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50 after school child care are listed in Portland, ME
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby after school child care is 7 years
After school child care in Portland, ME
Jada W.
Portland, ME
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter With 21 Years Experience Looking For New Families To Work With!
4.9
(43)
Hired by 66 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have 23 years of experience caring for children in center based environments (ages 6 weeks-5 years), individually as a nanny (several of those years have been spent as an infant/toddler nanny), through evening and weekend babysitting jobs with children ages 2 weeks-17 years, doing overnights with various ages, doing...
Jada can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jada has been incredible with my now 11 year old son, we've been with her for nearly two years. My son has ADHD and anxiety, and at times can struggle with self-regulation. Jada is very patient and has connected with him when he at times can have trouble connecting...
Kristina P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am originally from Portland, Maine, have lived all over the country, and moved to Fort Collins recently. I currently work as a freelance merchandiser and social media manager, an engineering intern for a river restoration company, and sit on the Executive board of an environmental non-profit. However, my schedule is extremely...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sarah is a kind and responsible child care provider. She took care of our son, F., when he was 7 months old and continued with us for almost a year. Sarah is calm, patient, and loving. I would easily recommend her to others!"
Elizabeth B.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
Katherine P.
Portland, ME
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Kate! I've been working with children for 10 years, with experience in summer camps, babysitting, and currently teaching kindergarten in my third year. I'm looking for a summer job and occasional babysitting after school or on weekends. I'm passionate about creating fun and positive experiences for kids and would love to...
Kendall D.
Portland, ME
$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Creative Sitter With Teaching Experience Seeking Full Or Part-time Work!
- 10+ years providing child care (infants, special needs, multiples)
- 2+ years as Montessori teaching assistant, sub, after school care (ages 2-13)
- CPR and first aid certified
- Fluent in French
Hello! My name is Kendall and I've been caring for children for 10 years. I started out as an in-class partner/tutor for younger...
Kendall can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Jadyn E.
Portland, ME
$18-23/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have volunteered and worked for a before/after school as well as summer camp program for 3 years with children ranging from 6-12. I also babysit occasionally for family friends of their children who at the youngest were 3 months
Jadyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Katelyn C.
Portland, ME
$14-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
A little bit about my experience with children include working as a Rec councler for two years. I would spend full days in the summer with the kids and during the school year I would watch them before and after school hours. I also work at a day care currently with infants to toddlers. I have experience with all ages.
Katelyn can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! I'm a teacher who is looking for a nanny / babysitting job after school and on weekends. I have lots of experience as a teacher, swim instructor, and camp counselor. I am also CPR/FA certified.
I'd describe my personality as creative, empathetic, and organized.
I started working with kids when I was 16 years old...
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Nyanen D.
Portland, ME
$16/hr • 6 yrs exp
I love spending time with children of all ages, and have caregiving experience both in homes and with after-school organizations. With Middletown Urban Gardeners at Wesleyan, I helped build a community garden with local elementary schoolers, with the Art Department I supported young adults with special needs in arts+crafts, and...
Nyanen can also help with: Craft assistance
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
I started caring for children at age 16. I babysat for 3 girls- ages 2, 5 and 10. My duties included diaper changes, cooking meals, tidying the house, and of course organizing activities. I briefly volunteered at a daycare following my high school graduation, where I was responsible for supervising and monitoring the safety of...
Eden can also help with: Craft assistance
My passion is to modeling for children openness to life's opportunities for joy and learning that we are all gifted every day.
I have 6 years under my belt as a childcare provider, from art classes to after school groups to nannying. I'm experienced with children of all ages, from newborns to teens. I'm very comfortable...
Shanti can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Caitlin H.
Portland, ME
$16-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in childcare since 2017 in various capacities including as a camp counselor, before and after school caregiver, inpatient pediatric psychiatric technician, special needs preschool education technician, and as a babysitter for local families.
I enjoy adapting to each child's needs and special interests and...
Caitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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
(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, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alison was friendly and fun with the kids. Definitely having her back!"
Valerie T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Passionate about having fun, while being a positive role model, I believe in more time spent reading, outside, and being creative. I am currently an occupational therapist working in pelvic health. Through this journey, I have gained a lot of experience with little ones! I have nannied full time for two families, completed an...
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Danielle is incredibly reliable and dependable. She always gives clear communication about her availability and schedule, and my kids love her! I highly recommend her."
Sirena S.
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
Kathleen P.
Scarborough, ME
$25-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
I began nannying in the Spring of 2023 and have worked with 2 families. Both ended due to their little ones graduating to Pre-K.
Last November I earned state mandated certification and took CPR/First Aid training and have been fingerprinted to allow me to run the After School Care Program at the day care center at the church I...
Kathleen can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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:
CPR
First Aid
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Portland, ME
Jada W.
5.0
Jada was excellent with our son. We hired her on short notice for a week of childcare when another nanny cancelled on us. Jada arrived on time, communicated really well throughout the week, and our son loved playing with her - he was crawling right to her after day 2. We’re excited to work with...
- Care member
Sarah M.
5.0
Sarah was a nanny for my two children for a year when they were 2 and 3. She was reliable and kind and quickly became part of our family. My kids loved spending time with her and I never doubted that they were being treated with care and love. She navigated our families crazy schedule with ease...
- Meleena E.
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.
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
Alison I.
5.0
Alison was friendly and fun with the kids. Definitely having her back!
- Valerie T.
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FAQs for after school child care in Portland, ME
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Portland, ME?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Portland, ME through Care.com will cost an average of $17.50 per hour as of April 2025. This rate may vary depending on the provider's experience, the duties you need your after-school caregiver to perform and how many kids you need them to take care of.
How can I find after-school child care near me in Portland, ME?
Care.com currently has 14 after school child care providers in Portland, ME. You can search for these caregivers by their distance from where you live and compare your options by hourly pay rate, years of experience and the specific services they can provide for after school care. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have previously worked with these providers.
What types of after-school providers can I find near me in Portland, ME?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Portland, ME to help your kids with a variety of needs. After-school providers can pick your children up from school, take them to extracurricular activities around Portland, ME, help them with homework, and watch them in your house for a couple of hours before you get home from work. Just make sure your needs match up with the skills of the after-school providers you reach out to.
Ratings for Portland, ME after school child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
After School Child Care in Portland, ME are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 48 reviews of the 50 listed after school child care.