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60 babysitters are listed in Westbrook, ME
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Westbrook, ME
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
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
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
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
(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: Light cleaning, carpooling
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
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
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
(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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there, my name is Elsie and I am a 21-year-old geology student, but have always loved childcare and outdoor education. Through exploring both, I have found myself working as a full time nanny for 4 months as well as an outdoor educator in the Wyoming Wilderness.
I am working full time as an Intern this summer, however I am...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Fiona L.
Westbrook, ME
$15-17/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as bright, kind and joyful. In my spare time, I like to camp, swim and go on walks in the woods
I like working with kids because it doesn't feel like work, every child is unique and different, I love how fulfilling yet challenging this job can be
I'm looking for a job that can support everyone's...
Casey P.
Westbrook, ME
$17-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Casey and I'm 24 years old. I have babysat many children my whole life, and am very comfortable with kids and pets! I just finished nannying my last family due to them transitioning to school, and I was with them for 2 years. It was 2 kiddos, a young boy who was 9 months (now 2) and a young girl who was 2 (now 4). Before...
Casey can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Grace D.
Westbrook, ME
$18-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Grace, and i'm from Westbrook, Maine. I'm currently a sophomore in college. I attend Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island. Im a double major in Early Childhood education and Special Education and I would really love to work with the early elementary grades( ie. Kindergarten, First and Second Grade)....
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
- Only currently available for weeknight and weekend services -
Hi there! My name is Corinne! I am in the Westbrook/Portland ME area. I currently work for SMHC as an inpatient behavioral therapist. I graduated from Lesley University with my master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Music Therapy. I have been...
Corinne can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very easy to communicate with, showed up on time and was super sweet with our 20 month old son. This was our first time using care.com for an out of town wedding and we felt very safe with Corrine. She even sent updates throughout the evening. Would 100% have her...
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Hello, families of Portland! My name is Becket, and I am an early childhood music teacher. I love working with kids, so I thought care. com would be a great resource for some fulfilling work between semesters.
I'd describe my personality as optimistic, energetic, and patient.
I like working with kids because they make the...
I am interested in becoming a nanny. I have been a Special Education Teacher for several years. My favorite memories are activities and teaching moments with children including my children (twin boys then 20 months later a girl), niece/nephews, foster children, and my special needs children!!) So I am taking a bend in my career...
Mary can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a professional nanny with 15+ years of experience serving many families in the Greater Portland Area. I have cared for children of all ages, birth-13yrs. Aside from my experience as a nanny, I am a mom to two girls ages 17 & 14. From 2014 to 2020, I taught as a Certified Music Together Teacher for Music Together of...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Kelsey C.
Westbrook, ME
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I am Kelsey & I'm 30 years old. I currently have a full time job however I'm looking to boost my income while doing things I enjoy.
Pet Care: I currently volunteer with a local rescue. I have years of experience fostering dogs which includes bottle feeding puppies up to caring for senior dogs. I also have experience with...
Kelsey can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hii, I am Myrissa! I am 24 years old expecting my first baby this November. My passion is early childhood education as I love to watch kiddos meet their milestones and grow! I have always loved taking care of other people. I have 8 years of early childhood experience from becoming an aunt at 16, working at my local before/after...
Myrissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! I am a reliable, positive and creative person with a little over 7 experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. Since my first job working with kids I knew that this was something that fulfilled me. I love activities outdoors and pets! I can promise you that with your little ones I will provide them with a safe...
Lily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
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 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Westbrook, ME
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.
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.
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.
Rachel M.
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 close to us, I feel confident in...
- Kim H.
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.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Westbrook, ME:
How can I find a Westbrook babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Westbrook, 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 24 babysitters in Westbrook, 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 Westbrook, ME?
The average rate for Westbrook, ME babysitters on Care.com is $18.96 per hour as of November 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 Westbrook, ME?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Westbrook, 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 Westbrook, ME babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Westbrook, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.