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Susanna S.
Portland, ME
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi , my name is Anna! I would love to be able to babysit for you. I am CPR and first aid certified. I am studying elementary education so I am excited to work with any age kid. Thank you!
Susanna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anna was incredible with our two kids, 5 and 2.5. They can be a handful, but she was warm, fun, sweet, and caring. They were wonderfully tended to and kept asking for her to come back (which is rare!). She was also really respectful of the house, cleaned up, and...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Starting with watching the neighborhood kids while their parent's were still home at age 11, I have been babysitting for years, taking on new experiences and challenges as I grow. For 5 years, I worked as a swim instructor for kids and adults ages 2-70. I was repeatedly acknowledged for providing a caring, exciting and lovingly...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexis is wonderful. She babysits for our 13 month old son on a regular basis. I am almost hesitant to write this review because I want to keep her available for us! "
Mollie R.
Shelby S.
Portland, ME
$27/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Master's of Elementary Education student in my student teaching phase. I am working full time in a local elementary school, looking for part time child care opportunities.
5.0
"Shelby is great with our two kids. She has done dinner and outings and bed time all very smoothly, which is no small thing with two kids. She is great with our toddler who warmed up to her right away. We are so happy to have found Shelby!"
Sara M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Kate and I am a full time pediatric physical therapist. I am open to helping families with date nights or weekend opportunities. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old, and that has been my primary job throughout junior high and high school. I love playing sports, doing crafts, and being creative with...
Kathryn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My husband and I felt lucky to find Kate and have her care for our child. As a first time mom it wasn't easy to leave my babe with someone I didn't know personally, however Kate made me feel at ease. She took wonderful care of our child. We are eager to have her...
Kimberly D.
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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & 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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a compassionate heart, strong communication skills, and a deep commitment to supporting families. I'm pursuing a grad degree in Mental Health Counseling at USM, specializing in parent mental health. Alongside my studies, I work as a parent educator and sleep consultant, prioritizing...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I am so thankful to have Elizabeth in my life. She cares for my infant and toddler while I work full time and I have complete confidence in her while I'm away from home. My children adore her, respect her, and have loads of fun with her. Elizabeth is punctual,...
Mary M.
Corrine R.
Cumberland Center, ME
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!!! My name is Corrine and I am 20 years old. I have over 2 years of infant child care experience but I am open to watching kids of an age! I love kids and how their minds are constantly craving a new adventure or thinking of something new they want to try and would love to help support them and grow with them in this stage...
Corrine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hired her last minute. So good with my kids, she’s a child mind reader I tell you! Best child watcher!!"
Care member
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Educator living in Portland after years of travel/work. Looking to work with kind family so I may save up some money to build a tiny house and continue my education. 15+ years work at a girls summer camp (age 8-15), plus babysitting for kids of all ages. I was a live-in nanny for 6 mo. in Sydney for 3 girls (1/3/5), 6 mo. in...
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over a decade of childcare experience. I have previously worked as an Infant & Toddler Teacher and spent a summer directing a summer day camp! I'm looking to pick up extra hours doing what I love the most- caring for children. You deserve a date night! Safety and fun are my priorities, so if you're looking for reliable...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Early Education
5.0
"Liz is extremely dependable and conscientious, always on time and followed all instructions perfectly. Most important, our 3-year-old loves her!"
Elizabeth E.
Cassandra M.
Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Grad Student With Lots Of Newborn And Childcare Experience!
5.0
(3)
I am a grad student at USM, looking to nanny in my free time! I am a trained midwife, yoga teacher, and postpartum doula. I have a lot of newborn care experience, as well as a range of other ages, and I also have experience working with children with special needs and/or disabilities. I have been babysitting and nannying since I...
Cassandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cassandra is always happy, positive, fun and creative! Our little one loves spending time with her and they are always doing something exciting together. She makes us feel our daughter is safe and well taken care of when she is with her and we trust Cassandra to...
Alexandra M.
5.0
(4)
Hello there! My name is Emily, I am 24 years old, and I am really excited to start working as a part-time babysitter! I have been working with children since I was 13 years old. I am very passionate about art, mental health, and the outdoors, and sharing that interest with kids to help their adventurous side come out. I look...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"When we were looking for someone to watch our three kids over the summer, Emily was the perfect fit. While I was in class all day she made a daily schedule for the kids, it included art, and other creative things. She also let the kids put their own touch on the...
Brittany S.
Hannah W.
Portland, ME
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have many years of babysitting experience as well as an associates degree in Early Childhood education, and am currently in school at USM working on my Bachelors in Social Work. Before going to USM I was a Preschool Teacher in Windham for three years.
I love being outdoors and having fun! My hours are very flexible...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hired Hannah for a short term/part time nanny position. She has been excellent- reliable, responsible and my kids adore her!! Would definitely hire again."
