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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.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Eliza, a 22-year-old incoming recent graduate from Wheaton College in Massachusetts with my BA in Early Childhood Education. I plan on teaching elementary in the fall. However, for this summer, I'm looking for a nanny job in the area. This would be my second summer working as a full-time nanny. I'm passionate about...
Eliza can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a local health care professional (Audiologist). My other passions include theatre, reading, and kids!
Before moving here, I was a toddler classroom leader at my church's nursery, tutored middle school children, and was a nanny/date night sitter throughout graduate school.
I was responsible for: Knowing the developmental...
Ayris can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Morgan C.
Brunswick, ME
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Morgan, I am the assistant swimming coach at Bowdoin College, I have 10+ years of childcare experience, and I have cared for all ages. I really enjoy working with children and always do my best to create a safe and fun environment for those in my care.
Morgan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Erica B.
Harpswell, ME
$18/hr • 8 yrs exp
My name is Erica, I am 22 years old and am from Harpswell! My family owns Erica's Seafood and we have been operating seasonally for the past 13 years. I have been working with kids professionally since I was 14. I am also a CNA, and have my CPR and first aid certifications. I am going to school for Marine Biology, love the...
Erica can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Olivia C.
Topsham, ME
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Olivia and I am new to the Baltimore area. Originally from Maine, I relocated to Maryland to be closer to my partner while I finish my online degree this fall semester. I love boating in the summer with my family and getting outside, but also love the cold weather and winter activities. I have been...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have a bachelors in Psychology, minor in Holistic Health and studied Herbalism for a number of years. I love children, animals, nature, travel, reading, exploration, creativity, learning, etc. Auntie to 12 with 20+ years of experience working with children. Love being outside, being creative, laughing, learning. Experience w...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Colony H.
Topsham, ME
$16/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Colony. I have been working with children since high school and have just finished up my first summer as a Farm Camp counselor at Wolfes Neck Center. During the school year, I attend the University of Maine at Farmington majoring in outdoor recreation and business administration. I work at Sugarloaf running the...
Colony can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
I have years of experience working with children in a variety of settings to include running my own daycare, providing mental health supports as a BHP and Children's Case Manager, to my current position in education in mainstream schools and Special Ed programs. I am creative, love to support children in their interests and am...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Allison T.
Topsham, ME
$15-50/hr • 18 yrs exp
I am a stay at home mom who is currently proving care to two other children. One of the children is leaving so I will have an opening starting September 3rd. I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing the growth and development of children. With 18 years of experience, I have the knowledge and skills to...
Vanessa L.
Brunswick, ME
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as patient, outgoing, creative
I enjoy working with kids and helping them explore new things, learn about the world around them through music and outdoor exploration.
In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family outside playing disc golf, mini golf, swimming, playing music together
I'm...
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, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Susannah and I have been in childcare for as long as I can remember! I started as a date night sitter and slowly started taking on nannying responsibilities as I entered high school. After that I started working in childcare centers & absolutely fell in love with working with kids! I ran my own classroom on and off...
Susannah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Susannah worked with our family for one year, supporting after-school care and household management needs. She is absolutely wonderful with our school-aged children (8, 7, 5) - super creative, attentive and engaging. I also relied on her to take care of routine...
Care member
5.0
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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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabrielle was wonderful with our 5 month old! She was responsible, on time and followed the plan for the day. She was very sweet and gentle with our infant. I would recommend!"
Care member
5.0
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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & 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.
Marisa K.
Auburn, ME
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Marisa. I am 20. I come from a family of 10 kids and I have 5 younger siblings. I have been helping take care of them my whole life. I started babysitting outside the home when I was 13. I am loving and caring and I really enjoy being with kids. When I am not spending time with my family and friends I enjoy cooking,...
Marisa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Super fun and full of energy. My 4 year old daughter loves when Marisa comes over. Always on time."
Bri P.
5.0
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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
"How and where do I even begin! Emily is an absolute dream!!! She is so great with children; not only do my nephews love her, the little neighbor girls love her, our whole family also adores her! She is not just punctual, she's early for everything. She's always...
Michelle S.
5.0
(1)
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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Freeport, ME
Susannah J.
5.0
Susannah worked with our family for one year, supporting after-school care and household management needs. She is absolutely wonderful with our school-aged children (8, 7, 5) - super creative, attentive and engaging. I also relied on her to take care of routine household needs so that I could...
- Care member
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
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.
Marisa K.
5.0
Super fun and full of energy. My 4 year old daughter loves when Marisa comes over. Always on time.
- Bri P.
Emily G.
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 schedule too; take turns, my youngest...
- Brittany S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Freeport, ME:
How can I find a Freeport babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Freeport, 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 8 babysitters in Freeport, 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 Freeport, ME?
The average rate for Freeport, ME babysitters on Care.com is $24.00 per hour as of February 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 Freeport, ME?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Freeport, 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.