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60 after school babysitters are listed in Portland, ME
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 6 years
After school babysitters in Portland, ME
Katelyn B.
Portland, ME
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hello! I am a recent college graduate with 9 years of experience watching over and caring for children. I am an open-minded, reliable, and compassionate individual who has always enjoyed being around kids and helping them grow. I have experience as a babysitter, camp counselor, and daycare educator, specifically preschool and...
Katelyn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hailey M.
Portland, ME
$18-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Hailey!
I've had childcare experience my whole life, both personal and professional experiences. I've had ~7 years of paid childcare experience ranging from newborns to pre teens, in settings of babysitting, nannying, as well as in a daycare. I'm a registered nurse with 2 years experience and am first aid/CPR...
Skills:
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
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, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hello! My name is Phoebe V and I am a 20-year-old Portland native!!
I have experience caring for children (age 5-10) as a babysitter as well as a camp counselor. In school, I'm part of multiple environmental science and art clubs. I am studying environmental science and would love to offer some science knowledge if...
Phoebe can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a college student with numerous years of childcare experience for various ages.
Traci can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & 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...
Alexis M.
Portland, ME
$16-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a classroom teacher for the past 3 years, teaching middle and high school. Additionally, I have also worked with younger children at a summer camp setting.
In my personal life, I have a 4-month-old son who I currently stay at home with full time.
I am fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Grace A.
Portland, ME
$20-50/hr • 7 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...
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, 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.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
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
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & 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.
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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, 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.
Jessica S.
Westbrook, ME
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Educator Seeking Part-Time Sitter/Tutoring Position
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Child care is a passion of mine because it brings out the child in me; being around children never ceases to raise my spirits and put a smile on my face. I have over a decade of paid experience in child care, from teaching middle and high school in Maine and New York, to working as a nanny for younger children. I teach English...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica is a mature, caring, and responsible individual who will make a wonderful babysitter or caregiver. She shows true passion for anything she puts her mind to and can certainly be trusted to do any task given to her."
Amanda K.
Corrine R.
Cumberland Center, ME
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & 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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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.
Aileen C.
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.
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.
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.
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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 54 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 $20.20. 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 Rating5.0 / 5
After School Babysitters in Portland, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.