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60 babysitters are listed in Falmouth, ME
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Falmouth, ME
Elizabeth K.
Portland, ME
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Liz and I am a fun-oriented, nature-loving lady that tries to spend every moment possible learning! I have worked with kids for the past 8 years in various capacities. I have 7 years of experience as a youth development professional in an experiential education setting as well as several summers' worth of...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Liz is amazing! She is incredibly patient and kind and is fantastic with kids. I have two high energy boys and she was playful yet firm when needed. We still use her helpful phrases like "no grabby hands." I wish she still lived in MA because I'd love to hire her...
Rebecca M.
Delaney P.
Portland, ME
$30-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Delaney is a delight! She watched our active toddler for 5 hours a day this summer, and was full of energy and able to keep him occupied (no small feat) all summer long. She responds well to communication, and is prompt. We like her quite a bit, and highly...
Marianne B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kendra. I am a registered nurse at MMC in Portland working night shift. I have babysitting experience with all ages. Before becoming a nurse I worked primarily with children with disabilities.
On another note, if you need companionship for a relative, I would love to help you out with that as well.
Looking for...
Kendra can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We hired Kendra to help take care of our daughter with special needs and her twin siblings. Not only did she adapt quickly to the Homecare of a child with significant motor disabilities, but she creatively brainstormed integrative and adaptive play activities that...
Dawn And Justin O.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 25 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gentille is absolutely wonderful. She watched my four month old twins while she was on winter break from school. I was working from home, and Gentille was such a joy to have in our home. She fed the twins, read them books, encouraged them to do tummy time, helped...
Jenna H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have grown up around all ages kids and have always helped watch and take care of them, I have a niece and baby brother that I look after frequently. I love the outdoors and very active!
Gabrielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabrielle is amazing!!! She has been such a blessing to our family!! Our children love her and so do we!! I couldn’t recommend her more! "
Care member
Susanna S.
Portland, ME
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
4.5
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
About Me
Hi! My name is Danessa D., and I'm a 22-year-old college student at Southern New Hampshire University, studying Education with a minor in Psychology. With over 10 years of experience caring for children from 2 months to 12 years old, I'm passionate about creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment.
I'm CPR and...
Danessa can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Daneesa was wonderful. She was punctual, respectful, kind and patient with my 1 year old who wasn't feeling well. Her calm and gentle temperament placed my little one at ease and she catered to his every need. I have the utmost confidence in Daneesa's judgment and...
Aida E.
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
(2)
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
"We needed a last minute date night babysitter and Kelly came to our rescue! She was our first non-friend babysitter so it was a big deal for us. She is kind and calm and everything i could have hoped for. She arrived for bedtime routine and jumped right in to take...
Jessica C.
Andrew S.
South Portland, ME
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a college student back for the summer and have had experience working with younger children at the Jewish Community Alliance preschool (JCA), as well as experience sitting for older children (5-13) for clients in the past. Additionally, I am also the oldest cousin/big brother and have been tasked with caring for my younger...
Andrew can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Drew watched our behaviorally challenging five-year-old three days a week all summer, and he did a fantastic job. He picked him up from preschool, drove him to appointments, and took him on adventures through the city. He was always punctual and reliable, and my...
Christopher V.
5.0
(3)
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, 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.
I am a worker in the Public Schools, originally from Boston, MA (worked 6 years there in public schools; from grades Pre-k, to 6th grade). Love children and working with them; really easy and flexible with schedules! I'm easy to get along with and am familiar with everything household.
Carla can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Destinee P.
Gray, ME
$15-45/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hi. I'm a fun, loving and caring person. I have always loved childcare. Right now I am a Child Care Educator/ I work with ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. I'm willing to answer any questions. So, don't be afraid to ask. Right now I am currently unavailable on weekdays but could possibly do babysitting on weekends.
Destinee can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Mia D.
Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi there! I am a designer and an artist. I am a huge advocate for the intersection of art/design (and all its theory) and childcare. Children's minds are incredible and if they have the right team and environment around them they can accomplish anything they put their mind to.
I have been a nanny, babysitter, lifeguard, camp...
Mia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been a nanny/babysitter on and off for about 10 years in my community. It began with me just taking care of children for family friends during high school. I later worked for a nannying agency where I gained experience working with ages ranging from newborns to teenagers. I later worked as a substitute music teacher for a...
Jasmine can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I currently work full time in food systems work. Before that, I was a Farm School Educator with elementary-aged kids at Wolfe's Neck Center. Previously, I worked part time as a teaching assistant at Mary Johnson Children's Center (MJCC) in Middlebury, VT for 3 years. At MJCC I worked in classrooms of 16 children ranging from 18...
Zoe can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as calm, patient, and thoughtful.
I started working with kids in 2013 at a sleepaway camp in Maine where I taught drama and directed plays and musicals with kids aged 7-17 and was responsible for anywhere from 3-7 elementary school kids in my cabin. When I got back in the fall, I started babysitting...
Skills:
CPR
Ashley T.
Portland, ME
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hey! My name is Ashley and I'm Acupuncturist practicing here in Portland. I'm looking to pick up some part time work in childcare!
I have years of experience babysitting while in undergrad and graduated school. I love hanging out with kids and following their interests! With my experience in patient care I'm well equip to...
Eleanor S.
Portland, ME
$24-33/hr • 4 yrs exp
Have experience caring for kids of various ages, as well as tutoring, instructing various skills, and have worked in an academic environment.
Eleanor can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
I have been babysitting since I was 12-13 y/o around my neighborhood and love working with children! I've worked as a camp counselor, where I watched children aged 1-11 y/o, planning games, and crafts, going swimming, changing diapers, and putting them down for naps. Over the past three summers, I was a nanny for three children...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Falmouth, ME
Elizabeth K.
5.0
Liz is amazing! She is incredibly patient and kind and is fantastic with kids. I have two high energy boys and she was playful yet firm when needed. We still use her helpful phrases like "no grabby hands." I wish she still lived in MA because I'd love to hire her again!
- Rebecca M.
Delaney P.
5.0
Delaney was a full-time nanny for my family for about two years for my son when he was 3 months-2 years as well as our dog. She was an amazing addition to our family! She is a positive, loving person and took great care of my baby. She loves to have fun and will actively play with you kids while...
- Suzanne M.
Kendra S.
5.0
We had Kendra babysit for our 2 year old son while we were visiting Portland - she was super friendly, on time and easy to communicate with. Would call again!
- Care member
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.
Gabrielle M.
5.0
Gabrielle is amazing!!! She has been such a blessing to our family!! Our children love her and so do we!! I couldn’t recommend her more!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Falmouth, ME:
How can I find a Falmouth babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Falmouth, 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 7 babysitters in Falmouth, 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 Falmouth, ME?
The average rate for Falmouth, ME babysitters on Care.com is $21.00 per hour as of March 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 Falmouth, ME?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Falmouth, 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.