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Find babysitters in Gorham, ME that you’ll love

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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Charlotte H.


Scarborough, ME

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care

5.0

(4)

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I'm currently looking for supplemental caregiving opportunities starting at the end of August 2023. These would include a part-time weekly schedule (M/W/F), weekday night care, and all-day or nightly weekend care. I'm very flexible and readily available! I started being a mother's aide and babysitter at 13 years old. Since then...
Charlotte can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Charlotte was lovely to work with during our vacation on Martha's Vineyard. She was at ease with us as parents -- and with my two kids. She did a great job during the day hanging out with them and then brilliantly managed an upset baby during our date night. Our...

Alexandra H.

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Jami D.


Portland, ME

$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking for Child Care Jobs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm 36 years old. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 10 years old. When I was younger I took the babysitting course through Red Cross, I got certified as a lifeguard and I also took the Certified Nursing Assistant course a few years back. After exploring many options I finally decided that being a teacher was what I...
Jami can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Jami is AMAZING with infants, toddlers and older children. She is so loving, kind, funny, outgoing and our one year old took to her immediately. She is well-versed in all things baby, including getting babies to sleep, eat and get comfortable being around other...

Emily H.

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Cora L.


South Portland, ME

$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & 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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Andrew S.


South Portland, ME

$25/hr • 4 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & 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.

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Elizabeth K.


Portland, ME

$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp

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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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.

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Delaney P.


Portland, ME

$30-32/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Ashley G.


Scarborough, ME

$21-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a nanny I have worked with children of all different ages and personalities. This has included infants, and those with disabilities such as autism. By working for lengthy periods of time, such as overnight or for multiple days, I have shown both endurance and patience. With great respect towards parental...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ashley has been great with our 18 month old. She’s fun, energetic and outgoing - very engaging for our little one. Highly recommend! "

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Kathryn M.


Portland, ME

$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Part-time Caregiver Available

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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & 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.

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Rachael N.


South Portland, ME

$20-39/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available On Monday, Wednesday, And Fridays.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am 23 years old and I am both CPR and First Aid certified. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was about 14 years old so I have quite a bit of experience. I also have my own car so I am able to drive wherever I'm needed :)
Rachael can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My daughter loved Rachael! She was bubbly and friendly and made my two-year old instantly comfortable. She put her to bed successfully and I would 100% have her come again."

Tory B.

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Bridget C.


South Portland, ME

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & 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.

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Sam R.


Portland, ME

$16/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny

After nannying and babysitting for 10 years, I am now finishing my bachelors degree and looking to fill in with occasional days/nights, but open to a regular schedule with the right family. I've cared for newborns to preteens with special needs, and strive to be a good role model for the children I care for. I am well versed in...
Sam can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kate L.


Portland, ME

$25-39/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny/Educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Let me share a bit about myself with you! My name is Kate and I am a young professional, living and working in Portland, Maine. I graduated from Plymouth State University in 2014 with a degree in Childhood Studies- Elementary Education. Since graduating I have worked at non-profits that provide various services to individuals...
Kate can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Zoe G.


Portland, ME

$22-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter, Loves The Outdoors And Crafts!

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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Emily D.


Portland, ME

$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, which led me to become a childcare provider with over four years of experience. I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly, and I strive to make a positive impact on the children in my care. I'm very comfortable communicating with parents about their child's day...
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Madison L.


Portland, ME

$25-27/hr • 8 yrs exp

A Little About Me

I'd describe my personality as patient, empathetic and creative. I started working with kids when I was 17 years old as a lifeguard and swim instructor, along with babysitting children from ages 1 month to 15 years. This past year I have been working for an organization where I work with children with developmental...
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Emma S.


South Portland, ME

$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

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1.0

(1)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Emma, I am a Montessori toddler teacher. I have been a professional nanny to infants and elementary age children for years, and am currently in a grad program for my Montessori credentials at MI-NE while teaching. I went to school for early childhood education, and have always been drawn to working with...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Lizzie V.


Scarborough, ME

$25/hr • 4 yrs exp

I'm a passionate childcare provider with four years of experience caring for children of all ages. My love for working with kids and helping them grow and develop inspired me to become a caregiver. I'm patient, calm, and friendly, and I believe in open and honest communication with parents. I'm comfortable enforcing household...
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Brianna W.


Windham, ME

$27-44/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Brianna White-Ortiz (she/her), I prefer Bri. I'm a Bowdoin grad, artist, and nanny living in the Portland area. I am looking for a family to work with 3 days per week (24-30 hrs) starting September 1! My philosophy in my work is to provide the children I care for with a confident and respectful adult to look...
Brianna can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
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Abbie E.


Windham, ME

$23-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Nanny

Hello! My name is Abbie, I am 21 from Windham! I graduated from Windham High School in 2021 and from there I babysat for a year and then got into working at a multi-sensory preschool in the mornings and a daycare in the afternoons! I am looking for something more one and one based and less chaos then preschool/daycare setting! I...
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Lydia M.


Windham, ME

$20-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! my name is Lydia I'm 23 years old and I am live in Windham, Maine. I'm comfortable caring for all ages of children. I went University of Colorado Colorado Springs for childhood development. I have worked at three schools over the past five years, St. Luke's child-care center, Joyful noise learning center and North...
Lydia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Gorham, ME

Charlotte H.

5.0

Charlotte is a highly capable and dependable nanny who provided outstanding care for my son over the course of a year. She was always punctual, caring, and attentive, and she showed initiative by bringing educational activities that kept my son engaged and entertained. On top of that, Charlotte soon...

- Andrew K.

Jami D.

5.0

Jami is AMAZING with infants, toddlers and older children. She is so loving, kind, funny, outgoing and our one year old took to her immediately. She is well-versed in all things baby, including getting babies to sleep, eat and get comfortable being around other kids/ different settings. She always...

- Emily H.

Cora L.

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 kids were having so much fun. We'll...

- Valerie T.

Andrew S.

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 son really enjoyed their time...

- Christopher V.

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.

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