*UPDATED* March 5, 2026
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TEMPORARY POSITIONS
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CAPE ELIZABETH | AUGUST 4TH - AUGUST 28TH | 28 HOURS/WEEK | $30-$35/HR
Family coming to Cape for the month of August in a lovely home on the ocean are seeking a part time nanny to help care for their daughter who will be 20 months old at that time. She is cheerful, busy, curious, loves exploring, being outside, reading, is highly communicative and affectionate. As a family they enjoy walking and being outside, relaxing and playing at home. They believe in calm and confident parenting, acknowledging the child and meeting them where they are at along with holding firm boundaries and expectations. They lead with love and want to nurture her interests and passions with self confidence. They own a tech company that is extremely intense so work is a big part of their lives, but they are excited for some coastal Maine time together this summer (they will be working). Their ideal nanny is calm, confident, experiences in child development as well as toddler care, is compassionate, loving, and passionate about working with children.
Schedule: Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm or 10am-4pm, super flexible + Saturday evenings 6:30pm-10:30pm for about 28 hours/week. They could also adjust the amount of hours or another day off, they are very open.
Duties: Caring for their toddler, playing, engaging together, outside time, naps, meals, walks, going to library and activities, help with potty training, picking up toys, children laundry and dishes
Pets: One dog, a Cavapoo, care is not needed
Parents: Parents will be in and out but plan to be working
Driving: Yes, to library, activities, Children’s Museum, will reimburse mileage
Pay: $30-$35/hr
Reference Code: #CoastalCapeAugustFamily
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PROUTS NECK | SUMMER STARTS MID JUNE - END OF AUGUST | 25 HOURS/WEEK | $28-$30/HR
Family summering in Prouts Neck (their year round home is in Yarmouth) are seeking a part time nanny to join them mid June and stay until the end of summer. They have four children but care is for the three oldest children ages 6, 5, and 3 years old. There is a baby who will be 8 months old but they have a part time nanny and mom helping with the baby. They want a part time nanny to help with the children after their Prouts Neck summer camp gets out at Noon and take the kids to the beach, on walks, outside time, playdates, etc and make the most of summer in Maine.
Schedule: Monday-Friday Noon-5pm for 25 hours/week, they may have some flexibility and also could use an occasional weekend morning shift here and there
Duties: Caring for the three oldest children ages 6,5, and 3 years old. Picking up from their summer camp that you can walk to, bring to beach, playdates, have fun, be outside, active. Snacks and kid meal prep.
Pets: One dog and two cats, super chill, friendly, and easy to manage. Feeding and letting outside and taking dog on walks perhaps mid day.
Parents: Parents will be in and out, their part time nanny will be there two days/week caring for the baby and mom will be caring for the baby on the other days
Driving: Everything is walkable at Prouts, no driving needed
Pay: $28-$30/hr
Reference Code: #ProutsSummerFamily
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FULL TIME POSITIONS
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PORTLAND | STARTS MAY (FLEX) | 30 HOURS/WEEK | $23-$27/HR
Family in Portland’s Woodford’s Corner/Back Cove neighborhood are seeking a nanny 30 hours/week to start in May but can be flexible to care for their baby girl who was born right before Christmas. She is so far a happy baby with a chill temperament, is smily, and rarely cries unless tired. She is a great sleeper, a calm observer who really enjoys gentle interactions during her alert periods. As a family you will find them exploring local markets, out for a bike ride, partaking in an at-home art project, and listening to music. They value pragmatic, routine based approach to parenting and believe that children thrive when they know what to expect so maintaining a consistent schedule is important to them but they also aren’t rigid and allow for flexibility. They are seeking a nanny to maintain that rhythm during the work week. Their ideal nanny is reliable, calm, loves the infant stage, excited to focus on baby care and infant developmental milestones. They would love to start with at least a one year commitment but likely will need care multiple years.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-3pm for 30 hours/week (could also consider 8:30am-2:30pm or 9:30am-3:30pm)
Duties: Caring for their infant and all daily needs- bottle feeding, following nap schedule, diapers, engage in age appropriate play, reading, music, daily stroller walks (super walkable neighborhood), washing and sanitizing bottles and pump parts, keeping nursery tidy, baby laundry
Pets: One cat, care isn’t needed
Parents: Mom works from home and is available if needed. She may want to nurse initially during the transitional period
Driving: No driving required as they live in a very walkable neighborhood. They are open to the idea of this possibly in the future
Pay: $23-$27/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation t+ Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Days
Reference Code: #Happy,Chill,SmilyBackCoveBaby
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SOUTH PORTLAND | STARTS APRIL 14 | 36 HOURS/WEEK | $25-$30/HR
Family in SoPo’s Ferry Village neighborhood are seeking a full time nanny to join them mid April when their current nanny finishes up her time with them. They have three children ages 4.5 and 6.5 year old girls that nanny has very limited time with as they get picked up from school by their grandparent and spend afternoon together. Nanny will be caring mostly for the 2 year old boy, he attend daycare Mon and Fri part time for the socialization and nanny will have him in the afternoons those days and full days Tues-Thurs. He loves adventures and going to places such as Smiling Hill Farm, the Children’s Museum, playgrounds, parks, and playing with children in the neighborhood. Their girls are social and kind who both love their baby brother. The girls are mostly cared for by their grandparent but will maybe have afternoon/week with the nanny so they can bond and get to know each other. As a family they enjoy lounging around their home, going out on their boat, going to the beach, on walks, music, having dance parties, and truly just having fun together. They believe in being kind and patient with their children but also have boundaries on what is right and wrong. They want their children to have fun, feel comfortable, be silly, and be themselves! Their ideal nanny is kind, playful, empathetic, fun, gentle, communicative, and proactive. They would love a nanny to stay until fall 2027 ideally so 1.5 years.
Schedule: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursdays 8am-5:30pm and Mon/Fri 2pm-5:30pm for 36 hours/week
Duties: Caring for their toddler during the day, picking him up Mon/Fri from daycare in SoPo, take him on fun outings and adventures, lunch/snack, naps, kids laundry, kid dishes, keeping toys picked up. Once/week on average picking up girls from their school in Cape Elizabeth and spending time with all three children
Pets: One dog, 11 year old mix, care not needed
Parents: Mom works from home and is available if needed. She may want to nurse initially during the transitional period
Driving: Yes driving to activities, picking up son on Mon/Fri from daycare, and rarely picking up girls from school, nanny can use the family vehicle
Pay: $25-$30/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation t+ Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Days
Reference Code: #HaveFun,BeSilly,BeThemselves!
