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94 newborn nannies are listed in Portland, ME
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of May 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:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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...
Alana D.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We hired Virginia for our two young children (2.5 year old and 2 month old), while we were in town for a wedding. She was very responsive to text messages to coordinate details for the evening and also throughout the night, while we were gone. She took excellent...
Nicole M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! name is Reilly and I have about 10 years of experience caring for children ages 2 months - mid teens. I graduated from a small liberal arts college in Maine a couple years ago where I studied political science and Spanish. I have worked at summer camps, in elementary and middle schools, and I am currently employed full...
Reilly can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
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.
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: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Allison D.
Portland, ME
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
For last year I have split my time between two families in Portland and Scarborough. One family I have been with for 5 years, and the other for 1 year.
Unfortunately one of my families isn't in need of a part time nanny starting in July, so I'm looking for a family in need of 16-20 hours per week! Ideally Monday, Tuesday,...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! Currently working full-time at a residential summer camp/outdoor education program - looking for a change and excited to go back to nannying! With six plus years of nannying, child care and youth development, I've worked with ages ranging from infancy to 18 yrs/old. Let me know if you're interested in working with me!
Kate can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
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, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Natalie R.
Portland, ME
$26/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
*currently only have date night availability*
Hi everyone,
My name is Natalie and I am 26 years old. I am a nurse working in both geriatrics and with new moms & babies. I have over 5 years of experience as a nanny/care taker. I am CPR/first aid certified for all ages. I live in Portland and am looking for local nannying jobs...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"I have known Natalie and her family her whole life. She also nannied for our infant daughter when I had to go back to work. She was amazing with her and did lots of fun things with her and would send me pictures throughout the day of their adventures. It was...
Randee C.
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:
First Aid
CPR
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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 $22.59 per hour as of May, 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 94 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in Portland, ME on Care.com. You can also read 109 for newborn nannies near you.
How do I find a newborn nanny service near me in Portland, ME?
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Ratings for Portland, ME newborn nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Newborn Nannies in Portland, ME are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 109 reviews of the 94 listed newborn nannies.