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Infants child care in Freeport, ME

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Gianna S.


Yarmouth, ME

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

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Hello! I'm a friendly and approachable Nanny with five years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for making a positive impact on young lives and supporting families led me to this rewarding career. With my fun-loving and laid-back personality, I create a nurturing environment where children can learn, play,...

Susannah J.


Cumberland Center, ME

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Susannah and I have been in childcare for as long as I can remember! I started as a date night sitter and slowly started taking on nannying responsibilities as I entered high school. After that I started working in childcare centers & absolutely fell in love with working with kids! I ran my own classroom on and off...
Susannah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Susannah worked with our family for one year, supporting after-school care and household management needs. She is absolutely wonderful with our school-aged children (8, 7, 5) - super creative, attentive and engaging. I also relied on her to take care of routine...

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Hi:) I'm Emma, thanks for looking at my bio! I'm a 25 years old and have been working with infants and children of all ages for over 10 years. I'm almost complete my bachelors degree in social and behavioral science and hope to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy someday. I love spending time outdoors, taking photos and...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Mindy H.


Standish, ME

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Of 15+ Years

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was the Program Director of a large childcare facility here, offering childcare for 75 children, from infants age 6 weeks, to school age children. I also previously worked as a preschool teacher for 2 years, and was lead teacher in the infant room for a couple years as well. I was Program Director for a summer camp program for...
Mindy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Early Education

5.0
"Being a new mother I found it so hard to leave my infant and return to work. Mindy put me and my daughter right at ease by caring for her as her own. She is so patient and kind, a baby whisperer. She answered so many new Mom questions I had. She worked with our...

Jillian R.

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Laurie W.


Bath, ME

$24-25/hr20 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Former Teacher!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have nannied 9 families and love my profession! I raised my own two and taught for 20 yrs. I'm warm, friendly, organized, fun, and sensitive to personalities and needs. State fingerprinted, background checked, certified Infant/Child CPR/1st aid, great references. As of mid to late November, I will be available on...
Laurie can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We love Laurie! She took care of our one year old and two year old and both girls always had so much fun with her! She was always thinking of fun new games and activities to do with them. She’s also very reliable and communicative. "

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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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
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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Elizabeth H.


Portland, ME

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Early Head Start Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over a decade of childcare experience. I have previously worked as an Infant & Toddler Teacher and spent a summer directing a summer day camp! I'm looking to pick up extra hours doing what I love the most- caring for children. You deserve a date night! Safety and fun are my priorities, so if you're looking for reliable...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Liz is extremely dependable and conscientious, always on time and followed all instructions perfectly. Most important, our 3-year-old loves her!"

Elizabeth E.

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Bridget F.


Lewiston, ME

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For The Right Fit

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Presently an educator in a specialized program working with ASD students, I have 10+ years experience in working with children in various capacities (teacher, camp counselor, asst. camp director, after school program supervisor, etc). I spent almost 6 yrs as a nanny for a lovely family, caring for their 2 children while mom and...
Bridget can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Bridget was fantastic. She watched 4 kids and they had an amazing time. She brought toys to play with and art supplies. The kids had a blast. I would highly recommend Bridget to anyone."

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Molly R.


Portland, ME

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Position For School Year 2020-21

4.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Educator living in Portland after years of travel/work. Looking to work with kind family so I may save up some money to build a tiny house and continue my education. 15+ years work at a girls summer camp (age 8-15), plus babysitting for kids of all ages. I was a live-in nanny for 6 mo. in Sydney for 3 girls (1/3/5), 6 mo. in...
Molly can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Gabrielle C.


Windham, ME

$20-26/hr2 yrs exp

Enthusiastic And Experienced Caregiver Pursuing RN Degree, Excited To Care For Your Littles

I'm a 24-year-old caregiver with a deep passion for providing exceptional care to individuals of all ages. With three years of experience as a senior caregiver, I've developed strong nurturing and interpersonal skills, which I believe make me an ideal candidate for a childcare provider role. In my caregiving approach, I...
Gabrielle can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She was a life saver when we suddenly needed someone to watch our daughter when a family emergency came up. I can promise you need her to help she can do it. She even took care of our pets for us too."

Zach M.

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Felicity H.


Auburn, ME

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Gentle Sitter

Hi! I'm Felicity. I currently work full time as a nanny. I started babysitting at 12, and quickly learned that I love working with kids! I have experience with children of all ages but have spent the most time with infants and toddlers. I enjoy creating cute crafts with them, and watching their fun personalities form while...
Felicity can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Great with children! Felicity cared for our daughter for 9 months and she was fantastic. Always made cute crafts (we saved all of them). She also made color flash cards and was always teaching new things. Very personable, dependable, and fun. 10/10 would...

