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60 babysitters are listed in Gorham, ME

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years

Babysitters in Gorham, 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Gentille was wonderful. She was very warm and jumped right in with the my three kids. She helped with making dinner for the kids and even managed to clean up, which is no small task! The kids were all sound asleep when we got home and all had great things to say...

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Molly R.


Portland, ME

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Position For School Year 2020-21

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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Gitte W.


Saco, ME

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Engaged Babysitter Available For Afternoon And Evening/Overnight Hours

Greetings, Thank you for visiting here. As a mother of two children - one 27 and one 21 years old - I have enjoyed many hours raising and learning from children, both from my kids as well as from the wonderful friends my children brought into our lives. I have learned that each child has something to teach us, adults. I am...
Gitte can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"I've known Gitte for over 10 years. We first met when our children were in kindergarten together. During that time I've witnessed Gitte as an extremely caring, thoughtful and devoted mother. I've also seen this care extended to several international students she's...

Lauren B.

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Allison O.


Scarborough, ME

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Responsible Tutor And Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently a student at UNE's School of Pharmacy in Portland. I have experience tutoring middle schoolers and high schoolers in various subjects. I have had experience nannying a 6-12-month-old, middle schoolers, and teenagers. I am definitely reliable, mature, and responsible. I would be happy to provide a reference...
Allison can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"Allison was a wonderful babysitter for my 6 year old daughter. She was responsible and fun and my daughter always looked forward to seeing her."

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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, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Emily P.


Westbrook, ME

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver

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.

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Tiffani M.


Buxton, ME

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I worked at Comfort Keepers (senior care), I am PSS certified. I have been working with senior families for over 7 years . my husband and I have 3 kids (13, 16, 18) We are full of adventure. We enjoy walks, basketball, skateboarding, swimming, crafting, snowboarding, baseball, gymnastics, surfing, learning new things...
Tiffani can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tiffani is very respectful and reliable. Organized and always so friendly and sweet."

Samantha W.

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Eilish C.


Portland, ME

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Open To Evenings And Weekends!

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Cassandra M.


Portland, ME

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Grad Student With Lots Of Newborn And Childcare Experience!

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, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Cassandra is not only capable in the logistical and practical sense -- punctual, polite, generous, and knowledgeable -- she is also an intuitive and kind individual who truly cares for how children feel. She took care of both our daughters (and let's be honest, us...

Alana D.

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Madison R.


Portland, ME

$25/hr14 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Madison! I am super energetic and fun-loving with lots experience with babysitting and working with children in formal environments. I loves the outdoors, skiing and hiking! I graduated from UVM with a double major in Spanish and Sociology, I am bilingual, speaking both Spanish and English. I have worked in several...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maddie took care of our toddler while she was home from school, during the summer. She is a great person inside and out. She is very punctual, sweet, caring, and down to earth. Our daughter loved her and still gets excited when we mention her name. One thing...

Jonathan G.

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Elizabeth B.


South Portland, ME

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Postpartum Doula & Infant/Newborn Sitter

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, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Elizabeth truly has a heart of gold and loves kids! In addition to her extensive experience she has watched my 2 year old son on multiple occasions and he always is happy to see her. Elizabeth also cares about serving the community. At High Point University she...

Daniel H.

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Jennifer D.


Windham, ME

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny In Harwinton

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello. I've been babysitting since I was 12. At the age of 24 I had my first child who is now 18. I had my second child at the age of 30 and she will be 12 later this year. I love my kids so much but they are getting older. I cared for my mother for 8 years who had early onset Alzheimer's. So, I not only work with kids I do...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Jen was fantastic!!! She watched our 2 and 4 year old who are not always the easiest and they loved her. We knew they were in good hands when we left. She came prepared with books, played games with them and my son said he “loved everything about her!”"

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Nicole H.


Hollis Center, ME

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Date Night Sitter- Over 10 Years Of Experience

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I just moved to Hollis and am looking for new families to connect with and help! I worked for Haverhill Public Schools as a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant at a elementary school for the past 5 years. Prior to, I taught preschool for 3. 5 years. Throughout all of my official jobs, I have always babysat. I have worked...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Nicole has been amazing with our 2.5 year old daughter and our 11 year old dog. She is friendly, reliable, easy to talk to and both of our girls absolutely adore her! We feel so lucky to get to work with her."

Portia B.

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Danessa D.


Windham, ME

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Future Elementary School Teacher

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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Danessa was wonderful with our two sons, ages 11 & 10. She played games with them and made them lunch. We will hire her again."

Rachel K.

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Lea C.


Saco, ME

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Child care

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello :) ! I live in Saco with my 8-year-old daughter and our French bulldog Miss Frankie. I am offering: recurring care for Mondays from 7am-7 p.m. Thank you! Lea
Lea can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lea babysat for my family on 2 occasions while we were on vacation; she was early both times, and jumped right in to help with whatever was needed. She brought toys to keep the kids entertained and managed them well, they liked her a lot. We highly recommend her!"

Diane T.

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Corinne W.


Westbrook, ME

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

- Only currently available for weeknight and weekend services - Hi there! My name is Corinne! I am in the Westbrook/Portland ME area. I currently work for SMHC as an inpatient behavioral therapist. I graduated from Lesley University with my master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Music Therapy. I have been...
Corinne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Very easy to communicate with, showed up on time and was super sweet with our 20 month old son. This was our first time using care.com for an out of town wedding and we felt very safe with Corrine. She even sent updates throughout the evening. Would 100% have her...

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Mazie L.


Portland, ME

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

5 Years Of Experience, College Graduate; Majors Were EDUC + Women Studies, Minor Was Child Advocacy.

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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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.

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Samika S.


Scarborough, ME

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Samika and I'm 26 years old. I'm a licensed Nail Technician and own my own business which makes me extremely flexible as I make my own schedule! I've been doing childcare for 13 years for multiple families throughout the Portland and surrounding areas. I've watched children ages Newborn-15 years old. I do have training...
Samika can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Greatest babysitter we've ever had! She is always on time and the kids love her. She is a very responsible driver and I trust her driving my 2 young children! Our house is always spotless (without asking) when we return home! We love Samika!"

Kate C.

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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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
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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Hannah L.


Saco, ME

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi, Im Hannah!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

HI, for the past 5 years I have had several different childcare experiences. I worked for a year in a daycare in the newborn room. I then decided to go privately and work for various families in Gray, Windham, Saco, and kennebunk. I love to be outdoors, play games, read, I can cook and so much more! I hope to hear from you soon!...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Hannah was great with our daughter. She was also very helpful with cleaning around the house. She brought her son with her who is an adorable little baby, and she did a great job juggling both kids. Unfortunately, she lives an hour away so we had to find someone...

Adina M.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Gorham, 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.

Gitte W.

5.0

I've known Gitte for over 10 years. We first met when our children were in kindergarten together. During that time I've witnessed Gitte as an extremely caring, thoughtful and devoted mother. I've also seen this care extended to several international students she's hosted in her home over the years...

- Lauren B.

Allison O.

5.0

Allison was a wonderful babysitter for my 6 year old daughter. She was responsible and fun and my daughter always looked forward to seeing her.

- Care member

Emily P.

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.

Tiffani M.

5.0

Tiffany is great she is loving and caring and ends up being part of the family . She start it off helping my dad he had diabetes and needed care was in a wheelchair hoped with bathing taking meds for his diabetes My dad loved her like a daughter. After my dads passing she stayed with us she helped...

- Care member

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