Find Nannies in Portland, ME
At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked nannies in Portland, ME and hire the best fit for your family.
Find nannies in Portland, ME that you’ll love
125 nannies are listed in Portland, ME
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Portland, ME
4.8
(34)
Hired by 29 families in your neighborhood
I am a highly experienced Nanny. I am very experienced with all ages. I love the outdoors. Some of my hobbies include hiking, biking and running. I am very professional, creative and reliable. I love doing age appropriate developmental activities with children of all ages.
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Christina was my nanny for just over two months while my son was on the waitlist for daycare. Christina is a very perceptive and attentive caregiver and my son really loves her. Christina is great at taking direction, asks for feedback and clarifying questions and...
Care member
4.9
(19)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I thrive on working with and caring for young children. I have an extensive background in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education and am a certified BHP (Behavior Health Professional). I am a hands-on, nurturing, engaging and caring Nanny with years of experience.
I work with children of all ages and am adept in caring...
Pamela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Pam was the full time nanny for our daughter from ages 8 months - 2.5 years. She took wonderful care of our daughter, and we really valued her warmth, engagement, and complete focus on her. Pam came up with developmentally appropriate activities and art projects;...
Leslie P.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 28-year-old Art Director looking to get back into babysitting on the side! Before finding my career, I nannied in New York City for 6 months, and off and on for 5 years while I was in college in Boston. I have lots of experience with children under 5, and I love spending time with older kids too.
I love getting creative...
Hope can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experienced babysitter available for date nights and weekends!
Hi, I am happy, honest, active and punctual. But if I were to define myself in one word it would be responsible. I recognize the responsibility of taking care of children. I know they need attention, care and patience. Each family has its own way of raising their...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mariana became a member of our family very quickly. She provided incredible care for our 8 month old baby as a full time nanny. Mariana is smart, confident, and loving. Our baby accomplished multiple growth milestones under Mariana's care. She was always...
Lindsey T.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
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.
5.0
(3)
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 just loved her! Great with the kids, super sweet and dependable. Highly recommended! "
Angela W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a reliable, patient, and fun person who has approximately eight years of experience working and caring for children, along with three years of tutoring individuals, from four to 19 years old. With me, your children will receive appropriate care and I will go above and beyond to cater to their care and learning needs....
Alex can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Alex has been our nanny for several months and we could not be more grateful for all she has done for our kids and our family. She is an amazing young woman who is responsible, dependable, loving and exudes warmth and goodness. My kids formed a strong bond with her...
Allison C.
5.0
(6)
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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, 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.
5.0
(3)
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, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Cassandra M.
Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Grad Student With Lots Of Newborn And Childcare Experience!
5.0
(3)
I am a grad student at USM, looking to nanny in my free time! I am a trained midwife, yoga teacher, and postpartum doula. I have a lot of newborn care experience, as well as a range of other ages, and I also have experience working with children with special needs and/or disabilities. I have been babysitting and nannying since I...
Cassandra can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cassandra is always happy, positive, fun and creative! Our little one loves spending time with her and they are always doing something exciting together. She makes us feel our daughter is safe and well taken care of when she is with her and we trust Cassandra to...
Alexandra M.
5.0
(6)
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 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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! Thank you for reading my profile. I have over 30 years of experience caring for, educating, and nurturing children. I come from a big family with over 30 first cousins, so being with children is a natural experience for me. I am also a proud and loving mother to my 11-year-old son who absolutely lights up my life! I...
Brenda can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Brenda arrived cheerful every day and was happy to offer help around the house beyond Walmart was asked, which was a huge help. My son did well with her and we would use her again in the future. "
Shayla W.
5.0
(2)
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
"We needed a last minute date night babysitter and Kelly came to our rescue! She was our first non-friend babysitter so it was a big deal for us. She is kind and calm and everything i could have hoped for. She arrived for bedtime routine and jumped right in to take...
Jessica C.
5.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Jami is AMAZING with infants, toddlers and older children. She is so loving, kind, funny, outgoing and our one year old took to her immediately. She is well-versed in all things baby, including getting babies to sleep, eat and get comfortable being around other...