Alison S.

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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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, 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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Alexis G.


Portland, ME

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My Care.com subscription is about to expire and my final act on the platform is to sing the praises of this INCREDIBLE human. Please prepare for an overly sappy post! When we set out to find a caregiver for our 1 year old, I was beyond nervous for the transition....

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Jami D.


Portland, ME

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking for Child Care Jobs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm 36 years old. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 10 years old. When I was younger I took the babysitting course through Red Cross, I got certified as a lifeguard and I also took the Certified Nursing Assistant course a few years back. After exploring many options I finally decided that being a teacher was what I...
Jami can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Jami provided care for our 2-year-old daughter these past few months, and she was nothing short of amazing. She is communicative, flexible, supportive, and highly professional. She kept our daughter engaged in a wide variety of developmentally appropriate...

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Hannah P.


Auburn, ME

$20-22/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a passionate care provider who strives to provide a safe, fun and loving environment for children and their families. I have a Bachelors degree in Environmental Science from UNE, with a minor in art. I also have experience as a daycare provider, a teacher and an in home nanny. I try my best to incorporate support for...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Karen S.


Portland, ME

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun-loving, Friendly, Responsible and Compassionate

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting at 13 for the neighborhood children. I had three or four families that I sat for on a regular basis, and I loved the children as much as they loved me. Unfortunately, as children do, they grew too old to be needing a sitter, though I still see them occasionally. While I am most comfortable with four or less...
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Loved to do crafts with the kids. Great with reading books to our kids."

Sharrie P.

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Jada W.


Portland, ME

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter With 21 Years Experience Looking For New Families To Work With!

Hired by 66 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have 23 years of experience caring for children in center based environments (ages 6 weeks-5 years), individually as a nanny (several of those years have been spent as an infant/toddler nanny), through evening and weekend babysitting jobs with children ages 2 weeks-17 years, doing overnights with various ages, doing...
Jada can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jada has been incredible with my now 11 year old son, we've been with her for nearly two years. My son has ADHD and anxiety, and at times can struggle with self-regulation. Jada is very patient and has connected with him when he at times can have trouble connecting...

Kristina P.

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Duangporn S.


Lewiston, ME

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Hello, My name is Duangporn or you can call me Olive. I'm 29 years old from Thailand. I was an Au Pair (lived in nanny) for almost 3 years before. I works mostly with the infant and have experienced with newborns. Recently I've been taking care of my host kids from my host family which is now they are 6 and 9 so I also have...
5.0
"Absolutely wonderful. She was so kind, calm, loving and caring for my two boys. Always on time. I asked her to do very specific things for my colic 16 week old and she did with tender grace and love. She was also great with my energetic one year old. We love her...

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Maddie C.


Bath, ME

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a former elementary school teacher turned nurse, who misses working with kiddos and is hoping to babysit again as a result! I worked as an infant teacher at Smith's CECE for a year prior to starting my ABSN program. Before that, I taught fourth and first grade, silversmithing at a camp in Maine to girls aged 7-15,...
Maddie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Maddie was wonderful, we loved having her come watch our toddler son on a very occasional basis. She made us feel very comfortable from the start, which made it easy to relax on a night out!"

Isabella W.

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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

Valerie T.

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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Freeport, ME

Susannah J.

5.0

Susannah worked with our family for one year, supporting after-school care and household management needs. She is absolutely wonderful with our school-aged children (8, 7, 5) - super creative, attentive and engaging. I also relied on her to take care of routine household needs so that I could...

- Care member

Mindy H.

5.0

Mindy is a kindhearted people person... Educated & knowledgeable... And a team leader by far.. she will jump through hoops to makes things happen...Mindy is really good with children.. She truly is a great friend & a wonderful mother!

- Jennifer M.

Laurie W.

5.0

Laurie is full of energy and fun, perfect for little ones! I also appreciate how reliable and responsive she is.

- Care member

Erin F.

5.0

Erin was our nanny for over 2.5 years and I can not recommend her enough! She started with our family when our oldest was 3 months old; her calm & caring energy immediately put me at ease. She always prioritized outdoor time with our girls, loved to read and listen to music with them. The girls...

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Elizabeth H.

5.0

Liz is extremely dependable and conscientious, always on time and followed all instructions perfectly. Most important, our 3-year-old loves her!

- Elizabeth E.

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