Sarah L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a full time Occupational Therapist, looking for part-time work on the weekends and occasional Mondays. I have many years of experience caring for children and began my OT career in the pediatric field. I also have experience working with children with Autism and various other diagnosis. I would love to help in anyway that I...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Emily is a calming presence with our two high energy toddlers. She does a great job at keeping them busy with activities and outdoor time. We have really enjoyed having her in our home."
Ashley R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting at 13 for the neighborhood children. I had three or four families that I sat for on a regular basis, and I loved the children as much as they loved me. Unfortunately, as children do, they grew too old to be needing a sitter, though I still see them occasionally. While I am most comfortable with four or less...
Karen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Loved to do crafts with the kids. Great with reading books to our kids."
Sharrie P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I currently live and work in Portland and look forward to working with your family! I worked at the camp of Southern Maine in childcare (summer camp and daycare) with toddlers and school-aged children for four years, as well as intermittent babysitting and nannying for families with various child dynamics. I have cared...
Eilish can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Eilish is amazing! She was the first sitter we had since COVID, and she handled our older child's nervousness with ease. In a few short minutes, they were playing games in complete comfort. Eilish is punctual, responsible, communicative, and so so sweet - basically...
Caitlin M.
Mazie L.
Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5 Years Of Experience, College Graduate; Majors Were EDUC + Women Studies, Minor Was Child Advocacy.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
After graduating from high school in 2018, I ventured to Burlington, VT, for a year of university before taking a hiatus from college. During this year, I immersed myself in teaching English at a community resource center in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As the head volunteer, I crafted daily lesson plans and engaging activities...
Mazie can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Mazie looked after our 6m old boy and our 5.5 yo daughter for a week while we were in Portland, Maine. She was excellent with the kids and a pleasure to have around the house. Highly recommend!!"
Ryan F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I began babysitting around age 13, and have loved working with kids ever since. I have extensive experience working as a camp counselor, teacher, and mentor. One of my favorite experiences working with children was at an elementary school as a tutor. I am happy to help with homework, housework, pick-ups from school, and am...
Elena can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Elena is a wonderful babysitter, engaged and super responsible."
Samantha S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 36 years old. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 10 years old. When I was younger I took the babysitting course through Red Cross, I got certified as a lifeguard and I also took the Certified Nursing Assistant course a few years back. After exploring many options I finally decided that being a teacher was what I...
Jami can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Early Education
5.0
"Jami is AMAZING with infants, toddlers and older children. She is so loving, kind, funny, outgoing and our one year old took to her immediately. She is well-versed in all things baby, including getting babies to sleep, eat and get comfortable being around other...
Emily H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Since high school I have regularly cared for children between the ages of 10 months and 10 years. In college, I volunteered weekly in an aftercare program and a special education classroom for elementary-aged kids, as well as taught therapeutic techniques to 6th graders. I have experience working with special needs and d/Deaf or...
Bridget can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Bridget was punctual and did a great job with our 14-month-old son on our date night. She was in great communication when needed. We will definitely hire her again!"
Audra F.
5.0
(1)
I began nannying while attending university for a family with three boys, five and under. I have always enjoyed children and babies, and quickly fell in love with this work. I have since helped several other families and remain close friends with them all. It is my goal to care for your child/children, spending our time together...
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Ann was a nanny for our three boys for about 3 years starting when our youngest was a newborn. I can't say enough good things about Ann. She is incredible with kids. She is warm, loving, kind and fun. She always speaks nicely to the kids yet manages to have...
Dr. M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Bailey Island, ME
Susanna S.
5.0
Anna was great. She showed up early and got the kids down on time. I could hear her playing with them before I got out the door, and it sounded like they we’re having a blast!
- Care member
Alexis G.
5.0
My Care.com subscription is about to expire and my final act on the platform is to sing the praises of this INCREDIBLE human. Please prepare for an overly sappy post! When we set out to find a caregiver for our 1 year old, I was beyond nervous for the transition. The moment I connected with Alexis,...
- Care member
Shelby S.
5.0
Shelby is great with our two kids. She has done dinner and outings and bed time all very smoothly, which is no small thing with two kids. She is great with our toddler who warmed up to her right away. We are so happy to have found Shelby!
- Sara M.
Kathryn M.
5.0
My husband and I felt lucky to find Kate and have her care for our child. As a first time mom it wasn't easy to leave my babe with someone I didn't know personally, however Kate made me feel at ease. She took wonderful care of our child. We are eager to have her care for our baby again!
- Kimberly D.
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.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Bailey Island, ME:
How can I find a Bailey Island babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Bailey Island, ME can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 1 babysitters in Bailey Island, ME on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Bailey Island, ME?
The average rate for Bailey Island, ME babysitters on Care.com is $25.00 per hour as of April 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Bailey Island, ME?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Bailey Island, ME through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.