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95 newborn nannies are listed in Portland, ME
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby newborn nannies is 7 years
Newborn nannies in Portland, ME
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Dee and I am a nanny specializing in helping parents with the exhausting, exciting, "what have we gotten ourselves into" transition to family life. I have 3+ years as a professional nanny, 24 years as the crazy/fun aunt and 25 as mother to the most amazing daughter.
Small humans are fantastic! And exhausting!...
Dee can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dee was great! She was flexible arranging things pretty last minute for our ~18mo old. Dee had an immediate rapport with our toddler, and was very sweet with her and communicative with us. Very professional and reliable!"
Mike D.
Cassandra M.
Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Grad Student With Lots Of Newborn And Childcare Experience!
5.0
(3)
I am a grad student at USM, looking to nanny in my free time! I am a trained midwife, yoga teacher, and postpartum doula. I have a lot of newborn care experience, as well as a range of other ages, and I also have experience working with children with special needs and/or disabilities. I have been babysitting and nannying since I...
Cassandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cassandra is always happy, positive, fun and creative! Our little one loves spending time with her and they are always doing something exciting together. She makes us feel our daughter is safe and well taken care of when she is with her and we trust Cassandra to...
Alexandra M.
My passion is to modeling for children openness to life's opportunities for joy and learning that we are all gifted every day.
I have 6 years under my belt as a childcare provider, from art classes to after school groups to nannying. I'm experienced with children of all ages, from newborns to teens. I'm very comfortable...
Shanti can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jada W.
Portland, ME
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter With 21 Years Experience Looking For New Families To Work With!
4.9
(43)
Hired by 66 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have 23 years of experience caring for children in center based environments (ages 6 weeks-5 years), individually as a nanny (several of those years have been spent as an infant/toddler nanny), through evening and weekend babysitting jobs with children ages 2 weeks-17 years, doing overnights with various ages, doing...
Jada can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jada was excellent with our son. We hired her on short notice for a week of childcare when another nanny cancelled on us. Jada arrived on time, communicated really well throughout the week, and our son loved playing with her - he was crawling right to her after...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Taking care of littles is really my passion. As I age, I want fewer hours bu definitely want to keep my hat in the ring.
I have a masters in Early Child Development from Bank Street College in NYC.
I've worked in day cares, nursery schools and in therapeutic settings, I've been a nanny for 16 years, primarily with the birth to...
Virginia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Virginia cared for my toddler for three weeks (planned, I only needed a brief bridge to daycare). She had a great presence that is calming and allowed space for my daughter to play, learn and grow. I would certainly hire her again."
Megan N.
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
Haley A.
Portland, ME
$16-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Nice to meet you! My name is Haley, I am a junior at the University of Southern Maine studying Psychology. I am 20 years old. I enjoy swimming, hiking, reading, and cooking. Most of my time is spent studying, but otherwise, I am working my part-time job as a server or spending time with friends. I grew up babysitting my cousins,...
Haley can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Haley has cared for our baby girl since she was 3 months old. She treated her like her own and did an amazing job bonding and interacting with her. She was very easy to communicate with and helped me a lot while I was getting back to work. Haley also helped us with...
Care member
Hello! My name is Olivia and I have worked in various childcare settings over the past 10+ years. I have been a pre-k teacher at a holistic preschool in Burlington, VT, directed/taught at a "micro" school for 7 families during the pandemic, hosted summer camps for children aged 3-6 and nannied for many families with children...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I currently live and work in Portland and look forward to working with your family! I worked at the camp of Southern Maine in childcare (summer camp and daycare) with toddlers and school-aged children for four years, as well as intermittent babysitting and nannying for families with various child dynamics. I have cared...
Eilish can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Eilish to care for our 4yo daughter and 1yo son in December and January, until she went back to college. She was fantastic. Super reliable, very kind and patient with the kids, great at doing crafts with our daughter and engaging with our son. We were...
Travis K.
Hi! My Name is Katrina and I LOVE spending time with children! They are so full of infectious energy and such a joy to be around. I am an elementary educator and love watching children's personalities flourish. I find that children make it easier to enjoy the simple things in life. I have been working with children for 15+ years...
Katrina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Can provide a much more thorough resume upon request!!
Experience with babysitting my sister's children (newborn-3yrs). I've cared for them while sick, done bed & bath time, and I've recently helped with potty training!
The last 3 summers I had experience working full time with young kids (6, 7, 8) and became CPR and first aid...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Nyanbol M.
Portland, ME
$28/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have expericence being a camp counselor, preschool lead teacher, and nanny and babysitter. I enjoy working with children because it brings me so much joy.
Nyanbol can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Hello,
I'm 37 years old living in Charlestown, MA. I am a successful marketing executive who loves kids, the outdoors, baking and art. I am currently in between jobs and would love to help out a Charlestown family while I search for my next full corporate role.
I enjoy babysitting/nannying/being a mother's helper. I have two...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, I am a high school senior looking for summer nannying jobs - full or part-time! I will be attending college in New York come September, but am home for the summer.
I have over four years of experience working and volunteering with children ages 0-12. I worked full-time during the summer at a childcare center for children...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Portland, ME
Dee C.
5.0
Dee is great and our kid had a great time with her. We definitely would hire her again.
- Care member
Cassandra M.
5.0
Cassandra is not only capable in the logistical and practical sense -- punctual, polite, generous, and knowledgeable -- she is also an intuitive and kind individual who truly cares for how children feel. She took care of both our daughters (and let's be honest, us as new parents!) at varying stages...
- Alana D.
Jada W.
5.0
Jada was excellent with our son. We hired her on short notice for a week of childcare when another nanny cancelled on us. Jada arrived on time, communicated really well throughout the week, and our son loved playing with her - he was crawling right to her after day 2. We’re excited to work with...
- Care member
Virginia C.
5.0
Virginia cared for my toddler for three weeks (planned, I only needed a brief bridge to daycare). She had a great presence that is calming and allowed space for my daughter to play, learn and grow. I would certainly hire her again.
- Megan N.
Haley A.
5.0
Haley has cared for our baby girl since she was 3 months old. She treated her like her own and did an amazing job bonding and interacting with her. She was very easy to communicate with and helped me a lot while I was getting back to work. Haley also helped us with cleaning, grocery shopping,...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a newborn nanny near me in Portland, ME
How much does a newborn nanny cost to hire near me in Portland, ME?
So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in Portland, ME on Care.com will cost an average of $22.88 per hour as of April, 2025. All newborn nannies charge varying rates and these rates can depend on how much experience they have and where you live.
How many night nannies for newborns are available to hire near me in Portland, ME?
There are 95 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in Portland, ME on Care.com. You can also read 107 for newborn nannies near you.
How do I find a newborn nanny service near me in Portland, ME?
It’s easy to find a nanny for your newborn with Care.com. You can hire a nanny for newborn babies near you in Portland, ME. Not sure how to interview a nanny for a newborn? Prepare a list of questions in advance so you make sure you learn everything you need about each candidate to make your decision. You may also want to run an independent background check for extra peace of mind.
Ratings for Portland, ME newborn nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Newborn Nannies in Portland, ME are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 107 reviews of the 95 listed newborn nannies.