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Nannies in Harpswell, ME

Ayris F.


Brunswick, ME

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Care Giver

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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Kayla M.


Bath, ME

$23-32/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have almost 20 years experience in childcare. I am a mother of 3 beautiful children ages 20, 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...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Kaitlynn M.


Freeport, ME

$20-23/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Jessica L.


Orrs Island, ME

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Fun-Loving Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience

I love caring for kids. Besides being a Nanny I have worked as: a Special Needs Caregiver, Preschool Teacher's Aide, Tutor, Sunday School Teacher, YMCA Jr. Leader, and 24 Hr. Fitness Kid's Club Attendant. These different experiences have led me to become the fun-loving nanny that I am today. When not working as a Nanny I...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Haley B.


Brunswick, ME

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Emily D.


Brunswick, ME

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With 15 Years Experience Looking For A New Position.

Hello all, My name is Emily and I am looking for a full time nanny position starting in September or October near Brunswick, Maine. I've nannied for almost 15 years and am First Aid and CPR certified. I also have my own car and do not smoke. I love being around kids. It gives me a reason to play every day. Who wouldnt like...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily is an excellent childcare provider. Not only is she reliable and kind, she strikes a great balance between proactively helping children make progress towards their milestones while checking in with parents about style and preferences. Highly recommend!"

Bonnie P.

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

First Aid

CPR

Alexa S.


Yarmouth, ME

$20-21/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Energetic Caregiver

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Ella F.


South Portland, ME

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Patient Crafty Nanny

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

Virginia C.


Portland, ME

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny

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, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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.

Sophia S.


North Yarmouth, ME

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Sophia is lovely and we feel so lucky to have found her!"

Kitty H.

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 Dee has been such a wonderful caregiver for our now 13-month-old since she was 5 months old. Our daughter loves her, and we know she is in the absolute best hands whenever we leave. Dee Dee is very loving and takes her role as a caregiver very seriously. She is...

Sarah P.

Jessica S.


Westbrook, ME

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Educator Seeking Part-Time Sitter/Tutoring Position

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Child care is a passion of mine because it brings out the child in me; being around children never ceases to raise my spirits and put a smile on my face. I have over a decade of paid experience in child care, from teaching middle and high school in Maine and New York, to working as a nanny for younger children. I teach English...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jessica is a mature, caring, and responsible individual who will make a wonderful babysitter or caregiver. She shows true passion for anything she puts her mind to and can certainly be trusted to do any task given to her."

Amanda K.

Ann H.


Durham, ME

$22-24/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

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:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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.

Lauren C.


Portland, ME

$20-35/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a College graduate with a bachelors of science from the University of Connecticut with a minor in human development and health sciences. I have extensive management experience, and I have been a full time teacher in Thailand for math, science, and English. I am certified with both my TEFL and my TESOL. I have taught from...
Lauren can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Colin M. To whom it may concern, I have been acquainted with Lauren C. for five years. First as a co-worker at Terra Luna Restaurant and most recently as a personal yoga instructor. During this time Lauren has conducted herself in a most professional manner...

Colin M.

Rachael N.


South Portland, ME

$20-39/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available On Monday, Wednesday, And Fridays.

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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rachael is fantastic! My daughter loves her and so do my pets! She is responsible, reliable and the absolute best!"

Lisbeth W.

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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, 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/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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
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.

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"When we were looking for someone to watch our three kids over the summer, Emily was the perfect fit. While I was in class all day she made a daily schedule for the kids, it included art, and other creative things. She also let the kids put their own touch on the...

Brittany S.

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Harpswell, ME

Emily D.

5.0

Emily is an excellent childcare provider. Not only is she reliable and kind, she strikes a great balance between proactively helping children make progress towards their milestones while checking in with parents about style and preferences. Highly recommend!

- Bonnie P.

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.

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 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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