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BRUNSWICK | MAY 11- AUGUST 28 | 40 HOURS/WEEK | $22-$26/HR
Family moving to Brunswick from Oxford are seeking a full time temporary nanny for four months until their children both start programs in the fall. They have a 3.5 year old daughter and son who will be about to turn one. Their daughter is bright, funny, observant, loves the outdoors and reading. She has autism, which for her manifests as rigidity and difficulty with new situations. She is wary of strangers but can be won over with time, a gentle approach, and funny enough with cat pictures! She benefits from routine and consistency as much as possible. Their baby is a chill little guy who is sweet, easy to get laughing, loves watching his sister, being read to, and is a happy and affectionate baby who is just a delight. They are busy working parents with this new move happening in May but they always make sure to have plenty of quality time together as a family and they like to share their own love of reading, learning, and the outdoors with their kiddos. Their ideal nanny is patient, kind, sensitive, willing to meet their kiddos where they are at, help the children grow, can foster their interests, and get them outside as much as possible! While this position is temporary, the end time aligns perfectly with the numerous September start date positions we have and will continue to have. We could easily line up your fall position right away or can take our time to find the right opportunity.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm for 40 hours/week
Duties: Caring for two children a preschooler and baby- all daily needs such as meals/snacks, naps, getting dressed, playtime, taking to activities such as library, events, and exploring their new Midcoast town
Pets: No pets
Parents: Dad will be working from his home office separate from the nanny and kid spaces and is unavailable for the most part
Driving: Yes
They are open to a nanny bringing their own child
Pay: $22-$26/hr
Benefits: Paid days off that aligns with family’s vaca + Paid holiday
Reference Code: #TempinBrunswick
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FALMOUTH | STARTS APRIL | 28-32 HOURS/WEEK | $25/HR
Family in Falmouth are seeking a nanny four or four and a half days a week for their infant girl born in late November of last year. She is a calm and patient baby who eats and sleeps we all, rarely cries, and is happy overall! Their have a son who is 2.5 years old but is in school full time with parents bringing him and picking him up, so nanny will not be caring for him. They are still getting used to being a family of four and their parenting style is to teach their children right vs wrong and showering them with love! Their ideal nanny is loving and warm, puntual, good communicator, able to multitask, and keep their baby safe. They would like for the nanny to stay until September 2027 ideally.
Schedule: Monday-Thursday 9:30am-4:30pm for 28 hours/week or can add 1/2 day Friday for 32 hours/week
Duties: Caring for their infant and all daily needs, diapers, bottles, naps, lotioning, baby laundry, working on her milestones, taking walks, cleaning her bottles and dishes, cleaning up aft her.
Pets: One dog, care isn’t needed
Parents: Mom works from home and is available if needed but having their nanny work independently is their goal
Driving: No driving required but open to it as she gets older
Pay: $25/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation that aligns with family’s vaca + Paid holidays
Reference Code: #ShoweringChildrenWithLove
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OOB | CAN BE FLEXIBLE ON START DATE MID APRIL-SEPT | 40-45 HOURS/WEEK | $28-$35/HR
Two families where moms are sisters have formed a nanny share (takes place in one home for consistency and ease) and are seeking out their next long term nanny as their nanny of the past almost 4 years will be moving and is flexible of when she will finish up. They would love their next very long term caregiver to join them numerous years starting anytime mid April up until end of August as their goal is to find the best fit. One family has a girl age 4 that will be starting PreK in the fall and a 2 year old boy and the other family as one girl who is 1.5 years old. The 4 year old is excited to be starting full day school and while the nanny will only have limited afternoons with her, I think they will both find that time special and meaningful- she is just a joy to be around. The youngest two are active, physical, loves to play and be busy but also enjoy reading. They all three love playing together and spending the day together with the nanny although as with all children there can be moments of screaming and sass but parents have nice boundaries in place and help guide them to more positive behaviors. At the end of the day, they are simply happy families that enjoy spending time with each other. The grandmother also lives close by and is a big part of the family and will be in and out daily- she is a bonus member of the family and gets along great with the nanny and children. Their nanny has truly become a member of their family and they hope the new nanny will the same as their relationship grows together. Their ideal nanny is reliable, consistent, puts the children’s wellbeing and safety first, is caring, and excited to join their village in raising kid, loving children.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8/9am-5pm for 40-45 hours/week
Duties: Caring for three children, meals/snacks, getting oldest to/from Pre K, have children help with clean up, maintain schedule, provide fun and enriching activities for the two youngest during the day, promote independent play, assist in potty training, restocking nursery supplies, keeping in communication with both families and sharing pictures, loading the dishwasher, running a load of laundry, putting toys away, running an errand
Pets: One home has a Golden Retriever, help letting outside in the fenced in back yard and feeding dinner
Parents: Both parents tend to work outside of the home but there are times they may be working from an in-home office, the grandmother is very involved with the children and is a wonderful support to the nanny for outings, adventures, playgrounds, etc.
Driving: Yes driving to activities, errands, there is a vehicle for the nanny to use or they will reimburse for mileage if nanny uses their car (wouldn’t need to fit all 3 carseats)
Pay: $28-$35/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Days + Travel with family + Bonuses
Reference Code: #ItTakesAVillage
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KENNEBUNK | STARTS APRIL 21 | 32 HOURS/WEEK | $30/HR
Family in Kennebunk are seeking their next full time nanny as their long term nanny will be finishing up this spring as the nanny’s business needs her full attention. They are a family that is adored by their nanny, this is a special family and position for their next nanny. They have three children a girl age 3.5 and two boys ages 2 and and infant born in December. Their oldest kiddos are fun, dynamic, energetic, an also have their moments of breakdowns of course but in general their demeanors are great overall. Their daughter likes to help cook, art projects, and reading whereas their toddler is into jumping, water play, and trucks! Their baby is a great sleeper and go with the flow. No two weeks are the same with this family, they travel often on the weekends, they enjoy reading together, hiking, spending time at the beach, and leave time for spontaneous adventures! Both parents have a go, go, go type personality so it’s great having a nanny that can keep up with that but who also can keep things grounded, organized, and sane with three kids. They feel like they are pretty balanced between letting them be kids while keeping them safe and focusing on them becoming kind, good natured humans. “Teach others how you want to be treated. Always choose optimism. Be open minded and excited about life. Seek what is funny” are just some of their philosophy mottos. Their ideal nanny can stay two years, is fin loving, calm, assertive, can handle three young children at once with confidence, is kind, creative, loves the outdoors (gardening, beach, sports, hikes), they live on an 18 acre farm so lots of fun things to do at home. They would love a nanny that is open to traveling with them as they do travel domestically and internationally although this is not required but a bonus.
Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:30pm for 32 hours/week
Duties: Their oldest is in school part time/summer camp, so dropping off/picking up, packing school lunches, bringing the toddler and baby to parks/activities while she is in school, help with reading, dinner prep, all baby duties, helping with baby laundry, washing dishes, cleaning up child messes along with the children.
Pets: Barn cats and chickens, care not needed
Parents: Both parents work outside of the home. Mom occasionally works from her home office but stays out of the way.
Driving: Yes dropping off/picking up from school, activities, errands, there is a vehicle for the nanny to use
Pay: $30/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Travel with family
Reference Code: #NoTwoWeeksTheSame
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SCARBOROUGH | FLEXIBLE START DATE ASAP, BY MAY | 30-35 HOURS/WEEK | $28-$35/HR
Family in Scarborough are seeking their next long term nanny to join their family. They have had nannies stay with them for years. They have an almost 6 year old daughter in Kindergarten, 4 year old boy in preschool, and 2 year old boy. Their oldest is bright, responsible, cooperative, and the leader of their pack! She is active, loves the outdoors, crafting, bike riding, and playing with other children. She is currently in Kindergarten and will have camps in the summer. Their middle one loves doing what his older sister is doing and enjoys playing together and has similar interests. He will have a part time program two mornings/week and increase to 3 days/week in the fall (one full day, two half days). Their youngest is fun, happy and loves his big siblings. As a family their biggest priorities are their children’s wellbeing, safety, and health. They like to have fun together, they are loving, outdoorsy, active, organized and are raising their kids to be kind and respectful. They validate feelings but also create appropriate boundaries.
