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Peggy L.


Newcastle, ME

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Safe, Fun, Active, Trusting Sitter

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a child care sitter for 20 years. I also work in the medical field as a caregiver. I have also been a foster parent in the past. I love children of all ages. Each one has a unique personality of their own and they are amazing. I also enjoy those teenage years... as a mother to 4, I remember well. I have devoted...
Peggy can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sharon M.


Newcastle, ME

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

I am a mother of 3 grown children and grandmother to 4. I have worked mostly with adults, though children of all ages have also been giving me great enjoyment. Besides raising my own, I ran a day care of my own when they were young, and then later on have worked volunteering in class rooms, and working at a day care. I have done...
Sharon can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

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Ray L.


Waldoboro, ME

$21-50/hr20 yrs exp

Childcare Provider Of 20 Years With Specialization In Infant & Toddler Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as calm, patient, and empathetic. I like working with kids because they express their authentic selves and they are full of wonder and joy. I'm looking for a job that is safe, reliable, and fulfilling. I started working with kids as a preteen when my brother was born. Once I earned my babysitting...
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Brittany B.


Dresden, ME

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

About Me

I have two kids who are age 5, Elizabeth and age 3, Jonny! They would need to be with me! Fun and laid back kiddos and love to interact either way others. Would like to have some extra hours on the weekends! I like working with kids because they are super fun to be around and I will never not have anything to do! They have...
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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Olivia W.


Waldoboro, ME

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am reliable, kind, and creative and have over 18 years of experience caring for children, from newborns to young teenagers. I also have experience with caring for children and adults with special needs. I love reading to children, singing songs and helping build vocabulary, working on gross and fine motor skills, and spending...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jennifer D.


Nobleboro, ME

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experience & Loving Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Dedicated, experienced, compassionate, and reliable are words I would use to describe myself as a caregiver. I spent many years working as a nanny and infant teacher in a daycare setting, and I now have teenagers of my own. Over the past couple of years, I have begun to concentrate on infant care. I am trained as a newborn care...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Jenn watched our girls while my husband and I went to an event. We scheduled a meet up before the event day so that we could all meet and the girls could get comfortable with a new friend. She was punctual, professional, very quick at responding, and most of all...

Sara E.

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Adelina L.


Wiscasset, ME

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

Babysitting/Childcare - I have 5+ years with children. I've worked in many daycares, preschools, Headstarts and other childcare centers. I have two young kids of my own. I CPR/first aid certified. Im also CNA/CRMA/MA. I have a pretty good "medical" background.
Adelina can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

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Maddie C.


Bath, ME

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny Available

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a former elementary school teacher turned nurse, who misses working with kiddos and is hoping to babysit again as a result! I worked as an infant teacher at Smith's CECE for a year prior to starting my ABSN program. Before that, I taught fourth and first grade, silversmithing at a camp in Maine to girls aged 7-15,...
Maddie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maddie was wonderful, we loved having her come watch our toddler son on a very occasional basis. She made us feel very comfortable from the start, which made it easy to relax on a night out!"

Isabella W.

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Adriana L.


Gardiner, ME

$25/hr7 yrs exp

A Little Bit About Me! :)

4.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with seven years of dedicated service, I find immense joy in supporting families and making a positive impact on children's lives. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my creative and imaginative nature, allows me to connect with children and create a stimulating...
Adriana can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"Overall everything was good! The kids had excellent care! Had time outside, inside, different things that she did with the kids! Very dependable and responsible! Has a lot of history with kids and infants!"

Dylan R.

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Brigitte W.


Warren, ME

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Creative And Patient Recent College Graduate

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have experience caring for children of a variety of ages and abilities. I am currently open to both casual work and a regular part-time schedule. I enjoy encouraging children's creativity and fostering learning through imaginative play, arts & crafts, reading & telling stories, and observing nature. Compassionate,...
Brigitte can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Brigitte has a warm, positive personality. Dogs, children and elderly people love her!"

Linda W.

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Brooke M.


Gardiner, ME

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since the age of 11 but I come from a large family and have been helping take care of kids since I was six. I am in college and going for a certificate in early childhood. I love kids and am great with all ages, boys and girls! (Though I have more experience with younger children) I have a license and my...
Brooke can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Debra C.


Augusta, ME

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced In Child Care And Senior Care

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I'm a very proud wife and. mother, I have plenty of experience in watching children. I have worked in nursery schools, and I am very good with children of all ages. I believe children of all ages need love, caring, and guidance they need to trust and feel secure who they are with. when their parents are not around. I also can...
Debra can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Debbie is a very reliable and caring person. She would be an asset to have in any position."

