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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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Bridget M.


Portland, ME

$16-25/hr7 yrs exp

Loving, Reliable & Crafty Babysitter/ Mother's Help

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Being blessed with 7 younger nephews of all ages is where I began to understand how to care for others. The more I was asked to babysit, the more I had wanted to learn and take responsibility for taking care of my nephews, they sure showed me how many needs a child can have! I was already experienced with keeping my mind on a...
Bridget can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
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Lyriam V.


Scarborough, ME

$28/hr8 yrs exp

Jack Of All Trades

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Lilly and I have 8 years of experience working with young children ranging from 3 weeks through 12 years of age. I currently work as a Ed Tech for the Cumberland school district. My previous years have been spent working as a childcare center assistant director, infant teacher and lastly a nanny for a young...
Lyriam can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Highly recommend Lilly to any family seeking care. She is punctual, educated, respectful and has grace. She is so good with a range of ages and does well with multiple kiddos. Has great communication and re-enforces structure and boundaries when needed and...

Stephanie M.

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Kelly M.


South Portland, ME

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

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
"We were so lucky to find Kelly to watch our newborn part-time. From having great intuition with our baby's needs and being such a delight to have in our home to guiding us as new parents and working through major nap regressions/fussiness, she is absolutely amazing...

Molly C.

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Ashley G.


Scarborough, ME

$21-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a nanny I have worked with children of all different ages and personalities. This has included infants, and those with disabilities such as autism. By working for lengthy periods of time, such as overnight or for multiple days, I have shown both endurance and patience. With great respect towards parental...
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ashley has been great with our 18 month old. She’s fun, energetic and outgoing - very engaging for our little one. Highly recommend! "

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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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & 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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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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...

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Elizabeth B.


South Portland, ME

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Postpartum Doula & Infant/Newborn Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced childcare provider with a compassionate heart, strong communication skills, and a deep commitment to supporting families. I'm pursuing a grad degree in Mental Health Counseling at USM, specializing in parent mental health. Alongside my studies, I work as a parent educator and sleep consultant, prioritizing...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Elizabeth truly has a heart of gold and loves kids! In addition to her extensive experience she has watched my 2 year old son on multiple occasions and he always is happy to see her. Elizabeth also cares about serving the community. At High Point University she...

Daniel H.

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Delia R.


South Portland, ME

$28-40/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, Fun, & Caring Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Are you in need of a responsible, fun, and caring Nanny? Please look no further! I love kids and have experience with all ages, (infant-preteen) as well as twins. I also have reliable transportation and a great driving record. I like to play games, read stories, do arts and crafts, sing songs, and have outside time...
Delia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We've had the privilege of employing Delia for eight months to care for our premature twins. She started with our family when the boys were very young and has continued to impress us throughout their development. Delia has been unbelievably consistent,...

Meredith M.

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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, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Corrine R.


Cumberland Center, ME

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello!!! My name is Corrine and I am 20 years old. I have over 2 years of infant child care experience but I am open to watching kids of an age! I love kids and how their minds are constantly craving a new adventure or thinking of something new they want to try and would love to help support them and grow with them in this stage...
Corrine can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Corrine is wonderful with our children. She is always on time and has been there at odd hours for us as my husband and I have shift work. Excellent babysitter."

Robin D.

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Meghan P.


Scarborough, ME

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced Infant/toddler Nanny

I have over 18 years of experience working with infants from birth- middle school however I love working with infants and toddlers best :) I have a lot of references and for the past several years ran a local scarborough nanny share of infants and toddlers so I have several local references including my most recent families that...
Meghan can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

I have 3-4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I have a CPR and first aid certification in all ages from infant to adult.
Kamrin can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Caroline M.


Scarborough, ME

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Career Montessori Teacher

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified Montessori Teacher, my background is working in Early Childhood Education. I have worked with all age groups primarily with children aged 3-5 years for over 20 years. I love working with infants/toddlers & preschoolers and am passionate about early childhood education. I am a certified Newborn Care specialist...
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Jennifer M.


Falmouth, ME

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

I have been watching children since I was 13 years old. I've worked in a daycare and loved doing that and I've been a nanny for seven years now and love doing it! I've worked with infants up to school aged children. I believe in fun structure and not just putting a child in front of a TV all day. I love being outdoors and...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

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Kelsey C.


Westbrook, ME

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I am Kelsey & I'm 30 years old. I currently have a full time job however I'm looking to boost my income while doing things I enjoy. Pet Care: I currently volunteer with a local rescue. I have years of experience fostering dogs which includes bottle feeding puppies up to caring for senior dogs. I also have experience with...
Kelsey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Miranda B.


Falmouth, ME

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caring & Compassionate, Bilingual Caregiver With Elementary/early Childhood Experience

I am a mom to one happy, easygoing 2-year-old girl (born 5/2022) and have over 10 years of experience babysitting, nannying, and more recently with toddler, pre-school, and elementary education. I currently work full time for a family with two daughters in South Portland and am looking to start with a new family in September...
Miranda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I began nannying in the Spring of 2023 and have worked with 2 families. Both ended due to their little ones graduating to Pre-K. Last November I earned state mandated certification and took CPR/First Aid training and have been fingerprinted to allow me to run the After School Care Program at the day care center at the church I...
Kathleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I am a positive, energetic nursing student with 10+ years of experience in childcare, from infants to teens and 1 to 4+ children. I have always loved working with children, whether at a daycare, babysitting, or lifeguarding. I just finished nursing school and I will have full time availability for the next few months while I...
Callahan can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Grace G.


Scarborough, ME

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

I've been babysitting/nannying since I was 14. My experience ranges from infants to adolescents. It has been such a joy to watch some of the kiddos grow up and be a part of their childhood! Several families I have worked with, I have created long lasting relationships with them. I'm dependable, honest, and compassionate. I look...
Grace can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling

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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Portland, ME

Lyriam V.

5.0

Highly recommend Lilly to any family seeking care. She is punctual, educated, respectful and has grace. She is so good with a range of ages and does well with multiple kiddos. Has great communication and re-enforces structure and boundaries when needed and appropriate. If needing care she is someone...

- Stephanie M.

Kelly M.

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!!

- Care member

Ashley G.

5.0

We hired Ashley for a summer nanny position for our baby and toddler. She was excellent—our kids loved her, and she was mature, detail-oriented, direct, and easy to work with. I always felt like my kids were in great hands! And bonus, Ashley is super tidy.

- Care member

Alison I.

5.0

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

- Valerie T.

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...

- Care member

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Ratings for Portland, ME infants child care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.3 / 5

Infants Child Care in Portland, ME are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care.