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60 babysitters are listed in South Portland, ME
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in South Portland, ME
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Anna and I'm 22 years old with tons of nannying experience. I just graduated from Merrimack College with a B. S in health science and I am now looking for a regular childcare gig on Thursdays or Fridays! I have my basic life support (BLS) certification which covers CPR/resuscitation of all ages. I've been babysitting...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna is a very nice and responsible young lady. She has taken care of our tenth month old and does a great job at engaging her and dealing with the dogs quirks. Her experience shows!"
Kara S.
Donnielle W.
Old Orchard Beach, ME
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have years of experience working with children, especially those with special needs. Currently, I am an MSW student at USM, and I work part time. I am comfortable working with infants, children, and pre-teens. I have been trained in first aid/ CPR; however, I do not have a current certification. I am available for date night...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Donnielle is incredible! She blew me away during her interview and I only wish that I had more occasions to hire her. She has cared for my twins twice. Both times I received text updates letting me know that all was well. My girls were fed, changed, and happy when...
Heather H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a full time Occupational Therapist, looking for part-time work on the weekends and occasional Mondays. I have many years of experience caring for children and began my OT career in the pediatric field. I also have experience working with children with Autism and various other diagnosis. I would love to help in anyway that I...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Emily is a calming presence with our two high energy toddlers. She does a great job at keeping them busy with activities and outdoor time. We have really enjoyed having her in our home."
Ashley R.
Margaret U.
Falmouth, ME
$25-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am the youngest of a family of four! I am currently living in Moose Lake. I am a CNA, and previously a PCA. I have my own car and I love cooking! I'm energetic and caring and very organized. I take my job seriously but I love to play! I think a child's creativity is one of their greatest gifts and it is important to do...
Margaret can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Caring and attentive, wishing we still lived in the same state!"
Kortnie U.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have AA in Early Childhood Education from SMCC. I owned/operated a family child care in my home for 19 years. We had accreditation from a Family Childcare Association. The childcare closed in 2013. Currently working part-time care giving for children and seniors.
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Lisa took care of our two children for about 5 years. Part of the time was in her home daycare and part was in our home. I cannot say enough about the wonderful care she provided! They were always learning, exploring, creating and having fun! She provided the kids...
Emily B.
5.0
(3)
I have been working with children for over 25 years. I started babysitting when I was 13 and have continued to work with children in various ways over the years. I have a B. S. in elementary education, was a before/after-school program director, a preschool teacher and I currently work in a busy pediatric dental office. I enjoy...
Julie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julie was a great addition to our household for the last 7+ months. She was always on time, easy to communicate with, and absolutely fantastic with my daughter (19-26months) I always knew my daughter was safe, well cared for, and having tons of fun with Julie. Any...
Elizabeth B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Professional Background: I graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington with a Bachelors in Elementary Education with a concentration in Mathematics in 2018. I worked at a daycare throughout college (ages 6 weeks - 8 years). Upon graduation, I taught three full years of 1st grade and babysat regularly on top of that....
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Sarah was an incredible help to us as we traveled through Maine for a week. My son immediately took to her. She was flexible, creative, punctual and enjoyable for us to have around. Sarah was very professional in the way she handled my guy but in an easy way...
Michael And Anne R.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood
I was born into a large family of eight children and started taking care of my siblings when I was 8 years old (It's usual/normal in my culture for elder siblings to help care for their younger siblings). Taking care of them was a part of my daily routine when I was not in school until I left for college; moreover, I am their...
Gentille can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gentille was wonderful. She was very warm and jumped right in with the my three kids. She helped with making dinner for the kids and even managed to clean up, which is no small task! The kids were all sound asleep when we got home and all had great things to say...
Care member
Andrea M.
Cape Elizabeth, ME
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Andrea and I am a college graduate who is 37 years old. I graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington with a BA in Psychology as well as many completed credit hours in the Early Childhood program offered at the school. I participated in numerous practicums on campus which included interacting with children...
