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60 part time child care are listed in Scarborough, ME
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby part time child care is 7 years
Part time child care in Scarborough, ME
5.0
(4)
Hello there! My name is Emily, I am 24 years old, and I am really excited to start working as a part-time babysitter! I have been working with children since I was 13 years old. I am very passionate about art, mental health, and the outdoors, and sharing that interest with kids to help their adventurous side come out. I look...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Emily is very honest, trustworthy, punctual and and terrific with children of all ages. She is highly recommended to work with any age because of her loving nature. She would be an asset to any family."
Mindi S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Kate and I am a full time pediatric physical therapist. I am open to helping families with date nights or weekend opportunities. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old, and that has been my primary job throughout junior high and high school. I love playing sports, doing crafts, and being creative with...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My husband and I felt lucky to find Kate and have her care for our child. As a first time mom it wasn't easy to leave my babe with someone I didn't know personally, however Kate made me feel at ease. She took wonderful care of our child. We are eager to have her...
Kimberly D.
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, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Virginia for our two young children (2.5 year old and 2 month old), while we were in town for a wedding. She was very responsive to text messages to coordinate details for the evening and also throughout the night, while we were gone. She took excellent...
Nicole M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have grown up around all ages kids and have always helped watch and take care of them, I have a niece and baby brother that I look after frequently. I love the outdoors and very active!
Gabrielle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabrielle is amazing!!! She has been such a blessing to our family!! Our children love her and so do we!! I couldn’t recommend her more! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kendra. I am a registered nurse at MMC in Portland working night shift. I have babysitting experience with all ages. Before becoming a nurse I worked primarily with children with disabilities.
On another note, if you need companionship for a relative, I would love to help you out with that as well.
Looking for...
Kendra can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We had Kendra babysit for our 2 year old son while we were visiting Portland - she was super friendly, on time and easy to communicate with. Would call again!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Since high school I have regularly cared for children between the ages of 10 months and 10 years. In college, I volunteered weekly in an aftercare program and a special education classroom for elementary-aged kids, as well as taught therapeutic techniques to 6th graders. I have experience working with special needs and d/Deaf or...
Bridget can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Bridget was punctual and did a great job with our 14-month-old son on our date night. She was in great communication when needed. We will definitely hire her again!"
Audra F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been an Occupational Therapist for over 20 years and have experience primarily with older adults/geriatrics in various settings as well as extensive experience with dementia population.
I can provide assist with grocery shopping, errands, make adaptive equipment recommendations and environmental modifications,...
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alexis worked with our family providing care for my 85 year old Mom for close to a year. My Mom has dementia and required increasing assistance with managing ADLs and mobility including full support with showering, dressing, toileting and ambulating. Alexis also...
Nancy C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a professional nanny with 15+ years of experience serving many families in the Greater Portland Area. I have cared for children of all ages, birth-13yrs. Aside from my experience as a nanny, I am a mom to two girls ages 17 & 14. From 2014 to 2020, I taught as a Certified Music Together Teacher for Music Together of...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Katie is absolutely lovely. She's caring and calm and always had it handled - even with 4 kids ages 3-6! I would hire her again in a heartbeat."
Hilary L.
5.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Gwen has been working with our family for about a year. I couldn't imagine a better fit! She is kind, dependable, and enthusiastic. We feel so lucky to have found her! She and our daughter have such a sweet friendship, it makes leaving her when we go to work just a...
Anna K.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Louissa is great! We hired Louissa to watch our one year old daughter during the summer and it was a perfect match. My daughter took to Louissa quickly. Louissa helped us establish a schedule, introduced fun developmental activities, and kept my daughter engaged...
Alyse T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Starting with watching the neighborhood kids while their parent's were still home at age 11, I have been babysitting for years, taking on new experiences and challenges as I grow. For 5 years, I worked as a swim instructor for kids and adults ages 2-70. I was repeatedly acknowledged for providing a caring, exciting and lovingly...
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexis is wonderful. She babysits for our 13 month old son on a regular basis. I am almost hesitant to write this review because I want to keep her available for us! "
Mollie R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Sabrina. I am a 2021 graduate of Southern New Hampshire University with a bachelors in Psychology and am now a graduate student at UNE online. I have about six years of professional nannying experience between multiple families and kids, aged newborn to 15. I absolutely love the families I have met through...