Their ideal nanny has experience caring for multiple children, is calm, compassionate, loves her job, active, is a strong communicator, extremely reliable and dependable, comfortable caring for children when they are sick, and looking for a long term commitment as they will continue to have nanny needs for years. They can plan their schedule months in advance. Their schedule balances having a good amount of time off while having the benefit of full time hours. They respect and support their nanny.
Schedule: ~140-150 hours/month, with flexibility based on nanny's preference. Parents are both physicians but have their schedules months in advance. Dad works typical M-F hours and mom has a rotating schedule. Typically one week per month for nanny is scheduled M-F ~7a-5p, with the other weeks being lighter (shorter hours and days off). The nanny shifts will all fall within the hours Monday-Friday ~7am-5p. It has worked well in the past for nanny's schedule to mimic mom's in a way that there are busier weeks balanced with substantial time off/lighter weeks.
Duties: Playing with children, driving to activities/camp/school, getting ready in mornings, feeding snacks and meals, children’s safety, naps, diapers (2 yo); tidying up toys played with. Willingness to help out with kids' laundry on the one busy week per month is a plus but caring for the children is their priority and only true need.
Pets: No pets
Parents: Dad works outside of the home, mom works outside of the home, although some of the nanny’s scheduled days will be with mom at home (remote meetings, errands, and opting to take kids to activities/appointments in 1-2 kids and the other(s) with nanny)
Driving: Yes, bringing their children to school, camps, activities and playdates, to the playground, library, children’s museum, etc. There is a family/nanny car for the nanny to use
Pay: $28-$35/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Bonuses
Reference Code: #PriorotizeNannyHappiness&Wellbeing
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PORTLAND | 40 HOURS/WEEK | STARTS ANYTIME | $25/HR
Family in Portland off Brighton Ave are seeking a nanny to join them full time five days/week (they are also flexible and could consider part time three days/week). They have two boys almost 5 years old and 3.5 years old that have been in daycare which will be reduced to them staying in just two days/week or removing them fully if a full time nanny. Their oldest is a little more reserved, is super sweet, loves being outside more than inside, is active, and enjoys drawing and sports. Their youngest is fearless and very independent, he loves self play, loves being outside but does not like being cold! They are a close knit family who love to do everything together, they travel, plan fun activities, and spend their weekends planning new adventures to do. They understand and validate their children’s emotions and will follow through and stick with their expectations. Their ideal nanny is someone who can grow with their family, is attentive, makes their kids feel safe, welcomed, loved, and will have fun. If the nanny is interested in traveling they are planning a Bahamas trip and Cape Cod this summer, long weekends elsewhere (not required of nanny) 1+ year commitment
Schedule: Any three days/week (flex on days) 9am-5pm for 24 hours/week. OR if full time Mon-Fri 9-5
Duties: Planning fun and educational/developmental activities for two boys, prepare snacks and meals, run to the grocery store, tidying up after the children, playing outside, planning outings
Pets: One dog, French Bulldog, letting outside
Parents: Dad will start working in a co-working space during nanny’s days
Driving: Yes fun outings with the boys, can use dad’s car or nanny’s car.
Pay: $25/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Travel with family + Bonuses
Reference Code: #CloseKnitFamilyFullTime
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AUBURN | STARTS ANYTIME (FLEXIBLE) | 40 HOURS/WEEK | $22-$25/HOUR
Family in Auburn are seeking a full day nanny to join them starting anytime- they have some childcare while they conduct their search so they can focus on finding the right fit. They would like four 10 hour days/week and can be flexible on the nanny day off. They have an 11 month old girl who is pretty easy going and they love taking walks together, going out to eat, and relaxing with a good movie. Their ideal nanny is going to be obsessed with children and taking care of kids, excited to do arts and crafts, and getting outside together! They would love a nanny for many years if things work out.
Schedule: 8am-6pm Four days/week, they are flexible as to which day off depending in nanny’s preference for 40 hours/week.
Duties: All Baby care, playing with her, planning fun activities, getting outside, washing her bottles, preparing her food, cleaning her general areas after use
Pets: One dog, black lab, care is needed- feeding, letting outside
Parents: Both parents work outside of the home
Driving: Yes to the parks and around town (not required but preferred), mileage pay
Pay: $22-$25/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation (one week of nanny’s choice and one week family’s choice) + Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Days
Reference Code: #ObsessedWithChildren
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GORHAM | STARTS SEPT/OCTOBER | 40 HOURS/WEEK | $25-$27/HR
First time parents are expecting a baby girl this summer in July and are seeking a full time nanny to join them when she is about 3 months old in Sept/Oct they are flexible. As a couple they enjoy spending time together cooking, playing board games, spending time with their pets, and being outside. Both parents are avid readers and love music- they are hoping to add a piano in their home shortly. When their baby arrives, their goal is to expose her to different things and then follow her lead on what she's interested in (within reason of course). They want to foster independence while still making her feel loved and safe; their approach toward discipline will be firm boundaries delivered with kindness and understanding that expectations have to be tailored on where she is at developmentally. Their ideal nanny would be reliable, professional, patient, and experienced with infant and toddler care. In addition to the essential daily care of their child, supporting milestones and development is very important to them and some familiarity with this (or willingness to
learn) is also important. No screen time is very important and is a nonnegotiable. 2+ year commitment is ideal.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-3pm or 8am-4pm for 40 hours/week
Duties: Feeding, diapers, managing nap/sleep schedule, plan appropriate activities, help with developmental milestones, help with potty training in the future, cleaning up after baby and baby areas, baby laundry and dishes
Pets: One 15 year old dog and a cat, care not needed
Parents: Mom works outside of the home, dad works from home and they anticipate very little overlap
Driving: Not initially, they do not anticipate being comfortable having the nanny drive until baby has had her immunizations so around 8-12 months old and then they are open to nanny driving to activities out in the community. They are in a great area that is walkable to the library, trails, and parks. It is bike able as baby gets older.
Pay: $25-$27/hr
Benefits: 3 weeks Paid Vacation (nanny can choose two weeks of their own vacation) + Paid Holidays +Paid Sick Days
Reference Code: #FosteringIndependenceWhileMakingHerFeelLoved
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FALMOUTH | 35 HOURS/WEEK | $22-$33/HR
Family in the Macworth Island area in Falmouth are seeking a nanny to join their family this spring. They have a baby girl who turned one in December and are expecting a new baby in June. Their family is close-knit, active, and values spending quality time together. They love being outdoors, whether it's exploring Maine's natural beauty, going to the beach, or simply enjoying a walk in the fresh air. Cooking is a favorite activity of theirs and they cherish family meals as a time to connect. When it comes to discipline they believe in setting clear, loving boundaries focusing on patience and gentle guidance. Their philosophy is rooted in creating a warm, nurturing environment where their daughter can grow, explore & feel supported every step of the way.
