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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a local health care professional (Audiologist). My other passions include theatre, reading, and kids!
Before moving here, I was a toddler classroom leader at my church's nursery, tutored middle school children, and was a nanny/date night sitter throughout graduate school.
I was responsible for: Knowing the developmental...
Ayris can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years experience in childcare. I am a mother of 3 beautiful children ages 21, 19 and 16. I have always wanted to be able to provide parents with the peace of mind that their children are well taken care of, nurtured, safe and loved while they are at work. As a parent, I understand that it is so hard to leave your...
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
I have 9 years of experience in babysitting, a degree in Elementary Education from the University of Maine, and I worked at Wolfe's Neck Center Farm Camp as a camp counselor for the Peapods, ages 4-6! I love kids and having summer fun with anywhere from 1-3 kiddos! I can help with travel and any light housework or meal...
Kaitlynn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Elise M.
Freeport, ME
$20-30/hr
I'm a Bowdoin graduate with 8 years of education experience. I've led classes from KG-3rd grade and worked 1-on-1 with students. I am fluent in Spanish and can offer enrichment and immersion. At Bowdoin, I ran a curriculum-based leadership program for middle school girls and tutored students at the elementary and middle schools....
Elise can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hello! My name is Haley, I have 2 years of experience as a full-time nanny and I have done some babysitting for some families I know over the past few years. I enjoy creating meaningful relationships with children and families and I am patient, calm, and understanding. I believe in nurturing children to their fullest potential...
Haley can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Chloe T.
Freeport, ME
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Chloe. I am easy going, very patient and I love hanging out with kids. I bring positive energy with me wherever I go and am very organized and reliable. I love to spend time outside, especially hiking and swimming. I also value creativity and love to create artwork of all kinds. I've worked in elementary education...
Chloe can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!!! My name is Alexa, I am 28 years old and from Yarmouth Maine. I absolutely love children and I am looking to nanny or babysit. I began working with children 15 years ago. I've had the expericence of a babysitter, nanny, camp counselor, and older sister. I have worked with children as young as 2 months to 14 years old....
Alexa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Proficient in crafts, fort building, and reading aloud. Experience with all ages and many different pets!
Ella can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Taking care of littles is really my passion. As I age, I want fewer hours bu definitely want to keep my hat in the ring.
I have a masters in Early Child Development from Bank Street College in NYC.
I've worked in day cares, nursery schools and in therapeutic settings, I've been a nanny for 16 years, primarily with the birth to...
Virginia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Virginia for our two young children (2.5 year old and 2 month old), while we were in town for a wedding. She was very responsive to text messages to coordinate details for the evening and also throughout the night, while we were gone. She took excellent...
Nicole M.
5.0
(1)
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
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.
5.0
(2)
Hi there! I am a second-grade teacher in RSU16 looking for a part-time summer job. I have been a teacher for 5 years and have worked with kids aged infant to grade 5. I love working with kids and enjoy my job each and every day. I love to tap into my creative side as well as spending time outside. Please reach out to me if you...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Sophia is lovely and we feel so lucky to have found her!"
Kitty H.
5.0
(7)
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:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dee is great and our kid had a great time with her. We definitely would hire her again."
Care member
5.0
(1)
I began nannying while attending university for a family with three boys, five and under. I have always enjoyed children and babies, and quickly fell in love with this work. I have since helped several other families and remain close friends with them all. It is my goal to care for your child/children, spending our time together...
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Ann was a nanny for our three boys for about 3 years starting when our youngest was a newborn. I can't say enough good things about Ann. She is incredible with kids. She is warm, loving, kind and fun. She always speaks nicely to the kids yet manages to have...
Dr. M.
Rachael N.
South Portland, ME
$20-39/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Monday, Wednesday, And Fridays.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am 23 years old and I am both CPR and First Aid certified. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was about 14 years old so I have quite a bit of experience. I also have my own car so I am able to drive wherever I'm needed :)
Rachael can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachael was absolutely lovely! She played with the children (they loved her!), fed them and even bathed our little girls for me. She also walked the dogs for us. She was a great help and I highly recommend her."
Angela K.
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
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.
Mazie L.
Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5 Years Of Experience, College Graduate; Majors Were EDUC + Women Studies, Minor Was Child Advocacy.
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
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.
5.0
(4)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Emily is very honest, trustworthy, punctual and and terrific with children of all ages. She is highly recommended to work with any age because of her loving nature. She would be an asset to any family."
Mindi S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I come with a vast range of childcare, pet care and household experience. I have been a professional traveling nanny to the weekend babysitter. I am not accepting any frequent families at this time. I am available and active for house sitting / pet sitting requests for vacations or weekends three weeks or less in length of...
Kayla can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kayla babysat for our two children , who are 6 and 3. They loved her and she was great with them. Bedtime, including getting our 3 year old to brush his teeth, even went smoothly."
Stephen M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Sabrina. I am a 2021 graduate of Southern New Hampshire University with a bachelors in Psychology and am now a graduate student at UNE online. I have about six years of professional nannying experience between multiple families and kids, aged newborn to 15. I absolutely love the families I have met through...
Sabrina can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sabrina is really dependable and great with kids. Engaging and always responsive when it comes to last minute child care, very on top of answering messages."
Gracelyn G.
Katie R.
South Portland, ME
$19-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Lawyer By Day And Highly Experienced Babysitter/nanny For Infants/toddlers At Night And On Weekends
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, 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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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Harpswell, 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.
Virginia C.
5.0
Virginia cared for my toddler for three weeks (planned, I only needed a brief bridge to daycare). She had a great presence that is calming and allowed space for my daughter to play, learn and grow. I would certainly hire her again.
- Megan N.
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.
Sophia S.
5.0
Sophia arrived 15 minutes early and even came with an activity that had my two very active boys engaged for almost a full hour!! Its comforting to know that Sophia is a certified elementary ed teacher. She was very dependable and absolutely awesome (said my two boys, aged 8 and 10)! I will...
- susan N.
Dee C.
5.0
Dee is great and our kid had a great time with her. We definitely would hire her again.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding nannies in Harpswell, ME
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Harpswell, ME?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Harpswell, ME is as of is $21.25 per hour as of April, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Harpswell, ME?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 4 in Harpswell, ME. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Harpswell, ME?
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