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Babysitters in Bailey Island, ME

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Gentille R.


Westbrook, ME

$30-40/hr14 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Babysitter Available

5.0

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Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood

I was born into a large family of eight children and started taking care of my siblings when I was 8 years old (It's usual/normal in my culture for elder siblings to help care for their younger siblings). Taking care of them was a part of my daily routine when I was not in school until I left for college; moreover, I am their...
Gentille can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Gentille was our nanny for 3 months when our kids were 1 and 3. She is amazing! She is warm, caring, reliable, and maintains her sense of humor even when there is chaos all around her."

Kara W.

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Gwenyvere S.


Portland, ME

$18-35/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm 26-years-old and live in Portland. I have almost 10 years of babysitting experience, and several years of long term nannying. I've found all my experiences to be valuable and rewarding, as I really love children and hope to one day have a career working with them. I've cared for children as young as 3 months old, as...
Gwenyvere can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Gwen has been working with our family for about a year. I couldn't imagine a better fit! She is kind, dependable, and enthusiastic. We feel so lucky to have found her! She and our daughter have such a sweet friendship, it makes leaving her when we go to work just a...

Anna K.

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Jane E.


Portland, ME

$16-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time And Full-time Cargiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jane. I am 25 years old. I recently moved to Portland to pursue a masters in occupational therapy. I am currently working at a school for children with autism spectrum disorder. I started babysitting in high school and have worked in afterschool programs and nannying positions ever since. I am working or in...
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jane is absolutely (without question) an amazing help to our family. She has to go back to College this Fall but I would hire again in a heart-beat. If she has some time during her school year, she will be a great help to you!!!! But we plan to hire her every...

Modupe C.

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Hope L.


Portland, ME

$25/hr10 yrs exp

College Student & Part Time Nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a 28-year-old Art Director looking to get back into babysitting on the side! Before finding my career, I nannied in New York City for 6 months, and off and on for 5 years while I was in college in Boston. I have lots of experience with children under 5, and I love spending time with older kids too. I love getting creative...
Hope can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Maddie C.


Bath, ME

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a former elementary school teacher turned nurse, who misses working with kiddos and is hoping to babysit again as a result! I worked as an infant teacher at Smith's CECE for a year prior to starting my ABSN program. Before that, I taught fourth and first grade, silversmithing at a camp in Maine to girls aged 7-15,...
Maddie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"We love, love, LOVE Maddie!! She babysat for our 3 boys for over 2 years starting from when they were 1,3, and 5. She is mature, responsible and fun. She was able to expertly handle all their antics and they looked forward to seeing her every time. I can't say...

Tala E.

Looking for full time childcare for my 4 and a half year old and 7-month-old starting in January in the gray area.
Heidi can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Heidi has watched my 2 girls on multiple occasions sometimes even overnight. They are always thrilled to spend time with her! She has a very loving and fun personality that kids are drawn to!"

Erica S.

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Angela P.


Westbrook, ME

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working in a daycare and have nannied full time for 6+ years. I have a degree in Developmental Psychology. I am also a mother to a wonderful 3-year-old :) I have a perfect driving record and reliable vehicle for transportation! I'm very energetic, love being outside, and really enjoy arts and crafts. I am...
Angela can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kelly F.


Portland, ME

$23-35/hr10 yrs exp

Creative & Educated Babysitter With Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, Employed Art teacher looking to help with nannying or cleaning during vacations, nights or weekends :) I am comfortable working with most ages. I love being active with children including outdoor adventures or crafts. I look forward to hearing from you.
5.0
"Kelly is wonderful. She babysat for our 6yo and 8yo for a summer. She is calm and kind, punctual and reliable."

Charlotte Bradley R.

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Emma C.


Cape Elizabeth, ME

$24/hr6 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
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 ❤️🌟❤️. "

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Kayla T.


Durham, ME

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Or Housekeeper Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I come with a vast range of childcare, pet care and household experience. I have been a professional traveling nanny to the weekend babysitter. I am not accepting any frequent families at this time. I am available and active for house sitting / pet sitting requests for vacations or weekends three weeks or less in length of...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kayla babysat for our two children , who are 6 and 3. They loved her and she was great with them. Bedtime, including getting our 3 year old to brush his teeth, even went smoothly."

Stephen M.

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Jessie B.


Cumberland Center, ME

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Adventurous And Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a Firefighter/EMT and I reside in Raymond. I have experience working with a range of children as little as 10 weeks to 13 years. I also have experience working with foster children and children with special needs. I also have experience with children with anxiety disorders. Additionally, I have worked with numerous...
Jessie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Although she wasn't always on time she was very dedicated to the job. She is very reliable and has wonderful boundaries and morals to watching little kids. My kids loved her! We only let her go because we finally got off a wait list for a pre-k program in a...

Lindsay B.

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Amanda F.


Westbrook, ME

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a special education technician, working 1:1, and in small groups, with children who have a variety of diagnoses, in a special ed classroom as well as mainstream classrooms. I have also worked 1:1 with kids on the autism spectrum at their homes and in their communities as a behavioral health professional (BHP). I love my job...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda is kind, caring and wonderful with children. She has a ton of experience working with children and it shows. Amanda has experience caring for both typically developing children and children with special needs. She knows that all children are different and...

