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60 overnight babysitters are listed in Portland, ME
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby overnight babysitters is 7 years
Overnight babysitters in Portland, ME
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Caitlin M.
Hi! My name is Anya. I live in Brooklyn and have been teaching high school for the last four years. With four years of teaching experience, leading outdoor education trips for Overland Summers before that, and summer camp counselor even before that, I am comfortable with a range of ages. I have a car, am comfortable with pets (a...
Anya can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jordan R.
Portland, ME
$12-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
Regular Sitter With 9 Years Of Experience, Available For Day/Evening Sitting And Weekend Overnights.
Hello! My name is Jojo. I'm a 20-year-old student currently majoring in Child Psychology with hopes of becoming a family therapist. As of 5/12, I'm fully vaccinated. I've been doing paid babysitting jobs since sixth grade, and babysat regularly for a family with three young children for a three year period. More recently, I've...
Jordan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jane. I am 25 years old. I recently moved to Portland to pursue a masters in occupational therapy. I am currently working at a school for children with autism spectrum disorder. I started babysitting in high school and have worked in afterschool programs and nannying positions ever since. I am working or in...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jane is absolutely (without question) an amazing help to our family. She has to go back to College this Fall but I would hire again in a heart-beat. If she has some time during her school year, she will be a great help to you!!!! But we plan to hire her every...
Modupe C.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a second-year medical student in the Tufts School of Medicine-Maine Track Program. I am looking to connect with families in the Portland area who need a sitter for the occasional date night, special occasions, and other similar situations. Due to my school schedule, I do not have regular weekday availability. I have worked...
Alex can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Hello!
I have an undergraduate degree in early childhood, a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and a year of Waldorf teacher training. I have been working with young children since I began babysitting in high school in 2008. It is truly what I love to do! I worked full time in early childhood centers for many years,...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Grace G.
Portland, ME
$30-50/hr • 15 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Grace and I am a medical student looking for a family who needs occasional help. I am available most evenings after 5 and some weekends. I have had numerous babysitting jobs since I was 14 years old, caring for kids of all ages and up to 7 at a time. I also worked as an EMT for 8 years.
Kendall D.
Portland, ME
$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Creative Sitter With Teaching Experience Seeking Full Or Part-time Work!
- 10+ years providing child care (infants, special needs, multiples)
- 2+ years as Montessori teaching assistant, sub, after school care (ages 2-13)
- CPR and first aid certified
- Fluent in French
Hello! My name is Kendall and I've been caring for children for 10 years. I started out as an in-class partner/tutor for younger...
Kendall can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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
"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...
Lyndsey W.
Emily M.
Portland, ME
$16/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I'm a Portland resident working in the environmental field. I have extensive childcare experience, including babysitting and summer camp work. I value play, silliness, and providing the utmost comfort for kids in my care.
My favorite summers are the ones I've spent working at my summer camp in New Hampshire. I was able...
Emily can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I am presently looking for families for date nights evenings and weekends, and summer care.
I presently work as a school social worker for an elementary school in Portland. My experience includes working for a family of three in Maine, with children ages 2, 5, and 7 as well as a family who I started with when their baby...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Molly S.
Portland, ME
$25-27/hr • 5 yrs exp
My name is Molly, and I am a hard working 24-year-old student living in Southern, Maine! I have 5 years of nanny/babysitting experience. I care for 3 children ages 5-12 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (5 days a week.) I am also an occasional date night sitter for a 6-year-old with special needs. I know how valuable it is to have a caring,...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 28-year-old Art Director looking to get back into babysitting on the side! Before finding my career, I nannied in New York City for 6 months, and off and on for 5 years while I was in college in Boston. I have lots of experience with children under 5, and I love spending time with older kids too.
I love getting creative...
Hope can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Delaney P.
Portland, ME
$30-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I started nannying in 2012 and have babysat since 2009. I have copious experience in childcare of all ages (new borns to late teens), including nannying, occasional date night sitting, working as a teacher's assistant in a day care. I thoroughly enjoy spending time with the little ones and teaching them how to grow their...
Delaney can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Delaney is a delight! She watched our active toddler for 5 hours a day this summer, and was full of energy and able to keep him occupied (no small feat) all summer long. She responds well to communication, and is prompt. We like her quite a bit, and highly...
Marianne B.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Natalie, and I am a graduate of Ursinus College. I am currently a full-time law student in Portland so I am not looking for full-time as I am in school most of the week. Additionally, I am currently working on a reoccurring basis with one family so am not able to take on any other reoccurring jobs at this time....
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
Madison L.
Portland, ME
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Madison! I worked as a Registered Nurse in the NICU for a little over 3 years prior to moving to Portland, where I have worked as an RN at a Pediatric Endocrinology office for almost 1 year. I have a lot of experience taking care of infants, but I love caring for kids of all ages! I am a big fan of animals as well,...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madison has been great with my family. She has taken care of both our two daughters, when not in school, and our puppy. Our daughters, one is almost 9 yo and the other almost 5 yo, love spending time with her. Madison has been very flexible and available even with...
Carlotta G.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent overnight babysitter reviews from local parents in Portland, ME
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.
Jane E.
5.0
Jane is absolutely (without question) an amazing help to our family. She has to go back to College this Fall but I would hire again in a heart-beat. If she has some time during her school year, she will be a great help to you!!!! But we plan to hire her every summer/holiday she is available :)
- Modupe C.
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.
Delaney P.
5.0
Delaney was a full-time nanny for my family for about two years for my son when he was 3 months-2 years as well as our dog. She was an amazing addition to our family! She is a positive, loving person and took great care of my baby. She loves to have fun and will actively play with you kids while...
- Suzanne 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 an overnight babysitter near you in Portland, ME
How can I find an overnight babysitter near me in Portland, ME that I trust?
Not sure how to find a babysitter near you in Portland, ME that you can trust to watch your children overnight? You can use Care.com to search for overnight babysitters who can tackle the babysitter duties you need help with and who have an overnight babysitting rate that aligns with your budget. You can search by years of experience and read through reviews from families to get an idea of how trustworthy an overnight babysitter is, but it’s always a good idea to do your own interview and check their references.
How much do you pay a babysitter to stay overnight near me in Portland, ME?
Overnight babysitters in Portland, ME start at $20.41, but the exact cost of hiring a babysitter to stay overnight can vary based on each sitter’s years of experience and qualifications.
What babysitter duties do overnight babysitters near me in Portland, ME take on?
Overnight babysitters can take on a wide variety of babysitter duties. You can search Care.com profiles to find an overnight sitter who can help with tasks like cooking, laundry, light housekeeping, and homework. Review 41 profiles to see which babysitter duties care providers near Portland, ME feel comfortable tackling.
Ratings for Portland, ME overnight babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Overnight Babysitters in Portland, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 60 listed overnight babysitters.