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70 child care providers are listed in Scarborough, ME

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 7 years

Child care providers in Scarborough, ME

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Charlotte H.


Scarborough, ME

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

5.0

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I'm currently looking for supplemental caregiving opportunities starting at the end of August 2023. These would include a part-time weekly schedule (M/W/F), weekday night care, and all-day or nightly weekend care. I'm very flexible and readily available! I started being a mother's aide and babysitter at 13 years old. Since then...
Charlotte can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Charlotte was an excellent babysitter for my 1 and 4 year olds while we were on vacation. She is energetic, engaging, dependable and confident. Especially when my kids dealt with some separation issues, she remained calm. She knew just what to do and they looked...

Katharine L.

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Jared J.


Scarborough, ME

$24/hr6 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter

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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Kids immediately requested he come back and babysit again! Fast responses and very flexible. Would def hire again. "

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Alexandria L.


Scarborough, ME

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Governess For Hire

Hi loving parents , I'm looking to help another mom who is in need of a trusted caregiver to care for kids with the care that you would gain from family . I work during the school year as a school nurse and typically in the past used my holidays , weekends and summers to do full time cleaning . I'm looking to provide childcare...
Alexandria can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Caring, patient, and so helpful!"

David D.

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Ashley G.


Scarborough, ME

$21-25/hr7 yrs exp

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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
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. "

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Lisa F.


Scarborough, ME

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Part-time Caregiver For All Ages

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

CPR

Early Education

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.

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Allison O.


Scarborough, ME

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Responsible Tutor And Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently a student at UNE's School of Pharmacy in Portland. I have experience tutoring middle schoolers and high schoolers in various subjects. I have had experience nannying a 6-12-month-old, middle schoolers, and teenagers. I am definitely reliable, mature, and responsible. I would be happy to provide a reference...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Allison was a wonderful babysitter for my 6 year old daughter. She was responsible and fun and my daughter always looked forward to seeing her."

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Samika S.


Scarborough, ME

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.

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Shannon C.


Scarborough, ME

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Shannon-

I have 10 years of experience, a background in Adventure Education, and am in the process of building a small Outdoor Education business.
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Shannon is great! The kids always look forward to seeing her. She takes the outside when possible, and is a reliable source of transport to practices and games."

James C.

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Lyriam V.


Scarborough, ME

$28/hr8 yrs exp

Jack Of All Trades

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Lilly and I have 8 years of experience working with young children ranging from 3 weeks through 12 years of age. I currently work as a Ed Tech for the Cumberland school district. My previous years have been spent working as a childcare center assistant director, infant teacher and lastly a nanny for a young...
Lyriam can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Highly recommend Lilly to any family seeking care. She is punctual, educated, respectful and has grace. She is so good with a range of ages and does well with multiple kiddos. Has great communication and re-enforces structure and boundaries when needed and...

Stephanie M.

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Elizabeth E.


Scarborough, ME

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Care Giver Available

I have always loved working with children and have great fun doing it! I have worked as a nanny for a 7-year-old girl, coached for the Squaw Valley Ski Team where I was in charge of 12 (6-10 year old's), as well as taught pottery and dance lessons for VSA Vermont. I have years of experience babysitting and am comfortable...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Shannon P.


Scarborough, ME

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Will Provide Exceptional Care For Your Children

I have experience taking care of children of all ages. I'm a patient and nurturing caregiver. I am confident that I can provide your child with a positive, safe and fun environment. I am a mother of five children. My oldest is 26, my youngest is 14 (2 girls, 3 boys). Before having children I was a nanny and worked at a daycare...
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Katie H.


Scarborough, ME

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver/Tutor

Hello! I am a kindergarten teacher that is looking for summer employment. I have experience working with children of all ages. I have spent most of my career in child care and education working with early childhood ages. I am very creative, love coming up with fun activities for children and love being able to get outside and...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Hannah G.


Scarborough, ME

$26/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Energetic Babysitter/ Nanny

Hi! My name is Hannah , and I am from Scarborough, ME. I am currently in my junior year as a nursing student at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT. I am looking for a summer nanny/ babysitting position. I love kids, and I have over 5 years of nannying experience with children ranging from 5 months old to 15 years old. I...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Hello my name is Carole and I wanted to branch out into child care acter spending a decade in food and hospitality. I have experience with after school programs that involved teaching kids how to cook along with helping raise my 3 newphews. Upbeat and lots of energy, good with kids. Several years of kitchen and hospitality...
Carole can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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Hannah F.


Scarborough, ME

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced And Easy Going Sitter

Hi there! My name is Hannah and I am a 22-year-old college student! I have loads of experience with kiddos as I was a teacher at a daycare center in Westbrook! I worked in the infant room, so I am great with newborns and babies! I also worked with ages two to pre-k but am super happy working with any age! I have a clean record...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Child care centers in Scarborough, ME

Toddle Inn

Toddle Inn

PO Box 40, Scarborough, ME

Toddle Inn is a family owned company which began as a home daycare in 1985 and is now one of the largest childcare centers in Southern Maine. We pride ourselves on providing safe, quality childcare for over 1000 children and their families. Our creative programming nurtures and supports children...

Kim Clavette Day Care is a child-centered environment valuing children’s play and is sure to spark their imaginations. The primary focus is on the growth and development of the children and forming a partnership with the parents to assist them in child raising.

Sandpiper Childrens Center

350 Us Route 1, Scarborough, ME

Sandpiper is a child-centered environment valuing children’s play and is sure to spark their imaginations. The primary focus is on the growth and development of the children and forming a partnership with the parents to assist them in child raising.

Little Peoples Nursery School

17 Asselyn Dr, Scarborough, ME

Little Peoples Nursery School is designed to develop the personality of the whole child. The center provides a calm and supportive atmosphere for children, in which qualities of independence, self-discipline, caring for the environment and others can be encouraged through the love of learning and...

Heidi's House Child Care Center

300 Enterprise Drive, Scarborough, ME

We are a nationally accredited child care center that provides a safe, nurturing, and educational environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and creative development of young children.

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Scarborough, ME

Charlotte H.

5.0

Charlotte is a highly capable and dependable nanny who provided outstanding care for my son over the course of a year. She was always punctual, caring, and attentive, and she showed initiative by bringing educational activities that kept my son engaged and entertained. On top of that, Charlotte soon...

- Andrew K.

Jared J.

5.0

Kids immediately requested he come back and babysit again! Fast responses and very flexible. Would def hire again.

- Care member

Alexandria L.

5.0

Lexie is dependable, kind, knowledgeable and efficient about her work. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her. She is still helping us in a backup position at this time.

- Lauri D.

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

Lisa F.

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 many of healthy food options. She...

- Emily B.

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Ratings for Scarborough, ME child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Child Care Providers in Scarborough, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 70 listed child care providers.