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32 in home child care are listed in Portland, ME
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 6 years
In home child care in Portland, ME
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been an Occupational Therapist for over 20 years and have experience primarily with older adults/geriatrics in various settings as well as extensive experience with dementia population.
I can provide assist with grocery shopping, errands, make adaptive equipment recommendations and environmental modifications,...
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alexis worked with our family providing care for my 85 year old Mom for close to a year. My Mom has dementia and required increasing assistance with managing ADLs and mobility including full support with showering, dressing, toileting and ambulating. Alexis also...
Nancy C.
Kelsey L.
Portland, ME
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter With Over 10 Years Of Childcare Experience. Past Jobs Include Daycare.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kelsey, and I am a remote certified health coach. I have grown up with pets from a young age, and found a few years ago that when my apartment was deemed not pet friendly, that I needed my animal fix in other ways! Because I work from home, I started accepting occasional dog/house sitting gigs, and now it has...
Kelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Kelsey to take care of our two children (ages 10, 12) this past Spring which also sometimes involved drop off and pick up to sports practices, starting dinner, and walking the dog. She did a fantastic job--was reliable, cheerful, responsible and our kids...
Caitlin G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of BHP experience. I've worked in home and school-based. I have a child of my own so I know how important it is to parents to have someone they can count on and trust! I've mostly worked with ages 3-6 but I have plenty of experience with infants as well! My schedule is pretty flexible as of now too! I am also CPR...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Wonderfully flexible, was available at very last minute notice. And she did great with my girls! Sent us regular updates, gave them undivided attention, and made sure they stayed on schedule and had all they needed. Would definitely ask her to watch my kids again!"
Kymberly H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 27-year-old female with many years experience as a care taker for all kinds of individuals. Everyday I push myself to be as patient and creative as possible with the people I am working with. Currently, I am working as a nanny to two boys (6 and 8). I have been working with them since my move to Maine two years ago. I...
Colleen can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Colleen has been our part time nanny for the past three years. She takes excellent care of our two sons, ages 6 and 8. I find her to be consistently pleasant, responsible and dependable.
From the kids' point of view, she is playful and their favorite "play...
Setareh R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Starting with watching the neighborhood kids while their parent's were still home at age 11, I have been babysitting for years, taking on new experiences and challenges as I grow. For 5 years, I worked as a swim instructor for kids and adults ages 2-70. I was repeatedly acknowledged for providing a caring, exciting and lovingly...
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexis is wonderful. She babysits for our 13 month old son on a regular basis. I am almost hesitant to write this review because I want to keep her available for us! "
Mollie R.
Hello,
My name is Brooke. I'm 33 years old living in South Portland currently a stay at home mother with my daughter who is 4. I have a lot of experience with kids from newborns-early teens in all different types of situations. From nannying, being a doula, working in daycares, teaching children ski school etc. I have...
Brooke can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
Shannon C.
Portland, ME
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Teacher, Literacy Specialist, And Experienced Sitter Available In Portland Area
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
If you are looking for a loving, friendly, and trustworthy caregiver for your little one, call me to start a discussion. As a mother and teacher, I know about the deep level of care and commitment required to keep a child safe and to help him or her learn and grow. I believe in fostering children's curiosity. I'm a certified...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Emily R.
Portland, ME
$13-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/part-time Nanny Available For Weekday Position
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am currently a student at USM, pursuing a degree in Media Studies. I have 7+ years of babysitting/nannying experience. I lived in New York City for two and a half years, and while I was there I worked as an after school nanny for two wonderful sisters (ages 4-9). My responsibilities with them ranged from getting them...
Nicole S.
Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Nanny Looking To Provide Care For An Awesome Family!
I have always enjoyed working with children and find it rewarding to be able to contribute to their development. My child care experience has just grown exponentially from being a mother's helper at age 11, to being a lead toddler teacher at bright horizons in Boston. I worked through middle school and high school doing...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Raen and I am so excited to nanny for your children/child. Growing up, my parents were fun loving restaurateurs and I was raised with the values of community, kindness, and always lending a helping hand. I was surrounded consistently with people in our neighborhood with events such as communal Passover, Earth...
Raen can also help with: Craft assistance
Mikayla D.
Portland, ME
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Expressive Artist, Part-Time Caregiver, Party/Event Art Teacher/Art Tutor
I am an artist, jeweler, teacher, and child caretaker. I love to dance, play, sing, imagine. In school I studied human development and child behavior, alongside my art studies.
