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Emma B.
- 10 years paid experience
- 8 miles
Hi everyone! My name is Emma, and I am a 26-year-old pediatric speech therapist in Portland. I have about 13 years of experience babysitting. I also have experience caring for children with a variety of developmental disabilities and am always excited to learn more to support the kids I work with! My favorite thing to do with children I babysit is read with them. I also have a reliable SUV and a clean driving record. I am CPR and first aid certified. I look forward to talking with you :)
$30–35/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Jessica L.
Emma is the absolute best childcare option in the Portland region— we came up for a weekend wedding and everything about Emma, from her incredible credentials and perfect communication, had us at ease for the 6 hours we were gone. When we came back from the wedding, our 3 year old was happy, calm, had eaten better for Emma than he ever does for us, and had asked Emma to come to the parade next week back in his home town! Emma is exceptional and we only wish she lived in our state so that she could be a regular part of our lives. Thank you, Emma! Do yourself a favor and work with Emma if she has availability.
Noelle M.
- 9 years paid experience
- 14 miles
I have been babysitting since 2014 and nannying since 2018. I have also been subbing for the past three years and I recently graduated with a bachelors degree in elementary education. I am a travel nanny in the summer for a family based out of NYC and during the school year I am teaching currently. Summer of 2021, I was a part-time nanny for a 14 month old girl where I had many responsibilities including putting her down for her nap, feeding her, and entertaining her for the duration of our day. I have learned a lot about working with babies and toddlers on things like motor skills, developmental milestones, and emotional understanding. For older children, I have learned many strategies pertaining to supplemental learning inside and outside of the classroom. I love going on adventures and making the best out of any situations, so rain or shine I can guarantee we will have a lot of fun!
$25–35/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Michelle W.
Noelle is a great babysitter. My kids really loved having her, she was able to get them to bed, and she was easy to communicate with.
Kylie D.
- 4 years paid experience
- 12 miles
I graduated from Salem State University in 2019 and I have a Bachelor’s in history and educational studies. I have worked with kids since I was 16, babysitting, camp counseling, teaching after school programs, teaching special ed and my own history classroom and mentoring;I love kids. I have been taught well by my parents who are teachers as well. I am CPR and first aid certified. I am free all week during the day and some Saturdays and Sundays. I will be returning to teaching in the fall.
$15–20/hr
Jada W.
- 20 years paid experience
- 2 miles
Hello! I am an experienced caregiver who has participated in childcare for over 22 years as a nanny, babysitter, and in center based environments. I have experience with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school aged kiddos; I have cared for children up to age 16. I have done numerous overnights for families, so I have experience with that! I put emphasis on learning through play, and, being a nature lover, try to find ways to incorporate nature in our activities. When with your child, we can sing, read, dance, do art projects, listen to music, go for walks, and take field trips to farms, the museum, playgrounds, and other fun places. I have taken child development classes, so I am pretty aware of where kids are developmentally. Respecting others is important to me, so I try to find teachable moments to convey this. I am first aid/CPR certified. I have reliable transportation, and consider myself to be very reliable as well. I am looking to work in Portland, or within 25 miles of it. I am also fully vaccinated and boosted.
$25–35/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Erin B.
We hired Jada to babysit our two-year-old daughter while we were in Portland for a family vacation. This was our first time using SitterCity to find a sitter away from home, and we were a bit nervous. Jada was fantastic and made us feel totally comfortable going out for a date. She was clearly very experienced and established a good rapport with our daughter very quickly. We will definitely reach out to Jada again next time we’re visiting Portland!
Amanda L.
- 5 years paid experience
- 14 miles
Hello! I am a college graduate and preschool teacher. I am currently looking for occasional or one-time childcare jobs. I have about 5 years experience working with kids of all ages. I also have professional and educational experience working with kids with autism and other developmental disorders. I have a passion for working with children and can assure that my care would be exceptional and professional, but most importantly fun and enjoyable for your children! Please reach out with any questions.
Recent review:
5.0
Pavel L.
We were visiting friends in Saco over the weekend and Amanda sat with our kids a couple of times. She was flexible (our times changed a few times), arrived on time, was a quick communicator, and most importantly, was totally unfazed by our rambunctious 5-year old. I'd strongly recommend her and hope to have her sit for us again when we are back in Maine!
Kinsey L.
- 5 years paid experience
- < 1 mile
I’m 24! I have worked as an instructional assistant in kindergarten and nannied for multiple families! I have my bachelors in early childhood education. I have my own transportation. I love animals and children and hope to make a difference in every child’s life! I love coming up with developmentally appropriate activities for the children as well as engaging activities!
$26–40/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Jessica H.
We just completed our first week with Kinsey nannying for our two kids and assisting with virtual Kindergarten. She is patient, gentle and very sweet with our little ones. She’s proactive in her communication and professional. Would highly recommend her!
Brianna M.
- 7 years paid experience
- 7 miles
I have been working professionally with children for seven years now, but have been babysitting since I was probably 12. I absolutely love children, and hope to be a positive influence in their lives in any way I can! I am also CPR/ First Aid certified.
$10–20/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Craig M.
Very responsible, awesome.
Hazel L.
- 3 years paid experience
- 2 miles
Hey, I’m Hazel! I’m a 21 year-old college student majoring in Marine and Coastal Science. I grew up caring for children ages 8 months to 10 years! Child care is something I’ve always enjoyed and have a lot of experience in different areas. I’ve assisted preschool teachers, babysat toddlers with younger siblings, and done after school care. I own a car and aide in school pick up or transportation if needed! Can’t wait to get to know your family :)
$20–25/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Glendon B.
Hazel is kind and sweet-natured. Both of my shy kids (ages 11 and 6) took to her right away and said they enjoyed the time she spent babysitting. Definitely plan to have her help out again!
Kristen D.
- 15 years paid experience
- 12 miles
Hi my name is Kristen. I am available to work full time if you need. I have over 10 years experience working with children of different ages. I have worked in schools and childcare. I enjoy teaching children and play with them. I enjoy taking time to do outside activities with them like walking, exploring nature or going to the beach. I enjoy reading, doing crafts and music with children.
$13–18/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Shayla W.
Kristen is amazing with children. She is patient, compassionate, and continued to find new entertain my two daughters. She drove them to and from summer camps and helped with their online school assignments! I adore Kristen and wish she could travel with us! She is dependable and loving to all people.
Meghan Y.
- 9 years paid experience
- 2 miles
Hello! I currently have 9 years of experience working with children with various needs and abilities. I graduated in 2020 with a bachelors degree in Elementary Education and am currently in school for my masters degree in Occupational Therapy. I am currently working in a specialized preschool for children with autism and developmental disorders. I am trained in CPR and First Aid and I also have all vaccines updated. I am very passionate about working with kids and love to meet new people! I am available after 5 on weekdays and anytime on the weekends. I would be happy to FaceTime or meet in person before. Let me know if you have any questions thank you for viewing my profile!
$25–40/hr
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