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60 nannies are listed in Gorham, ME

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years

Nannies in Gorham, ME

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Rachel M.


Westbrook, ME

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time/Part Time Caretaker

5.0

(1)

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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:

First Aid

CPR

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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Natalie R.


Portland, ME

$26/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 5 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"We hired Natalie for a date night with my own two kids and my niece who was visiting from out of town. Not only did Natalie arrive on time and was beyond pleasant, she seemed to come away from dealing with two "threenagers", and a 6 month old unscathed. The kids...

Sara L.

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Anna G.


Scarborough, ME

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

child care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Anna and I'm 22 years old with tons of nannying experience. I just graduated from Merrimack College with a B. S in health science and I am now looking for a regular childcare gig on Thursdays or Fridays! I have my basic life support (BLS) certification which covers CPR/resuscitation of all ages. I've been babysitting...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Anna watched our 13 month old son last night and she was wonderful! Anna was communicative and responsive leading up to her arrival at our home and she arrived perfectly on time. This was our first time having a babysitter and Anna eased all of our anxieties...

Amy K.

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Mazie L.


Portland, ME

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

5 Years Of Experience, College Graduate; Majors Were EDUC + Women Studies, Minor Was Child Advocacy.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

After graduating from high school in 2018, I ventured to Burlington, VT, for a year of university before taking a hiatus from college. During this year, I immersed myself in teaching English at a community resource center in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As the head volunteer, I crafted daily lesson plans and engaging activities...
Mazie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Mazie looked after our 6m old boy and our 5.5 yo daughter for a week while we were in Portland, Maine. She was excellent with the kids and a pleasure to have around the house. Highly recommend!!"

Ryan F.

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Alexyss J.


Portland, ME

$34-35/hr2 yrs exp

Proud Nanny!

Hello there! My name is Alexyss and I am seeking a part time nanny position! I am flexible with scheduling. For the right fit I am willing to work more hours and cater to the needs of the family. I have a special connection with children, elderly people, animals, children and adults with special needs. Long story short I am a...
Alexyss can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Alexyss came to our family when our daughter was 18 months old and helped all of us navigate the tender transition into childcare. She was so patient with my daughter, and with me, as we worked through the anxiety of being apart. She respected and honored our...

Adria K.

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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & 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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Samika S.


Scarborough, ME

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Samika and I'm 26 years old. I'm a licensed Nail Technician and own my own business which makes me extremely flexible as I make my own schedule! I've been doing childcare for 13 years for multiple families throughout the Portland and surrounding areas. I've watched children ages Newborn-15 years old. I do have training...
Samika can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Greatest babysitter we've ever had! She is always on time and the kids love her. She is a very responsible driver and I trust her driving my 2 young children! Our house is always spotless (without asking) when we return home! We love Samika!"

Kate C.

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Kelly F.


Portland, ME

$23-35/hr10 yrs exp

Creative & Educated Babysitter With Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, Employed Art teacher looking to help with nannying or cleaning during vacations, nights or weekends :) I am comfortable working with most ages. I love being active with children including outdoor adventures or crafts. I look forward to hearing from you.
5.0
"Kelly is wonderful. She babysat for our 6yo and 8yo for a summer. She is calm and kind, punctual and reliable."

Charlotte Bradley R.

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Donna A.


Portland, ME

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Donna! I am from Kansas City and am moving to Portland! I went to school at the George Washington University where I studied photojournalism and Spanish. I worked full time as a nanny after college. Then, I moved to Madrid for two years where I worked in an elementary school as an English Language assistant. I have 10+...
5.0
"We hired Donna to care for our then 3 month old and 2 year old. She nannied for our family for over a year and we are so sad to her go. She was fantastic. Dependable, engaged, calm, and caring. We could tell she really loved our girls. If you get a chance, hire...

Natalie K.

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Hannah E.


Windham, ME

$20-25/hr20 yrs exp

Friendly, Responsible, And Warm Part-Time Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Hannah, and I'm looking for a wonderful family to take care of. I'm on my way to becoming a Elementary Educator, after receiving my Bachelors Degree in Theater Education: Acting at Emerson College in 2016. For the last 5 years I've worked as an International Employee Manager, coordinating large groups of international...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hannah is great! Really nice girl, kids love her. We were in town for the week and Hannah watched the kids several times. Will definitely call her again next time we are around."