Sheila C.

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Haley W.


Warren, ME

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Part-Time, Possibility For Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children since I was about 12 years old. I have experience babysitting for infants through to preteens. I have experience volunteering in Kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms during high school and college. In December 2013, I graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in Elementary...
Haley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Haley has been such an asset to our family! My two year old fell in love with her right off the bat, and always looks forward to the nights Haley watches her. It is clear Haley has a gift with children, and is consistently prompt and pleasant!"

Suzanne H.

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Gigi C.


Augusta, ME

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a recent Saint Anselm College grad looking for some summer (or beyond) work with kiddos! I have been a nanny/daycare worker for about 5 years now with kids from 6 months to 16 years.
Gigi can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Great personality with kids. Would hire again!"

Frances D.

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Marlley W.


Augusta, ME

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello... I am Marlley. I am 31 years old. I have more than 10 years of experience working as a nanny, caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I can stay with many children and I have the ability to care for each child individually, while paying close attention to the needs of the group. I am committed to...
Marlley can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Marlley has been a vital part of our family for the past 2 years. I have a 6 year old daughter and and 2 1/2 year old boy. My son has several food allergies and suffered from severe eczema and Marlley was there through it all. I can't imagine how we would have...

Loula T.

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Jessica S.


Spruce Head, ME

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jessica. I grew up in Midcoast Maine but we moved back to the area a few years ago after being stationed 4 years in Southern Maryland with the Coast Guard. While in Maryland, I worked for the county at a summer camp and at the child development center on base before I did private nannying for a family for just...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Jessica was a joy to work with. She was patient, caring and compassionate towards our children, who absolutely loved playing with her. She was very accommodating with our last minute changes/needs. You won't be disappointed by hiring her! We would absolutely hire...

Samantha H.

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Melissa G.


Boothbay, ME

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter In Portland Area

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Melissa. I am 23 years old and I work as a Pediatric Registered Nurse at Barbara Bush Children's Hospital. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and was a camp counselor for 5 years for children of all ages. I am CPR and First aid certified. I live in Gray currently and in Boothbay during the summer...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Melissa watched our two kids for us while we were on vacation in Maine. It was a great experience--she was on time, cheerful and the kids were immediately comfortable with her. Recommend!"

Laura P.

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Katherine R.


Boothbay, ME

$17/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am college student based out of NY living in Boothbay for the summer. I have lots of childcare experience and I am looking for part-time or one-time work. Willing to help with any housework and schoolwork. I come from a big family of all ages, so I would love to help take care of yours! CPR and First-Aid Certified,...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"When it comes to babies there's about a handful of people I trust, and Katherine is one of them! She has been periodically watching our child since she was 3 months old and does so well with her. She is so great at engaging our child in lots of play time and...

Maggie H.

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Taylor T.


Augusta, ME

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! I am 27 years old and absolutely love kids! I have been working with kids since I was 16 and have gained so much experience with them. I currently work part time at a daycare here in Augusta. I work with the toddlers between the ages of 1-3. My weekends are pretty much completely open and my weekdays are flexible after 2...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Taylor was always great with my nieces when they would come and visit with me, she always made them smile and was always a big help! "

Kristen B.

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Kaleigh G.


Bath, ME

$17/hr2 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as bubbly, hard-working, and passionate. I started working with kids when I was recovering from a work injury (I was nursing assistant) the lifting was a-lot lighter... and I quickly realized I truly adore the work.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Newcastle, ME

Jennifer D.

5.0

Jenn watched our girls while my husband and I went to an event. We scheduled a meet up before the event day so that we could all meet and the girls could get comfortable with a new friend. She was punctual, professional, very quick at responding, and most of all the kiddos loved her. My girls keep...

- Sara E.

Maddie C.

5.0

Maddie was wonderful, we loved having her come watch our toddler son on a very occasional basis. She made us feel very comfortable from the start, which made it easy to relax on a night out!

- Isabella W.

Adriana L.

4.0

Overall everything was good! The kids had excellent care! Had time outside, inside, different things that she did with the kids! Very dependable and responsible! Has a lot of history with kids and infants!

- Dylan R.

Brigitte W.

5.0

Brigitte has a warm, positive personality. Dogs, children and elderly people love her!

- Linda W.

Debra C.

5.0

Loving, compassionate, caring. She is an amazing lady. Worked for us for years and is trustworthy, which is hard to find.

- Catherine Y.

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