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60 nannies are listed in South Portland, ME
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in South Portland, ME
4.8
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
Are you in need of a responsible, fun, and caring Nanny? Please look no further! I love kids and have experience with all ages, (infant-preteen) as well as twins. I also have reliable transportation and a great driving record. I like to play games, read stories, do arts and crafts, sing songs, and have outside time...
Delia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Delia as part of a nanny-share to watch our now 1 year old son, and she has been a great hire! At that time our family and our co-nanny-share family interviewed many candidates and she was our clear choice. Over the past year she has become almost a part...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Proficient in crafts, fort building, and reading aloud. Experience with all ages and many different pets!
Ella can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ella worked as our full time nanny for two years and was amazing. Our girls were around 13, 10 and 3- and she became a member of our family. All of us love Ella. She is kind, thoughtful, reliable, hardworking and very honest. She is great with kids of all ages. I...
Elizabeth L.
5.0
(2)
Hello! I'm a 31-year-old fun loving caregiver with thorough childcare experience. I'm the oldest of 6 siblings, and have been caring for children professionally for 15+ years. Throughout high school and college I babysat for multiple families. Most of the families I've worked for kept me as their main sitter for years, welcoming...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Erin was our nanny for over 2.5 years and I can not recommend her enough! She started with our family when our oldest was 3 months old; her calm & caring energy immediately put me at ease. She always prioritized outdoor time with our girls, loved to read and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
am looking to pick up babysitting hours, whether that is consistent after-school help or for a spontaneous night out. I am also open to a short-term more full-time nannying for younger kids not yet in school. A bit about me:
*I have over 8 years of experience babysitting, nannying, coaching, and tutoring for kids of all ages; I...
Alison can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Alison was friendly and fun with the kids. Definitely having her back!"
Valerie T.
Katie R.
South Portland, ME
$19-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Lawyer By Day And Highly Experienced Babysitter/nanny For Infants/toddlers At Night And On Weekends
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Highly experienced in infants/toddlers. I work as an Attorney during the day. I am available nights and weekends!
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie is wonderful! She is a great communicator, always punctual and considerate. We hired her to care for our 4-6 month old baby for a few hours a week on an ongoing basis. She was very playful and caring and remained calm even when the baby was crying. We will...
Christopher D.
Rachael N.
South Portland, ME
$20-39/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Monday, Wednesday, And Fridays.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am 23 years old and I am both CPR and First Aid certified. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was about 14 years old so I have quite a bit of experience. I also have my own car so I am able to drive wherever I'm needed :)
Rachael can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachael was absolutely lovely! She played with the children (they loved her!), fed them and even bathed our little girls for me. She also walked the dogs for us. She was a great help and I highly recommend her."
Angela K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a compassionate heart, strong communication skills, and a deep commitment to supporting families. I'm pursuing a grad degree in Mental Health Counseling at USM, specializing in parent mental health. Alongside my studies, I work as a parent educator and sleep consultant, prioritizing...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth truly has a heart of gold and loves kids! In addition to her extensive experience she has watched my 2 year old son on multiple occasions and he always is happy to see her. Elizabeth also cares about serving the community. At High Point University she...
Daniel H.
Christina H.
South Portland, ME
$25-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
AVAILABLE NOW! Caring, Dependable, Trusting, Responsible, Loving, Organized.
5.0
(1)
I was a former live in Nanny in Rye NH, where I am originally from. I obtained my real estate license one year ago and decided to move to Maine and now I am acclimating to this new beautiful area. My hopes are to become a part of a special family and help them with their little ones. I would be delighted to meet. Available to...
Christina can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Christina is trustworthy and great with kids! She watched a Our son from about one year old until he was about 2 1/2 when he started preschool"
Travis B.
Hello! My name is Taylor and I am looking for a full-time nanny position around the Portland Area! I have been working at a daycare as a lead teacher caring for a class of 2. 5 to 4-year-olds for about a year now! We do lots of activities and outdoor play!! I am looking to change it up and be a full-time nanny for a family. I...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
Amanda D.
South Portland, ME
$25-35/hr • 20 yrs exp
Experiences Speech Language Pathologist, Nanny/Dog/House Sitter!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a speech/language pathologist in my early 30s. I work in the schools and will be on summer break from mid June to the end of August. I am looking for childcare opportunities over the summer break for full or part time. I have 15+ years experience as a nanny and babysitter and have been a lifeguard in the past. I'm CPR...
Amanda can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Ariana N.
South Portland, ME
$27/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm A Loving, Caring, Knowledgeable Nanny With Over 4 Years Of Experience!
