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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 February 2025

The average experience for nearby infants child care is 7 years

Infants child care in Portland, ME

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Ashley G.


Scarborough, ME

$21-25/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

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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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ashley watched our 2 children and pets while we were out of the country. She was fabulous and even met with me a month before to go over the routine and necessary medical needs. My youngest has some serious medical needs but Ashley was a gem and made me feel so...

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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, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Delia was our nanny for almost 2 years with our twin boys, starting at around age 10mo. She was always very communicative, receptive to feedback, and flexible. Our boys absolutely adored her, and she was like another part of our family. I never felt unsafe leaving...

Emily S.

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

CPR

First Aid

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Lyriam V.


Scarborough, ME

$28/hr8 yrs exp

Jack Of All Trades

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: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Are you looking for someone to be with your child or children? I have six years of experience working with infants to children; babysitting, summer camp, school after care, supporting a first grader with her remote learning during the hybrid school year and caring for a 2-year-old which involved daily daycare pickup. Other...
Kelty can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
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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
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

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

Special Needs Care

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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
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Lily R.


Westbrook, ME

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Reliable And Fun Sitter!

Hi! I am a reliable, positive and creative person with a little over 7 experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. Since my first job working with kids I knew that this was something that fulfilled me. I love activities outdoors and pets! I can promise you that with your little ones I will provide them with a safe...
Lily can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Elizabeth E.


Scarborough, ME

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Care Giver Available

I have always loved working with children and have great fun doing it! I have worked as a nanny for a 7-year-old girl, coached for the Squaw Valley Ski Team where I was in charge of 12 (6-10 year old's), as well as taught pottery and dance lessons for VSA Vermont. I have years of experience babysitting and am comfortable...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sarah D.


Scarborough, ME

$22-26/hr8 yrs exp

Professional, Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a young professional looking for part-time work as I build my business in Portland. I have a masters degree in clinical social work and practice independently in the Portland area. I have 9 years of nannying experience and have worked with children consistently in my field for the past 3 years. I have experience watching 4...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Portland, ME

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

Delia R.

4.0

Delia was our nanny for almost 2 years with our twin boys, starting at around age 10mo. She was always very communicative, receptive to feedback, and flexible. Our boys absolutely adored her, and she was like another part of our family. I never felt unsafe leaving them in her care, and they always...

- Emily S.

Corrine R.

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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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.