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Find babysitters in Westbrook, ME that you’ll love
60 babysitters are listed in Westbrook, ME
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Westbrook, ME
4.6
(10)
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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Danessa was a great caregiver for our 16-month old. She was very punctual, friendly, and attentive. Despite it being the first time our daughter had a babysitter outside of immediate family, our daughter was very content being with her throughout the day. Danessa...
Alden P.
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Caring and attentive, wishing we still lived in the same state!"
Kortnie U.
Cassandra M.
Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Grad Student With Lots Of Newborn And Childcare Experience!
5.0
(3)
I am a grad student at USM, looking to nanny in my free time! I am a trained midwife, yoga teacher, and postpartum doula. I have a lot of newborn care experience, as well as a range of other ages, and I also have experience working with children with special needs and/or disabilities. I have been babysitting and nannying since I...
Cassandra can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cassandra is not only capable in the logistical and practical sense -- punctual, polite, generous, and knowledgeable -- she is also an intuitive and kind individual who truly cares for how children feel. She took care of both our daughters (and let's be honest, us...
Alana D.
5.0
(4)
Hello there! My name is Emily, I am 24 years old, and I am really excited to start working as a part-time babysitter! I have been working with children since I was 13 years old. I am very passionate about art, mental health, and the outdoors, and sharing that interest with kids to help their adventurous side come out. I look...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Emily is very honest, trustworthy, punctual and and terrific with children of all ages. She is highly recommended to work with any age because of her loving nature. She would be an asset to any family."
Mindi S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Kate and I am a full time pediatric physical therapist. I am open to helping families with date nights or weekend opportunities. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old, and that has been my primary job throughout junior high and high school. I love playing sports, doing crafts, and being creative with...
Kathryn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My husband and I felt lucky to find Kate and have her care for our child. As a first time mom it wasn't easy to leave my babe with someone I didn't know personally, however Kate made me feel at ease. She took wonderful care of our child. We are eager to have her...
Kimberly D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm 26-years-old and live in Portland. I have almost 10 years of babysitting experience, and several years of long term nannying. I've found all my experiences to be valuable and rewarding, as I really love children and hope to one day have a career working with them. I've cared for children as young as 3 months old, as...
Gwenyvere can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend working with Gwen! She is great with our 5yo. Gwen is responsible, reliable, and caring. It's easy to schedule and communicate. We trust Gwen with after school pick-ups and activities (which she has been doing for the whole school year). And our...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 36 years old. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 10 years old. When I was younger I took the babysitting course through Red Cross, I got certified as a lifeguard and I also took the Certified Nursing Assistant course a few years back. After exploring many options I finally decided that being a teacher was what I...
Jami can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Jami provided care for our 2-year-old daughter these past few months, and she was nothing short of amazing. She is communicative, flexible, supportive, and highly professional. She kept our daughter engaged in a wide variety of developmentally appropriate...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kendra. I am a registered nurse at MMC in Portland working night shift. I have babysitting experience with all ages. Before becoming a nurse I worked primarily with children with disabilities.
On another note, if you need companionship for a relative, I would love to help you out with that as well.
Looking for...
Kendra can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Kendra to help take care of our daughter with special needs and her twin siblings. Not only did she adapt quickly to the Homecare of a child with significant motor disabilities, but she creatively brainstormed integrative and adaptive play activities that...
Dawn And Justin O.
Cora L.
South Portland, ME
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Cora. I am from South Portland, Maine. I'm one of four children in my family and started babysitting when I was 15 years old. I worked at my fathers restaurant for 19 years and learned lots of valuable skills that have helped me in my babysitting. I'm very outgoing, organized, and responsible. I enjoy hiking,...
Cora can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"My kids love Cora! She's come twice to babysit them, and they've asked when she'll come back. Both times, Cora arrived on time, with lots of energy, creativity, and good cheer. She drew a hopscotch on the driveway that literally had 100 boxes on it, because the...
Valerie T.
Isabella C.
Windham, ME
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been around children my whole life, I have a little brother who is 3 and little cousins ranging from 1-14 who I am always around. I work at Just For Kids after care program with Kindergarten and first grade.
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bella is really wonderful with children. She is fun, energetic, and yet she can be very good at discipline. The best part is that she is very safe. A real natural. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have six years of experience and love working with kids. I'm an experienced and nurturing babysitter committed to providing exceptional care and support to children of all ages. Skilled in creating a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment that promotes learning and development. Knowledgeable in age-appropriate activities,...
