Sittercity helps Portland families find the best nannies

When my children were in elementary school I provided before and after school daycare in my home. I ended my daycare when my sons went to high school. I worked at a Post Office for 8 years and as a pharmacy technician for over 10 years. I have 5 grandchildren 7 months, 2, 4,5 and 6 years I am a very active grandmother. I previously worked as a nanny for a family in Marlborough, where I took care of a 2 year old and 5 year. I was with this family for over 3 years. My days with the children were always busy, and extremely fun. I planned activities for each day. We did arts and crafts projects, play board games, took nature walks, played outdoor games, and somedays read books and sing and dance. Many times I drove the children to and from school and to libraries for storytime, I am looking for about 8 hrs a week. I am retired and available for pickup or dropoff or morning care My goal each day is to provides safety and happiness and be a role model and a teacher. Safety is my number one priority. I have over 10 years experience providing daycare for children of all ages, with many of years working with infants.

I'm a energetic, fun, trustworthy, responsible and mature adult willing to create a friendship with the children and family.  I enjoy reading, teaching, and doing projects with children. I take pride in teaching children new things, making them laugh and creating a peaceful, caring environment.  I would be able to drive if needed since I have my own reliable vehicle. I enjoy animals and would be able to take them for walks or play with them. I'm also willing to assist the family with household tasks as needed. I will supply my reference information upon request.  I am flexible with the rates and sure we could work out an arrangement based on the families needs.

Hi there... My name is Melanie and I work as an Alzheimers and dementia care Specialist for a large Assisted Living company. While my work is wonderfully rewarding, children are now and always have been my passion.  I am a college graduate who has worked with children (many with special needs) for over 25 years.  I am fun, energetic and trustworthy and have a number of references who can provide any other information that may be helpful for you.   I am first and foremost a Mom of four children.  I know first hand what a challenge it is to find that special person with whom you will trust your most precious little one/ones.  I am highly skilled in newborn/infant care...everything from diapering, feeding, and bathing to getting the baby on a schedule. I worked as a nanny in Greenwich as my first job out of college. I am a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, so play is my thing!  I love singing, reading, building, rocking, cuddling, dancing etc. with all of the special Little’s in my life. More Things I love:  My husband, my children, my puppies, my Church, the beach and my friends. Oh and I love to laugh!. I am so looking forward to talking with you about how I can help with with not only your child care needs, but in nurturing and helping your little one feel cherished and special.  Thank you taking the time to read about me.

Hello! My name is Emma Deneen and I graduated from Elon University with a BA in psychology with a focus in childhood development in 2018. For the past two years I have worked full-time alongside graduate school for a nonprofit in-home trauma intervention program for infants aged 0-5 and their caregivers. I have extensive training and experience in parent-child attachment theory, prenatal and child development, behavior management, psychotherapy and play therapy. Previously, I worked in an elementary school as a special education paraprofessional and I have had over 15 years of experience babysitting and nannying children of all ages. I am very comfortable with babies and toddlers, as well as older children, and am well versed in feeding, safe sleep, changing/potty training, and the importance of maintaining routine and structure. I have great longstanding relationships with the families I have worked with or nannied for in the past, and some of them even are like second families to me now. I absolutely love children and I always hear great feedback from parents that their children enjoy being in my care. I am trustworthy, responsible, CPR certified. I am looking forward to a break from the intensity of my graduate work and previous position, while still utilizing my skills and training with your little ones! I hope to meet your family soon!

I have worked with children from ages infants to eight years olds in a variety of child care settings for over 40 years. I have a masters’ degree in Early Childhood Education from Wheelock College in Boston. I have taken early retirement from a local community college where I was a Professor of ECE for many years. I have a passion for young children and I am amazed and enlightened by their curiosity, creativity, and their constant energy. I love reading to children, process oriented art, singing and dancing and spending as much time outside as possible. I am dedicated to encouraging children to be children and I have an in-depth understanding of typical child development. I am so excited to spend time with young children once again as a part time, occasional Nanny/Sitter.

I have been a professional childcare provider for over 35 years. I love caring for children. I love their inquisitive nature, their ability to laugh and have fun. I can provide references upon request.

My name is Loretta. I retired in 2017 as a Speech-Language Pathologist where I was employed at CVH and Middlesex Hospital. I then moved to SC for 3 years and have since returned to CT. I discovered the south was not a good fit for me. I am currently residing with a friend in Meriden and am looking for a part-time nanny position. While in SC, I worked as a part-time nanny for a year and cared for their 10 year old son and loved it! I was responsible for preparing a light snack, assisting with homework, when needed, and taking him to his extra curricular activities (golf, piano, and karate). This family was diligent in practicing Covid precautions, as she was a physician and he was a businessman that worked a few hours from home and rotated shifts in the office. Although I do not have recent experience in caring for an infant, I do have experience working with young children earlier in my profession. I worked for Birth to Three here in CT and also for the Waterbury Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC) for at risk preschoolers. I also worked on the pediatric floor at New Britain Hospital where I cared for young children with feeding disorders. I am also CPR certified for adult, child and infant through 6/2021. You will find that I am a very loving nurturing person, who is pragmatic and a quick learner. As my references can attest, I am very reliable, trustworthy and responsible. If interested, please contact me and I will provide you with additional character references from the family I worked for in SC and my professional references from my colleagues at Middlesex Hospital. I look forward in meeting you to see if this would be a good fit for you and your family! Warm Regards, Loretta

Hello, my name is Brianna & I am 23 y/o! Before turning 16 I made money to help my family by baby sitting kids of all ages for teachers who needed child care. I spend a few years working at a pottery/ art studio in Glastonbury Ct where I host birthday parties & camps for ages 3-14. I also love animals! I grew up with multiple dogs & am now a dog foster! ❤️

34-year-old female, experienced & responsible babysitter with reasonable rates is available to keep your child in my safe & loving care your home or mine. Willing to provide excellent references, gladly offered as should be requested. I have my own reliable transportation and a non smoker. Open to preparing meals and light housekeeping. Comfortable with pets of all kinds. Please call & ask for Amber between the hours of 6 a.m. & 10 p.m. for more information or to set up an appointment for introduction at your convenience.8609405660 thank you

For the past 5 years I have been working at an overnight summer camp, where care for 5 to 15 children at a time. During the camp I work with campers that are between the ages of 4 to 15. I am a certified lifeguard for pool and waterfronts, and Water Safety Instruction through the American Red Cross. I have also been certified in CPR, First Aid and AED for the past 8 years. I am also currently in the process of completing my Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education. During this time I have worked with a range of children with different needs. Including but not limited to ADHD, ADD, ODD, and emotional distress. I am also certified in safe space which focuses on creating a caring and supportive environment for people trying to figure out their identity.