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Hi! My name is Brooke, and I have four years of experience as a nanny, house manager, and mother's helper. I'm also a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and currently in nursing school. I've worked with children ranging from newborns to 5 years old, providing attentive care, engaging activities, and a structured yet fun...
Brooke can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am young and energetic college student. I have experience with children of all ages. Though my schedule is difficult due to my classes I am extremely reliable. I am very organized and willing to help with whatever you need. I am going to school for nursing and I am certified nursing aid. I love kids and will make sure they...
Mackenzie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
Hello my name is Suzanne, but I go by my nick name Charley. I have always loved being around children. My experience ranges from care of cousins as infants, working an after school program with 80+ children, working a summer rec with children, to babysitting. I am CPR certified for children. I am trained in playground / play...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Michelle L.
Standish, ME
$25-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as hard working, trustworthy and caring.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Emily!
As a caregiver, I'm patient, calm, creative, and imaginative. I love playing outdoor sports, board games, and educational games with children. I'm also comfortable enforcing household rules and following the parents' preferred communication method about their child's day or any issues that arise.
I believe that...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was a stay-at-home mother for 15 years. My current nanny job is coming to an end as the children will be entering school this fall. I am ready to help other busy moms.
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Katherine is an absolutely wonderful nanny and I would recommend her to any family! She has been taking care of my kids for the last 2.5 years, since they were 8 months and 3 years old. She is incredibly patient and loving with them, and always has the most...
Megan E.
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.
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, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
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.
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
CPR
First Aid
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...
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Chelsey K.
Gray, ME
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a nanny to a 11-month-old and 3. 5-year-old who I have been with for the last 3 years. I have a 2-year-old daughter who joins me as well. We love to be outside as much as we can and we are currently trying to beat last year's total hours outside. You can find us at the beach, playgrounds, trail walks, and having...
Chelsey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Chelsey is our daughters Teacher she is very loving , truly cares about her toddlers. She develops great lesson plans involving all aspects of learning showing her true dedication to teaching !"
Karie S.
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(32)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello. I've been babysitting since I was 12. At the age of 24 I had my first child who is now 18. I had my second child at the age of 30 and she will be 12 later this year. I love my kids so much but they are getting older. I cared for my mother for 8 years who had early onset Alzheimer's. So, I not only work with kids I do...
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Jen is hands down one of the kindest, most amazing people I’ve ever met. She has taken care of my now 2.5 year old son since he was 6 months old, and she’s truly become a part of our family. Our son gets more excited to see Jen than he does me most days! She has...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have my Bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I love being around children and learning from them. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, worked at a daycare, and have volunteered at schools in the past. I am the oldest grandchild and sister in my family, so I have had a lot of experience with children. I have...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Never late. Not once. Very reliable and great with the kids. Just what we needed. "
Franklin M.
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.
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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
I'd describe my personality as extroverted, emotionally intelligent, and bubby.
I like working with kids because they widen my perspective, through their open-mindedness and carelessness of other people's opinion. I also believe kids keep the world young.
I'm looking for a job that is somewhat reliable.
I have been surrounded...
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: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
I have worked with children for 20 years. I have experience with children from newborn to high school age. I have worked in formal daycare settings, summer camps and in private homes as a nanny. I've worked as a nanny for 4 different families. I enjoy doing crafts and planning fun activities for the kids in my care.
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
About Me
Hi! My name is Danessa D., and I'm a 22-year-old college student at Southern New Hampshire University, studying Education with a minor in Psychology. With over 10 years of experience caring for children from 2 months to 12 years old, I'm passionate about creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment.
I'm CPR and...
Danessa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
Erin T.
Raymond, ME
$15-45/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have a year of experience babysitting one 8-year-old boy.
Erin can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Standish, ME
Katherine S.
5.0
Katherine is an absolutely wonderful nanny and I would recommend her to any family! She has been taking care of my kids for the last 2.5 years, since they were 8 months and 3 years old. She is incredibly patient and loving with them, and always has the most creative and fun ideas of crafts or...
- Megan E.
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.
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.
Gentille R.
5.0
Gentille was our nanny for 3 months when our kids were 1 and 3. She is amazing! She is warm, caring, reliable, and maintains her sense of humor even when there is chaos all around her.
- Kara W.
Chelsey K.
5.0
Chelsey is our daughters Teacher she is very loving , truly cares about her toddlers. She develops great lesson plans involving all aspects of learning showing her true dedication to teaching !
- Karie S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Standish, ME:
How can I find a Standish babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Standish, 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 5 babysitters in Standish, ME on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Standish, ME?
The average rate for Standish, ME babysitters on Care.com is $22.00 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 Standish, ME?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Standish, 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.