Michele C.

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Morgan T.


Topsham, ME

$28/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I've been working with care. com families for the last 4 years! I love working with kids, and watching them grow and become their own little person! I like to cook, and clean. I love animals too! I live in topsham!
Morgan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Morgan has worked for us as our nanny for nearly a year and feels like part of our family. Although I'm excited for my son to move on to grade K in the fall, we will miss her so much! If you are looking for someone who is punctual, responsible, a great playmate,...

Katie J.

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Margaret U.


Falmouth, ME

$25-35/hr9 yrs exp

Hello! I am the youngest of a family of four! I am currently living in Moose Lake. I am a CNA, and previously a PCA. I have my own car and I love cooking! I'm energetic and caring and very organized. I take my job seriously but I love to play! I think a child's creativity is one of their greatest gifts and it is important to do...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Caring and attentive, wishing we still lived in the same state!"

Kortnie U.

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Delaney P.


Portland, ME

$30-32/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I started nannying in 2012 and have babysat since 2009. I have copious experience in childcare of all ages (new borns to late teens), including nannying, occasional date night sitting, working as a teacher's assistant in a day care. I thoroughly enjoy spending time with the little ones and teaching them how to grow their...
Delaney can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Delaney worked for us the summer of 2013 and did a great job with our two children, ages 4 and 6 at the time."

Christine L.

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Laurie W.


Bath, ME

$24-25/hr20 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Former Teacher!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have nannied 9 families and love my profession! I raised my own two and taught for 20 yrs. I'm warm, friendly, organized, fun, and sensitive to personalities and needs. State fingerprinted, background checked, certified Infant/Child CPR/1st aid, great references. As of mid to late November, I will be available on...
Laurie can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Laurie was our very first babysitter and we felt completely comfortable with her from the start. She has filled in for us with some regular part time nannying and covers our date nights. Our two year old is thrilled when she hears that Laurie is coming over. I know...

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Rachel M.


Westbrook, ME

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time/Part Time Caretaker

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Rachel. College graduate and avid dog lover. I first started working with children as a neighborhood mother's helper at the age of 11. I graduated from Guilford College with a BA in Philosophy and a Sociology minor. Since then, I have found working with children to be the most fulfilling experience! I am a major...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rachel has been an amazing addition to our family. She possesses tremendous early childhood education skills and utilizes them incredibly with our 2-month-old baby. From reading, to singing, to simply talking Rachel is patient and loving. With not having any family...

Kim H.

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Katie D.


Westbrook, ME

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For A Part Time Position

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a professional nanny with 15+ years of experience serving many families in the Greater Portland Area. I have cared for children of all ages, birth-13yrs. Aside from my experience as a nanny, I am a mom to two girls ages 17 & 14. From 2014 to 2020, I taught as a Certified Music Together Teacher for Music Together of...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"I cannot recommend Katie highly enough! My husband and I were in Portland for a conference and Katie babysat for us while we both worked. She was so reliable and such a joy -- our daughter was so comfortable with her she fell asleep on her during both times she sat...

Michelle S.

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Elizabeth V.


South Portland, ME

$15-17/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter While Home From College For 4 Weeks

I took a babysitting certification class when I was 12 years old, and have been babysitting for kids on my street and family friends whenever I've had the chance since then. I have made meals, put the kids to bed, driven them to appointments, and always make sure to clean up and do the dishes. I'm also willing to do laundry or...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Sophia H.


Portland, ME

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

I have ample experience with children, including nephews and extended family. None of my own. I'm new to Portland and looking for part time work as I pursue a new career path. I spent the past 12yrs working in scripted episodics and feature films in Los Angeles
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Bailey Island, ME

Gentille R.

5.0

Gentille was our nanny for 3 months when our kids were 1 and 3. She is amazing! She is warm, caring, reliable, and maintains her sense of humor even when there is chaos all around her.

- Kara W.

Gwenyvere S.

5.0

I highly recommend working with Gwen! She is great with our 5yo. Gwen is responsible, reliable, and caring. It's easy to schedule and communicate. We trust Gwen with after school pick-ups and activities (which she has been doing for the whole school year). And our child enjoys her time with Gwen....

- Care member

Jane E.

5.0

Jane is absolutely (without question) an amazing help to our family. She has to go back to College this Fall but I would hire again in a heart-beat. If she has some time during her school year, she will be a great help to you!!!! But we plan to hire her every summer/holiday she is available :)

- Modupe C.

Maddie C.

5.0

Maddie was wonderful, we loved having her come watch our toddler son on a very occasional basis. She made us feel very comfortable from the start, which made it easy to relax on a night out!

- Isabella W.

Heidi J.

5.0

Heidi has watched my 2 girls on multiple occasions sometimes even overnight. They are always thrilled to spend time with her! She has a very loving and fun personality that kids are drawn to!

- Erica S.

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