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94 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
God put it on my heart years ago to care for children. I'm not your average nanny. I would rather go exploring at a beach, build fairy houses on Mackworth Island, tumble and play at a playground with a picnic lunch than sit inside. I'm also a ' let's put on our snowsuits and go build a snow castle' kind of nanny. I have been a...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Jenna W.
Portland, ME
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families!
I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with 5 years of experience both in a traditional daycare setting and private nannying. I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development and I aim to provide a safe and enriching environment for them to thrive.
I am a creative friendly and reliable...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Allison I.
Portland, ME
$20-27/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've had the privilege of nannying for several families over the last 7 years, gaining experience with children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. As an aunt to two nieces, I've been actively involved in their care, which has deepened my understanding of children's routines and needs. I'm also BLS/ACLS certified, always...
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently working part-time as a server. I am looking for a caretaker position while I apply for full-time jobs. Last year I worked as a Spanish instructor at a Montessori school for ages 2-12. Before that, I spent the past couple of years working for an education and mentorship nonprofit based in Chile, mostly working with...
Kelly can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Mia D.
Portland, ME
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi there! I am a designer and an artist. I am a huge advocate for the intersection of art/design (and all its theory) and childcare. Children's minds are incredible and if they have the right team and environment around them they can accomplish anything they put their mind to.
I have been a nanny, babysitter, lifeguard, camp...
Mia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.3
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Madison. I use she/her pronouns. I have worked in childcare in various positions including as a Behavioral Health Professional working with autistic kids from 3 - 21 y/o, childcare teacher with up to 10 kids per adult, and family nanny for a toddler. I'm definitely a creative person, I love to set up games and...
Madison can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
4.0
"Knowledgable, reliable and well-mannered. Those were tops! 👌🏾Personally, would have liked naps timed just before returning my child to give me a little time to work and for meals to go smoother (regular), but overall, Madis is solid!"
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Lauren A.
Portland, ME
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Watching kids grow and evolve into the best versions of themselves is my favorite part of my job. I love the outdoors, being active, hiking, cooking, and being crafty with arts and crafts! I have experience as at three different summer camps/ Afterschool programs as Camp Director, Counselor and Coach. I am CPR/AED/First-Aid...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there! My name is Brooke and I have been an educator for about 17 years in a variety of different capacities. I am currently looking for a nanny position to start late summer/early fall as I require a bit more flexibility in my schedule than public school teaching offers. I teach Social Emotional Learning at two elementary...
Brooke can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Magdelena B.
Portland, ME
$19-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have over 11 years of experience caring for children of all ages, both as a babysitter and a camp leader. I absolutely love hanging out with kids and learning with them. I am confident in childcare and my ability to bring patience, reliability and creativity to your family. Whether we are doing crafts, playing outside, or...
Magdelena can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Annie S.
Portland, ME
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of experience working with kids of all ages in an overnight camp setting. I also have experience babysitting younger children. I am happy to help out with anything that needs to be done around your house!
Annie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Being blessed with 7 younger nephews of all ages is where I began to understand how to care for others. The more I was asked to babysit, the more I had wanted to learn and take responsibility for taking care of my nephews, they sure showed me how many needs a child can have! I was already experienced with keeping my mind on a...
Bridget can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Originally I am from Bosnia, and I came here 1996.
I have a degree in Early Child Care Development, and I have more than 20 years of experience as an educator and child care provider with all ages children. For the last 3 years, I have been a nanny with two children. I have their parents' references and also reference from...
Dragana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
Olivia D.
Portland, ME
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I am a reliable, compassionate, and patient person who has experience in childcare of all ages and this being my third year as a nanny during the summer. I started young, watching family and friends children, and throughout the years in between jobs or when needed, have continued to do so. I'm currently trying to finish my...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm 26-years-old and live in Portland. I have almost 10 years of babysitting experience, and several years of long term nannying. I've found all my experiences to be valuable and rewarding, as I really love children and hope to one day have a career working with them. I've cared for children as young as 3 months old, as...
Gwenyvere can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend working with Gwen! She is great with our 5yo. Gwen is responsible, reliable, and caring. It's easy to schedule and communicate. We trust Gwen with after school pick-ups and activities (which she has been doing for the whole school year). And our...
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I am a natural-born caregiver with four years of experience as a childcare provider. I am passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children, and I have a patient and calm personality. I am very comfortable enforcing household rules, and I believe in open and honest communication with parents, using their...
Harmony can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Devon. I grew up in Maine, attended school out west, and recently moved back to the Portland area.
Professionally, I have helped busy families maintain peaceful home environments by organizing and tidying; as well as preparing healthy, delicious, family friendly meals.
I have worked in this capacity for...
Devon can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
5.0
(12)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for over 16 years now (professionally) but I was blessed to grow up in a large family. I've had children around me my whole life. I am a graduate from University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education. I am also the 2015 recipient of the Marcia Lovell award (an award...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Jess was focused on meeting our toddler where he was developmentally - extra love and hugs when needed, but reinforcing expectations with consistency. Lots of outside time, library story hours, sensory play, and art projects. She even found caterpillar eggs and...
Allison L.
I'd describe my personality as honest, patient, creative.
I like working with kids because I enjoy teaching them and creating a safe space for them to explore and learn.
I'm looking for a job that will allow me to use my spanish to support a family that values multiculturalism and open to learning from others.
I started...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lily. Currently I am a Senior nursing student at UVM and going to graduate school to study Midwifery. I have been working with children since 2007 as a babysitter and as a camp counselor for a local day camp. While at the camp, I had groups with ages ranging from 5-13 years old. I was in charge of organizing...
Lily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I currently work full time in food systems work. Before that, I was a Farm School Educator with elementary-aged kids at Wolfe's Neck Center. Previously, I worked part time as a teaching assistant at Mary Johnson Children's Center (MJCC) in Middlebury, VT for 3 years. At MJCC I worked in classrooms of 16 children ranging from 18...
Zoe can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Portland, ME
Madison O.
4.0
Knowledgable, reliable and well-mannered. Those were tops! 👌🏾Personally, would have liked naps timed just before returning my child to give me a little time to work and for meals to go smoother (regular), but overall, Madis is solid!
- Care member
Gwenyvere S.
5.0
I highly recommend working with Gwen! She is great with our 5yo. Gwen is responsible, reliable, and caring. It's easy to schedule and communicate. We trust Gwen with after school pick-ups and activities (which she has been doing for the whole school year). And our child enjoys her time with Gwen....
- Care member
Jessica R.
5.0
Jess is amazing. Reliable, flexible, great with communication, and our kids (ages 1, 3, and 5) all love her. She watched our youngest a couple days a week for about a year and we couldn't have been happier with the care she provided.
- 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 $22.86 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 94 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in Portland, ME on Care.com. You can also read 108 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 108 reviews of the 94 listed newborn nannies.