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60 after school babysitters are listed in South Portland, ME
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years
After school babysitters in South Portland, ME
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
Kelty J.
South Portland, ME
$23/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Are you looking for someone to be with your child or children? I have six years of experience working with infants to children; babysitting, summer camp, school after care, supporting a first grader with her remote learning during the hybrid school year and caring for a 2-year-old which involved daily daycare pickup. Other...
Kelty can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Hi! I have 9 years of experience as a babysitter, camp counselor, and outdoor educator and one year of experience as an after-school instructor. I am an artist- I love drawing and doing crafts with kids! I also love animals and nature! I can help with light housekeeping, laundry, snacks, schoolwork, and grocery shopping.
Sophie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Emily B.
South Portland, ME
$10-20/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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
My name is Laura , I am 25 years old , I am a very creative , cheerful , respectful and responsible person , I have experience taking care of children , I was au pair in the state of Vermont for 1 year and it was an amazing experience I was in charge of 3 children of different ages 5 months old , 3 and 5 years old , I am still...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi my name is Brenna. I am currently a student at smcc and I am looking for ways to earn extra income to help pay for classes and school supplies. I have been an animal lover always! I have cared for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and fish. I am available to take pets for walks, or to just keep them company. Babysitter
Hi! I am mama to a 4-year-old kiddo. We love being outside and adventuring. He is in a pre-k program which will continue. I work as an overnight RN and love that it allows me so much time with my son. I believe in child led experiences, gentle guidance, and enjoy just watching little brains work. It's all a balance. Planned...
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...
Hi, I'm a stay at home mom (aged 5 and 7) and former registered nurse looking to provide childcare on a part time basis. I currently take part time care of a sweet 1-year-old. I love caring for babies (cures my own desire for more)! But any age is great as I have much experience with all ages. I love playing sports, doing...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Special Needs Care
Jodie W.
South Portland, ME
$10-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! I'm a stay at home mom of 2, my son is 4 and my daughter is 2. We are extremely active and creative in our everyday! I believe that the best way to learn is a hands on experience which is why we like to do lots of fun crafts such as baking soda paint, wave bottles (oil & water), and lot of other fun activities geared...
Jodie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Cassandra, and I am a born and raised Mainer. I hold a bachelors degree in Child Development and Human Relations from the University of Maine. I have 4 years of experience as a full time nanny as well as over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages in multiple different settings, including...
Cassandra can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Ariana N.
South Portland, ME
$27/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm A Loving, Caring, Knowledgeable Nanny With Over 4 Years Of Experience!
I recently graduated last May from the University of Southern Maine with my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology! I am the oldest of 6, and have nannied for almost 5 years now! I am also CPR certified and First Aid trained!
I am a loving, knowledgeable, caring and patient person and hope to extend that to another family and their...
Ariana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Elizabeth V.
South Portland, ME
$12-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
Part Time Babysitter While Home From College For 4 Weeks
I took a babysitting certification class when I was 12 years old, and have been babysitting for kids on my street and family friends whenever I've had the chance since then. I have made meals, put the kids to bed, driven them to appointments, and always make sure to clean up and do the dishes. I'm also willing to do laundry or...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
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, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & 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.
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping. I am currently a college student studying nursing working as a CNA looking for some extra work on the side. I come from a large family, I am the 2nd older of 10 kids so I am comfortable being with children.
Kiana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Abigail D.
South Portland, ME
$18-28/hr • 2 yrs exp
Amazing With Kids, Knowing How To Problem Solve, Kind Hearted, Caring, Loving, And Honest
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping. my car only has a front seat so traveling is hard. I have been in a classroom with students as well as babysitting for families when needed. I can feed the kiddos and do fun crafts with them. I can put them to bed and read them books too! I love working...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Zoe E.
South Portland, ME
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
My name is Zoe and I'm 21 years old from South Portland. I will be going into my junior year at USM studying Social and Behavioral Sciences and Criminology! I'm interested in part time babysitting in the fall, but I do have limited availability during the summer as well! I have lots of experience working with children, I've been...
Zoe can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Travel, swimming supervision, 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.
Anna S.
Scarborough, ME
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Part- Time Nanny Or Babysitter Available For Fridays & Date Nights
5.0
(1)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Throughout high school and into college, I have experience working and volunteering at Early Childhood Education preschools in Brookline, MA long-term families for after-school and full-time care. Recently, I graduated from Boston College with my Masters in Mental Health Counseling for Children and Families. I plan on turning my...
Anna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anna was wonderful! She watched our daughter several mornings/afternoons a week over the course of several months, taking her to the playground, library, etc., when our daughter was around 15-18 months old. J loved her, and still asks about her. Anna was very...
Lisa H.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in South Portland, ME
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.
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.
Jessica S.
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.
Anna S.
5.0
Anna was wonderful! She watched our daughter several mornings/afternoons a week over the course of several months, taking her to the playground, library, etc., when our daughter was around 15-18 months old. J loved her, and still asks about her. Anna was very attentive to J's needs, and we would...
- Lisa H.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in South Portland, ME
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in South Portland, ME?
You can review 18 after school babysitter profiles near you in South 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 South Portland, ME?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in South Portland, ME is $19.11. 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 South 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 South Portland, ME on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in South 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 South Portland, ME can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in South 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 South Portland, ME.