Their ideal nanny will have good communication skills who is warm, nurturing, and patient, with a genuine love for children and experience caring for two young children at the same time. They are looking for someone who is reliable, responsible, and attentive, always putting the safety and well-being of their children first. The ideal nanny would be proactive in engaging her in developmental activities and be. knowledgeable about newborn care. They would love someone who loves the outdoors and can embrace the active lifestyle of their family whether it’s going for a walk or getting some fresh air. They will consider their nanny as an extension of their family and plan to treat them as so. A gentle, calm approach to discipline and caregiving is key, as well as being comfortable with light housekeeping (running the dishwasher, possible errands, light meal prep) and maintaining an organized environment. 1 year commitment with possibility of longer.
Schedule: Four days/week Mon-Wed and Fridays 9am-5pm, and one shift into the evening for a date night for 35 hours/week. They could be flexible with the day off if nanny had a different preference but would it would be a set schedule once decided.
Duties: Primary responsibility is to provide loving and attentive care to the baby and toddler incurring all baby care duties- bottles, diapers, naps, soothing, comforting, following nap schedule, engage in age appropriate activities, tummy time, sensory play, maintaining the cleanliness of the home around baby areas, meal prep of children’s meals.
Pets: One dog, Goldendoodle who is so sweet and so good. Care is not needed.
Parents: Mom works fully from home and father works occasionally from home. They expect the nanny to take full responsibility of the baby but they are around if support is needed.
Driving: Yes, taking toddler to nursery school, taking one or both children to activities, music classes, library, etc and nanny can use the family vehicle.
Pay: $22-$33/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Paid sick days
Reference Code: #Gentle&CalmApproach
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PORTLAND |START DATE FLEXIBLE | 45 HOURS/WEEK | $23-$26/HR
Family out off Allen Ave in Portland are seeking a full time nanny with a flexible start date. They have a 7 month old baby boy who is fun loving, silly, smiley, curious, eats well, sleeps well, and is happy to be along for the ride as well as a 4 year old girl in preschool full time who is outgoing. The nanny will mostly be caring for their baby solely and occasionally their daughter on school vaca/in-service days. As a family they love to play together outside, limit screen time, love having music on, read lots of books, and spend lots of time with friends and family.
Their ideal nanny is a great communicator, is honest, consistent, reliable, interested in child enrichment and development and provide activities and outings that are age appropriate, is curious about child development- they have lots of child friendly space in their home and lots of toys and games. They are looking for a 3rd partner in helping to raise their children. They live by some great trails in Portland so a nanny that enjoys being outside.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm for 45 hours/week
Duties: Primarily caring for the baby- naps, feeding, play, keep on schedule, outside play, preparing baby foods, baby laundry, and occasionally when their 4 year old daughter doesn’t have school caring for both children
Pets: None
Parents: Yes both parents work from home often, they have a large home and plenty of space where they are able to stay out of the way, nanny will have total independence and freedom.
Driving: They are open to the nanny driving to music classes and the library although they have a great home set up with play spaces and trails to work locally.
Pay: $23-$26/hr
Benefits: Paid Vaca + Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Days
Reference Code: #3rdPartnerInFamily
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FALMOUTH | 36 HOURS/WEEK | STARTS APRIL | $25-$30/HR
Outdoors-loving family are seeking a full time nanny to join them this April prior to their newborn twin’s arrival expected April/May. They have two older boys ages 6 and 4 who are in full day school programs. Their oldest is smart, energetic, sensitive, and sporty while their 4 year old is sweet, curious, imaginative, and good with self-directed play. He has cochlear implants and uses mostly spoken language but some ASL as well. Nanny doesn’t have to know ASL and can quickly learn his typical signs, the implants require minimal device management. As a family they enjoying swimming, going to libraries and playgrounds, and anything outside. Their parenting style includes having set rules and expectations but also values connections and calm-demeanor to de-escalate scenarios.
The boys are in school until mid June and will have summers off- nanny will not have al four children, mom will be home on maternity leave. Lots of working alongside each other and also lots of divide and conquering so a nanny that is flexible and go with the flow will be helpful. They are seeking a nanny who is energetic, fun, positive, and truly loves babies and children of all ages! They are fine with a nanny that might be more “green” caring for infants as well as welcome the experience. They truly are just looking for a great fit with a nanny that could stay 1-2 years.
Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm for 36 hours/week
Duties: Divide and conquer with mom- care for the babies or help with the older children getting to/from school and activities. Baby care duties, older kid duties, household duties- baby dishes, laundry, food prep
Pets:One dog, care not needed
Parents: Dad works outside of the home, mom will be on maternity leave initially and likely will return to work in some part time capacity in the future
Driving: Yes can use family vehicle or will reimburse if using nanny’s vehicle
Pay: $25-$30/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Days
Reference Code: #ValuesConnections
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CUMBERLAND | 36 HOURS/WEEK | STARTS MAY | $28-$32/HR
Family expecting their first baby in February are seeking a full time nanny to start with them in May when their baby is three months old. Both parents are veterinarians with a love of animals (they have two cats and two dogs at home). They enjoy hiking, going to museums, and numerous athletic adventures. Dad grew up in a household with a long term nanny that was an important part of his upbringing and mom grew up in a home in which her mother ran a daycare so they feel as though this will be their foundation for their parenting styles. They would love to find an experienced nanny who can share their knowledge and expertise but also defers to the parent’s decisions as well, who is easygoing and able to handle situations professionally.
Schedule: Tuesday-Thursday 7am-7pm for 36 hours/week
Duties: Baby care duties- bottles, diapers, engagement, reading, cleaning up after baby, food prep
Pets: Two dogs, one goes to work with mom and the elderly dog stay home. Nanny might need to occasionally let outside. Two cats, care not needed.
Parents: Both parents work outside of the home
Driving: Not required, open to the nanny driving their baby when a little older to the library and museums
Open to a nanny with a child
Pay: $28-$32/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays +Bonuses
Reference Code: #ParentsUpbringingFormsParentingStyles
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FALMOUTH | 30+ HOURS/WEEK | STARTS AUGUST 4TH | $25-$35/HR
Family in Falmouth (off Blackstrap Rd) with three children in school are seeking a full time nanny/household manager to start with them August 2026 when their nanny of three years will be moving on. Childcare is about 10 hours/week and household care is about 20 hours/week. They have three children ages 11.5 y/o boy, 10.5 y/o girl, and 8.5 y/o boy and would love a nanny that can help manage their busy school & summer schedules and have fun with them in the down time. Their oldest is clever and charming, enjoys coding and technology, is well-mannered and polite, is an avid reader, and mature for his age. Their daughter is the leader, very independent, athletic, loves baking and figure skates 5-6 times/week and also does gymnastics. Their youngest hasn’t met a sport he doesn’t love but baseball and football are his favorites, he is super active, has a great sense of humor & loves making others laugh, and sees the best in people. The children all love to play together and generally get along and also enjoy their own independent time. As a family they love supporting each other at various sporting events, taking trips to the beach, pool days, Friday pizza nights, and family adventures are their favorites. Their children all attended Montessori preschool when they were younger so they try and foster independence, kindness for everyone, and for discipline it’s more about being consistent and providing feedback.
