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10 in home child care are listed in South Portland, ME
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 6 years
In home child care in South Portland, ME
5.0
(4)
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
"Kelly was great with our 3 month old son! She was easy to coordinate with, and our little one seemed to have a great time with her. Thank you, Kelly!!"
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Elizabeth V.
South Portland, ME
$15-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
Part Time Babysitter While Home From College For 4 Weeks
I took a babysitting certification class when I was 12 years old, and have been babysitting for kids on my street and family friends whenever I've had the chance since then. I have made meals, put the kids to bed, driven them to appointments, and always make sure to clean up and do the dishes. I'm also willing to do laundry or...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Kira L.
South Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Educated, Super-Fun Nanny Available In South Florida!
1.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Over 20 years of experience nannying, being a 24 hour live-in camp counselor and working healthcare. I've done clinical work on various hospital units and in long term care facilities as a certified nursing assistant. I have also been working doing home care for the past few years. I am a graduate from the University of Miami...
Kira can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Julia C.
South Portland, ME
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello families! My name is Julia (She/Her) and I'm hoping to become your new nanny! I currently work in childcare in a class room with kids 1-2 (I have worked with children 1-12) and thanks to this experience I have gained so much knowledge and experience as well as CPR, health and safety, and many other trainings regarding...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Christine, I am 29 years old and I'm originally from Los Angeles, CA. I moved to Maine a little over a year ago and have absolutely been loving my new home!
I have been babysitting and working with children since I began my undergraduate degree in 2013. I have volunteered as a camp counselor in the Dominican...
Christine can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Laura , I am 25 years old , I am a very creative , cheerful , respectful and responsible person , I have experience taking care of children , I was au pair in the state of Vermont for 1 year and it was an amazing experience I was in charge of 3 children of different ages 5 months old , 3 and 5 years old , I am still...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey families, I'm Sarah! Im 21 years old, and I'm a senior at Wheaton College MA, where I am pursuing a degree in early childhood and elementary education. I'm searching for some seasonal babysitting or nannying work while I'm home from college (12/16-mid January). I have very open availability and would love to help your family...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Isabelle H.
South Portland, ME
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Upbeat and energetic childcare provider with Child and Infant
knowledge. Supports educational, entertainment, and home
requirements for parents. Dependable and professional with more
than 6 years of experience working with children from infancy to 13
years of age in home settings. Cared for children for busy working
families...
Isabelle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Émilie. I am a graduate student at USM studying clinical mental health counseling with a focus in child and adolescent trauma therapy. I have nannied for three families in the past, one with a 4-month-old (until she was 18 months), two children aged 2 and 4, and a 5-year-old boy. I have nieces and nephews which...
Emilie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello, I am a rising junior at the University of Rhode Island. I am originally from Maine. I am looking for ways to make money while I am home for the summer! I love to babysit and I have around 4 years of experience. I can help with Meal Preparation, Light cleaning around the house and picking up the kids from school. I am a...
Sage can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in South Portland, ME
How do I find in-home child care near me in South Portland, ME?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in South Portland, ME. There are 10 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 South 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 March, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $19.30 for in-home child care providers near you in South Portland, ME.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in South Portland, ME?
You can compare 10 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.