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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
Hello,
My name is Brooke. I'm 33 years old living in South Portland currently a stay at home mother with my daughter who is 4. I have a lot of experience with kids from newborns-early teens in all different types of situations. From nannying, being a doula, working in daycares, teaching children ski school etc. I have...
Brooke can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
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, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
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...
I started caring for children at age 16. I babysat for 3 girls- ages 2, 5 and 10. My duties included diaper changes, cooking meals, tidying the house, and of course organizing activities. I briefly volunteered at a daycare following my high school graduation, where I was responsible for supervising and monitoring the safety of...
Eden can also help with: Craft assistance
Molly S.
Portland, ME
$25-27/hr • 5 yrs exp
My name is Molly, and I am a hard working 24-year-old student living in Southern, Maine! I have 5 years of nanny/babysitting experience. I care for 3 children ages 5-12 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (5 days a week.) I am also an occasional date night sitter for a 6-year-old with special needs. I know how valuable it is to have a caring,...
Christy R.
Portland, ME
$22-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver Available Tues/Thurs All Day & Mon/Wed/Fri Afternoons
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Christy & I have 9 years professional childcare experience. I am from Boston but have now relocated to Portland. Bachelor's in Early Childhood Ed and Master's in Elementary Ed. I hold teaching licenses in Elementary 1-6, Moderate Disabilities K-8, and Theater K-12. 9 Years professional nannying experience with school...
Christy can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Mia H.
Portland, ME
$25/hr • 15 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter With Background In Healthcare And Outdoor Education!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have many years of babysitting experience and love working with children of all ages! I am in nursing school working towards becoming a pediatric nurse practitioner. I have been a full time nanny as well as a pediatric nursing assistant. I am creative, outdoorsy, responsible and patient. I currently work at the Friends school...
Mia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Originally I am from Bosnia, and I came here 1996.
I have a degree in Early Child Care Development, and I have more than 20 years of experience as an educator and child care provider with all ages children. For the last 3 years, I have been a nanny with two children. I have their parents' references and also reference from...
Dragana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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:
CPR
First Aid
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, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping & 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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Olivia F.
Portland, ME
$24/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Liv! I was recently fortunate enough to be able to quit my retail job and take some time to really consider what I want to do with my time - and childcare is the only thing that comes to mind where I can use my best skills in a way that's most fulfilling to me.
I'm the middle of seven children, I was a Mother's Helper...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ashley P.
Portland, ME
$22-27/hr • 3 yrs exp
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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
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, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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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 $22.21 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.