Kim R.

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Laura P.


Portland, ME

$10-15/hr10 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, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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. "

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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, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Delia has been an exceptional nanny, consistently providing loving and attentive care to baby. Her dedication, reliability, and warm personality have made her an invaluable part of our family, and we are incredibly grateful for the positive impact she's had on our...

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Delaney P.


Portland, ME

$30-32/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I started nannying in 2012 and have babysat since 2009. I have copious experience in childcare of all ages (new borns to late teens), including nannying, occasional date night sitting, working as a teacher's assistant in a day care. I thoroughly enjoy spending time with the little ones and teaching them how to grow their...
Delaney can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Delaney worked for us the summer of 2013 and did a great job with our two children, ages 4 and 6 at the time."

Christine L.

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Jami D.


Portland, ME

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking for Child Care Jobs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm 36 years old. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 10 years old. When I was younger I took the babysitting course through Red Cross, I got certified as a lifeguard and I also took the Certified Nursing Assistant course a few years back. After exploring many options I finally decided that being a teacher was what I...
Jami can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

CNA

5.0
"Jami provided care for our 2-year-old daughter these past few months, and she was nothing short of amazing. She is communicative, flexible, supportive, and highly professional. She kept our daughter engaged in a wide variety of developmentally appropriate...

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Dee C.


Portland, ME

$23/hr3 yrs exp

Newborn-Three Years Specialist, Dee From Portland

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

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

First Aid

CPR

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...

Andrew K.

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Elizabeth K.


Portland, ME

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! My name is Liz and I am a fun-oriented, nature-loving lady that tries to spend every moment possible learning! I have worked with kids for the past 8 years in various capacities. I have 7 years of experience as a youth development professional in an experiential education setting as well as several summers' worth of...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Liz is amazing! She is incredibly patient and kind and is fantastic with kids. I have two high energy boys and she was playful yet firm when needed. We still use her helpful phrases like "no grabby hands." I wish she still lived in MA because I'd love to hire her...

Rebecca M.

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Devon S.


Portland, ME

$29/hr10 yrs exp

Seeking Full-time Summer Care Position!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of babysitting and nannying experience with families from only children to 4 children, from infants to elementary ages. I am looking for full time summer work while I have a pause in between years 1 and 2 of my MSW program. I have a wide range of experience with children with behavioral and mental health...
Devon can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"We hired Devon for a one time sit. She arrived on time and kept great communication beforehand. Devon does so much and on top of it all, she is a phenomenal babysitter. Devon just let our son make the plans and she went along with whatever he wanted, within reason....

Samantha S.

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Alayah S.


Scarborough, ME

$15-18/hr7 yrs exp

Smile Creator

4.3

(6)

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

My name is Alayah, I am 21 years old, and I currently attend Saint Joseph's College of Maine where I am heading into my third year of the nursing program. I have younger siblings and cousins so I have been babysitting for the last 6 years of my life officially but my entire life unofficially. I am available for part time...
Alayah can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Alayah was very helpful and easy going. She helped us over several days during summer break. The kids had a lot of fun with her and we'd hire her again!"

Kate H.

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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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Ashley to watch our 10-month old son and she was the best nanny we ever worked with. She’s reliable, patient, trustworthy, and excellent with children of all ages. She was always doing activities with our son such as reading, helping him crawl or stand, or...

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Gorham, ME

Rachel M.

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 close to us, I feel confident in...

- Kim H.

Natalie R.

5.0

I have known Natalie and her family her whole life. She also nannied for our infant daughter when I had to go back to work. She was amazing with her and did lots of fun things with her and would send me pictures throughout the day of their adventures. It was always great when I came home to see...

- Randee C.

Anna G.

5.0

Anna is an incredible sitter! I would highly recommend her for anyone looking for a responsible, good natured, and trustworthy caregiver for children of any age!

- Care member

Mazie L.

5.0

Mazie looked after our 6m old boy and our 5.5 yo daughter for a week while we were in Portland, Maine. She was excellent with the kids and a pleasure to have around the house. Highly recommend!!

- Ryan F.

Alexyss J.

5.0

Alexyss came to our family when our daughter was 18 months old and helped all of us navigate the tender transition into childcare. She was so patient with my daughter, and with me, as we worked through the anxiety of being apart. She respected and honored our approach to parenting and has been an...

- Adria K.

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