Jared can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Kids immediately requested he come back and babysit again! Fast responses and very flexible. Would def hire again. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 28-year-old Art Director looking to get back into babysitting on the side! Before finding my career, I nannied in New York City for 6 months, and off and on for 5 years while I was in college in Boston. I have lots of experience with children under 5, and I love spending time with older kids too.
I love getting creative...
Hope can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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 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, craft assistance, carpooling, 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.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Educator living in Portland after years of travel/work. Looking to work with kind family so I may save up some money to build a tiny house and continue my education. 15+ years work at a girls summer camp (age 8-15), plus babysitting for kids of all ages. I was a live-in nanny for 6 mo. in Sydney for 3 girls (1/3/5), 6 mo. in...
Molly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Rachael N.
South Portland, ME
$20-39/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Monday, Wednesday, And Fridays.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am 23 years old and I am both CPR and First Aid certified. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was about 14 years old so I have quite a bit of experience. I also have my own car so I am able to drive wherever I'm needed :)
Rachael can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My daughter loved Rachael! She was bubbly and friendly and made my two-year old instantly comfortable. She put her to bed successfully and I would 100% have her come again."
Tory B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there,
Employed Art teacher looking to help with nannying or cleaning during vacations, nights or weekends :)
I am comfortable working with most ages. I love being active with children including outdoor adventures or crafts.
I look forward to hearing from you.
5.0
"We needed a last minute date night babysitter and Kelly came to our rescue! She was our first non-friend babysitter so it was a big deal for us. She is kind and calm and everything i could have hoped for. She arrived for bedtime routine and jumped right in to take...
Jessica C.
Madison R.
Portland, ME
$25/hr • 14 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Madison! I am super energetic and fun-loving with lots experience with babysitting and working with children in formal environments. I loves the outdoors, skiing and hiking! I graduated from UVM with a double major in Spanish and Sociology, I am bilingual, speaking both Spanish and English. I have worked in several...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maddie took care of our toddler while she was home from school, during the summer. She is a great person inside and out. She is very punctual, sweet, caring, and down to earth. Our daughter loved her and still gets excited when we mention her name. One thing...
Jonathan G.
Samika S.
Scarborough, ME
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Samika and I'm 26 years old. I'm a licensed Nail Technician and own my own business which makes me extremely flexible as I make my own schedule!
I've been doing childcare for 13 years for multiple families throughout the Portland and surrounding areas. I've watched children ages Newborn-15 years old. I do have training...
Samika can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Greatest babysitter we've ever had! She is always on time and the kids love her. She is a very responsible driver and I trust her driving my 2 young children! Our house is always spotless (without asking) when we return home! We love Samika!"
Kate C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a compassionate heart, strong communication skills, and a deep commitment to supporting families. I'm pursuing a grad degree in Mental Health Counseling at USM, specializing in parent mental health. Alongside my studies, I work as a parent educator and sleep consultant, prioritizing...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I am so thankful to have Elizabeth in my life. She cares for my infant and toddler while I work full time and I have complete confidence in her while I'm away from home. My children adore her, respect her, and have loads of fun with her. Elizabeth is punctual,...
Mary M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Westbrook, ME
Danessa D.
5.0
I hired Danessa for part-time babysitting in October and still use her when I can. She babysits my 3 year old, and also helps with rides for my 12 and 14 year old.
Danessa is an absolute joy. She is energetic and so playful with my toddler. It's hard to find someone who really plays with the kids,...
- Care member
Margaret U.
5.0
Caring and attentive, wishing we still lived in the same state!
- Kortnie U.
Cassandra M.
5.0
Cassandra is not only capable in the logistical and practical sense -- punctual, polite, generous, and knowledgeable -- she is also an intuitive and kind individual who truly cares for how children feel. She took care of both our daughters (and let's be honest, us as new parents!) at varying stages...
- Alana D.
Emily G.
5.0
When we were looking for someone to watch our three kids over the summer, Emily was the perfect fit. While I was in class all day she made a daily schedule for the kids, it included art, and other creative things. She also let the kids put their own touch on the schedule too; take turns, my youngest...
- Brittany S.
Kathryn M.
5.0
My husband and I felt lucky to find Kate and have her care for our child. As a first time mom it wasn't easy to leave my babe with someone I didn't know personally, however Kate made me feel at ease. She took wonderful care of our child. We are eager to have her care for our baby again!
- Kimberly D.
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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 25 babysitters in Westbrook, ME on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 $20.44 per hour as of April 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 Westbrook, ME?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Westbrook, 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 Westbrook, ME babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Westbrook, ME are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 35 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.