They have both household and childcare needs and have some flexibility with the schedule for household help. Their required hours will include afterschool 230pm-630pm (one Wednesday/month is early release and hours start at 11am) and then can add another 10 hours for household managing guaranteeing at least 30 hours/week. For the afterschool hours nanny will be helping to get them off the bus or pick up to school and bring to various activities. They keep their Fridays free from all activities and this is the day the kids can relax/have a down day, nanny can plan special activities and such. The role is less about planning things and more about getting the kids to and from various places- it’s busy and non-stop and works well for the kids and family. The household managing duties will include helping with preparing kid meals only, the family laundry, house organization (kids rooms, toys, clothing), running errands, grocery shopping, clothes rotation, etc. They are first and foremost looking for a teammate! As their children grow, they really need someone to be a trusted adult and be there so that they can experience childhood in Maine to the fullest. Their ideal candidate will be able to stay on top of tasks and have initiative so that as a family they can maximize their family time together outside of work and on the weekends. They would love to have someone long term who will be able to stay on and grow with their family.
Schedule: 30 hours/week guaranteed. The required hours will include 2:30pm-6:30pm and the additional 10 hours are all flexible (could have two longer days and 3 shorter, or have something more regular such as 1230-630.) All very flexible. They would like for the candidate to be flexible during times the children aren’t in school and hours could increase up to 30-40 hours/week. Kids have summer camps so hours can remain the same during summer except for the 1-2 weeks during the summer there are no camps.
Duties: Childcare duties include picking up from school or meeting off the bus, driving to activities & appointments, maintaining a consistent afterschool routine and following schedules, homework, reading time, structured and unstructured time, getting settled in at home, preparing dinner, using Friday downtime for fun child-focused activities, model and reinforce positive behavior, respect, and healthy boundaries. Household help includes meal prep and cooking , clean kitchen, laundry, organizing pantry/lunch boxes/closets/kid supplies, errands, and grocery shopping, creating grocery list.
Pets: No
Parents: Both parents work outside the home
Driving: Yes, they reimburse mileage at the IRS rate, offering car detailing 1-2x/year, and provide booster seats for the children that fit in most all typical vehicles (just not something tiny like a mini-Cooper)
Open to a nanny with a child if their vehicle can accommodate
Pay: $25-$35/hour
Benefits: Two weeks paid vacation of nanny’s choosing+ Paid Holidays+ paid sick days + Bonuses+ cell phone reimbursement
Reference Code: #HelpMaximizeTheirFamilyTime
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CAPE ELIZABETH | STARTS JUNE/JULY 2026 | 45-50 HOURS/WEEK | $25-$30/HR
Family due with their first baby in May are excited to line up a nanny for June or July (Flexible) full time for at least one year and ideally longer as they will continue to have a nanny need. Both parents are physicians with a pretty predictable schedule although occasionally and rarely they may need to go in a little earlier or stay a littler later so some flexibility would be helpful. They are an active family who loves being outside. They have a rescue dog who can be a little nervous around new people and mom overlapped a couple of months of her maternity leave to be with the nanny, baby, and dog to help with the transition for everyone! He is a sweet, loving dog and they have an invisible fence surrounding their yard so he loves spending his time outside. Their ideal nanny is caring, engaging, interactive, engaging and not on their phone often, responsible, kind, maternal, and will treat their baby as if their own.
Schedule: Typically four long days/week Mon-Fri 7:00am-5:30pm with an additional Sat or Sun shift approximately every 6+ weeks
Duties: Baby focused care- daily needs of baby, bottles, naps, diapers, walks, working on developmental skills, planning stimulation and activities throughout the day, baby dishes and baby laundry
Pets: One dog, care isn’t needed they have a daily dog walker
Parents: Both parents work outside of the home, occasionally mom might have a half day of work and may be home catching up on some home tasks
Driving: Not required but mom thinks it would be great to take the baby to story times, playdates and such if nanny is up for it. They will reimburse or provide a stipend for nanny to use their vehicle
Pay: $25-$30/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid holidays + Paid Travel with the Family (Optional)
Reference Code: #BabyFocusedPosition
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CUMBERLAND FORESIDE | STARTS ANYTIME | 40-45 HOURS/WEEK | $30/HR
Family in Cumberland Foreside had their infant twin girls this October and they have a recently turned 2 year old dither as well. Their older is a girl who knows what she likes! She may be shy at first but wants to be everyone’s best friend. She is really starting to become independent and started preschool five mornings/week this fall. The babies are the sweetest and love to stay on their schedule! They try to be an organized and clean family amongst the chaos of having three girls ages 2 and under! They are a no screen family with set rules and don’t let the children run wildly. They have a lot of fun and are seeking a nanny to become part of their family.
The nanny’s primary responsibility when starting will be caring for the twin babies while mom brings and picks up the oldest from preschool and spends time together with her. As everyone starts transitioning into this family team, nanny could end up being responsible for the toddler while mom is with the babies. It would be great having a nanny okay switching from toddler duties to infant care. Mom will be home and the priority currently is for her to focus on the toddler and giving her a little extra love and attention right now. Their ideal nanny is someone with twin experience or caring for numerous young children, is patient, reliable, trustworthy, flexible, adaptable, has a good understanding of child development, strong communication skills, is organized, and a professional. They would love someone long term.
Schedule: They are flexible on their scheduling needs, they would like 40-45 hours/week and ideal hours could be 10am-6pm or 10-7pm. If nanny needed to alter they are open to what this could look like, starting earlier a couple of days/week or changing the hours around.
Duties: Primary care initially is caring for the twin infants- all baby care duties scubas diapers, bottles, naps, sticking to schedule, helping with kids laundry, dishes, tidying and organizing play spaces. Nanny will also have time caring for the toddler when mom might be with the babies.
Pets: One dog, a cavapoo, occasionally letting him outside
Parents: Father works full outside of the home, mom will be home most of the time and she is seeking someone that is excited to work as a team and help raise these amazing girls
Driving: Yes, can use mom’s vehicle if taking the children out
Pay: $25-$30/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays
Reference Code: #ThreeGirlsUnderTwo
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SOUTH FREEPORT | 40 HOURS/WEEK | STARTS ANYTIME | $30/hr + NEGOTIABLE
This family describes themselves as a hard working family that loves to have fun and most of all loves to be together. They have two girls ages 6 and 3.5 years old. Both attend Waynflete full days with Wednesday being a half day and they have a need for household managing tasks during the day and childcare for when children are not in school. Dad travels often for work. They have a huge emphasis on safety and health. They believe in living a healthy, active lifestyle, with a huge emphasis on learning. Their parenting style is big on healthy boundaries and guiding their daughter's development through positive affirmation, empathy and curiosity. They are very flexible with the start date, could be anytime this year but at least by August/September.
A nanny who is positive, energetic, engaged, mature, professional, detail oriented, attentive and honest will be a great fit for this family. They’d love a nanny who is delighted to spend time with the children, playing with them, reading to them and monitoring their safety. The household managing hours can be flexible and family can work with nanny preferences, a typical 40 hour work week schedule during school breaks and summer vacation with more focus on childcare during that time. Nanny should have a safe driving record and be trustworthy.
