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Find infants child care in Portland, ME that you’ll love

60 infants child care are listed in Portland, ME

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby infants child care is 7 years

Infants child care in Portland, ME

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Alexis W.


Portland, ME

$30-35/hr

Occupational Therapist Providing Care For Seniors And Infants

5.0

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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.

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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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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Madison L.


Portland, ME

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & 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.

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Mariana A.


Portland, ME

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced And Responsible Nanny

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:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.

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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Early Education

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.

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jennifer E.


Portland, ME

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I am a pediatric nurse looking for occasional babysitting on the side! I have nannied/babysat for 10 years and worked as a daycare teacher for infants and toddlers for 2. 5 years before coming a nurse.
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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

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Danielle B.


Portland, ME

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Children, Pets, Cleaning

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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

First Aid

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Katelyn C.


Portland, ME

$14-20/hr2 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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ruth R.


Portland, ME

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm currently getting my masters in Public Health. I'm very flexible and can help with remote learning and babysitting (I also have infant experience). I've been babysitting for 10+ years. I have 3 younger siblings and worked as a sailing instructor at a camp in the summer, so I have lots of experience working with kids.
Ruth can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Kendall D.


Portland, ME

$16-20/hr10 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Michaela C.


Portland, ME

$19-25/hr4 yrs exp

Creative Helper

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
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Sophie C.


Portland, ME

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Caring Person Who Loves Having Fun With Kids!

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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Braylan W.


Portland, ME

$16-30/hr10 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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jennifer Z.


Portland, ME

$20-30/hr10 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: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Sophie W.


Portland, ME

$20-22/hr10 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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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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.