Emily H.
Delaney P.
Portland, ME
$30-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I currently live and work in Portland and look forward to working with your family! I worked at the camp of Southern Maine in childcare (summer camp and daycare) with toddlers and school-aged children for four years, as well as intermittent babysitting and nannying for families with various child dynamics. I have cared...
Eilish can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Eilish to care for our 4yo daughter and 1yo son in December and January, until she went back to college. She was fantastic. Super reliable, very kind and patient with the kids, great at doing crafts with our daughter and engaging with our son. We were...
Travis K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 28 y. o. female. I love spending time with children, and have been babysitting/nannying on and off for about 10 years. Beyond that, I have experience working as a Behavioral Health Professional, both in-home and in schools, where I have supported K-12 grade kiddos with unique needs for over 5 years. I am a creative...
Zoe can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Zoe is terrific! She is a thoughtful and creative caregiver with our 10 yr. daughter. She is very reliable and flexible - a huge help during the time of COVID when school schedules were ever changing. Zoe also was so helpful in bringing our daughter to various...
Carol P.
Alexandra K.
Portland, ME
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alex. I have experience nannying with one, two and three siblings at a time. I spend the summer(2016-present) working at camp with youth ages 7 to 17, facilitating intentional community and friendships. I love engaging one on one with younger children and helping them navigate the physical and emotional space of the...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alex came to watch our kids last-minute and was a delight to have around. Our kids were sleeping, so we didn't get to see how they would have interacted, but Alex displayed maturity, kindness, wisdom, and excellent communication skills in our brief time together....
Alden S.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, 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.
Showing 1 - 20 of 125
Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Portland, ME
Christina E.
5.0
Christina was my nanny for just over two months while my son was on the waitlist for daycare. Christina is a very perceptive and attentive caregiver and my son really loves her. Christina is great at taking direction, asks for feedback and clarifying questions and has kiddos best interest in mind....
- Care member
Pamela O.
5.0
We have had Pam as our nanny full-time for the past 6 months for our little boy J., who is now almost a year old. Pam is absolutely wonderful with J. She is extremely caring, attentive, patient, and diligent. She plays with him in his playpen, reads to him, plays music, talks with and engages him,...
- Care member
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.
Mariana A.
5.0
Mariana became a member of our family very quickly. She provided incredible care for our 8 month old baby as a full time nanny. Mariana is smart, confident, and loving. Our baby accomplished multiple growth milestones under Mariana's care. She was always interacting with him, teaching, and helping...
- Lindsey T.
Emily G.
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 schedule too; take turns, my youngest...
- Brittany S.
Additional Nanny Services
Nanny Articles
7 in-home baby and postpartum care services with immeasurable benefits
January 8th, 2025 When it comes to having a new baby, fewer adages are more true than “it takes a village.” While some new parents have close-by friends and relatives who can... Read more
16 family Valentine’s Day ideas for a fun celebration together
January 27th, 2025 There’s a time and a place for romantic Valentine’s Day dinners and rowdy Galentine’s Day parties, but when kids enter the picture, these once-traditional a... Read more
101 unique birthday party themes for kids
May 16th, 2023 Feeling lost when it comes to kids party themes? You’re definitely not alon... Read more
What is in-home daycare and how much will it cost me?
January 29th, 2025 In-home daycare — or family daycare, as it is also commonly known — is child care service in a caregiver’s home rather than in a commercial daycare center.<... Read more
After-school transportation: What’s included and how much it costs
January 29th, 2025 It’s 3 p.m., your son needs to go to swim lessons and your daughter has to get to soccer practice — but you and your partner don’t get off work for two more... Read more
FAQs for finding nannies in Portland, ME
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Portland, ME?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Portland, ME is as of is $22.21 per hour as of February, 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 Portland, ME?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 125 in Portland, 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 Portland, ME?
You can find different nanny services in Portland through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Portland, ME with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Portland, ME nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Nannies in Portland, ME are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 110 reviews of the 125 listed nannies.