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60 live-in nannies are listed in Portland, ME
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby live-in nannies is 7 years
Live-in nannies in Portland, ME
5.0
(12)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for over 16 years now (professionally) but I was blessed to grow up in a large family. I've had children around me my whole life. I am a graduate from University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education. I am also the 2015 recipient of the Marcia Lovell award (an award...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Jess is amazing. Reliable, flexible, great with communication, and our kids (ages 1, 3, and 5) all love her. She watched our youngest a couple days a week for about a year and we couldn't have been happier with the care she provided. "
Care member
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, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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:
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.
Hello! I recently just moved back to Maine and am looking for some additional part time work. For the past seven years I lived in Hawaii where I was a school garden teacher and taught K-9th grade students hands on gardening, cooking, and nutrition lessons, which was one of my most rewarding experiences! I babysat for several...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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
Hello,
I'm 37 years old living in Charlestown, MA. I am a successful marketing executive who loves kids, the outdoors, baking and art. I am currently in between jobs and would love to help out a Charlestown family while I search for my next full corporate role.
I enjoy babysitting/nannying/being a mother's helper. I have two...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello,
My name is Brooke. I'm 33 years old living in South Portland currently a stay at home mother with my daughter who is 4. I have a lot of experience with kids from newborns-early teens in all different types of situations. From nannying, being a doula, working in daycares, teaching children ski school etc. I have...
Brooke can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
Molly S.
Portland, ME
$25-27/hr • 5 yrs exp
My name is Molly, and I am a hard working 24-year-old student living in Southern, Maine! I have 5 years of nanny/babysitting experience. I care for 3 children ages 5-12 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (5 days a week.) I am also an occasional date night sitter for a 6-year-old with special needs. I know how valuable it is to have a caring,...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Madison. I use she/her pronouns. I have worked in childcare in various positions including as a Behavioral Health Professional working with autistic kids from 3 - 21 y/o, childcare teacher with up to 10 kids per adult, and family nanny for a toddler. I'm definitely a creative person, I love to set up games and...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Let me share a bit about myself with you! My name is Kate and I am a young professional, living and working in Portland, Maine. I graduated from Plymouth State University in 2014 with a degree in Childhood Studies- Elementary Education. Since graduating I have worked at non-profits that provide various services to individuals...
Kate can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Natalie R.
Portland, ME
$26/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
*currently only have date night availability*
Hi everyone,
My name is Natalie and I am 26 years old. I am a nurse working in both geriatrics and with new moms & babies. I have over 5 years of experience as a nanny/care taker. I am CPR/first aid certified for all ages. I live in Portland and am looking for local nannying jobs...
Natalie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Natalie, and I am a graduate of Ursinus College. I am currently a full-time law student in Portland so I am not looking for full-time as I am in school most of the week. Additionally, I am currently working on a reoccurring basis with one family so am not able to take on any other reoccurring jobs at this time....
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Caroline. I am 28 years old and have lived in Portland for 8 years. I enjoy knitting and other forms of creative expression, going on walks and reading. I have experience working with children of all ages in both a babysitting and professional capacity. I currently work at a local public library in youth services,...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Hello, my name's Tanya, and I love working with kids and families.
I have been a nanny for six years. I love to work with young children, especially babies and toddlers. I enjoy reading to kids, playing and singing and of course snuggling babies! I am fun-loving, and easy going yet attentive, efficient, and self driven.
In my...
Tanya can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
First Aid
Hi! My name is Sara and I live in Portland, ME. I graduated from the University of New Hampshire in May of 2019 with a bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have 10 years of experience caring for children in many different settings. I have worked at a Child Study and Development school, an in-home daycare...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm 26-years-old and live in Portland. I have almost 10 years of babysitting experience, and several years of long term nannying. I've found all my experiences to be valuable and rewarding, as I really love children and hope to one day have a career working with them. I've cared for children as young as 3 months old, as...
Gwenyvere can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Ellen P.
Portland, ME
$30-38/hr • 11 yrs exp
Hi there!
I'm Ellie, I'm 29 years old and I currently live in Portland, Maine. I have been in the childcare field for 10+ years now starting at a daycare center then moving on to special needs children and finally moving to nannying.
I currently nanny two girls ( ages 4 months and 2. 5 years) I have been with them since the...
Ellen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I currently live and work in Portland and look forward to working with your family! I worked at the camp of Southern Maine in childcare (summer camp and daycare) with toddlers and school-aged children for four years, as well as intermittent babysitting and nannying for families with various child dynamics. I have cared...
Eilish can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Eilish to care for our 4yo daughter and 1yo son in December and January, until she went back to college. She was fantastic. Super reliable, very kind and patient with the kids, great at doing crafts with our daughter and engaging with our son. We were...
Travis K.
Greetings Families! My name is Vienna. I'm an adventure enthusiast with a passion for child care. I am reliable, extremely organized, and have tons of energy! Last year I was a full-time nanny for two children (6yr, 10yr) in Steamboat, CO. I had the pleasure of working at Teton Valley Ranch Camp in 2022 where I was a camp...
Vienna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am originally from Portland, Maine, have lived all over the country, and moved to Fort Collins recently. I currently work as a freelance merchandiser and social media manager, an engineering intern for a river restoration company, and sit on the Executive board of an environmental non-profit. However, my schedule is extremely...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sarah is a kind and responsible child care provider. She took care of our son, F., when he was 7 months old and continued with us for almost a year. Sarah is calm, patient, and loving. I would easily recommend her to others!"
Elizabeth B.
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Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in Portland, ME
Jessica R.
5.0
Jess is amazing. Reliable, flexible, great with communication, and our kids (ages 1, 3, and 5) all love her. She watched our youngest a couple days a week for about a year and we couldn't have been happier with the care she provided.
- Care member
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.
Eilish C.
5.0
Eilish is amazing! She was the first sitter we had since COVID, and she handled our older child's nervousness with ease. In a few short minutes, they were playing games in complete comfort. Eilish is punctual, responsible, communicative, and so so sweet - basically everything a parent could want in...
- Caitlin M.
Sarah M.
5.0
Sarah was a nanny for my two children for a year when they were 2 and 3. She was reliable and kind and quickly became part of our family. My kids loved spending time with her and I never doubted that they were being treated with care and love. She navigated our families crazy schedule with ease...
- Meleena E.
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FAQs for finding a live-in nanny in Portland, ME
How much does a live-in nanny cost in 2025 near me in Portland, ME?
The cost of a live-in nanny varies greatly depending on factors like their years of experience and your location. The average rate for live-in nannies on Care.com near you in Portland, ME is $23.79 per hour.
How do I find a nanny near me in Portland, ME?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 24 in Portland, ME. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare profiles by hourly pay rate and experience. You also have the ability to read reviews from other families.
What type of live-in nanny services near me are available in Portland, ME?
All live-in nannies offer different services, like helping with homework or light housekeeping, so it’s important to ask them about what responsibilities they’re willing to take on when you interview them. The responsibilities you want them to commit to can greatly impact the cost of a live-in nanny. You can compare 24 live-in nanny profiles near you to get an idea of what responsibilities they feel comfortable tackling.
Ratings for Portland, ME live-in nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Live-in Nannies in Portland, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 60 listed live-in nannies.