Find after school child care in Portland, ME that you’ll love

53 after school child care are listed in Portland, ME

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby after school child care is 7 years

After school child care in Portland, ME

Lauren C.


Portland, ME

$20-35/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a College graduate with a bachelors of science from the University of Connecticut with a minor in human development and health sciences. I have extensive management experience, and I have been a full time teacher in Thailand for math, science, and English. I am certified with both my TEFL and my TESOL. I have taught from...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lauren is a nurturing person and is sensitive to others needs. She is warm and comfortable with children and animals (especially dogs). Lauren is a perfectionist and takes pride in her work, she will be an asset to any family."

Linda D.

Sarah M.


Portland, ME

$22-30/hr7 yrs exp

Occasional Babysitter

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, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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...

Meleena E.

Laura P.


Portland, ME

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family 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, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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

Celestyna H.


Portland, ME

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Cela H After School Childcare!

Hi there, I'm Cela (they/them/theirs)! I work as a BHP with Casa for kids with disabilities in the Portland public schools! I have previously had 2 years of experience working as a co-teacher in an Infant and Toddler room. I have worked with kids through practicums, internships, teacher aid, taught English, etc, for 5 years...
Celestyna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Jada W.


Portland, ME

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter With 21 Years Experience Looking For New Families To Work With!

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Jadyn E.


Portland, ME

$18-23/hr1 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

Genevieve J.


Portland, ME

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny

Nature-based educator with experience including early childhood camps, movement, art & cooking workshops, after school educator, all-ages community events organizer, nanny, overnight newborn care, and elder care. Reggio-Emilio inspired ethos. ECE education. ChildLight Yoga certification.
Genevieve can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Aicha I.


Portland, ME

$16/hr6 yrs exp

I'm The Best!

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, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Kendall D.


Portland, ME

$16-20/hr10 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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Eden M.


Portland, ME

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Care-giver

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

Sara A.


Portland, ME

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

My Priority Is Your Child's Health, Safety, And Happiness!

I have a wide range of experience with a wide range of age groups. I have worked at residential summer camps for almost 10 summers. A few were Girl Scout Camps, but more recently I worked at a summer camp in Raymond, ME. In 2017, I worked as a nanny in Liguria, Italy with 3 small children. During my undergraduate years, I worked...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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

Angela H.


Portland, ME

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Looking For A Summer Nanny Position

Hi All! I am currently in my master's program at USM in Environmental Education and Non-profit Management. I am an experienced nanny and babysitter. I have worked as a camp counselor (5+ years), interpretive park ranger (1 year), and after school care assistant (1 year) with multiple kids from many different backgrounds....
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Mia H.


Portland, ME

$25/hr15 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter With Background In Healthcare And Outdoor Education!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have many years of babysitting experience and love working with children of all ages! I am in nursing school working towards becoming a pediatric nurse practitioner. I have been a full time nanny as well as a pediatric nursing assistant. I am creative, outdoorsy, responsible and patient. I currently work at the Friends school...
Mia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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

Danielle B.


Cumberland Foreside, ME

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Helping Little Minds Grow!

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

Corinne W.


Westbrook, ME

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Portland, ME

Lauren C.

5.0

Lauren is a nurturing person and is sensitive to others needs. She is warm and comfortable with children and animals (especially dogs). Lauren is a perfectionist and takes pride in her work, she will be an asset to any family.

- Linda D.

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.

Danielle B.

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.

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

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

After School Child Care in Portland, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 53 listed after school child care.