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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 March 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years

Babysitters in Gorham, ME

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Rachel M.


Westbrook, ME

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time/Part Time Caretaker

5.0

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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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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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Katie D.


Westbrook, ME

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For A Part Time Position

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Katie took care of our son for several months when he was an infant. She was warm, affectionate and nurturing. She was also very reliable and extremely professional. We could tell that she truly enjoyed being with children and had fun with them. She was engaged and...

Smita S.

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Kelly F.


Portland, ME

$23-35/hr10 yrs exp

Creative & Educated Babysitter With Experience

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
"Kelly is wonderful. She babysat for our 6yo and 8yo for a summer. She is calm and kind, punctual and reliable."

Charlotte Bradley R.

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Cora L.


South Portland, ME

$25-30/hr7 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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Charlotte H.


Scarborough, ME

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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/hr10 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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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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Elizabeth K.


Portland, ME

$25-35/hr8 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, swimming supervision, 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.

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Andrew S.


South Portland, ME

$25/hr4 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, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, 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.

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Delaney P.


Portland, ME

$30-32/hr10 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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...

Suzanne M.

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Ashley G.


Scarborough, ME

$21-25/hr7 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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
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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Rachael N.


South Portland, ME

$20-39/hr5 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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rachael is fantastic! My daughter loves her and so do my pets! She is responsible, reliable and the absolute best!"

Lisbeth W.

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Kathryn M.


Portland, ME

$17-22/hr10 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: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Bridget C.


South Portland, ME

$15-20/hr7 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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, 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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Kate L.


Portland, ME

$25-39/hr10 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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Sam R.


Portland, ME

$16/hr10 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Zoe G.


Portland, ME

$22-25/hr4 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:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Emily D.


Portland, ME

$20-50/hr4 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/hr8 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...
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/hr8 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Gorham, ME

Rachel M.

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 close to us, I feel confident in...

- Kim H.

Katie D.

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 for us! I only wish Katie lived...

- Michelle S.

Kelly F.

5.0

Kelly is wonderful. She babysat for our 6yo and 8yo for a summer. She is calm and kind, punctual and reliable.

- Charlotte Bradley R.

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.

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.

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