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Andrea was very professional and communicative. I am sorry that we did not have the opportunity to hire her after we met. She was extremely warm and friendly and would have been a great care provider!"
Johanna W.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for the past 6 years and have been a summer nanny for the past 4 years. I have also worked in a preschool! I am currently studying to be an occupational therapist and I have experience with children with special needs. I am happy to run any errands needed and help with anything around the house! Hope to...
Madison can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Kate N.
Westbrook, ME
$22-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm a friendly and patient caregiver with two years of experience providing reliable childcare. My caring nature motivated me to support families by offering them a helping hand. With my calm demeanor, I excel at creating a nurturing environment for children.
I prioritize clear and open communication with parents, ensuring that...
I like working with kids because there is so much we can learn from them! I enjoy hearing all of the funny things they say and seeing their creativity shine! Kids are brilliant and I believe that spending time with them brings out the best in myself.
I am looking for the opportunity to create a safe and nurturing environment...
Ava can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a career child care provider currently looking for a nanny position beginning around Dec.-Feb., and occasional jobs starting now.
I have a bachelor's in psychology, have completed multiple courses in child psychology, behavior, and development, and I have over 20 years of experience caring for kids aged 0-10. My...
Skills:
CPR
Sarah B.
Scarborough, ME
$25-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Warm And Compassionate Therapist + Nanny Seeking Part-time Work!
I have worked with children in various settings for many years! I have my bachelor's and master's degrees in clinical social work, and I currently work as a mental health therapist with kids aged 7-18. Before obtaining my master's, I worked as a nanny for a 2-year-old. Most recently, I worked as a nanny for 3 children, aged 6,...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Toni, I have a decade of babysitting experience, four years experience working as a summer camp counselor for girls aged 5-15, and I have worked in church and school nurseries since I was a teenager. I love working with children and young people, being a caregiver and providing them opportunities to be creative and...
Toni can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Maddison L.
Westbrook, ME
$10-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maddison! I really enjoy working with kids, as I have found it to be the most rewarding job. I graduated college in 2022 with my bachelors degree in psychology but have been interested in the elementary education world for a bit now and so far, I am loving it. A bit about my child care experience- I started...
Maddison can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have been babysitting/working , and have experience watching my younger brothers. I'm starting my second year of college in the fall and am looking for a babysitting job until late August. I'm very good with kids and am willing to travel a reasonable distance.
Falyn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I am a 52-year-old mom and Gigi. I've raised three children of my own and have two precious grandsons. At this time in my life I am looking to help families with caring for their children, as I know how hectic and stressful it can be to try to work and handle life responsibilities while also trusting that your children...
Jody can also help with: Carpooling
Olivia I.
Gorham, ME
$23/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Olivia, I am 23 years old. I currently am a lead teacher at a daycare, I care for the babies that are under 2 currently but I have experience with all ages! I'm looking for something more personal and not at a school setting.
I have been working with babies/children since I was 16 years old when I started at...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in South Portland, ME
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
Anna G.
5.0
Anna watched our 13 month old son last night and she was wonderful! Anna was communicative and responsive leading up to her arrival at our home and she arrived perfectly on time. This was our first time having a babysitter and Anna eased all of our anxieties about leaving our baby for a few hours....
- Amy K.
Donnielle W.
5.0
Donnielle watched our toddler when she was just becoming a toddler! We never worried when she was with Phoebe because she is so competent, caring and intune with what is needed. Thank you Donnielle
- Kara S.
Emily P.
5.0
Emily is a calming presence with our two high energy toddlers. She does a great job at keeping them busy with activities and outdoor time. We have really enjoyed having her in our home.
- Ashley R.
Margaret U.
5.0
Caring and attentive, wishing we still lived in the same state!
- Kortnie U.
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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 34 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 $20.53 per hour as of December 2024. 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 2024, 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 16 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.