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95 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
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, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Natalie for a date night with my own two kids and my niece who was visiting from out of town. Not only did Natalie arrive on time and was beyond pleasant, she seemed to come away from dealing with two "threenagers", and a 6 month old unscathed. The kids...
Sara L.
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, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! Thank you for reading my profile. I have over 30 years of experience caring for, educating, and nurturing children. I come from a big family with over 30 first cousins, so being with children is a natural experience for me. I am also a proud and loving mother to my 11-year-old son who absolutely lights up my life! I...
Brenda can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Brenda arrived cheerful every day and was happy to offer help around the house beyond Walmart was asked, which was a huge help. My son did well with her and we would use her again in the future. "
Shayla W.
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:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"Tanya is very warm, with a calm demeanor. She is great at doing art projects with the kids!"
Laura K.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 7 years of experience as a full time nanny, I am a Medical Assistant, and comfortable with any housekeeping tasks that are needed to get done. I am rather flexible on time and hours if some days need to change and am willing to travel. I am very hands on and find it super important to have activities to do through out...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
5.0
(3)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maddy took care of our daughter when she was about 6mo~1.5year. She was referred to me by a friend so I knew right away that she would be great. We had her come to our home for a trial day and I could tell immediately that she was a good fit. I fully trusted Maddy,...
Maya L.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Greetings!
I have worked with children all of ages, first through volunteering and then as a Recreation Programmer for the City of Portland at various elementary schools. I am the Recreation Supervisor for the City of Portland's Before and After the Bell program along with our Summer Camp Venture program. I love being a positive...
Raechel can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My mother is a preschool teacher, so I have been around young children my whole life. I have been babysitting since I was 13 and have grown very close to many families over the years! I have worked with children of all ages, whether it be through babysitting, nannying, coaching, teaching, tutoring etc. I have done it all! I have...
Emmaline can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Portland, ME
Natalie R.
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 always great when I came home to see...
- Randee C.
Brenda B.
5.0
Brenda arrived cheerful every day and was happy to offer help around the house beyond Walmart was asked, which was a huge help. My son did well with her and we would use her again in the future.
- Shayla W.
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.
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 $22.71 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 95 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in Portland, ME on Care.com. You can also read 56 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 Rating5.0 / 5
Newborn Nannies in Portland, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 56 reviews of the 95 listed newborn nannies.