Schedule: Core childcare needs are Mon-Fri 2pm-6pm with Wednesday 11-6pm. They can schedule household managing hours around candidates availability and will work with them on putting out a weekly schedule every two weeks that works for them. Hours would fall Mon-Fri 7am-6pm for 40 hours/week
Duties: preparation of healthy and nutritious child meals (they prefer whole foods, limited sugar), laundry, grocery shopping, dog care, light cleaning, picking up children from school, playing, getting outside, out to activities, and keeping child things/spaces organized, tidy, cleaning, ironing children clothes, and dusting, meal prep for kids (bonus if nanny is open to family meal prep although not required).
Pets: They have one friendly Labrador, pet care is needed- letting outside feeding, etc
Parents: Dad travels and works out of the home, mom works from home and outside of home
Driving: Yes to activities and events, mileage reimbursement
Pay: $30/hour, negotiable with experience
Benefits: paid federal holidays + paid sick days + paid vacation + paid travel with the family.
Reference Code: #TwoGirlsSoFreeport
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RAYMOND | 33 HOURS/WEEK | STARTS ASAP/ANYTIME | $30/HR
Family with a rotating schedule are seeking a full time nanny to join them ASAP. They have 5 children (all boys except for their almost 2 year old daughter) ages 11 (in school full days not summer), 4.5 (likely starting K this fall), 3, 2 years old girl, and their baby who is 1. Their oldest likes typical boy stuff such as trucks, bike riding, is calm and doesn’t like school. Their 4.5 year old is playful, outgoing, gentle, and friendly. Their 3 and 2 year olds are potty training and should be out of diapers and both still take a good nap. As a family they enjoy playing outside, swimming, and are boundary setters for clear rather than wishy washy discipline.
Nanny will have a combination of amount of children to care for- but likely the three youngest always so managing the needs of a baby, toddler, and preschooler! The two older will likely be in school so care before/after and during school breaks. They are seeking standard childcare and picking up after the children during the day (putting dishes in the dishwasher, food items back in the pantry, preparing child meals and snacks, etc). They are seeking a reliable nanny that they can count on and to ideally stay with their family for years. They would like a nanny comfortable in coming into work if the child has a minor illness such as teething, runny nose, or cold. Their thoughts on this would be, if the child doesn’t need to see a doctor than they will ask the nanny to come in. They would love an engaging nanny that is up for playing or reading as they don’t really have screen time. Their current nanny shared her insight about the type of nanny that would work out well for this family and her recommendation for working with them: “With 5 kids, 4 of them being 4 years old and younger, you’re always on your toes. Pulling something out of someone’s mouth, breaking up arguments, playing with them, cleaning up messes, etc. There’s lots of mouths to feed and diapers to change! Certainly not for the faint of heart! But I love every minute of it! I’m so thankful I ended up with them!"
Schedule: Three full days/week 6:30am-5:30pm, days rotate and will fall Mon-Fri and mom knows her schedule at least 2 months in advance, often 6 months in advance. She tends to work most Tuesdays and not often Fridays. On days that follow mom’s 24 hour on-call shift she may ask for a few hours the next morning with help 6:30am-8/9/10am which can be planned ahead of time.
Duties: Caring for three children under the age of 3- naps, meals, snacks, outside time and then oldest two when not in school.
Pets: One dog, one cat, no care needed
Parents: Both parents work outside the home.
Driving: Not required but open to it if nanny wants to take the boys to a playground or to the lake. They have a family Suburban nanny can use
Pay: $30/hour
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays
Reference Code: #RotatingScheduleRaymond
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PART TIME POSITIONS
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PORTLAND | STARTS ASAP BUT IS FLEXIBLE | 24 HOURS/WEEK | $22-$26/HR
Family in Portland’s Black Cove neighborhood are seeking a part time nanny three days/week to start anytime. They have a baby who turned 1 years old in December who is happy, active, walking, loves playing, giving treats to his pets, and is a very expressive baby is able to let you know what he wants even though he isn’t talking yet. As a family they enjoy taking walks together, going to the art museum, spending time with family and friends, and with their parenting style, they tend to take a more gentle approach. Their ideal nanny is active, playful, loving, patient, gentle, creative, curious, able to stay long term at least 1+ year, and in an ideal world would speak Spanish as they are raising him to be bilingual (not required, just a bonus!)
Schedule: Wednesday-Friday 8:30/9am-4:30/5pm for 24 hours/week. They could be open to considering three different days of the week if nanny needs some flexibility
Duties: Provide attentive, loving care for one baby, playing and engaging with him, all daily needs, primary focus is definitely the baby but cleaning up after his meals or playtime would be helpful but they are not worried about the house at all so long as their son is well cared for.
Pets: One dog and one cat, letting the dog outside/on walks
Parents: Both parents work outside of the home
Driving: Not required open to trips to activities, Will reimburse mileage
Pay: $22-$26/hour
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Days
Reference Code: #BackCoveBaby
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SCARBOROUGH | STARTS APRIL -MID SEPTEMBER | VARIED SCHEDULE | $23/HOUR
Family in Scarborough are seeking one or more part time nannies to help take on their varied evening and weekend hours. Their 2 y/o daughter attends a full time daycare in Westbrook on Spring Street and both parents work for the Portland Sea Dogs and are coming up on their busy season. They would love for the nanny(ies) to start in early April and stay with them until mid September. The office has a sample schedule to share and nannies can see what the home game schedule looks like here. They typically only need help every other week and are open to hiring two nannies. Their daughter is a very happy and active girl who loves to play outside, read, explore, loves their 11 year old chill dog, is social, and enjoys taking in her environment. As a family both parents are easygoing, they love going out for family dinners, traveling and especially love baseball games!
Their ideal nanny is kind, nurturing, is engaging, excited to keep their daughter active and busy, and also recognizes wanting to play independently. It would be great to have a nanny that would pick up their daughter from daycare and bring her to one of the Sea Dogs games every now and then (they have primo parking!)
Schedule: Follows the Sea Dogs HOME schedule, every other week typically, weekdays Tuesday-Friday pick up at daycare 5pm until 10pm; Saturday 8am-10pm and Sunday 8am-5pm. If one nanny working the entire amount, its about 10 shifts/month, if two nannies sharing the shifts, it could be about 5 shifts/month
Duties: Picking up their daughter from daycare, feeding her dinner, bath, bedtime. Weekends will be more free play- bringing her outside, to play spaces, the pool, beaches, etc and keeping up with her daily needs.
Pets: One dog, 11 years old chill and an old soul. He will typically be at another family member's house so minimal care for him.
Parents: Both parents work outside of the home
Driving: Yes, to pick up from daycare and bring to activities. Will reimburse mileage
Open to nanny with Child
Pay: $23/hour
Reference Code: #SeadogsFamily
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WINDHAM | STARTS MARCH/APRIL (FLEX) | 30 HOURS/WEEK | $22-$30/HR
Family in Windham is seeking a part time nanny to join them this spring, flexible on start date. They have a 3.5 year old that will be going to school in the fall and a baby girl born in mid December. Their oldest is thoughtful, deeply focused, kind, and empathetic who loves playing outside, in the rain, dancing, and animals. Their baby is a total sweetie who they are starting to see her personality and preferences. They have a calm and nurturing home where they hold boundaries for keeping each other safe and feeling loves. They believe that their nanny is part of their team and family. As a family they enjoy cooking together, learning about animals, science, and the world around them. Their ideal nanny is someone who is excited to make a connection with their girls, has self awareness, and an excitement to teach them new things. They appreciate good communication, is open to following their schedules even as they change, someone willing to work with deregulation with their oldest if she needs it, someone that can adjust, and doesn’t mind the kids getting messy and dirty. Did you hear the part about their oldest losing to play outside in the rain and jumping in puddles!
