Find After School Babysitters in South Portland, ME
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Find after school babysitters in South Portland, ME that you’ll love
60 after school babysitters are listed in South 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 South Portland, ME
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: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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...
Care member
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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alison was friendly and fun with the kids. Definitely having her back!"
Valerie T.
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Emily B.
South Portland, ME
$15-20/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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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'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...
Elizabeth V.
South Portland, ME
$15-17/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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Amelie R.
South Portland, ME
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
As a friendly and patient childcare provider with two years of experience, I've come to enjoy supporting families and providing dependable care for their little ones. My passion for caregiving stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles. I believe open communication is key, so parents can expect regular text...
Amelie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & 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.
Leah S.
Gorham, ME
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Leah and I am 27 years old. I am one of 9 children so I am used to taking care of kids. I have been babysitting since I was 10 years old, I've worked in preschools caring for children of all ages. I have also been a nanny where I helped with homework, carpool and light housekeeping.
Leah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Leah is wonderful! She babysat our two girls while we had a parents night out and did a great job. Our girls loved her, our dog loved her, and she even emptied our dishwasher for us! Would absolutely hire her again."
Erin G.
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(2)
While I was in high school I cared for two families. Each family had two children 2 and 5 years old. I have had experience caring for both boys and girls. In college I babysat for a family of three; ages ranging from 2-10. My most recent experience has been caring for two children ages 5 and 8 in 2016-2017; helping get them...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren is a very responsible , bright, funny young woman.always a great student and athlete. She was a sought after babysitter, pet and house sitter through high school. She graduated from college and works with at risk youth. She is also a dog owner to Sammy, who...
Stephanie D.
5.0
(3)
I have been working with children for over 25 years. I started babysitting when I was 13 and have continued to work with children in various ways over the years. I have a B. S. in elementary education, was a before/after-school program director, a preschool teacher and I currently work in a busy pediatric dental office. I enjoy...
Julie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julie was a great addition to our household for the last 7+ months. She was always on time, easy to communicate with, and absolutely fantastic with my daughter (19-26months) I always knew my daughter was safe, well cared for, and having tons of fun with Julie. Any...
Elizabeth 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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Charlotte is a highly capable and dependable nanny who provided outstanding care for my son over the course of a year. She was always punctual, caring, and attentive, and she showed initiative by bringing educational activities that kept my son engaged and...
Andrew K.
5.0
(11)
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, swimming supervision, meal prep
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
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Julia! I'm a 19-year-old with a passion for working with children. I have 1 year of experience as an after-school counselor through Scarborough Community Services. I'm dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and creative environment for the kids I care for, and I always strive to make every moment engaging and enjoyable. I...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Emma C.
Scarborough, ME
$15-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Emma, and I am a second grade teacher. I'm looking to help out families after school if needed! I have lots of experience babysitting and nannying during the summers. I would also be interested in tutoring!
Madalynn S.
Old Orchard Beach, ME
$14-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a local college student who used to babysit and dog sit in high school looking to get back into it. I have worked with my towns after school Rec program and sleep away summer camps giving me a good range of children I've worked with giving me patience and a good level of attentiveness.
Madalynn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in South Portland, ME
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
Alison I.
5.0
Alison was friendly and fun with the kids. Definitely having her back!
- Valerie T.
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.
Leah S.
5.0
Leah is wonderful! She babysat our two girls while we had a parents night out and did a great job. Our girls loved her, our dog loved her, and she even emptied our dishwasher for us! Would absolutely hire her again.
- Erin G.
Angela L.
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 she's also helped with meal prep....
- Rachel M.
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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 10 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 $20.00. 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.