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121 infant babysitters are listed in Portland, ME
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 7 years
Infant babysitters in Portland, ME
I have been a babysitter all through high school and during college as well. I also coached swim team for three years with children ranging from ages 6-17. I have also taught swim lessons for five years with children of all ages and abilities. I have also worked as a substitute teacher for elementary school children and high...
Margo can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Kate and I am a full time pediatric physical therapist. I am open to helping families with date nights or weekend opportunities. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old, and that has been my primary job throughout junior high and high school. I love playing sports, doing crafts, and being creative with...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"My husband and I felt lucky to find Kate and have her care for our child. As a first time mom it wasn't easy to leave my babe with someone I didn't know personally, however Kate made me feel at ease. She took wonderful care of our child. We are eager to have her...
Kimberly D.
Mia D.
Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi there! I am a designer and an artist. I am a huge advocate for the intersection of art/design (and all its theory) and childcare. Children's minds are incredible and if they have the right team and environment around them they can accomplish anything they put their mind to.
I have been a nanny, babysitter, lifeguard, camp...
Mia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Madison R.
Portland, ME
$25/hr • 14 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Madison! I am super energetic and fun-loving with lots experience with babysitting and working with children in formal environments. I loves the outdoors, skiing and hiking! I graduated from UVM with a double major in Spanish and Sociology, I am bilingual, speaking both Spanish and English. I have worked in several...
Madison can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maddie took care of our toddler while she was home from school, during the summer. She is a great person inside and out. She is very punctual, sweet, caring, and down to earth. Our daughter loved her and still gets excited when we mention her name. One thing...
Jonathan G.
Kahlan K.
Portland, ME
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing and educating children. My journey in caregiving began with previous babysitting roles, where I discovered the joy of positively impacting young lives and supporting families. I believe every child deserves a safe and nurturing environment to grow and learn, and...
Kahlan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, kind and loving.
I like the spontaneity kids bring, their lightheartedness, and how it brings out a sense of play and child in me.
I'm looking for a job that is consistently a couple days a week at least. I am also looking to work for any one time days or random date nights you may...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there! I'm an artist and writer in Berkeley CA with over 12 years of experience in childcare. I've worked in 1:1 nannying roles, in outdoor education, in tutoring, and in art education. I'm CPR certified and love to play music, make art, and spend time outside! I'd love to chat to see if we'd be a good fit for your family.
Cora can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
God put it on my heart years ago to care for children. I'm not your average nanny. I would rather go exploring at a beach, build fairy houses on Mackworth Island, tumble and play at a playground with a picnic lunch than sit inside. I'm also a ' let's put on our snowsuits and go build a snow castle' kind of nanny. I have been a...
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 28-year-old Art Director looking to get back into babysitting on the side! Before finding my career, I nannied in New York City for 6 months, and off and on for 5 years while I was in college in Boston. I have lots of experience with children under 5, and I love spending time with older kids too.
I love getting creative...
Hope can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi All! I am currently in my master's program at USM in Environmental Education and Non-profit Management. I am an experienced nanny and babysitter. I have worked as a camp counselor (5+ years), interpretive park ranger (1 year), and after school care assistant (1 year) with multiple kids from many different backgrounds....
Angela can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Ashanti and I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. Im currently a college student working on my associate's degree, Im a patient, calm, flexible, creative, great with pets and friendly, I'm dedicated to supporting children and providing a reliable care...
Skills:
Early Education
CNA
CPR
Olivia E.
Portland, ME
$16/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Olivia. I am currently a sophomore in college studying Health Sciences. I have hopes of continuing on to medical school. I am an intelligent, dedicated, and quick learner. My dedication to school means that my availability isn't consistent. I am typically available on weeknights. Feel free to reach out about other...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Anna S.
Portland, ME
$27/hr • 14 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Anna, and I am a first year law student at Maine Law in Portland. I am looking for babysitting jobs to provide some income while I am attending law school, and I have extensive experience with a range of childcare situations. I began babysitting at 13, and did so all throughout high school and college. I have...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Dawson B.
Portland, ME
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
Since I was 16, I had a few families I consistently helped with but my job has brought me to Portland. Looking to establish a rapport with families in Maine to help out with babysitting, carpooling, any assistance needed!
Dawson can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently working part-time as a server. I am looking for a caretaker position while I apply for full-time jobs. Last year I worked as a Spanish instructor at a Montessori school for ages 2-12. Before that, I spent the past couple of years working for an education and mentorship nonprofit based in Chile, mostly working with...
Kelly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Savanah W.
Portland, ME
$20-24/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Savanah I attended Umaine Farmington for Early Childhood Education for a year and have some psychology courses under my belt. While in school I realized it wasn't for me and I missed being a nanny and building a connection with 1 or 2 kiddos rather than a full classroom. I have 3 years of official...
Savanah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
Clara S.
Portland, ME
$16-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm Looking For A Part Time Child Care Position And Would Love To Work With You And Your Family!
Hi! I'm a 21-year-old art student living in Portland. I spent this past summer working at a daycare and I have been babysitting for the past 6 years. I have work experience with children aged 4mo to 12 years old but I especially love working with younger kids 6mo-5yrs. I love to combine creativity and learning into play time and...
Clara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
Hi! My name is Caroline. I am 28 years old and have lived in Portland for 8 years. I enjoy knitting and other forms of creative expression, going on walks and reading. I have experience working with children of all ages in both a babysitting and professional capacity. I currently work at a local public library in youth services,...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Portland, ME
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Portland, ME in March, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Maine, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Portland have rates starting at $21.64.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Portland, ME?
To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 121 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Portland, ME?
There are 121 infant babysitters near you in Portland, ME. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.
Ratings for Portland, ME infant babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Infant Babysitters in Portland, ME are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 43 reviews of the 121 listed infant babysitters.