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Nannies in Cape Elizabeth, ME

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Dee C.


Portland, ME

$23/hr • 3 yrs exp

Newborn-Three Years Specialist, Dee From Portland

5.0

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Dee and I am a nanny specializing in helping parents with the exhausting, exciting, "what have we gotten ourselves into" transition to family life. I have 3+ years as a professional nanny, 24 years as the crazy/fun aunt and 25 as mother to the most amazing daughter. Small humans are fantastic! And exhausting!...
Dee can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Dee was great! She was flexible arranging things pretty last minute for our ~18mo old. Dee had an immediate rapport with our toddler, and was very sweet with her and communicative with us. Very professional and reliable!"

Mike D.

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Molly R.


Portland, ME

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking For Position For School Year 2020-21

4.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Educator living in Portland after years of travel/work. Looking to work with kind family so I may save up some money to build a tiny house and continue my education. 15+ years work at a girls summer camp (age 8-15), plus babysitting for kids of all ages. I was a live-in nanny for 6 mo. in Sydney for 3 girls (1/3/5), 6 mo. in...
Molly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Louissa S.


Portland, ME

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time And Part-Time Nanny Available!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Louissa! (Currently looking for Part-Time care during the school year and Full-Time care during the Summer.) I have a wide range of childcare experience that I would love to chat with you about! I have worked at day centers, daycares, and in the school setting for about 10 years! I am currently working as a...
Louissa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Louissa is great! We hired Louissa to watch our one year old daughter during the summer and it was a perfect match. My daughter took to Louissa quickly. Louissa helped us establish a schedule, introduced fun developmental activities, and kept my daughter engaged...

Alyse T.

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Laura P.


Portland, ME

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Laura, I'm 31 years old, and I love working with kids! I'm currently working as a teacher's aid for a preschool in Cumberland, working with 2. 5-3-year-olds although I have experience with all ages. I was a counselor at Kingsley Pines summer camp for 5 summers (I taught ukulele, guitar, waterskiing, wakeboarding...
Laura can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Laura was an amazing employee! She is very kind, considerate, communicative and organized. She also taught my son how to play a guitar! I can vouch for her honesty and work ethic. She truly goes above and beyond. "

Care member

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Madeleine W.


Portland, ME

$25-40/hr • 10 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, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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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Charlotte H.


Scarborough, ME

$30/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Charlotte was lovely to work with during our vacation on Martha's Vineyard. She was at ease with us as parents -- and with my two kids. She did a great job during the day hanging out with them and then brilliantly managed an upset baby during our date night. Our...

Alexandra H.

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Karen S.


Portland, ME

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun-loving, Friendly, Responsible and Compassionate

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting at 13 for the neighborhood children. I had three or four families that I sat for on a regular basis, and I loved the children as much as they loved me. Unfortunately, as children do, they grew too old to be needing a sitter, though I still see them occasionally. While I am most comfortable with four or less...
Karen can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Loved to do crafts with the kids. Great with reading books to our kids."

Sharrie P.

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Sophie V.


Portland, ME

$22-28/hr • 9 yrs exp

*currently looking for a full time summer nanny position* Hello! I am a graduate of UMaine with a degree in Sociology and I have 10+ years of professional childcare and educational experience. I also have tutored children and can help with remote learning. Additionally, I have experience working with children with special...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sophie is amazing with children of all ages, from infants to school age. Sophie has phenomenal communication skills between parents and children, patience and always obtains the most wholesome activities and lessons! Her nurturing and caring self will provide...

Letta O.

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Christine P.


Scarborough, ME

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience

Hi! My name is Christine and I am an experienced and reliable nanny. I have over 10 years of experience in childcare. I've spent the past seven summers as a full-time nanny, during which I have created quite the repertoire of hands-on activities, crafts, and games to keep any child entertained! I have experience with children...
Christine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Vienna M.


Portland, ME

$25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Creative And Adventurous Nanny!

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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Olivia C.


Portland, ME

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

My name is Olivia

Hello! My name is Olivia and I have worked in various childcare settings over the past 10+ years. I have been a pre-k teacher at a holistic preschool in Burlington, VT, directed/taught at a "micro" school for 7 families during the pandemic, hosted summer camps for children aged 3-6 and nannied for many families with children...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Hannah G.


Scarborough, ME

$26/hr • 5 yrs exp

Fun And Energetic Babysitter/ Nanny

Hi! My name is Hannah , and I am from Scarborough, ME. I am currently in my junior year as a nursing student at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT. I am looking for a summer nanny/ babysitting position. I love kids, and I have over 5 years of nannying experience with children ranging from 5 months old to 15 years old. I...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Grace S.


Portland, ME

$24/hr • 6 yrs exp

Fun-Loving, Awesome Nanny!

Hi there! My name is Grace . I've been a nanny and babysitter for 5+ years. I'm an outdoors-loving, organized person who puts your child's imagination front and center. Play is very important to development, and I want to create an environment for a safe, engaging time while you're away!
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Emma S.


South Portland, ME

$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

It's Great To Meet You!

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

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Kayla D.


Scarborough, ME

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Kayla. I am a nanny with 10+ years of experience. I love taking care of children, spending time with them, and teaching them many new, fun things. Outdoor activities and crafts will always be included.
Kayla can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
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Danielle B.


Portland, ME

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Children, Pets, Cleaning

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Meaghan S.


Portland, ME

$28/hr • 8 yrs exp

As Needed Babysitter/ Part Time- Nanny

I'd describe my personality as caring, empathetic, funny I have worked with children of all ages since I was 19 and got my first nannying job. Working with kids has always been a passion of mine. I currently work as a registered nurse in Pediatrics, and I am completing my nurse practitioner degree in pediatric primary care.
Meaghan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Grace G.


Scarborough, ME

$25-35/hr • 10 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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Meghan J.


Portland, ME

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hello! I'm 24 and worked at a childcare center in Portland for 3 years. I started as a floater working with kids from the infant room all the way to the pre-k room. For 2 years I worked as one of the lead teachers in the toddler room. After leaving the childcare setting during the pandemic, I worked as a private nanny for a...
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Emily R.


South Portland, ME

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Long-time Child Care Giver!

I have previously been a daycare teacher for 6 years throughout my college years. I have college experience in elementary education and have many credits in early childhood education. Previously, I nannied for a family for 2 years before they got to be school aged. I look forward to working with you and your family!
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Cape Elizabeth, ME

Dee C.

5.0

Dee is great and our kid had a great time with her. We definitely would hire her again.

- Care member

Louissa S.

5.0

Louissa is great! We hired Louissa to watch our one year old daughter during the summer and it was a perfect match. My daughter took to Louissa quickly. Louissa helped us establish a schedule, introduced fun developmental activities, and kept my daughter engaged all day without TV or devices. I...

- Alyse T.

Laura P.

5.0

Laura was the most incredible full time nanny to our 5 year old for several months before she started kindergarten. She genuinely adores children and caregiving and it's obvious in all she does. She goes above and beyond in creating a strong relationship and sense of safety. She is thoughtful,...

- Lindsey and Jason G.

Madeleine W.

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 effortlessly. Highly recommend!

- Lyndsey W.

Charlotte H.

5.0

Charlotte is a highly capable and dependable nanny who provided outstanding care for my son over the course of a year. She was always punctual, caring, and attentive, and she showed initiative by bringing educational activities that kept my son engaged and entertained. On top of that, Charlotte soon...

- Andrew K.

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