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60 after school babysitters are listed in Sanford, 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 Sanford, ME
Laura H.
North Berwick, ME
$30-50/hr • 15 yrs exp
I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a genuine passion for fostering children's growth and development. I've had the pleasure of working with families for over 15 years, providing reliable care for children of all ages.
My patient, creative, and friendly nature allows me to connect easily with children and...
Lily V.
Berwick, ME
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
As a caregiver with five years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My background includes some college, and I've completed CPR and First Aid training. I'm a patient, creative, and friendly individual who believes in open communication with parents. My approach is guided by their...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I'm currently a full time online college student at USM . Mother of two girls ages 12 and 6 . Have lots of experience with children of all ages and abilities . I have a background in child development and am studying Social behavior Science . When I'm not studying I love to play outside in the yard and just observe the world...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 20 years experience between being a nanny, working with special education students, and raising my own 4 children. I worked in the Marshwood school district for 4 years before having my first child. Before Marshwood, I worked at 2 different private schools for children with autism. Last year I cared for a young child with...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Bree J.
Alfred, ME
$13-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hey there! My name's Bree, I'm 22 and currently work as a professional house cleaner. I'm fully vaccinated and actively practice covid safety through my job- your child's health and safety is my top priority :) I've always loved kids and would love to help you with yours! I'm happy to cook and clean when necessary and love pets...
Bree can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Dorothy P.
Alfred, ME
$14-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have been babysitting for 3 years on and off, just home for the summer from school and looking for some extra hours!
Dorothy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Vivica W.
Wells, ME
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Vivica! I am currently a student online at the University of Maine studying childhood and family development with a minor in disability studies. I love working with and caring for children and have been now for over 6 years! I am a certified Behavioral Health professional and love creating fun and engaging...
Vivica can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Gitte W.
Saco, ME
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced And Engaged Babysitter Available For Afternoon And Evening/Overnight Hours
5.0
(1)
Greetings,
Thank you for visiting here.
As a mother of two children - one 27 and one 21 years old - I have enjoyed many hours raising and learning from children, both from my kids as well as from the wonderful friends my children brought into our lives. I have learned that each child has something to teach us, adults.
I am...
Gitte can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"I've known Gitte for over 10 years. We first met when our children were in kindergarten together. During that time I've witnessed Gitte as an extremely caring, thoughtful and devoted mother. I've also seen this care extended to several international students she's...
Lauren B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Anna and I live in Biddeford, ME. I have a masters degree in Educational Psychology and work as a Special Education Teacher at an autism preschool. I am a very responsible, trust worthy and an attentive adult with many years of babysitting/ child care under my belt. I am also CPR/first aid/AED certified, along...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anna has been truly helpful to our family. She cares for our toddler with skill and joy. We were unsure how our daughter would take to someone else putting her down for bed, but Anna took care and read a few extra stories.
I would recommend her to anyone...
Ken C.
Alexa B.
Rollinsford, NH
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(17)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I have worked in childcare most of my adult life. I started as a babysitter at 12 years old. At 14, I worked at a children's art studio. At 17, I was a part time nanny for about a year. I then received a full time position as an Infant Teacher. After 2 years I became a nanny and have been nannying ever since! I have...
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Alexa is the sweetest and most CALM person I have met. When she walks in the door as we are usually rushing out her presence alone makes us all take a big sigh of relief. She's punctual, kind, cleans up after herself and our kids and plays with them the whole time....
Deidra R.
Ariana S.
South Berwick, ME
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an energetic, optimistic, and kind human, who is currently receiving a degree in early childhood education at Clark University in Worcester, MA. I have 3 years of childcare under my belt, including babysitting jobs and daycare/ day camp counselor. I am more than willing to do light housework as well as run errands when...
Ariana can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Alisabeth, and I go by Lilly. I am 25 years old with 10 years of experience working with children aged 6 weeks to 16 years old. I started out my child care experience as a recreation summer camp counselor and an after school counselor. I then gained more experience as a lead teacher in a small in-home daycare....
Alisabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Dezi is fantastic. She is remarkable energetic, capable, creative, kind and so easy to be around. In the few weeks she's worked with us, I've had multiple friends who've seen her with my children approach me and comment on how wonderful she is with them. Just today...
Henry H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 27 years old and I've been working in the early Education field for about 6 years now. In my 6 years of experience I've been fortunate enough to work with ages 6weeks to 5 years of age. I'm looking to babysit for the right family on occasion. Please feel free to message me.
**Side note, I'm a teacher and would love to work...
Lilly can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Highly recommend Lilly to any family seeking care. She is punctual, educated, respectful and has grace. She is so good with a range of ages and does well with multiple kiddos. Has great communication and re-enforces structure and boundaries when needed and...
