Hire a child care provider in Portland, ME
Rates last updated August 2026
Nanny Nicole
Nanny Nicole
Portland, ME
$20/hr
Part-time
1 year experience
A little bit about me
My name is Nicole, I’m 26 years old with experience as a BHP for children on the autism spectrum and currently work in a family medicine office as a medical assistant. I have a passion for caring for others and living life!
Have experience working with
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Lina
Nanny Lina
Portland, ME
$15/hr
Part-time
2 years experience
A little bit about me
My name is Lina I'm 26 yrs old with 9+yrs of experience in child care. For 5+ yrs I worked for the Chandler Unified School District in Arizona and other day care facilities And have enjoyed every minute of it! I've worked with all ages from 2 weeks -11 yrs old. For years I was apart of a program called First Things First for infant and toddler development. However I have recently moved to Portland, Maine and am now searching for a wonderful family I can nanny for! I am very flexible and availability is completely open! A little about myself I enjoy the outdoors! I love college football and baseball! I have 4 older brothers so I grew up watching them play sports. I am very bad at sports but have danced since I was 3! I was raised in California and very close to my family but because they live in California I don't see them often. During my free time if I'm not outdoors with my friends I am babysitting or traveling!
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Brianne
Nanny Brianne
Portland, ME
$14.65/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience
A little bit about me
Currently a senior in collegeat Saint Joseph's college in Maine. I will be graduating this year as an elementary education teacher with a minor in special education. I currently work at a day care in Portland. I have worked with many different age groups since high school ranging from infant all the way to middle school. I am currently CPR certified with first AID trainning. I am very outgoing and love to be outside. I am looking for a summertime nanny job as i will be ending school in May and will be starting up teaching in September.
Have experience working with
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Patti
Nanny Patti
Portland, ME
$15/hr
Part-time
2 years experience
A little bit about me
Hi I am 55 , I have worked with children from the age 0- 18 . I have worked in preschool, Girl Scouts of Maine,and in my home and the child’s home. I have an adult daughter and 2 grands. Love animals . I love to play, read, go outside and explore with children.
Have experience working with
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Rachel
Nanny Rachel
Portland, ME
$20/hr
Full-time
7 years experience
A little bit about me
Military background. Love yoga reading writing and eating healthy
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Lauren
Nanny Lauren
Portland, ME
$21/hr
Full-time
1 year experience
A little bit about me
Hi! My name is Lauren, I am 19 years old, and I live in Portland, Maine. I have been babysitting for 4 years throughout high school and am looking for a summer nanny position. I have always loved volunteering and mentoring kids. In high school, I was involved in after-school sports clubs and an in-school reading club, where a few of my peers and I would go and read for 30 minutes to elementary school kids. I have experience in house cleaning as well as meal prepping.
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Nanny Tiffani
Portland, ME
$20/hr
Full-time
2 years experience
A little bit about me
Hello! My name is Tiffani. I am a born and raised Mainer now living in the Portland area. I have always loved working with kids and had an immense passion for education. I am currently a Museum Educator at the Portland Museum of Art and have been an Older Toddler teacher for over a year. I love the opportunity to work one-on-one or with groups of youth to create fun, educational experiences.
With younger twin sisters, I began babysitting in my teen years and did lots of youth engagement work in college. Before diving into education and childcare in my adulthood, I attended Clark University and received my degree in International Development and Peace Studies. After graduating and moving to Portland, I worked in communications and administrative management at local non-profits. My passions for education pulled me in this new yet familiar direction. Outside of work, I love reading, cooking, watching movies, drawing, and making art with oil pastels!
With younger twin sisters, I began babysitting in my teen years and did lots of youth engagement work in college. Before diving into education and childcare in my adulthood, I attended Clark University and received my degree in International Development and Peace Studies. After graduating and moving to Portland, I worked in communications and administrative management at local non-profits. My passions for education pulled me in this new yet familiar direction. Outside of work, I love reading, cooking, watching movies, drawing, and making art with oil pastels!
Have experience working with
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Gabi
Nanny Gabi
Portland, ME
$20/hr
Part-time
8 years experience
A little bit about me
I have been an elementary school teacher for 6 years and before worked at a daycare working with children 0-5yrs. I have my masters in literacy so I love anything to do with reading & writing! I enjoy days at my family camp on the lake or going to the ocean. I am always up for a new adventure and love being outside!
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Nanny Adriana
Nanny Adriana
Portland, ME
$17.81/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience
A little bit about me
Hi! My name is Adriana. I'm 16 and I love hanging out with little kids and having tons of fun!
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
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Nanny Tamar
"Tamar is great with kids! She worked in our camp with our 3 year olds. They adored her. She was able to comfort them when they needed and also knows how to have fun with them. She really made sure all of their needs were taken care of."
- Simone
Nanny Ana Lucia
"Analu, was very patient with my son. She always played and cared a lot. My son suffers from asthma and she always remembered to carry the inhalator whenever they go to the park.
She was very responsible, always trying to teach good manners, and looking forward for play time.
I recomend her very much. My son and my family loves her."
- Sandra
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What’s the average cost of a child care provider in Portland, ME?
The average cost of a child care provider in Portland, ME is $22.62 per hour. Most Portland families on Nanny Lane pay $20.00 to $25.50/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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Understand the Different Types of Child Care in Portland, ME
If you’re looking for affordable child care, you should explore the different types of care and how they compare to each other. What are the differences between a solo nanny and a nanny share? What about a nanny share vs. daycare? Or nanny share vs. nursery school? Or a solo nanny vs. an au pair? What is a nanny share?
There are lots of options to find affordable child care that works best for your family, and Nanny Lane’s child care services is here to help along the way.
Explore the Costs of Different Child Care Options
There are various types of child care (solo nanny, nanny share, etc), with different levels of costs. For how much to pay a nanny, key factors that determine cost are experience, the number of children, where you live, and much more. In addition, during the hiring process, you should be considerate of how to handle expenses (e.g. gas, food, etc.).
If you choose a nanny as the best child care option for your family, there are ways to save on nanny costs like an afterschool co-op or having relatives who live close offer child care support on certain days.
Alternatively, you can split the costs of a nanny. There are lots of different nanny share setups that highlight how to make nanny shares even if the kids are different ages. With a nanny share, you can find a family first or hire a nanny and consider creating a nanny share. Either way, a nanny share is the most affordable way to employ a nanny.
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