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52 after school child care are listed in Portland, ME
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby after school child care is 7 years
After school child care in Portland, ME
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!
Carole F.
Scarborough, ME
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello my name is Carole and I wanted to branch out into child care acter spending a decade in food and hospitality. I have experience with after school programs that involved teaching kids how to cook along with helping raise my 3 newphews. Upbeat and lots of energy, good with kids. Several years of kitchen and hospitality...
Carole can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Madelyn L.
Scarborough, ME
$17/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Maddie and I am a Sophomore at the University of Rhode Island. I started working with children at 14 years old and since then I have worked at summer camps, daycares, after school programs, and dance studios! I absolutely adore working with kids and although I will not be pursuing it as a career I would love to...
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My names Laurel but I go by Laurie! I currently have full time job as a Health and Wellness Director but before this position I always worked with kids and i'm looking to get back into it! I have a degree in health, wellness, and pre-occupational therapy with a minor in special education.
I am pretty flexible and easy...
Laurel can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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...
I'm a senior at QU and have plenty of experience working with children and animals. I've worked at a summer camp and after-school program as well as taught horseback riding lessons. I have also worked with dogs at a dog care facility, including dogs with various behavior struggles.
I am a full-time student which leaves me with...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
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, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Emma C.
Cape Elizabeth, ME
$24/hr • 6 yrs exp
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: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Susannah and I have been in childcare for as long as I can remember! I started as a date night sitter and slowly started taking on nannying responsibilities as I entered high school. After that I started working in childcare centers & absolutely fell in love with working with kids! I ran my own classroom on and off...
Susannah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Susannah worked with our family for one year, supporting after-school care and household management needs. She is absolutely wonderful with our school-aged children (8, 7, 5) - super creative, attentive and engaging. I also relied on her to take care of routine...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families 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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Bryn! I have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Maine. I currently work at Buxton Center Elementary and am looking to fill time after school hours only! I have worked at daycares since I was a Junior in HS. I have experience caring for multiple children at a time ranging...
Bryndan can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lovely! Hired her for my 8 month old twins while we attended a wedding. She jumped right in, quietly managed their care, and was punctual, polite, and professional!"
Stephen G.
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
I have experience with kids ages 6 months-15 years old. Once I was old enough, I was a camp counselor at my uncle's All Sports Camp and Colts Soccer Camp in Yarmouth. My first babysitting job was sophomore year of high school watching a 6-month-old and his sister who was 4. On top of that I was a weekend babysitter for a...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Hello my name is Suzanne, but I go by my nick name Charley. I have always loved being around children. My experience ranges from care of cousins as infants, working an after school program with 80+ children, working a summer rec with children, to babysitting. I am CPR certified for children. I am trained in playground / play...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! I am an outgoing, creative, and honest caretaker. I have over 10 years of experience caring for kids from newborns to teenagers. I have worked with over 15 families providing after-school, night, and weekend care, as well as spent two summers during college nannying full-time for two families. I love providing a fun,...
Delaney can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
My experience is mostly in after-school care, vacation care, and some work I've done in daycares. I love helping people see the possibilities of the world. I'm very patient and I will work towards solutions with your child. I enjoy learning new things and sharing them in engaging ways. I love making forts or drawing maps. I'm...
Alicia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 24-year-old with a bachelors in health sciences. I am currently attending nursing school and will graduate with my BSN. I have 3 years experience in a daycare setting of ages 3 months- 4 years and have also been a part-time nanny for a few families on this app! I was my little sister's after school caregiver for 4...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 6 years of experience. I worked in a preschool setting with ages 6 weeks - 5 years. I have experience working with children who have autism and other learning challenges. I have experience in creating schedules with all ages. I love making crafts, and making learning fun! I currently work as a preschool at a center in...
Sabrina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Portland, ME
Susannah J.
5.0
Susannah worked with our family for one year, supporting after-school care and household management needs. She is absolutely wonderful with our school-aged children (8, 7, 5) - super creative, attentive and engaging. I also relied on her to take care of routine household needs so that I could...
- Care member
Bryndan A.
5.0
Bryn was outstanding. We hired her to take care of our 6 month old son. She was punctual and did a wonderful job caring for him. She is lovely with kids, patient and dependable.
- Hans R.
Lauren D.
5.0
Lauren works for me at a youth-services organization and is mature yet fun, and very responsible/trustworthy! I've seen her work directly with teens, interact with younger children, and know that she's also an pet-owner and animal-lover. I'd definitely trust her with my home, or a two legged or four...
- Joelle G.
Julie B.
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 family would be lucky to have her.
- Elizabeth B.
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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 March 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 Rating5.0 / 5
After School Child Care in Portland, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 52 listed after school child care.