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27 in home child care are listed in Portland, ME
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 7 years
In home child care in Portland, ME
Susanna J.
Portland, ME
$18-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Susanna and I'm a recent college graduate. I enjoy crafting, art-making, biking, reading, and taking long walks. I have lots of pet experience, through caring for my own cats, dogs, and chickens and caring for animals in other people's homes. I have babysitting experience including toddlers and children over...
Susanna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Sophie W.
Portland, ME
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sophie and I am a fun, reliable, and punctual sitter with many years of experience in both formal and informal childcare settings, including nannying, home tutoring, schools, and daycares. I have both my Red Cross first aid and CPR certifications (infant as well as adult) and have held and continued to renew these...
Sophie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi there!
My name is Afton! I am 23 years old & live in Portland, ME. Currently am seeking a full time nanny position with a great family! My previous experience includes nannying, working in a classroom as an Early Childhood Educator, well as holding a Registered Medical Assistant certification where I previously worked in...
Afton can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
I have been a stay at home mom for 22 years. My youngest headed to college this year and I am looking for some new little ones to share my love and joy with. I was a licensed foster parent in Massachusetts for 15 years before moving to Maine almost 3 years ago.
Babies are my specialty, and I love spending time with preschoolers....
Evonne can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I love children and am studying to be a pediatric nurse! I have lots of experience nannying and working as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a nursing home. I am looking for a summer filled with laughs and lightheartedness I believe truly only children can provide!
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 28 y. o. female. I love spending time with children, and have been babysitting/nannying on and off for about 10 years. Beyond that, I have experience working as a Behavioral Health Professional, both in-home and in schools, where I have supported K-12 grade kiddos with unique needs for over 5 years. I am a creative...
Zoe can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Zoe is terrific! She is a thoughtful and creative caregiver with our 10 yr. daughter. She is very reliable and flexible - a huge help during the time of COVID when school schedules were ever changing. Zoe also was so helpful in bringing our daughter to various...
Carol P.
Hello, my name is Abbi!
I am fun, active, caring and creative!
Growing up, my mom owned a home daycare. I was constantly around children and I loved it. When I was 14 I started babysitting and still do here and there.
Graduating high school in 2012 I immediately started working at a small home daycare and a couple centers...
Abbigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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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 27 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 April, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $22.22 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 27 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.