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76 child care providers are listed in South Portland, ME

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

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years

Child care providers in South Portland, ME

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Delia R.


South Portland, ME

$28-40/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, Fun, & Caring Nanny

4.6

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Are you in need of a responsible, fun, and caring Nanny? Please look no further! I love kids and have experience with all ages, (infant-preteen) as well as twins. I also have reliable transportation and a great driving record. I like to play games, read stories, do arts and crafts, sing songs, and have outside time...
Delia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Delia is a natural with kids. She is cheerful, upbeat, calm, & relatable. She's watched my daughter numerous times & now my daughter always asks when she can come over again! Delia is polite, punctual, down-to-Earth & such a sweet person. We are lucky to have her...

Christine S.

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Christina H.


South Portland, ME

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

AVAILABLE NOW! Caring, Dependable, Trusting, Responsible, Loving, Organized.

I was a former live in Nanny in Rye NH, where I am originally from. I obtained my real estate license one year ago and decided to move to Maine and now I am acclimating to this new beautiful area. My hopes are to become a part of a special family and help them with their little ones. I would be delighted to meet. Available to...
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Christina is trustworthy and great with kids! She watched a Our son from about one year old until he was about 2 1/2 when he started preschool"

Travis B.

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Bridget C.


South Portland, ME

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Since high school I have regularly cared for children between the ages of 10 months and 10 years. In college, I volunteered weekly in an aftercare program and a special education classroom for elementary-aged kids, as well as taught therapeutic techniques to 6th graders. I have experience working with special needs and d/Deaf or...
Bridget can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Bridget was punctual and did a great job with our 14-month-old son on our date night. She was in great communication when needed. We will definitely hire her again!"

Audra F.

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Rachael N.


South Portland, ME

$20-39/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available On Monday, Wednesday, And Fridays.

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rachael was absolutely lovely! She played with the children (they loved her!), fed them and even bathed our little girls for me. She also walked the dogs for us. She was a great help and I highly recommend her."

Angela K.

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Elizabeth B.


South Portland, ME

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Postpartum Doula & Infant/Newborn Sitter

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, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Erin F.


South Portland, ME

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nature Oriented Nanny/Babysitter

Hello! I'm a 31-year-old fun loving caregiver with thorough childcare experience. I'm the oldest of 6 siblings, and have been caring for children professionally for 15+ years. Throughout high school and college I babysat for multiple families. Most of the families I've worked for kept me as their main sitter for years, welcoming...
Erin can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Our family was lucky to have Erin as a caregiver for our girls. As a young family, I was hesitant at first to leave my kids with anyone but family… once I met Erin I was put at ease. She has a natural affinity for children and made the transition as smooth as...

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Alison I.


South Portland, ME

$27/hr8 yrs exp

Part Or Full-time Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

am looking to pick up babysitting hours, whether that is consistent after-school help or for a spontaneous night out. I am also open to a short-term more full-time nannying for younger kids not yet in school. A bit about me: *I have over 8 years of experience babysitting, nannying, coaching, and tutoring for kids of all ages; I...
Alison can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alison was friendly and fun with the kids. Definitely having her back!"

Valerie T.

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Kelly M.


South Portland, ME

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I was a stay at home mom for 18 years raising my 4 children ages now 21, 20, 17and 15. I still have lots of energy, love, and time to give to a family. I am a certified postpartum doula and will work with families and their little ones until the age of 6 months. . Infants are my area of expertise and where my heart is! If you...
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"We were so lucky to find Kelly to watch our newborn part-time. From having great intuition with our baby's needs and being such a delight to have in our home to guiding us as new parents and working through major nap regressions/fussiness, she is absolutely amazing...

Molly C.

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Ella F.


South Portland, ME

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Patient Crafty Nanny

Proficient in crafts, fort building, and reading aloud. Experience with all ages and many different pets!
Ella can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ella worked as our full time nanny for two years and was amazing. Our girls were around 13, 10 and 3- and she became a member of our family. All of us love Ella. She is kind, thoughtful, reliable, hardworking and very honest. She is great with kids of all ages. I...

Elizabeth L.

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Katie R.