I have 10+ years of experience caring for children in their homes, in an art or ski class, at the farm or park, or wherever our adventures take us.
I...
Mikayla can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
I provide skillful and attentive infant care, typically staying with families for 1-3yrs. I tend to work 3-5 days/week, one family at a time, with a set schedule.
I work to center your baby's pace and preferences, building restful routines and learning opportunities in the home. I've worked for parents who work from home, and...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Eedy and I have a degree in Elementary Education, concentrating in Child Development. I am looking for a full-time position nannying/babysitting for a family that is looking for what I have to offer. I have ample experience in at-home care as well as classroom/teaching experience. I am comfortable offering tutoring or...
Eedy can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I was an in home clinician for kids ages 3-9. I have experience with toilet training, teaching the alphabet and reading, sibling dynamics, as well as helping out around the home (washing dishes, tidying up). My job as a BHP had me work with the child on goals and objectives through fun activities that I would have to come up...
Ava can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'm an energetic and active person that loves to play games and have fun with the kids. I have over 10 years experience of babysitting, and I nannied 3 kids in Spain for a year.
I'm studying law in Spain, but I teach English and babysit kids aged 2-12 during the week as well.
I always return home to Maine in the summer and...
Carly can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Ashley P.
Portland, ME
$22-27/hr • 3 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Ashley. I'm 25 years old. I absolutely love spending my free time with kids. I'm a very energetic, caring and reliable person. I've nannied throughout the years and spent 3 summers with one family in Cape Elizabeth. This required me to be on time from 9-5 everyday. I was always prepared and ready to take the kids to...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi! My name is Sara and I live in Portland, ME. I graduated from the University of New Hampshire in May of 2019 with a bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have 10 years of experience caring for children in many different settings. I have worked at a Child Study and Development school, an in-home daycare...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hi! I've loved spending time and working with kids in varying ways since my first babysitting job. Through college, I worked as an assistant teacher at the local Children's Center with preschool age children. I've also worked with kids as a volunteer at a women's shelter in Boston which I especially enjoyed. I would watch 7-10...
Sophie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Hi, I am a high school senior looking for summer nannying jobs - full or part-time! I will be attending college in New York come September, but am home for the summer.
I have over four years of experience working and volunteering with children ages 0-12. I worked full-time during the summer at a childcare center for children...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Eden B.
Portland, ME
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! I am an 18-year-old college student attending the University of Southern Maine, where I am studying Early Childhood Education. I have had four years of professional babysitting, and I am comfortable and practiced with all ages. I am happy to follow whatever lead parents set for me, and I am happy to clean or cook as well!...
Eden can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Portland, ME
Alexis W.
5.0
Alexis worked with our family providing care for my 85 year old Mom for close to a year. My Mom has dementia and required increasing assistance with managing ADLs and mobility including full support with showering, dressing, toileting and ambulating. Alexis also assisted with light meal prep and...
- Nancy C.
Kelsey L.
5.0
Kelsey watched my two kids - ages 4 and 1.5 - while I was in town for a wedding. She was easy to communicate with leading up to our trip, punctual, and great with the kids. She did the night routine with them while we were at the wedding which is no easy task. Kids had a great time with her. Would...
- Courtney C.
Shirleen C.
5.0
Shirleen is a wonderful caretaker. So calm and lovely, would definitely hire her again. Thank you!
- Corrie H.
Colleen T.
5.0
Colleen was a wonderful caretaker for our two kids (ages spanned 2-6). She is patient, kind, responsible, on-time, crafty, safe, and caring. She worked 2 days a week for about a year for us and we were sad to see her move on. We would have her watch the kids again for date nights. She was a great...
- Meghan H.
Alexis G.
5.0
Alexis is wonderful. She babysits for our 13 month old son on a regular basis. I am almost hesitant to write this review because I want to keep her available for us!
- Mollie R.
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in Portland, ME
How do I find in-home child care near me in Portland, ME?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Portland, ME. There are 32 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.
How much does in-home child care near me cost in Portland, ME?
What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of November, 2024, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $20.88 for in-home child care providers near you in Portland, ME.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Portland, ME?
You can compare 32 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.
Ratings for Portland, ME in home child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.4 / 5
In Home Child Care in Portland, ME are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 32 listed in home child care.