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60 babysitters are listed in South Portland, ME
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in South Portland, ME
Avalon H.
South Portland, ME
$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm 21 and I spent the last 7 months working full time at a daycare and preschool, but I'm now looking for work that allows me to take classes this fall. I'm CPR certified, have my own transportation, am a non smoker, and am very comfortable with pets. I should also mention I have a 4-year-old brother who I've spent a lot of...
Avalon can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Taylor and I am looking for a full-time nanny position around the Portland Area! I have been working at a daycare as a lead teacher caring for a class of 2. 5 to 4-year-olds for about a year now! We do lots of activities and outdoor play!! I am looking to change it up and be a full-time nanny for a family. I...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
Elsa M.
South Portland, ME
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I love working and caring for children, and I have babysat in some capacity for over 10 years. I love being active and getting kids outside and in nature. I can also help with school work and light house chores.
Elsa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Lauren V.
South Portland, ME
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Care Giver Available Willing To Help And Care For Children, Elders, Household Duties
I have worked in the field of education for the majority of my working life and before. My mother owned and operated a childcare center for 26 years. I was a part of this from the beginning to the end. I also have two precious school aged children. I have a bachelors degree in Psychology and a Master's in Education. I have...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maddie, and I live in South Portland, ME. I am employed by the Westbrook School Department as a special education Social Worker in one of the elementary schools. During the summer months, I am looking to provide childcare for a local family on a part time basis. I have years of experience working with children...
Madalyn can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Emeril G.
South Portland, ME
$18/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hi, My Name Is Emeril I'm 23 Years Old And Been Working With Kids And Animals Since I Was 16!
I'd describe my personality as kind, patient, understanding.
I like working with kids because well they have so much energy and love. Also I just like giving parents a break sometimes.
I'm looking for a job that I love to do what I do best, which is to make everyone happy while developing more experience and lessons while...
Jodie W.
South Portland, ME
$10-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! I'm a stay at home mom of 2, my son is 4 and my daughter is 2. We are extremely active and creative in our everyday! I believe that the best way to learn is a hands on experience which is why we like to do lots of fun crafts such as baking soda paint, wave bottles (oil & water), and lot of other fun activities geared...
Jodie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Hi!
I'm a reliable, caring and creative person who has experience working as both a toddler teacher as well as a preschool teacher. I really love working with younger kids and getting to learn alongside their curiosities and excitement! I like making art and thinking of interesting ways to explore new ideas. I love spending time...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, I'm a stay at home mom (aged 5 and 7) and former registered nurse looking to provide childcare on a part time basis. I currently take part time care of a sweet 1-year-old. I love caring for babies (cures my own desire for more)! But any age is great as I have much experience with all ages. I love playing sports, doing...
Sara can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Special Needs Care
Hi, I'm Liza! I have 10+ years working with kids in summer camps, vacation camps, before and after school programs and youth classes. I also have a degree in Recreational Art Education. When I'm with kids some of my favorite activities are LEGOs, any arts and crafts project, hiking or walks outside and STEM projects!
I'm...
Danielle D.
South Portland, ME
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm looking for a family in need of a part time nanny. I have a 2-month-old baby. Up to this point, I have been an RN working 12 hour shifts but would like more time with my newborn. I'm looking for a family that needs occasional/part time help with their child that would be open to me bringing my baby. I have a flexible...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ariana N.
South Portland, ME
$27/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm A Loving, Caring, Knowledgeable Nanny With Over 4 Years Of Experience!
I recently graduated last May from the University of Southern Maine with my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology! I am the oldest of 6, and have nannied for almost 5 years now! I am also CPR certified and First Aid trained!
I am a loving, knowledgeable, caring and patient person and hope to extend that to another family and their...
Ariana can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
With over 10 years of experience in nurturing and guiding children from newborns to teens, I am a passionate childcare professional committed to fostering child development. I hold a degree in Early Childhood Education and am CPR and First Aid certified, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all children in my care.
I...
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am the mother of 4 wonderful kids, ages 25-32 and grandmother to 3 adorable and active boys ages 1-11 years old! I moved to Maine three years ago. Before that I had an in home child care in which I cared for infants to 3 or 4 years old for several years. I prefer to take care of infants to 2 years old. I am a nurturer by...
Donna can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Donna was my son's primary daycare provider for the first 3 years of his life, and he adores her and her family so! We still see her on occasion :-) even though he is now in preschool (soon pre-K, they grow up so quick!!). We loved working with Donna, as she is...
Sarah W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Sabrina. I am a 2021 graduate of Southern New Hampshire University with a bachelors in Psychology and am now a graduate student at UNE online. I have about six years of professional nannying experience between multiple families and kids, aged newborn to 15. I absolutely love the families I have met through...
Sabrina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sabrina is really dependable and great with kids. Engaging and always responsive when it comes to last minute child care, very on top of answering messages."
Gracelyn G.
Heidi J.
Westbrook, ME
$20-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Looking for full time childcare for my 4 and a half year old and 7-month-old starting in January in the gray area.
Heidi can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Heidi has watched my 2 girls on multiple occasions sometimes even overnight. They are always thrilled to spend time with her! She has a very loving and fun personality that kids are drawn to!"
Erica S.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
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.
Emma C.
Cape Elizabeth, ME
$24/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I just graduated college and have moved back to Cape Elizabeth! I have been a summer camp counselor and babysitter for 6 years, and I absolutely love working with kids! I am working at Cape Elizabeth Community Services Summer Rec Camp this summer and I am available on weekends! . I have worked with preschool-aged kids up to...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emma is intelligent, active, responsible, reliable, trustworthy and can handle kid behaviors calmly and competently. And she has a great sense of humor. We love her and hope she returns to our area!!!! My kids are very particular and both love Emma ❤️🌟❤️. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am worked as a nanny in the Falmouth, Maine area for over 20 years. I have experience with children of all ages. I very much enjoy children and bring an outgoing personality.
Angela can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"I can't say enough wonderful things about Angie. I have FOUR small children, 6, 4 and twin 2 year olds. It's not easy to get thrown in to that mix, but not only are the kids excited to see her, but the house is immaculate, the kids are in pajamas and happy and...
Rachel M.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in South Portland, ME
Donna C.
5.0
Donna was my son's primary daycare provider for the first 3 years of his life, and he adores her and her family so! We still see her on occasion :-) even though he is now in preschool (soon pre-K, they grow up so quick!!). We loved working with Donna, as she is very accommodating and reliable. I...
- Sarah W.
Sabrina J.
5.0
Sabrina is really dependable and great with kids. Engaging and always responsive when it comes to last minute child care, very on top of answering messages.
- Gracelyn G.
Heidi J.
5.0
Heidi has watched my 2 girls on multiple occasions sometimes even overnight. They are always thrilled to spend time with her! She has a very loving and fun personality that kids are drawn to!
- Erica S.
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.
Emma C.
5.0
My kids had a great time with Emma. They are now asking when we'll be going out again so Emma can come back and watch them. I felt very comfortable with her and would definitely have her back again.
- Morgan N.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in South Portland, ME:
How can I find a South Portland babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in South Portland, 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 33 babysitters in South Portland, ME on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 South Portland, ME?
The average rate for South Portland, ME babysitters on Care.com is $20.55 per hour as of January 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 South Portland, ME?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in South Portland, 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.
Ratings for South Portland, ME babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in South Portland, ME are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.