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96 newborn nannies are listed in Portland, ME
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby newborn nannies is 7 years
Newborn nannies in Portland, ME
5.0
(6)
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 Dee has been such a wonderful caregiver for our now 13-month-old since she was 5 months old. Our daughter loves her, and we know she is in the absolute best hands whenever we leave. Dee Dee is very loving and takes her role as a caregiver very seriously. She is...
Sarah P.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
Jada W.
Portland, ME
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter With 21 Years Experience Looking For New Families To Work With!
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
Special Needs Care
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.
Nature-based educator with experience including early childhood camps, movement, art & cooking workshops, after school educator, all-ages community events organizer, nanny, overnight newborn care, and elder care.
Reggio-Emilio inspired ethos. ECE education. ChildLight Yoga certification.
Genevieve can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & 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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
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: Travel, craft assistance
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hanna M.
Portland, ME
$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Hanna and I have a year and a half of recent nannying experience for children ages 5mo-4 years old. I currently work a remote full-time job with very flexible hours, and I'm interested in adding some babysitting time back into my schedule!
Hanna can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, 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, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
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:
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Portland, ME
Dee C.
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.
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.
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.
Eilish C.
5.0
Eilish is amazing! She was the first sitter we had since COVID, and she handled our older child's nervousness with ease. In a few short minutes, they were playing games in complete comfort. Eilish is punctual, responsible, communicative, and so so sweet - basically everything a parent could want in...
- Caitlin M.
Elizabeth K.
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 again!
- Rebecca M.
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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 $22.76 per hour as of March, 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 96 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in Portland, ME on Care.com. You can also read 57 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 Rating5.0 / 5
Newborn Nannies in Portland, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 57 reviews of the 96 listed newborn nannies.