Schedule: Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30am-6:30pm for 30 hours/week
Duties: Caring for a baby and preschooler, bringing the oldest to/from pre-k in the fall, all daily needs, playing, reading, outside time, working on milestones and growth and development, load dishwasher, cleaning up after child messes, take the children to parks, museums, etc.
Pets: One cat, care not needed
Parents:Mom works outside of the home, dad works from home but the children are accustomed to this
Driving: Not required, but it would be great if open to it for picking up at school or going to farm/park/activities. Will reimburse if nanny uses their vehicle
Open to a nanny with a child
Pay: $22-$30/hour
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Generous Paid Sick Days + Health Insurance Contribution + Bonuses
Reference Code: #PlayingInPuddles
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PORTLAND | STARTS LATE SEPT/EARLY OCT | 12 HOURS/WEEK | $22-$30/HR
Family in downtown Portland on State Street are seeking a part time nanny for 1.5 days/week. Their first baby, a boy, is expected to arrive around early July. They are excited to welcome this lil peanut into their lives- they enjoy food, cooking, chilling, being outside, and by the ocean. They are motivated and hard workers (mom is a surgical resident at the hospital and dad is a founder of a tech start up). Both parents had superb parent role-models growing up and they want to bring a lot of those styles into their own parenting including being kind but firm and setting boundaries and routines. Both sets of grandparents are helping with childcare, one grandfather will have Mondays with the baby and one grandmother with have two days with the baby. Their ideal nanny will be kind, thoughtful, enjoys children, and understands basic child-rearing concepts. 1+ year commitment.
Schedule: Friday 8am-Noon and One full day (Tues-Thurs, working on confirming which day) 8am-4pm for 12 hours/week
Duties: Keeping the baby safe and cared for- feedings, cloth diapers, naps, helping to clean up after the baby, follow routines
Pets: One dog, very chill and sleeps a lot. Letting him outside in backyard 1-2x day would be helpful
Parents: Mom works outside of the home, dad works from his home office and will not interfere with the nanny and baby’s day together
Driving: Not required, in the future could consider it. They live in downtown Portland so walking to playgrounds and parks is quite doable
Pay: $22-$30/hour
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays
Reference Code: #SuperbParentalRoleModels
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YARMOUTH | STARTS MID APRIL | 16 HOURS/WEEK | $25-$35/HR
Family in Yarmouth are seeking a part time nanny to join them mid April when mom returns to work after maternity leave. Their daughter was born late November and will be about five months old when the nanny starts with them. As a newborn she has been chatty, loves being bounced, looking at her black/white contracts cards, and being outside. They are a family of three with two doggies who are their first babies so family of five now! They love being
outside and really value fresh air, staying active, skiing, biking, gardening, going for walks and playing with their dogs. They also enjoy healthy meals and hanging by the fire. When it comes to parenting they are looking to embrace kindness, foster curiosity, want to encourage their baby to grow into the best version of herself. Their ideal nanny is someone who blends emotional warmth with reliability, has a gentle and positive presence while also being incredibly reliable, attentive and punctual. Someone who keeps open thoughtful communication and respects their parenting decisions. In addition, they will need someone who is great with dogs and is able to be very mindful with theirs and continue the training they are working on when they are in the presence of the baby. Bonus: enjoys outside time and values healthy lifestyle choices. Would love years commitment, the longer term the better but can start with 1 year.
Schedule: Any two days/week (flex on days) 9am-5pm for 16 hours/week
Duties: Bottles (or bring to mom for feedings), diapers, tummy time, naps, sleep schedule, soothing, developmental stimulation, singing songs, playing with her, supervision of safety, washing bottles, baby laundry, tidy baby area, loading/unloading dishwasher, vacuum baby area, share notes/logs throughout the day, communicate with parents, taking walks in stroller, go to the park. Family meal prep would be a total bonus if nanny is up for it, but not required.
Pets: Two dogs, usually will be with mom in her office but nanny should be a dog person! Letting outside occasionally would be helpful.
Parents: Mom works from home, may be breastfeeding initially and some overlap of working together but they would want the nanny to take the lead during the day.
Driving: Not required, down the road they would be open to it.
Pay: $25-$35/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Bonuses
Reference Code: #EmbracesKindness&FostersCuriousity
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PORTLAND | 24 HOURS/WEEK | STARTS ANYTIME | $25/HR
Family in Portland off Brighton Ave are seeking a nanny to join them three days/week (they are also flexible and could consider full time five days/week). They have two boys almost 5 years old and 3.5 years old that have been in daycare which will be reduced to them staying in just two days/week or removing them fully if a full time nanny. Their oldest is a little more reserved, is super sweet, loves being outside more than inside, is active, and enjoys drawing and sports. Their youngest is fearless and very independent, he loves self play, loves being outside but does not like being cold! They are a close knit family who love to do everything together, they travel, plan fun activities, and spend their weekends planning new adventures to do. They understand and validate their children’s emotions and will follow through and stick with their expectations. Their ideal nanny is someone who can grow with their family, is attentive, makes their kids feel safe, welcomed, loved, and will have fun. If the nanny is interested in traveling they are planning a Bahamas trip and Cape Cod this summer, long weekends elsewhere (not required of nanny) 1+ year commitment
Schedule: Any three days/week (flex on days) 9am-5pm for 24 hours/week. OR if full time Mon-Fri 9-5
Duties: Planning fun and educational/developmental activities for two boys, prepare snacks and meals, run to the grocery store, tidying up after the children, playing outside, planning outings
Pets: One dog, French Bulldog, letting outside
Parents: Dad will start working in a co-working space during nanny’s days
Driving: Yes fun outings with the boys, can use dad’s car or nanny’s car.
Pay: $25/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Travel with family + Bonuses
Reference Code: #CloseKnitFamilyPartTime
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YARMOUTH | 6 or 7 HOURS/WEEK | STARTS ASAP | $25-$30/HR
Family in Yarmouth (right off 295 near Cumberland line) with two boys ages almost 2 and 5 are seeking a part time nanny to join them ASAP. They have had each grandmother helping to care for them one day/week while mom and dad work their schedules around so they only truly need care on just Thursdays (or Mondays) ideally for the next 1.5 years when the youngest starts his program at the Waldorf school where his older brother attends. The oldest is curious, playful;, articulate, loves to read, ride his scooter, cook, and engage in imaginative play. The youngest is an adorable toddler who is often on the move, playing, laughing, and is lovable, good natured, and loving. They have a structured routing at home with set nap and down times and the kids like the predictability of a schedule. As a family they love any time outside or inside playing, they enjoy going to playgrounds, playing tennis, reading, baking, swimming, and doing art together. Their ideal nanny is fun, good natured, neat, energetic, caring, loving, attentive who is going to be excited to engage with the boys and have fun! It would be great if nanny was into providing educational play while maintaining their schedules and routines.
