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60 part time child care are listed in South Portland, ME
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby part time child care is 6 years
Part time child care in South Portland, ME
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jess and I currently live in Gorham. I am a former elementary school teacher with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education who has a lovely 10-month-old daughter. I'm looking to care for both my daughter and another child part-time. If coming to my home, or my daughter joining me to your home, sounds like...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently looking for supplemental caregiving opportunities starting at the end of August 2023. These would include a part-time weekly schedule (M/W/F), weekday night care, and all-day or nightly weekend care. I'm very flexible and readily available!
I started being a mother's aide and babysitter at 13 years old. Since then...
Charlotte can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello, I'm Kennedy! I am a positive, kind, and responsible individual. I love to spend time outdoors and love to be goofy. I have been working in education for six years, primarily with pre-k through 5th grade. I enjoy being creative and facilitating art projects! I am seeking a part time nannying position for 1-3 children. I am...
Kennedy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I have always loved working with children and have great fun doing it! I have worked as a nanny for a 7-year-old girl, coached for the Squaw Valley Ski Team where I was in charge of 12 (6-10 year old's), as well as taught pottery and dance lessons for VSA Vermont. I have years of experience babysitting and am comfortable...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a senior psychology major with a sociology minor at Stonehill College and currently looking for a part time summer job that is working with children. Last summer I nannied a 1-year-old boy and 3-year-old girl as well as a different family with a 5 and 10-year-old. In the previous summer I nannied three girls including two...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Annabelle M.
Scarborough, ME
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Childcare Provider - 4 Years Nannying Experience
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Annabelle. Nurturing and supporting the growth and development of young children is my highest joy and passion! I received my bachelors degree in early childhood education from Salem State University. Currently, I work as a child developmental specialist for 0-3-year-olds with an amazing company called Cape Ann...
Annabelle can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
A few years ago I cared for elderly women with dementia. I was in charge of helping make meals, take meds, & perform typical daily activities. This helped me become more tolerant of different circumstances & increase my level of patience. I traveled to Costa Rica in January 2016 to work at a local orphanage that housed children...
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Hello.
My name is Sophie. I am a 19-year-old second year at the University of New England. (Biddeford campus) I am majoring in social work, and am very passionate about working with children! I have around 7 years of experience in childcare, but being the oldest I have spent most of my life taking care of children. When I am...
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Angela P.
Westbrook, ME
$30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience working in a daycare and have nannied full time for 6+ years. I have a degree in Developmental Psychology. I am also a mother to a wonderful 3-year-old :) I have a perfect driving record and reliable vehicle for transportation! I'm very energetic, love being outside, and really enjoy arts and crafts. I am...
Angela can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I have 3 years of experience in the early childhood education field. I have been a pre-k teacher in the past and I am currently working as a part-time receptionist; working towards a higher education! I'm very positive and my passion is early childhood education/mentoring. I'm excited to get back to what I love. I can help with...
Yemaya Marie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hi, my name is Marissa!
I am a Second Grade teacher at Windham Primary School. I received my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Saint Joseph's College of Maine in 2018. I live with my husband and our two cats at our house in Standish. I am looking for a Summer babysitting/nannying job.
I'm familiar and...
Marissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
I have worked in Early Childhood Education Centers, with children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. I have worked with children one on one for behavior management, sensory processing disorder, autism, ADHD just to name a few. I have done curriculum planning with my team mates. Over the years I have occurred along the way, I have a...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Olivia I.
Gorham, ME
$20-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello!! I have so much experience with kids, i've been working with them for 6+ years! I've always loved being around kids, the past two years i've become an aunt to the most energetic boy and I also ran an infant room at a preschool! I have so much more experience I could mention, im also CPR certified!
I started working with...
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Alisabeth, and I go by Lilly. I am 25 years old with 10 years of experience working with children aged 6 weeks to 16 years old. I started out my child care experience as a recreation summer camp counselor and an after school counselor. I then gained more experience as a lead teacher in a small in-home daycare....
Alisabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Anna and I live in Biddeford, ME. I have a masters degree in Educational Psychology and work as a Special Education Teacher at an autism preschool. I am a very responsible, trust worthy and an attentive adult with many years of babysitting/ child care under my belt. I am also CPR/first aid/AED certified, along...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna has been truly helpful to our family. She cares for our toddler with skill and joy. We were unsure how our daughter would take to someone else putting her down for bed, but Anna took care and read a few extra stories.
I would recommend her to anyone...
Ken C.
5.0
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Hi there! I am a second-grade teacher in RSU16 looking for a part-time summer job. I have been a teacher for 5 years and have worked with kids aged infant to grade 5. I love working with kids and enjoy my job each and every day. I love to tap into my creative side as well as spending time outside. Please reach out to me if you...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Sophia is lovely and we feel so lucky to have found her!"
Kitty H.
5.0
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have over 10 years of childcare experience. I am currently working as a full time Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Biddeford, but am looking to occupy my time on weekends and weeknights. I am very active and outgoing. I enjoy being outside with my two dogs as much as possible. I look forward to meeting you!
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Nikki has been our family's babysitter at least twice weekly for the past 6 years. My kids are 6 and 9 and they love her. She is friendly, fun, responsible and trustworthy. She is active and engaged. I have no hesitation recommending her."
Tracy G.
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Hannah, and I'm looking for a wonderful family to take care of. I'm on my way to becoming a Elementary Educator, after receiving my Bachelors Degree in Theater Education: Acting at Emerson College in 2016. For the last 5 years I've worked as an International Employee Manager, coordinating large groups of international...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah is great! Really nice girl, kids love her. We were in town for the week and Hannah watched the kids several times. Will definitely call her again next time we are around."
Kim R.
5.0
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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Bryn! I have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Maine. I currently work at Buxton Center Elementary and am looking to fill time after school hours only! I have worked at daycares since I was a Junior in HS. I have experience caring for multiple children at a time ranging...
Bryndan can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Lovely! Hired her for my 8 month old twins while we attended a wedding. She jumped right in, quietly managed their care, and was punctual, polite, and professional!"
Stephen G.
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Most recent reviews for part time child care in South Portland, ME
Anna R.
5.0
Anna has been truly helpful to our family. She cares for our toddler with skill and joy. We were unsure how our daughter would take to someone else putting her down for bed, but Anna took care and read a few extra stories.
I would recommend her to anyone seeking a fun and loving care giver.
- Ken C.
Sophia S.
5.0
Sophia arrived 15 minutes early and even came with an activity that had my two very active boys engaged for almost a full hour!! Its comforting to know that Sophia is a certified elementary ed teacher. She was very dependable and absolutely awesome (said my two boys, aged 8 and 10)! I will...
- susan N.
Nicole S.
5.0
Nikki has been our family's babysitter at least twice weekly for the past 6 years. My kids are 6 and 9 and they love her. She is friendly, fun, responsible and trustworthy. She is active and engaged. I have no hesitation recommending her.
- Tracy G.
Hannah E.
5.0
Hannah is great! Really nice girl, kids love her. We were in town for the week and Hannah watched the kids several times. Will definitely call her again next time we are around.
- Kim R.
Bryndan A.
5.0
Bryn was outstanding. We hired her to take care of our 6 month old son. She was punctual and did a wonderful job caring for him. She is lovely with kids, patient and dependable.
- Hans R.
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FAQs for finding part time child care near you in South Portland, ME
How much does it cost to hire part time child care near me in South Portland, 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 $19.15.
How can I safely find part time child care near me in South Portland, ME?
To safely hire part time child care near you in South Portland, 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 South Portland, 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 South Portland, 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 South Portland, ME?
When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in South Portland, 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 South Portland, 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 13 part time child care providers near you in South Portland, ME who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.