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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
As the oldest of seven children, I have extensive experience in caring for children of all ages from infants to teens. Additionally, I have been working as a private babysitter and nanny for the last 14 years. I am also experienced in caring for multiple children at once and children with special needs such as Autism Spectrum...
Kelsey can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jada was great with our two kids. She was communicative, on time, and made us feel at ease leaving our kids to attend a wedding for the evening. "
Care member
Alexis G.
Portland, ME
$28-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My names Alexis, I am a 25-year-old nursing student at SMCC. I have experience as both a full time and a part time nanny in which the level of responsibility has varied. My most recent experience is full time, full care, for two children. Please reach out with any questions - I look forward to meeting you!
Alexis can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Savanah W.
Portland, ME
$20-24/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Savanah I attended Umaine Farmington for Early Childhood Education for a year and have some psychology courses under my belt. While in school I realized it wasn't for me and I missed being a nanny and building a connection with 1 or 2 kiddos rather than a full classroom. I have 3 years of official...
Savanah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
Hello! My name is Helen. Please do not hesitate to message me directly with specific questions.
My husband and I, along with our pup, Charlie, are in the process of relocating to the Portland area. I am a licensed clinical social worker and have experience working with children of all ages in school settings and in the field...
Helen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name's Tanya, and I love working with kids and families.
I have been a nanny for six years. I love to work with young children, especially babies and toddlers. I enjoy reading to kids, playing and singing and of course snuggling babies! I am fun-loving, and easy going yet attentive, efficient, and self driven.
In my...
Tanya can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Tanya is very warm, with a calm demeanor. She is great at doing art projects with the kids!"
Laura K.
Hello!
I'm a caring, reliable, honest, and creative helper. Along with being a live-in nanny for one year, caring for three children in France, I have also worked as a part-time nanny for three children in Washington D. C. In 2019 I was a volunteer at the Toddler and Infant Program at a School for the Blind in Watertown MA....
Michaela can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Daiane L, and I'm available evenings and weekends.
I'm a very energetic and genuinely happy person who loves to play and keep the kids busy doing things such as going to the playground, reading books, making projects with art and crafts ( I do love it!), helping with homework, and much more.
Daiane can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience working with kids of all ages as a babysitter, camp counselor, and a special ed tech. From making slow-motion movies to exploring local playgrounds, I will engage your kids with fun and diverse activities. Whether you're looking for care while you're on vacation or a date-night sitter, I am...
Madeleine can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We just loved her! Great with the kids, super sweet and dependable. Highly recommended! "
Angela W.
Hi! My name is Sara and I live in Portland, ME. I graduated from the University of New Hampshire in May of 2019 with a bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have 10 years of experience caring for children in many different settings. I have worked at a Child Study and Development school, an in-home daycare...
Sara can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a reliable, patient, and fun person who has approximately eight years of experience working and caring for children, along with three years of tutoring individuals, from four to 19 years old. With me, your children will receive appropriate care and I will go above and beyond to cater to their care and learning needs....
Alex can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Alex has been our nanny for several months and we could not be more grateful for all she has done for our kids and our family. She is an amazing young woman who is responsible, dependable, loving and exudes warmth and goodness. My kids formed a strong bond with her...
Allison C.
Alexandra K.
Portland, ME
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alex. I have experience nannying with one, two and three siblings at a time. I spend the summer(2016-present) working at camp with youth ages 7 to 17, facilitating intentional community and friendships. I love engaging one on one with younger children and helping them navigate the physical and emotional space of the...
Alexandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alex came to watch our kids last-minute and was a delight to have around. Our kids were sleeping, so we didn't get to see how they would have interacted, but Alex displayed maturity, kindness, wisdom, and excellent communication skills in our brief time together....
Alden S.
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
Hello! My name is Landyn, and I am a experienced caregiver with over 15 years of childcare experience, including full-time and part-time nannying. I am a 6th-grade Middle School English teacher, and I absolutely love working with kids of all ages!
As an educator, I understand the importance of creating a safe, engaging, and...
Landyn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Katie, an educator, mom, and caregiver originally from Massachusetts. Now in Portland, I bring over a decade of childcare expertise, including eight years as a pre-k- elementary school classroom teacher. Currently, I care for a sweet 10 mo old.
I have taken courses in child development, children's literature, and...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Caroline. I am 28 years old and have lived in Portland for 8 years. I enjoy knitting and other forms of creative expression, going on walks and reading. I have experience working with children of all ages in both a babysitting and professional capacity. I currently work at a local public library in youth services,...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
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, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Louissa!
(Currently looking for Part-Time care during the school year and Full-Time care during the Summer.)
I have a wide range of childcare experience that I would love to chat with you about! I have worked at day centers, daycares, and in the school setting for about 10 years! I am currently working as a...
Louissa can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I haven't had a chance to use Louissa yet, as my spouse's work schedule changed at the last minute and I needed to cancel. I interviewed her though, and she asked thoughtful questions about my kids and showed a genuine enthusiasm and interest in them. She seems...
Amanda O.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Paige I'm 25 years old and have been a nanny for over a year. Prior to nannying I was a daycare teacher for 3-4-year-olds, a Behavioral Health Professional, Ed Tech 2 and a camp counselor. I love singing, hanging out with my cats, doing crafts and exploring the city! I enjoy working with kids and teaching them things...
Paige can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Portland, ME
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
Tanya L.
5.0
Tanya is very warm, with a calm demeanor. She is great at doing art projects with the kids!
- Laura K.
Madeleine W.
5.0
We hired Madeleine as a babysitter for our three children during our recent trip to Hawaii for almost all the evenings we were there. She was extremely reliable, as well as sweet and calm with my 3 boys. She was patient, read them stories and engaged with them effortlessly. Highly recommend!
- Lyndsey W.
Alex C.
5.0
Alex has been our nanny for several months and we could not be more grateful for all she has done for our kids and our family. She is an amazing young woman who is responsible, dependable, loving and exudes warmth and goodness. My kids formed a strong bond with her very quickly and they are excited...
- Allison C.
Alexandra K.
5.0
Alex came to watch our kids last-minute and was a delight to have around. Our kids were sleeping, so we didn't get to see how they would have interacted, but Alex displayed maturity, kindness, wisdom, and excellent communication skills in our brief time together. Would quickly hire again.
- Alden S.
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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.