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60 infants child care are listed in Portland, ME
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby infants child care is 7 years
Infants 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.
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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.
Madison L.
Portland, ME
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Madison! I worked as a Registered Nurse in the NICU for a little over 3 years prior to moving to Portland, where I have worked as an RN at a Pediatric Endocrinology office for almost 1 year. I have a lot of experience taking care of infants, but I love caring for kids of all ages! I am a big fan of animals as well,...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Madison has been great with my family. She has taken care of both our two daughters, when not in school, and our puppy. Our daughters, one is almost 9 yo and the other almost 5 yo, love spending time with her. Madison has been very flexible and available even with...
Carlotta G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experienced babysitter available for date nights and weekends!
Hi, I am happy, honest, active and punctual. But if I were to define myself in one word it would be responsible. I recognize the responsibility of taking care of children. I know they need attention, care and patience. Each family has its own way of raising their...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mariana became a member of our family very quickly. She provided incredible care for our 8 month old baby as a full time nanny. Mariana is smart, confident, and loving. Our baby accomplished multiple growth milestones under Mariana's care. She was always...
Lindsey T.
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, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
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, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jami is AMAZING with infants, toddlers and older children. She is so loving, kind, funny, outgoing and our one year old took to her immediately. She is well-versed in all things baby, including getting babies to sleep, eat and get comfortable being around other...
Emily H.
Jada W.
Portland, ME
$25-35/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My experience spans a wide range of ages, from infants to preteens, and includes children with diverse personalities and backgrounds. I take pride in understanding and connecting with each child I care for, tailoring my approach to their unique needs.
I grew up with two therapist parents, one of whom teaches human growth and...
Arianna can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Madison F.
Portland, ME
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Madison, and I've been sitting for the past decade. I have worked both privately and as an associate teacher at a daycare for infant-to-preschool aged children. I am Red Cross certified in babysitting, First Aid, and CPR, and I have an excellent driving record. I have been employed consistently since I...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience as a babysitter and as a live-in nanny. I am also a certified EMT and CPR + First Aid instructor (adults, infant, children, and pets). My schedule is flexible. I work part-time for FEMA. Happy to provide any background check info. Have my own transportation, and very organized and reliable!
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Natalie S.
Portland, ME
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have many years of experience in childcare as well as pet care, I am 22 years old with a high school degree and a license in cosmetology. I'm able to be flexible around schedule and needs and am comfortable with children of all ages including infants! Can also transport and help with house keeping as well
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Katelyn C.
Portland, ME
$14-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
A little bit about my experience with children include working as a Rec councler for two years. I would spend full days in the summer with the kids and during the school year I would watch them before and after school hours. I also work at a day care currently with infants to toddlers. I have experience with all ages.
Katelyn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Caroline B.
Portland, ME
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, creative, and positive!
I find fulfillment working with kids because of the perspective and joy they bring. Infants and toddlers show us what it's like to navigate the environment and their feelings for the first time. Young children teach us the value of play. Older children help...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Kendall D.
Portland, ME
$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Creative Sitter With Teaching Experience Seeking Full Or Part-time Work!
- 10+ years providing child care (infants, special needs, multiples)
- 2+ years as Montessori teaching assistant, sub, after school care (ages 2-13)
- CPR and first aid certified
- Fluent in French
Hello! My name is Kendall and I've been caring for children for 10 years. I started out as an in-class partner/tutor for younger...
Kendall can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hello!
I'm a caring, reliable, honest, and creative helper. Along with being a live-in nanny for one year, caring for three children in France, I have also worked as a part-time nanny for three children in Washington D. C. In 2019 I was a volunteer at the Toddler and Infant Program at a School for the Blind in Watertown MA....
Michaela can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Jennifer Z.
Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Warm, Patient And Energetic Caregiver Looking For Part Time Work!
Warm, patient, and energetic caregiver looking for part time work! With 15 years of experience working with children from infants to pre-teens, I will provide your loved ones with the best care. I am also comfortable caring for children and adults with special needs. As a Registered Nurse, I have a passion for helping others.
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Braylan W.
Portland, ME
$16-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have a lot of experience with infants and teenagers. I love to be active and involved with kids. I am CPR, AED and first aid certified.
I love dogs, unfortunately at this time I'm only allowed to have one at my residence so looking to spend some time taking care of others furry loved ones. I have experience walking, training...
Braylan can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Meghan J.
Portland, ME
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! I'm 24 and worked at a childcare center in Portland for 3 years. I started as a floater working with kids from the infant room all the way to the pre-k room. For 2 years I worked as one of the lead teachers in the toddler room. After leaving the childcare setting during the pandemic, I worked as a private nanny for a...
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Most recent reviews for infants 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.
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.
Madison L.
5.0
Madison has been great with my family. She has taken care of both our two daughters, when not in school, and our puppy. Our daughters, one is almost 9 yo and the other almost 5 yo, love spending time with her. Madison has been very flexible and available even with short notice. She has even texted...
- Carlotta G.
Mariana A.
5.0
Mariana became a member of our family very quickly. She provided incredible care for our 8 month old baby as a full time nanny. Mariana is smart, confident, and loving. Our baby accomplished multiple growth milestones under Mariana's care. She was always interacting with him, teaching, and helping...
- Lindsey T.
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 infant child care near you in Portland, ME
How much is child care for an infant near me in Portland, ME?
If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in Portland, ME to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Portland, ME, is $21.77.
Where can I find infant child care near me in Portland, ME?
You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Portland, ME by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with
What types of infant child care services are available near me in Portland, ME?
The infant child care services available near you in Portland, ME can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.
How can I safely hire infant child care near me in Portland, ME?
To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Portland, ME, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a variety of candidates, and request references from other families they worked with in the past. We also request that every caregiver on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and you can see which infant child care providers completed this by looking for the badge on their profile.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for infant child care near me in Portland, ME?
When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Portland, ME, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.
Ratings for Portland, ME infants child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.4 / 5
Infants Child Care in Portland, ME are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care.