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

60 infants child care are listed in South Portland, ME

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby infants child care is 7 years

Infants child care in South Portland, ME

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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

5.0

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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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & 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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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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, 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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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
"Kelly is the type of nanny that new parents can only hope for. Thoughtful, experienced, kind, engaging, easygoing, AMAZING with kids and families. The moment we met Kelly she made a great first impression and our daughter fell asleep in her arms within 15 minutes....

Caitlin D.

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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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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

Valerie T.

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, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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

CPR

Early Education

hello! my name is isabella, im 18 and have been working with kiddos for about 4 years now. I work part time in a market, but am looking for some extra work on the side. I've been a private nanny for several families as well as working in an infant daycare, and overall really enjoy working with kids. I am a big believer in...
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

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Emma S.


South Portland, ME

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

It's Great To Meet You!

1.0

(1)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Emma, I am a Montessori toddler teacher. I have been a professional nanny to infants and elementary age children for years, and am currently in a grad program for my Montessori credentials at MI-NE while teaching. I went to school for early childhood education, and have always been drawn to working with...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Sarah M.


South Portland, ME

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun, Loving, And Experienced Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey families, I'm Sarah! Im 21 years old, and I'm a senior at Wheaton College MA, where I am pursuing a degree in early childhood and elementary education. I'm searching for some seasonal babysitting or nannying work while I'm home from college (12/16-mid January). I have very open availability and would love to help your family...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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. "

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have years of experience working with children, especially those with special needs. Currently, I work as a mental health therapist. I am comfortable working with infants, toddlers, and school aged children. I have been trained in first aid/ CPR; however, I do not have a current certification. I am available for date night...
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Special Needs Care

5.0
"Donnielle is incredible! She blew me away during her interview and I only wish that I had more occasions to hire her. She has cared for my twins twice. Both times I received text updates letting me know that all was well. My girls were fed, changed, and happy when...

Heather H.

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
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.

I'm an experienced caregiver with a passion for helping children learn, grow, and thrive. With over a decade of experience, I've had the privilege of caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. My aim is to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can feel loved and respected while supporting families...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Olivia I.


Gorham, ME

$23/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Olivia, I am 23 years old. I currently am a lead teacher at a daycare, I care for the babies that are under 2 currently but I have experience with all ages! I'm looking for something more personal and not at a school setting. I have been working with babies/children since I was 16 years old when I started at...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Alicia L.


Cape Elizabeth, ME

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Early Childhood Educator

Caring for little ones has always been a passion of mine. Throughout my adolescence, I had numerous babysitting jobs, with children ranging from infants to school-aged. I carried my interest in caring for young children into college. In 2013, I graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington with a Bachelor's degree in...
Alicia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Emma F.


Scarborough, ME

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter Available For Daytime Or Date Nights

I am a fourth year medical student and just finished my clinical rotations. Looking to build my travel fund during my time off before graduation and starting pediatrics residency! I have had experience nannying/babysitting since I was 14 and can provide references if needed. I have taken care of newborns - 12-year-old kiddos...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Most recent reviews for infants child care in South Portland, ME

Katie R.

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 continue to hire Katie!

- Christopher D.

Elizabeth B.

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 was resident assistant for her...

- Daniel H.

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.

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

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 South Portland, ME infants child care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.2 / 5

Infants Child Care in South Portland, ME are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care.