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60 babysitters are listed in Durham, ME
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 10 years
What others are saying about babysitters in Durham, ME
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…
Review for Kayla T. by Stephen M.
Caitlin is wonderful! She was a full time nanny for our daughter from age 3 months to 14 months and provided back up care for our three year…
Review for Caitlin H. by Care member
Taylor has such a sweet, kind personality. Always extremely patient with my children. She can handle all 3 of them at once! Amazing!
Review for Taylor L. by Kendra B.
Babysitters in Durham, ME
5.0
(3)
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, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, 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.
Caitlin H.
Lisbon, ME
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for over 10 years for local families in their homes. I have cared for children between the ages of 4 weeks and 15 years old. My responsibilities have included preparing meals, changing diapers, bed-time routines, bathing, reading, homework help and playing with children both indoors and out. Hours have...
Caitlin can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Caitlin is wonderful! She was a full time nanny for our daughter from age 3 months to 14 months and provided back up care for our three year old when he was home sick from school. She was caring, organized, patient, and flexible - our daughter adored her! She...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Taylor and I am looking for part time nannying jobs or babysitting opportunities. In my junior year of high school, I completed a class in Early childhood, in which I taught in a Preschool for a year, completed a 6 week student teaching position in a kindergarten classroom. I attended school for 2 years, making...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taylor has such a sweet, kind personality. Always extremely patient with my children. She can handle all 3 of them at once! Amazing!"
Kendra B.
Duangporn S.
Lewiston, ME
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hello,
My name is Duangporn or you can call me Olive. I'm 29 years old from Thailand.
I was an Au Pair (lived in nanny) for almost 3 years before. I works mostly with the infant and have experienced with newborns. Recently I've been taking care of my host kids from my host family which is now they are 6 and 9 so I also have...
5.0
"Absolutely wonderful. She was so kind, calm, loving and caring for my two boys. Always on time. I asked her to do very specific things for my colic 16 week old and she did with tender grace and love. She was also great with my energetic one year old. We love her...
Care member
Madison B.
Lisbon Falls, ME
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Madi, and I have five years of professional childcare experience, primarily in daycare settings with children ages 2-8. I also completed a first-grade practicum and have babysitting experience with children as young as 11 months. As the oldest of nine siblings, caregiving comes naturally to me. Watching kids learn...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madi helped us with our 8 month old daughter for 2 weeks and despite our daughter being a handful, Madi handled it well and always with a smile. She arrived each day on time, stuck to our daughters schedule and we would definitely recommend Madi to anyone."
Tara Q.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently living in the Market Common area and am looking for afternoon hours. I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old, originally from VT. I have babysat for many families over the years with multiple kids of all ages. I also have experience in house sitting. I have always loved kids and hope to have some of my...
Kylie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Truly a baby whisperer- she created such a serene and nurturing experience for our newborn daughter and has become our oldest daughter’s favorite sitter! "
Jess N.
5.0
(2)
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 is incredible! She has been with us for a year and three months and has been nothing but dependable, reliable and trusting. She cares about our son and has helped him learn, grow and develop. She has truly become family and he loves spending his days with...
Care member
Carrie D.
Lewiston, ME
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! I wanted to share that I currently have a 2-year-old daughter who I will need to bring along with me, I am only considering working for families who will be willing to allow this! With that being said, I have worked for many families with multiple children and will be sure to treat your children as if they were...
Carrie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Carrie was great with our 10 month old daughter. She was very dependable, always on time, communicated while we were out and you could tell our daughter liked her and was happy when she arrived. I would definitely recommend Carrie without reservations."
Heather R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Michaela. I graduated from the University of Massachusetts in 2016. Since then I have been traveling and working all over the country. I was settled in Colorado for a few years and just recently moved to Maine to start a small vegetable farm. I have over a decade of experience babysitting kids. Most recently I was...
Michaela can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
All throughout high school I babysat for numerous families. I have experience babysitting up to three children at a time and have experience in caring for children with allergies. I have had multiple jobs involving children such as being a counselor for a kayaking kids day camp during the summer months as well as interacting...
Dina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello, I am a 19-year-old student from Freeport with a lot of spare time this summer! I have countless hours of babysitting and childcare experience from the time I was 10. I am able to care for dogs, cats, plants, and kids. I love to do crafts, baking, day trips and getting outside. Capable of cooking and cleaning.
Right now I...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Franceline T.
Brunswick, ME
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Babysitter For Date Night And Weekends, Flexible During The Week Depending On My Availability.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there!
I'm Franceline. I've been working with kids for the 8 last year, and I truly love taking care of them.
I enjoy creating a fun and safe environment, and with all this
experience, I think we could be a great fit! :)
I'd be happy to share more information.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
I have 20 plus years of experience caring for and working with children in a variety of settings. I started working with children as a nurses aide at a neurological rehab center and on the pediatric ward of Vermont's largest hospital. I have worked in the school system as a Special Ed Para educator, after-school program...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Gabrielle L.
Freeport, ME
$24-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Gabrielle and I am a Colorado native! I moved here about a year ago and I am seeking my next babysitting opportunity with a wonderful family. I am a compassionate and caring person, and as the oldest of 3 children, caregiving has always been apart of my day-to-day. In college, I worked at a daycare, caring for kids...
Gabrielle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Brooke K.
Brunswick, ME
$36/hr • 3 yrs exp
I Have Experience With Toddlers, But Love Children Of All Ages. I Am Friendly And Creative.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I enjoy cooking, organizing, and creating fun activities with the kids. My favorite part of nannying is having memories with the children and family.
Rachel K.
Brunswick, ME
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Rachel and I have been babysitting since my early teens. I enjoy working with kids of all ages and work to provide them with a positive and nurturing environment.
When babysitting, I like to fill the time with fun indoor or outdoor games (depending on the weather), educational activities, and some downtime...
Paula D.
Freeport, ME
$30-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've always had a passion for caring for kids. My positive babysitting experiences, along with my desire to support families and make a difference in young lives, inspired me to become a childcare provider. As a creative and friendly individual, I believe in fostering a nurturing and fun environment for children.
With three...
Alyssa M.
Lewiston, ME
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have had a lot of experience baby sitting children of all ages growing up. I also am currently working for a company. Where I take care of people that are physically disabled and or have intellectual disabilities. I've been working here for four years now and am trained in CPR, AED, and first aid. I'm great with people and...
I have a bachelors in Psychology, minor in Holistic Health and studied Herbalism for a number of years. Current Ed Tech in the Social Emotional Behavioral room at Junior High. I love children, animals, nature, travel, reading, exploration, creativity, learning, etc. Auntie to 12 with 20+ years of experience working with...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hello! My name is Jessie and I specialize in supporting busy families or individuals with their household needs. I offer a range of services that fall under the categories of chores, errands, organization, planning, and cleaning. A lot of families can feel swamped under the list of weekly responsibilities, and things either get...
Jessie can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Durham, ME:
How can I find a Durham babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Durham, 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 Durham, ME on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Durham, ME?
The average rate for Durham, 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 Durham, ME?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Durham, 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.