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60 babysitters are listed in Gorham, ME
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Gorham, ME
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: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Jessica S.
Westbrook, ME
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Educator Seeking Part-Time Sitter/Tutoring Position
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Child care is a passion of mine because it brings out the child in me; being around children never ceases to raise my spirits and put a smile on my face. I have over a decade of paid experience in child care, from teaching middle and high school in Maine and New York, to working as a nanny for younger children. I teach English...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica is a mature, caring, and responsible individual who will make a wonderful babysitter or caregiver. She shows true passion for anything she puts her mind to and can certainly be trusted to do any task given to her."
Amanda K.
Ashley G.
Scarborough, ME
$21-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ashley watched our 2 children and pets while we were out of the country. She was fabulous and even met with me a month before to go over the routine and necessary medical needs. My youngest has some serious medical needs but Ashley was a gem and made me feel so...
Care member
Rachael N.
South Portland, ME
$20-39/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Monday, Wednesday, And Fridays.
5.0
(5)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachael was absolutely lovely! She played with the children (they loved her!), fed them and even bathed our little girls for me. She also walked the dogs for us. She was a great help and I highly recommend her."
Angela K.
5.0
(1)
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, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & 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.
Greta T.
South Portland, ME
$25-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as Kind, Empathetic, and Joyful
I like working with kids because it's always been very natural for me, my mom is a kindergarten teacher so i've been helping out with children since I was about early middle school age, and now i'm a daycare/preschool teacher!
I started working with kids when I was...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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...
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...
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
Emma C.
Scarborough, ME
$15-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Emma, and I am a second grade teacher. I'm looking to help out families after school if needed! I have lots of experience babysitting and nannying during the summers. I would also be interested in tutoring!
Sarah M.
Portland, ME
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Sarah! I just moved to maine to get my masters in Occupational Therapy and am interested in doing some babysitting while in school!
I have my own reliable car and an impeccable driving record. I started nannying 10+ years ago and I nannied consistently through college and I'm comfortable with all aged...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
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...
I'd describe my personality as easy-going, positive, personable, and organized.
I like working with kids because it's rewarding to witness their learning, growth, and exploration of new things. Their upbeat and positive personalities make the experience enjoyable for me.
In my spare time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
I am looking for weekend night babysitting jobs!
Hi there! I am a caring, fun, and reliable professional seeking a part to full-time nannying job. I am 32 years old, in grad school, and am a former English teacher. I have trained insight on child and adolescent development and have also worked as a personal care attendant for a...
Mary Kate can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Gorham, ME
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.
Jessica S.
5.0
Jessica is a mature, caring, and responsible individual who will make a wonderful babysitter or caregiver. She shows true passion for anything she puts her mind to and can certainly be trusted to do any task given to her.
- Amanda K.
Ashley G.
5.0
We hired Ashley for a summer nanny position for our baby and toddler. She was excellent—our kids loved her, and she was mature, detail-oriented, direct, and easy to work with. I always felt like my kids were in great hands! And bonus, Ashley is super tidy.
- Care member
Rachael N.
5.0
Rachael is fantastic! My daughter loves her and so do my pets! She is responsible, reliable and the absolute best!
- Lisbeth W.
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.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Gorham, ME:
How can I find a Gorham babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Gorham, 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 13 babysitters in Gorham, 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 Gorham, ME?
The average rate for Gorham, ME babysitters on Care.com is $20.38 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 Gorham, ME?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Gorham, 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.