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114 nannies are listed in Portland, ME
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Portland, ME
3.3
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Madison. I use she/her pronouns. I have worked in childcare in various positions including as a Behavioral Health Professional working with autistic kids from 3 - 21 y/o, childcare teacher with up to 10 kids per adult, and family nanny for a toddler. I'm definitely a creative person, I love to set up games and...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
4.0
"Knowledgable, reliable and well-mannered. Those were tops! 👌🏾Personally, would have liked naps timed just before returning my child to give me a little time to work and for meals to go smoother (regular), but overall, Madis is solid!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm 26-years-old and live in Portland. I have almost 10 years of babysitting experience, and several years of long term nannying. I've found all my experiences to be valuable and rewarding, as I really love children and hope to one day have a career working with them. I've cared for children as young as 3 months old, as...
Gwenyvere can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Gwen has been working with our family for about a year. I couldn't imagine a better fit! She is kind, dependable, and enthusiastic. We feel so lucky to have found her! She and our daughter have such a sweet friendship, it makes leaving her when we go to work just a...
Anna K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am originally from Portland, Maine, have lived all over the country, and moved to Fort Collins recently. I currently work as a freelance merchandiser and social media manager, an engineering intern for a river restoration company, and sit on the Executive board of an environmental non-profit. However, my schedule is extremely...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sarah is a kind and responsible child care provider. She took care of our son, F., when he was 7 months old and continued with us for almost a year. Sarah is calm, patient, and loving. I would easily recommend her to others!"
Elizabeth B.
Alexandra K.
Portland, ME
$25/hr • 9 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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, 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.
Sophie V.
Portland, ME
$22-28/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
*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
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Working alongside Sophie, I got to know how kindhearted and selfless she is. We worked together at a small home school, with kids who came to us because they do not function well in the public school system. We had some kids that I found difficult to work with....
Benjamin W.
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & 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.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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.
Elizabeth K.
Portland, ME
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jane. I am 25 years old. I recently moved to Portland to pursue a masters in occupational therapy. I am currently working at a school for children with autism spectrum disorder. I started babysitting in high school and have worked in afterschool programs and nannying positions ever since. I am working or in...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jane is absolutely (without question) an amazing help to our family. She has to go back to College this Fall but I would hire again in a heart-beat. If she has some time during her school year, she will be a great help to you!!!! But we plan to hire her every...
Modupe C.
Laura P.
Portland, ME
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & 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. "
Care member
I am currently a nanny looking for a part time job on Wednesdays and Thursdays as I am a nanny for a family in Brunswick on Monday, Tuesday and Friday.
Dianne can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been a nanny/babysitter on and off for about 10 years in my community. It began with me just taking care of children for family friends during high school. I later worked for a nannying agency where I gained experience working with ages ranging from newborns to teenagers. I later worked as a substitute music teacher for a...
Jasmine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Paige I'm 25 years old and have been a nanny for over a year. Prior to nannying I was a daycare teacher for 3-4-year-olds, a Behavioral Health Professional, Ed Tech 2 and a camp counselor. I love singing, hanging out with my cats, doing crafts and exploring the city! I enjoy working with kids and teaching them things...
Paige can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My name is Anna and I have years of experience in the child welfare non-profit sector which includes direct service to youth and families. I am looking to nanny for a family that values the village approach to childcare. It is an honor to work with families at times of transition and growth and I look forward to supporting the...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Greetings!
I have worked with children all of ages, first through volunteering and then as a Recreation Programmer for the City of Portland at various elementary schools. I am the Recreation Supervisor for the City of Portland's Before and After the Bell program along with our Summer Camp Venture program. I love being a positive...
Raechel can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
After nannying and babysitting for 10 years, I am now finishing my bachelors degree and looking to fill in with occasional days/nights, but open to a regular schedule with the right family. I've cared for newborns to preteens with special needs, and strive to be a good role model for the children I care for. I am well versed in...
Sam can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I moved to Maine after finishing up my BFA in Boston at Lesley University and have been working as a nature preschool teacher and art director of a summer camp in Scarborough for the last couple of years. While I have loved my time here, I am looking to relocate to the Augusta area and am in search of a family in need of a nanny...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Portland, ME
Madison O.
4.0
Knowledgable, reliable and well-mannered. Those were tops! 👌🏾Personally, would have liked naps timed just before returning my child to give me a little time to work and for meals to go smoother (regular), but overall, Madis is solid!
- Care member
Gwenyvere S.
5.0
I highly recommend working with Gwen! She is great with our 5yo. Gwen is responsible, reliable, and caring. It's easy to schedule and communicate. We trust Gwen with after school pick-ups and activities (which she has been doing for the whole school year). And our child enjoys her time with Gwen....
- Care member
Sarah M.
5.0
Sarah was a nanny for my two children for a year when they were 2 and 3. She was reliable and kind and quickly became part of our family. My kids loved spending time with her and I never doubted that they were being treated with care and love. She navigated our families crazy schedule with ease...
- Meleena E.
Alexandra K.
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. Would quickly hire again.
- Alden S.
Sophie V.
5.0
Working alongside Sophie, I got to know how kindhearted and selfless she is. We worked together at a small home school, with kids who came to us because they do not function well in the public school system. We had some kids that I found difficult to work with. Not explicitly, rather through her...
- Benjamin W.
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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 $22.55 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 Portland, ME?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 114 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 150 reviews of the 114 listed nannies.