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Nannies in Buxton, ME

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Ella F.


South Portland, ME

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Patient Crafty Nanny

5.0

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Proficient in crafts, fort building, and reading aloud. Experience with all ages and many different pets!
Ella can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ella worked as our full time nanny for two years and was amazing. Our girls were around 13, 10 and 3- and she became a member of our family. All of us love Ella. She is kind, thoughtful, reliable, hardworking and very honest. She is great with kids of all ages. I...

Elizabeth L.

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Brooke S.


Kennebunkport, ME

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Loving Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Taking care of children has always been my passion. I grew up in a big family and loved it! I've been a nanny for several different families over the last 10 years before having my own kids. I value the relationship I have with the families and still keep in touch with them years later. I have experience with all ages from...
Brooke can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Brooke is one of the most caring, creative and loving caregivers I know! Her passion & love for children is evident and she has various experience in multiple childcare settings! Diligent care, nurturing encouragement and structured fun is something she brings to...

Raechel R.

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance & 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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Katie D.


Westbrook, ME

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For A Part Time Position

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a professional nanny with 15+ years of experience serving many families in the Greater Portland Area. I have cared for children of all ages, birth-13yrs. Aside from my experience as a nanny, I am a mom to two girls ages 17 & 14. From 2014 to 2020, I taught as a Certified Music Together Teacher for Music Together of...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I cannot recommend Katie highly enough! My husband and I were in Portland for a conference and Katie babysat for us while we both worked. She was so reliable and such a joy -- our daughter was so comfortable with her she fell asleep on her during both times she sat...

Michelle S.

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Gentille R.


Westbrook, ME

$30-40/hr14 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Babysitter Available

Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood

I was born into a large family of eight children and started taking care of my siblings when I was 8 years old (It's usual/normal in my culture for elder siblings to help care for their younger siblings). Taking care of them was a part of my daily routine when I was not in school until I left for college; moreover, I am their...
Gentille can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Gentille was our nanny for 3 months when our kids were 1 and 3. She is amazing! She is warm, caring, reliable, and maintains her sense of humor even when there is chaos all around her."

Kara W.

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Kattrina S.


Windham, ME

$22-25/hr7 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hello! My name is, Kattrina. I am 23 years old, and have a passion for early childhood education. I have worked in childcare since I was 16, prior to working in childcare you could find me babysitting neighborhood kids or watching my nieces and nephews. I have been at a Montessori school, working with preschoolers for 2 years...
Kattrina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"She's a very kind and respectful girl Who is approachable and caring towards the child. Would most certainly hire her again."

Erica B.

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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, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Delia is a natural with kids. She is cheerful, upbeat, calm, & relatable. She's watched my daughter numerous times & now my daughter always asks when she can come over again! Delia is polite, punctual, down-to-Earth & such a sweet person. We are lucky to have her...

Christine S.

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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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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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Tanya L.


Portland, ME

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Professional, Fun, Reliable, Sweet Nanny

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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Trustline Certified

CPR

5.0
"Tanya is very warm, with a calm demeanor. She is great at doing art projects with the kids!"

Laura K.

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Charlotte H.


Scarborough, ME

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I'm currently looking for supplemental caregiving opportunities starting at the end of August 2023. These would include a part-time weekly schedule (M/W/F), weekday night care, and all-day or nightly weekend care. I'm very flexible and readily available! I started being a mother's aide and babysitter at 13 years old. Since then...
Charlotte can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Charlotte was an excellent babysitter for my 1 and 4 year olds while we were on vacation. She is energetic, engaging, dependable and confident. Especially when my kids dealt with some separation issues, she remained calm. She knew just what to do and they looked...

Katharine L.

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Angela P.


Westbrook, ME

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working in a daycare and have nannied full time for 6+ years. I have a degree in Developmental Psychology. I am also a mother to a wonderful 3-year-old :) I have a perfect driving record and reliable vehicle for transportation! I'm very energetic, love being outside, and really enjoy arts and crafts. I am...
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Madeleine W.


Portland, ME

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Adventure Nanny

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of experience working with kids of all ages as a babysitter, camp counselor, and a special ed tech. From making slow-motion movies to exploring local playgrounds, I will engage your kids with fun and diverse activities. Whether you're looking for care while you're on vacation or a date-night sitter, I am...
Madeleine can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Madeleine as a babysitter for our three children during our recent trip to Hawaii for almost all the evenings we were there. She was extremely reliable, as well as sweet and calm with my 3 boys. She was patient, read them stories and engaged with them...

Lyndsey W.

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Christina S.


Biddeford, ME

$30-36/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny of Over 10 Years

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Starting as a babysitter, over 20 years ago, I have worked with children, and haven't lost passion for it. Over the years, I worked in a variety of positions, including summer camps, daycare teaching, and as a professional nanny. As a childcare provider, my focus is to work with families, evaluate their needs with it comes to...
Christina can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She made jewelry and baked a cake and went for a walk. My daughter loved her."

