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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
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable person with an EMT certification and 6 years of lifeguarding experience. I also have 6+ years of experience babysitting and nannying during the pandemic. I played sports all during elementary school and through college and I love to be active. I was a camp counselor for 3 years and was involved with the...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Abigail G.
Portland, ME
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Abby.
I've worked with ages 3-12yrs. I like working with children because it's so fun! I love to do arts and crafts, imaginative play, reading, and board games.
I'm looking for a job that is summer based as I work at a school full-time during the school year. I would be open to occasion nannying during the school year....
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Susan N.
Portland, ME
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Storyteller (love To Read To And Create Stories For/with Kids)
I co-founded the only year-round professional theatre in the Adirondacks. I was Artistic Director which encompassed choosing all of the plays, acting, and coordinating educational programming. I also taught a variety of theatre courses at SUNY Potsdam. We needed a change and love the sea, so we moved to Portland 10 years ago. By...
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a recent graduate of Bard College, where I studied French Literature and Language, as well as visual arts and music (specifically Jazz). I recently relocated back to Portland, and am excited to resume my work in childcare. I have a range of experience in childcare, including working as a camp counselor, as a nanny, as a...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Phoebe M.
Portland, ME
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Phoebe! I'm from Portland, and right now I'm a freshman at the University of Maine in Orono studying child psychology and early education. I hope to eventually have a career working with kids!
I've been babysitting locally on and off since my freshman year of high school, and I absolutely love working with kids. I'm...
Phoebe can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Natalie, and I am a graduate of Ursinus College. I am currently a full-time law student in Portland so I am not looking for full-time as I am in school most of the week. Additionally, I am currently working on a reoccurring basis with one family so am not able to take on any other reoccurring jobs at this time....
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone!!
My name is Julia, I'm 25 years old based in Portland, Maine. I have my Bachelors of Arts in child psychology, and specialize working with children with emotional and cognitive issues, along with those who may be on the spectrum- but I enjoy working with all kids of all shapes and sizes! I plan on starting my...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I've loved spending time and working with kids in varying ways since my first babysitting job. Through college, I worked as an assistant teacher at the local Children's Center with preschool age children. I've also worked with kids as a volunteer at a women's shelter in Boston which I especially enjoyed. I would watch 7-10...
Sophie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
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Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
*** Currently not available as I'm working full- time but would be open to one-off babysitting here and there! Apologies, care keeps my profile still visible despite my lack of availability ***
Hello there! I am an artist and graduate from Maine College of Art and have been a nanny full-time for over 8 years as well as...
Savanna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Savanna was amazing !! We traveled to NH for a family wedding and she jumped right in. My kids loved her and she was so great with them. Savanna is a self starter and doesn't need to be told what to do. She was beyond awesome. My husband ended up sick on the trip...
Lara T.
5.0
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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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
Hello, my name is Abbi!
I am fun, active, caring and creative!
Growing up, my mom owned a home daycare. I was constantly around children and I loved it. When I was 14 I started babysitting and still do here and there.
Graduating high school in 2012 I immediately started working at a small home daycare and a couple centers...
Abbigail can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello!
My name is Danielle and I am a registered nurse with 2+ years in the nursing field. I am BLS certified and my RN license remains current. My passion has always been caring for others which is way I chose a career in nursing! Now hoping to take a break from healthcare, I would love to continue caring for others by...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hi all! My name is Morgan, and I am currently available for full-time nannying! I am the oldest sibling and cousin in my family, so I have been babysitting many different ages for a while now! I was a nanny for my youngest siblings since they were born (now ages 3 and 4). I'm comfortable with older kids and babies! I enjoy being...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Danna M.
Portland, ME
$21-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
My name is Danna
I like to be responsible, tolerant and patient
I have always worked with children since my school! And I have gained a lot of experience with them!
I have been working with children for a total of 4 years!
And I have participated in many workshops for them!
EXPERIENCE
-First aid course
-I took care of two...
Danna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
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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.