Stephanie M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've babysat newborns up to 12-year-olds. I'm an active 24-year-old who loves all sports and being outdoors. I am very easy-going when it comes to doing what the kid(s) want to do. I love music, dancing, swimming, the beach, or simply putting a sprinkler out on the lawn. I also am a fan of just hanging out inside coloring,...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Olivia has been nannying part time for us for about 5 months, and we couldn't have asked for a better caregiver for our 18m daughter! Our daughter adores her and was comfortable with her immediately, even though she had bad separation anxiety at the time. Olivia is...
Katie B.
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: Travel, craft assistance
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.
5.0
(4)
I was a stay-at-home mom to my 3 (now adult) children. When they were young I provided after-school care in my home. When they grew older I did odd jobs to supplement the family income. This allowed me to shuttle them to their activities and attend their games. I worked as a substitute teacher and as a paraprofessional at...
Leslie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Leslie cared for our daughter from infancy through school age, (our daughter is now 6), and she is still a very special person to us.
We could not have asked for a better babysitter! She loves the outdoors which reflects in her work, she would often take our...
Sarah H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am the mother of 4 wonderful kids, ages 25-32 and grandmother to 3 adorable and active boys ages 1-11 years old! I moved to Maine three years ago. Before that I had an in home child care in which I cared for infants to 3 or 4 years old for several years. I prefer to take care of infants to 2 years old. I am a nurturer by...
Donna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Donna was my son's primary daycare provider for the first 3 years of his life, and he adores her and her family so! We still see her on occasion :-) even though he is now in preschool (soon pre-K, they grow up so quick!!). We loved working with Donna, as she is...
Sarah W.
Ludmila M.
Biddeford, ME
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter(Nanny) With A Teacher Training College Degree
5.0
(12)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Ludmila. I live with my family in Biddeford state of Maine for the past 25 years. After earning my Bachelor degree in Teacher training college, I have had more than 25 years of experience working in KINDERGARTEN, PRIVATE BABYSITTING NANNY and a SENIOR CARE as well . My first priority is - SAFETY! I learned this...
Ludmila can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Ludmila is lovely in every way. Warm. Engaging. Flexible. Great references. Responsive. Highly recommend reaching out to her!!!!"
Matt And Brooke S.
Kristin C.
Dover, NH
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun Loving Experienced Caregiver Looking For Wonderful Children To Care For Full Or Part-time.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kristin, I am a caregiver of both children and the elderly. I have allot of childcare experience. Starting at age 12 I began babysitting the neighborhood kids and loved it. When I was 16 I worked at a summer kids program in Hudson, MA ages ranged from pre k through fourth grade. I continued babysitting for friends and...
Kristin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"I have know Kristin for quiet sometime now. She has always been a wonderful help to me an my family. She's a hard worker who loves what she does,she's always willing to go above an beyond for those she cares for. Her personality,and attitude are always positive,...
Christina R.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Sanford, ME
Gitte W.
5.0
I've known Gitte for over 10 years. We first met when our children were in kindergarten together. During that time I've witnessed Gitte as an extremely caring, thoughtful and devoted mother. I've also seen this care extended to several international students she's hosted in her home over the years...
- Lauren B.
Anna R.
5.0
Anna has been truly helpful to our family. She cares for our toddler with skill and joy. We were unsure how our daughter would take to someone else putting her down for bed, but Anna took care and read a few extra stories.
I would recommend her to anyone seeking a fun and loving care giver.
- Ken C.
Alexa B.
5.0
Alexa was amazing- was prompt at arrival and the kids (4, 2, and 2) were instantly drawn to her. She sent photos of the kids and texted when they were in bed (on time!). Toy room and dishes were also clean when we returned. Will definitely have her watch the kids again :-)
- Kerri C.
Dezi L.
5.0
Dezi is exceptional and truly attentive to our little one. I wholeheartedly recommend her and only wish she had been available when my older child was younger. She is an absolute treasure as a nanny!
- Care member
Lilly V.
5.0
Highly recommend Lilly to any family seeking care. She is punctual, educated, respectful and has grace. She is so good with a range of ages and does well with multiple kiddos. Has great communication and re-enforces structure and boundaries when needed and appropriate. If needing care she is someone...
- Stephanie M.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Sanford, ME
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Sanford, ME?
You can review 5 after school babysitter profiles near you in Sanford, 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 Sanford, ME?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Sanford, 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 Sanford, 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 Sanford, ME on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Sanford, 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 Sanford, ME can really come in handy.
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