South Portland, ME

$19-20/hr10 yrs exp

Lawyer By Day And Highly Experienced Babysitter/nanny For Infants/toddlers At Night And On Weekends

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Highly experienced in infants/toddlers. I work as an Attorney during the day. I am available nights and weekends!
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katie is wonderful! She is a great communicator, always punctual and considerate. We hired her to care for our 4-6 month old baby for a few hours a week on an ongoing basis. She was very playful and caring and remained calm even when the baby was crying. We will...

Christopher D.

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Andrew S.


South Portland, ME

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a college student back for the summer and have had experience working with younger children at the Jewish Community Alliance preschool (JCA), as well as experience sitting for older children (5-13) for clients in the past. Additionally, I am also the oldest cousin/big brother and have been tasked with caring for my younger...
Andrew can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Drew watched our behaviorally challenging five-year-old three days a week all summer, and he did a fantastic job. He picked him up from preschool, drove him to appointments, and took him on adventures through the city. He was always punctual and reliable, and my...

Christopher V.

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Cora L.


South Portland, ME

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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Madalyn D.


South Portland, ME

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Part Time Summer Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Maddie, and I live in South Portland, ME. I am employed by the Westbrook School Department as a special education Social Worker in one of the elementary schools. During the summer months, I am looking to provide childcare for a local family on a part time basis. I have years of experience working with children...
Madalyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Emily R.


South Portland, ME

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Long-time Child Care Giver!

I have previously been a daycare teacher for 6 years throughout my college years. I have college experience in elementary education and have many credits in early childhood education. Previously, I nannied for a family for 2 years before they got to be school aged. I look forward to working with you and your family!
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Lauren V.


South Portland, ME

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available Willing To Help And Care For Children, Elders, Household Duties

I have worked in the field of education for the majority of my working life and before. My mother owned and operated a childcare center for 26 years. I was a part of this from the beginning to the end. I also have two precious school aged children. I have a bachelors degree in Psychology and a Master's in Education. I have...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more

Child care centers in South Portland, ME

SHINING STAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

SHINING STAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

60 DARLING AVE, SOUTH PORTLAND, ME


Recognizing the community's need for quality child care, Building Blocks Learning Center in South Portland, ME promotes the children's optimal development through different appropriate activities and play. This child care organization provides developmentally appropriate educational experiences,...

Busy Bee Child Development

9 Harding St, South Portland, ME

Busy Bee Child Development located in South Portland ME is a childcare center that offers a nurturing environment to children under its care. It provides developmentally appropriate programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school age children. The center has a capacity of 101 children at the...

Children's Time Child Development Center

1065 Broadway, South Portland, ME

Children's Time Child Development Center is a family owned childcare and early education program in South Portland, Maine. Our program serves Infants, Toddlers, Preschool and School Age children. As a center based program with a family childcare philosophy, we provide individualized care to...

Lighthouse Day Care

525 Highland Ave, South Portland, ME

Purpose Statement The purpose of Lighthouse Christian School and Child Care Center is to nurture all aspects of growth in children and to provide an atmosphere that encourages families to seek a closer personal relationship with Christ. Organization The preschool & child care center is a...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in South Portland, ME

Delia R.

4.0

Delia was our nanny for almost 2 years with our twin boys, starting at around age 10mo. She was always very communicative, receptive to feedback, and flexible. Our boys absolutely adored her, and she was like another part of our family. I never felt unsafe leaving them in her care, and they always...

- Emily S.

Christina H.

5.0

Christina is trustworthy and great with kids! She watched a Our son from about one year old until he was about 2 1/2 when he started preschool

- Travis B.

Bridget C.

5.0

Bridget was punctual and did a great job with our 14-month-old son on our date night. She was in great communication when needed. We will definitely hire her again!

- Audra F.

Rachael N.

5.0

Rachael is fantastic! My daughter loves her and so do my pets! She is responsible, reliable and the absolute best!

- Lisbeth W.

Elizabeth B.

5.0

Elizabeth truly has a heart of gold and loves kids! In addition to her extensive experience she has watched my 2 year old son on multiple occasions and he always is happy to see her. Elizabeth also cares about serving the community. At High Point University she was resident assistant for her...

- Daniel H.

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

Average Rating4.2 / 5

Child Care Providers in South Portland, ME are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews of the 76 listed child care providers.