Laurie M.

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Rachel M.


Westbrook, ME

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time/Part Time Caretaker

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Rachel. College graduate and avid dog lover. I first started working with children as a neighborhood mother's helper at the age of 11. I graduated from Guilford College with a BA in Philosophy and a Sociology minor. Since then, I have found working with children to be the most fulfilling experience! I am a major...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rachel has been an amazing addition to our family. She possesses tremendous early childhood education skills and utilizes them incredibly with our 2-month-old baby. From reading, to singing, to simply talking Rachel is patient and loving. With not having any family...

Kim H.

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Erin M.


Kennebunk, ME

$20-50/hr9 yrs exp

Summer Nanny And Tutoring Services Available Full Or Part-time

Hi, my name is Erin. I am an elementary teacher looking for a summer nannying and/or tutoring job. I have taught third grade, kindergarten, Title I/RTI, worked as a teacher's assistant, and a substitute teacher. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Theatre and Dance from the University of New Hampshire and my Master's in Education...
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Erin truly enjoys being around babies. She enjoys all aspects of baby life from playing to feeding to bedtime and everything in between. I should mention, at the time, we had twin 18 month olds. She had a double dose of toddlers and handled it with the grace of a...

Heidi K.

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Jennifer O.


Biddeford, ME

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Doula And Nanny

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm a bubbly, nurturing doula and nanny. I love spending my time keeping babies safe and happy. I was a babysitter up until starting graduate school caring for ages as young as newborn and as old as middle school. I love pets, families, and just generally being a help to those who need it. As a birth and postpartum...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Emily G.


Portland, ME

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hello there! My name is Emily, I am 24 years old, and I am really excited to start working as a part-time babysitter! I have been working with children since I was 13 years old. I am very passionate about art, mental health, and the outdoors, and sharing that interest with kids to help their adventurous side come out. I look...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"How and where do I even begin! Emily is an absolute dream!!! She is so great with children; not only do my nephews love her, the little neighbor girls love her, our whole family also adores her! She is not just punctual, she's early for everything. She's always...

Michelle S.

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Danielle B.


Cumberland Foreside, ME

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Helping Little Minds Grow!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Passionate about having fun, while being a positive role model, I believe in more time spent reading, outside, and being creative. I am currently an occupational therapist working in pelvic health. Through this journey, I have gained a lot of experience with little ones! I have nannied full time for two families, completed an...
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Danielle is incredibly reliable and dependable. She always gives clear communication about her availability and schedule, and my kids love her! I highly recommend her."

Sirena S.

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Chelsey K.


Gray, ME

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a nanny to a 11-month-old and 3. 5-year-old who I have been with for the last 3 years. I have a 2-year-old daughter who joins me as well. We love to be outside as much as we can and we are currently trying to beat last year's total hours outside. You can find us at the beach, playgrounds, trail walks, and having...
Chelsey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Best babysitter we ever had. We have 4 kids and Chelsey had been with us for 2 years. Wouldn't give her up for the world, we love her and the kids love her!"

Stephanie H.

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Haley A.


Portland, ME

$16-20/hr4 yrs exp

Nice to meet you! My name is Haley, I am a junior at the University of Southern Maine studying Psychology. I am 20 years old. I enjoy swimming, hiking, reading, and cooking. Most of my time is spent studying, but otherwise, I am working my part-time job as a server or spending time with friends. I grew up babysitting my cousins,...
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Haley has cared for our baby girl since she was 3 months old. She treated her like her own and did an amazing job bonding and interacting with her. She was very easy to communicate with and helped me a lot while I was getting back to work. Haley also helped us with...

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Buxton, ME

Ella F.

5.0

Ella worked as our full time nanny for two years and was amazing. Our girls were around 13, 10 and 3- and she became a member of our family. All of us love Ella. She is kind, thoughtful, reliable, hardworking and very honest. She is great with kids of all ages. I highly recommend her!

- Elizabeth L.

Brooke S.

5.0

Brooke was absolutely wonderful, she watched our 7 month old while we were at a wedding in the area. Our daughter loved her, and she sent pictures and updates throughout the night. Would definitely recommend her!

- Molly G.

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.

Katie D.

5.0

I cannot recommend Katie highly enough! My husband and I were in Portland for a conference and Katie babysat for us while we both worked. She was so reliable and such a joy -- our daughter was so comfortable with her she fell asleep on her during both times she sat for us! I only wish Katie lived...

- Michelle S.

Gentille R.

5.0

Gentille was our nanny for 3 months when our kids were 1 and 3. She is amazing! She is warm, caring, reliable, and maintains her sense of humor even when there is chaos all around her.

- Kara W.

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