Sabrina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sabrina is really dependable and great with kids. Engaging and always responsive when it comes to last minute child care, very on top of answering messages."
Gracelyn G.
Mikayla D.
Portland, ME
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Expressive Artist, Part-Time Caregiver, Party/Event Art Teacher/Art Tutor
I am an artist, jeweler, teacher, and child caretaker. I love to dance, play, sing, imagine. In school I studied human development and child behavior, alongside my art studies.
I have 10+ years of experience caring for children in their homes, in an art or ski class, at the farm or park, or wherever our adventures take us.
I...
Mikayla can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
I have been a babysitter for children age 1 yr - 15 yrs, often looking after multiple children at the same time. Additionally, I have tutored children in 1st through 8th grade and have taught Health and Leadership for 6th - 8th grade and AP Environmental Science for 10th and 11th grade. I love working with children and am always...
Madeleine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Lily Y.
Old Orchard Beach, ME
$18-28/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi! I am looking for a part- time nanny job or recurring babysitting job. I have a passion for kids and I love doing activities that help with their development and growth. I have a background in outdoor and nature-based education.
I have been a nanny for the past 4 years and I have 8 years of babysitting experience prior to...
Lily can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Sophie C.
Portland, ME
$26-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there!
My name is Sophie and I'm looking for a part time nanny position. I have a tremendous amount of childcare experience. In high school, I taught swim lessons from ages 6 months to 12 years. My current occupation is a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant. My clientele is primarily children on the spectrum. I most...
Sophie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Ashley T.
Portland, ME
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hey! My name is Ashley and I'm Acupuncturist practicing here in Portland. I'm looking to pick up some part time work in childcare!
I have years of experience babysitting while in undergrad and graduated school. I love hanging out with kids and following their interests! With my experience in patient care I'm well equip to...
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Most recent reviews for part time child care in Scarborough, ME
Emily G.
5.0
When we were looking for someone to watch our three kids over the summer, Emily was the perfect fit. While I was in class all day she made a daily schedule for the kids, it included art, and other creative things. She also let the kids put their own touch on the schedule too; take turns, my youngest...
- Brittany S.
Kathryn M.
5.0
My husband and I felt lucky to find Kate and have her care for our child. As a first time mom it wasn't easy to leave my babe with someone I didn't know personally, however Kate made me feel at ease. She took wonderful care of our child. We are eager to have her care for our baby again!
- Kimberly 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.
Gabrielle M.
5.0
Gabrielle is amazing!!! She has been such a blessing to our family!! Our children love her and so do we!! I couldn’t recommend her more!
- Care member
Kendra S.
5.0
We had Kendra babysit for our 2 year old son while we were visiting Portland - she was super friendly, on time and easy to communicate with. Would call again!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Scarborough, ME
How much does it cost to hire part time child care near me in Scarborough, ME?
Every caregiver on Care.com chooses their own hourly rate and because of this, part time child care rates can vary based on factors like how experienced the caregiver is, where you live, and how many children require care. That being said, the average hourly rate for part time child care providers near you in ME is $21.80.
How can I safely find part time child care near me in Scarborough, ME?
To safely hire part time child care near you in Scarborough, ME, there are a few steps we strongly recommend you take to learn more about the candidates you are considering hiring. To start, you can run a private background check. You can also interview candidates and can request references from former employers. While we do request that all Care.com part time child care providers complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (all part time child care providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run), we do recommend doing your own due diligence.
What types of part time child care services are available near me in Scarborough, ME?
The neat part about Care.com, is you can review many different caregiver profiles until you find a part time child care provider near you in Scarborough, ME who can meet your family’s needs. Each caregiver lists the responsibilities they feel comfortable helping with on their Care.com profile and you can conduct interviews to learn more about the exact responsibilities they can help you out with.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for part time child care near me in Scarborough, ME?
When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in Scarborough, ME, you can ask them about their work experience, can inquire as to what caregiving responsibilities they can help with, and can ask them how they would handle certain situations. For example, if your child struggles with homework time, you can ask them how they would handle situations like your child refusing to do their homework.
How many hours a week can I hire part time child care near me in Scarborough, ME?
You can interview a few different child care providers until you find one who can provide you with the part time child care you need for however many hours you require. You can set the hours and can find someone whose schedules line up with yours. There are 10 part time child care providers near you in Scarborough, ME who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.
Ratings for Scarborough, ME part time child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Part Time Child Care in Scarborough, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care.