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37 after school child care are listed in South Portland, ME

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby after school child care is 8 years

After school child care in South Portland, ME

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Aileen C.


South Portland, ME

$18-20/hr4 yrs exp

Sitter With A Passion For Childcare

5.0

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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
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.

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Sophie R.


South Portland, ME

$23/hr9 yrs exp

Art And Nature Loving Babysitter!

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, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Liza S.


South Portland, ME

$16-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Youth Professional

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...
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Laurel P.


South Portland, ME

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Creative, Energetic, Reliable Care Taker!

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Alison I.


South Portland, ME

$27/hr8 yrs exp

Part Or Full-time Nanny/Babysitter

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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Lauren D.


Gorham, ME

$10-15/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter/Nanny!

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, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.

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Julie B.


Gorham, ME

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Baby-Sitter Available Part-Time

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.

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Lauren H.


Westbrook, ME

$22-30/hr8 yrs exp

Young Fun-loving Woman With Lots Of Experience!

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: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Emma C.


Scarborough, ME

$15-50/hr6 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!
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
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Julia P.


Scarborough, ME

$18-20/hr1 yrs exp

Responsible And Outgoing Sitter

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

CPR

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Sarah B.


Falmouth, ME

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

About Me :)

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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

With over 10 years of combined childcare, preschool, private nanny services, and public school special education, I am confident that I will be an excellent choice for your childcare needs. I enjoy playing outdoors and exploring nature, arts and crafts, teaching independence and life skills, and having fun! I am looking for a...
Lacey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Casey P.


Westbrook, ME

$17-22/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Casey and I'm 24 years old. I have babysat many children my whole life, and am very comfortable with kids and pets! I just finished nannying my last family due to them transitioning to school, and I was with them for 2 years. It was 2 kiddos, a young boy who was 9 months (now 2) and a young girl who was 2 (now 4). Before...
Casey can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
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Julia M.


Old Orchard Beach, ME

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Childcare Provider

Hello! I am an experienced childcare provider with a degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked in summer camps, daycares, after school programs, schools, and as a nanny in the past 8 years. I have learned so much from every environment I've worked in. The three daycares I have worked in have taught me how to be a lead...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Alisabeth C.


Biddeford, ME

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Or Full-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
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.

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Bryndan A.


Biddeford, ME

$23/hr7 yrs exp

Bryn A. From Orono, ME

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

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"We love her, our almost 4-year-old loves her! She's kind, polite, flexible, and dependable. She's exactly what we were hoping for in the first babysitter we've had who hasn't been a family member!"

Gabrielle C.

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Julia R.


Yarmouth, ME

$24-28/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Energetic Sitter!

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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep

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Most recent reviews for after school child care 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.

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.

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.

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.

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