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121 nannies are listed in Portland, ME
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Portland, ME
Anna S.
Portland, ME
$27/hr • 14 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Anna, and I am a first year law student at Maine Law in Portland. I am looking for babysitting jobs to provide some income while I am attending law school, and I have extensive experience with a range of childcare situations. I began babysitting at 13, and did so all throughout high school and college. I have...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as honest, patient, creative.
I like working with kids because I enjoy teaching them and creating a safe space for them to explore and learn.
I'm looking for a job that will allow me to use my spanish to support a family that values multiculturalism and open to learning from others.
I started...
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I currently work full time in food systems work. Before that, I was a Farm School Educator with elementary-aged kids at Wolfe's Neck Center. Previously, I worked part time as a teaching assistant at Mary Johnson Children's Center (MJCC) in Middlebury, VT for 3 years. At MJCC I worked in classrooms of 16 children ranging from 18...
Zoe can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 3 years of experience babysitting, and over 6 months of experience nannying. I am experienced with severe allergies so I am comfortable caring for a child with them. I can help with housekeeping and any other small things you need done! I love being busy. I am the oldest of 3 kids and have been babysitting them almost my...
Margaret can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ashley P.
Portland, ME
$22-27/hr • 3 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Ashley. I'm 25 years old. I absolutely love spending my free time with kids. I'm a very energetic, caring and reliable person. I've nannied throughout the years and spent 3 summers with one family in Cape Elizabeth. This required me to be on time from 9-5 everyday. I was always prepared and ready to take the kids to...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Hi! I'm Ali, I'm 28, and I was born and raised in Maine. I've loved working with children from a young age, when I began as a mother's helper for a family friend at the age of 11. I worked for them every summer until my senior year of high school, and still keep in touch with them to this day! I've had extensive experience in...
Ali can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
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, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(6)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
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: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
Sara F.
Portland, ME
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 20+ years of experience working as a mothers helper, live in nanny and babysitter. I've also worked with kids through coaching lacrosse, teaching English as a foreign language and running my business.
I focus on play, encouraging curiosity and presence.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Isabel I am Responsible nanny with more than three years of experience, I took care of more than 6 different children, thus learning to engage with all stages of childhood. My biggest concern is the safety and health of your children, I would love to have an opportunity to use my passion for children by caring for...
Isabel can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
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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 $22.41 per hour as of March, 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 121 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 Rating4.8 / 5
Nannies in Portland, ME are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 99 reviews of the 121 listed nannies.