I recently graduated last May from the University of Southern Maine with my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology! I am the oldest of 6, and have nannied for almost 5 years now! I am also CPR certified and First Aid trained!
I am a loving, knowledgeable, caring and patient person and hope to extend that to another family and their...
Ariana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kira L.
South Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Educated, Super-Fun Nanny Available In South Florida!
1.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Over 20 years of experience nannying, being a 24 hour live-in camp counselor and working healthcare. I've done clinical work on various hospital units and in long term care facilities as a certified nursing assistant. I have also been working doing home care for the past few years. I am a graduate from the University of Miami...
Kira can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Émilie. I am a graduate student at USM studying clinical mental health counseling with a focus in child and adolescent trauma therapy. I have nannied for three families in the past, one with a 4-month-old (until she was 18 months), two children aged 2 and 4, and a 5-year-old boy. I have nieces and nephews which...
Emilie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Willow G.
South Portland, ME
$22-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For Part Time Nannying Or Occasional Babysitting!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Willow and I grew up along the coast of Maine. I love spending time with kids! I have been babysitting for over 12 years, and I love playing with and spending time with children as well as developing connections with the families I nanny for. I have cared for kids 3 mo. to 14 years old, and in a range of...
Willow can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Laura , I am 25 years old , I am a very creative , cheerful , respectful and responsible person , I have experience taking care of children , I was au pair in the state of Vermont for 1 year and it was an amazing experience I was in charge of 3 children of different ages 5 months old , 3 and 5 years old , I am still...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Christine, I am 29 years old and I'm originally from Los Angeles, CA. I moved to Maine a little over a year ago and have absolutely been loving my new home!
I have been babysitting and working with children since I began my undergraduate degree in 2013. I have volunteered as a camp counselor in the Dominican...
Christine can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Julia C.
South Portland, ME
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello families! My name is Julia (She/Her) and I'm hoping to become your new nanny! I currently work in childcare in a class room with kids 1-2 (I have worked with children 1-12) and thanks to this experience I have gained so much knowledge and experience as well as CPR, health and safety, and many other trainings regarding...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a second year dental student at the University of New England, College of Dental Medicine. I have baby sat for many families including watching 4 children, triplet girls and an older brother, for two whole summers in the past. I was a nanny for a family of 3, 11-year-old girl, 10 and 9-year-old boys, for the past 3 years. I...
Abagail can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Danielle D.
South Portland, ME
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm looking for a family in need of a part time nanny. I have a 2-month-old baby. Up to this point, I have been an RN working 12 hour shifts but would like more time with my newborn. I'm looking for a family that needs occasional/part time help with their child that would be open to me bringing my baby. I have a flexible...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Zoe E.
South Portland, ME
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
I'm finishing up my third year at USM studying Social and Behavioral Sciences and Criminology! I'm interested in part time babysitting/nannying this summer! I have lots of experience working with children, I've been babysitting for 7 years, I have experience with children ages 6 months to 10 years old! I enjoy working with kids...
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in South Portland, ME
Delia R.
5.0
We hired Delia as part of a nanny-share to watch our now 1 year old son, and she has been a great hire! At that time our family and our co-nanny-share family interviewed many candidates and she was our clear choice. Over the past year she has become almost a part of both our families as she...
- Care member
Ella F.
5.0
Ella worked as our full time nanny for two years and was amazing. Our girls were around 13, 10 and 3- and she became a member of our family. All of us love Ella. She is kind, thoughtful, reliable, hardworking and very honest. She is great with kids of all ages. I highly recommend her!
- Elizabeth L.
Erin F.
5.0
Erin was our nanny for over 2.5 years and I can not recommend her enough! She started with our family when our oldest was 3 months old; her calm & caring energy immediately put me at ease. She always prioritized outdoor time with our girls, loved to read and listen to music with them. The girls...
- Care member
Alison I.
5.0
Alison was friendly and fun with the kids. Definitely having her back!
- Valerie T.
Katie R.
5.0
Katie is wonderful! She is a great communicator, always punctual and considerate. We hired her to care for our 4-6 month old baby for a few hours a week on an ongoing basis. She was very playful and caring and remained calm even when the baby was crying. We will continue to hire Katie!
- Christopher D.
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How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in South Portland, ME?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in South Portland, ME is as of is $22.33 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 South Portland, ME?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 30 in South 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 South Portland, ME?
You can find different nanny services in South 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 South Portland, ME with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for South Portland, ME nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.1 / 5
Nannies in South Portland, ME are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.