland, ME?
You can review 51 after school babysitter profiles near you in Portland, 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 Portland, ME?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Portland, ME is $20.78. 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 Portland, 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 Portland, ME on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Portland, 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 Portland, ME can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Portland, ME?
We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Portland, ME.
Ratings for Portland, ME after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
After School Babysitters in Portland, ME are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 59 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.