Schedule: Thursdays (or Mondays) only Noon-6/7pm for 6 or 7 hours/week
Duties: Strictly childcare, caring for both boys. Picking up oldest from school, coming home, rest time, snacks, meals, playing, outside time, and leaving the house as the nanny found it
Pets: One dog, two cats care is not needed
Parents: Both parents work outside the home
Driving: Yes to pick up their son from school, nanny can use family vehicle
Pay: $25-$30/hr
Benefits: Flexible PTO
Reference Code: #EngageInImaginativePlay
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WESTBROOK | ASAP | 10 HOURS/WEEK | $25-$30/HR
Family in Westbrook with a 1.5 year old son turning 2 in June are seeking a nanny for just Fridays (they have a Mon-Thurs nanny in place). They are a simple family, enjoying staying at home, cooking (they do not eat pork as ask the nanny to not bring in pork products), and time with each other. They truly believes that the nanny becomes part of the family and had grown up having their own caregivers and have always developed close and genuine relationships together with them. They are an adored family by their nanny.
They would love a nanny to focus on the baby’s growth and development, encouraging him to be stimulated. Their ideal nanny is understanding, reliable, excited to share their expertise with the parents, takes initiative, is organized, and jump in and be helpful. They have a smaller sized house at 1600 sq ft so someone that can handle basic tidiness would be helpful. It would be great for a nanny to enjoy taking walks with the baby and making the most of their time at home to work on his development.
Schedule: Fridays only 7:30/8 am- 5:30/6pm for 10 hours/week
Duties: Childcare for one infant/toddler, prepare his bottles, foods, tidy his room, prepare his diaper bag, help with his sleep routines, unpack grocery deliveries, baby laundry, baby dishes, but baby care is always the priority.
Pets: None
Parents: Dad works outside of the home, mom WFH and Fridays are her lighter days so may be more involved with nanny and child.
Driving: Not required, if the nanny wants to bring the baby somewhere, mom would like to join initially
Pay: $25-$30/hr
Benefits: Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays
Reference Code: #FocusOnBabyDevelopment
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FALMOUTH | STARTS ANYTIME/ASAP | 4 HOURS/WEEK | $25-$32/HR
Family in Falmouth with children in school are seeking a very part time nanny to help out occasional evening or weekend morning care as well as sometimes when the children may be off from school. They don’t expect the nanny to have full availability but ideally could provide some flexible amount of care for them and the family will in return be flexible for the nanny. They have two children a 5 year old boy and 3 year old girl. Their oldest loves the outdoors, has a lot of energy, is quick to make friends, and is even tempered/well behaved. Their daughter has always been a extremely easy child who thrives at her Montessori school, can be initially shy but warms up quickly to new people, over to play with her brother (and argue with him too!) As a family they enjoy cooking, hiking, going to beach, and on walks together. They are all avid readers and enjoy reading a book together too. They limit screen time so that they can focus on outdoor play even in rainy weather if appropriate. They keep a pretty structures schedule, they like the Montessori approach at school but tend to be more relaxed at home.
Their ideal nanny is someone that has a good amount of flexible availability that they can schedule some times with the nanny a couple of weeks in advance on a rolling basis. They would love a responsive nanny who is quick to text back or easy to communicate with. Their children respond best to those with a calm, kind energy not overly directive or overly energetic, but active, playful, and engaging.
Schedule: 4-8 hours every other week that will vary and can plan ahead with nanny and the nanny’s availability. The kids go to school full time but could include a daytime shift when they are off from school, an evening shift such as 4/5 pm until 8/9pm, or a weekend shift. They are flexible
Duties: Keep the kids safe, fed, rested, lots of outside play, and engaged with.
Pets: No pets
Parents: Occasionally parents do work from home
Driving: Not a requirement but open to the nanny driving them to a playground or activity. Will reimburse mileage
Open to nanny with child
Pay: $25-$32/hr
Reference Code: #PermanentBabysitterinFalmouth
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PORTLAND | 20 HOURS/WEEK | STARTS MAY/JUNE | $30-$35/HR
Family in Portland’s North Deering/Riverside neighborhood are seeking a part time nanny to join them this May/June when their current nanny finishes up her time (having her own baby!). Their son will almost be 2 years old when the nanny starts and boy is he a fun, active, chatty little guy. He is very personable, warms up to new people quickly, loves his daily routines also can be flexible too, and is such an easygoing kiddo. Their pediatrician jokingly said not to tell other first time parents how easy and easygoing of a baby he has been! He loves music, everything trucks, music, and loves more than anything being outside. As a family they really embrace and enjoy the outdoors, hiking, walks on the trails, sharing family meals, and beach time. Dad is a doctor and given his busy schedule they really value their family time together and do everything together when he is off work. They bring their son everywhere with them and involve him in everything they do (when feasible) for example, he starting “helping” with certain chores. He has very limited, nonexistent screen time. They feel fortunate with his demeanor and while they don’t need a discipline style per say they are firm with him with any behavior issues and he is easily redirected. Their ideal nanny is playful and lively, their active son thrives with individualized attention and a nanny that is present and engaging during playtime, they will be reliable, a good communicator, and will not hesitate to ask questions. They would love someone to stay at least until August 2027 but ideally longer.
Schedule:20 hours/week. The days of the week are flexible. They would need either 3 longer days/week or four shorter days of the week, hours can be flexible if includes some morning hours.
Duties: Caring for and supervising the safety of their child, he is curious although also cautious, playing with him, feeding snacks/meals, diapers, daily outside play, changing clothes/bathing if needed, naps, walks
Pets: No pers
Parents: Dad works outside of the home although his hospital schedule rotates so there may be shifts where he is home sleeping or both mom and dad have plans. Mom works part time and is a SAHM, she will be in and out of the home, never less the nanny is the primary caretaker during work hours. Parents stay out of play spaces and avoid play areas.
Driving: No, they live near some great trails and ball field, have a good backyard for outside play.
Open to a nanny with a child
Pay: $30-$35/hour
Benefits: Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation + Paid Sick Days
Reference Code: #EmbracesTheOutdoors
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FALMOUTH | 16-27 HOURS/WEEK | STARTS MARCH 16 | $25-$35/HR
Family in Falmouth had their first baby girl in December and are seeking a part time nanny two or three days/week, grandparents care for her two other days/week. She is a new baby and they are excited to still be figuring out her personality and what she likes but so far loves her bath time. They tend to be Montessori inspired in their parenting styles but are very open and flexible. They would love an experienced nanny that they can seek guidance from but also willing to follow the parents directions. Their ideal nanny is warm, reliable, caring, motivated, a good communicator, has held a long term nanny position previously, and is excited to join their family at least for a year, ideally longer.
Schedule: Two OR Three days/week depending on nanny preference, days would need to fall Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursdays and hours would be 8am-5pm or 9am-5pm for 16- 27 hours/week.
Duties: All baby care such as naps, diapers, bottles, baby dishes, baby laundry, playing, exploration, ONLY if interested and as a bonus if there could be some family meal prep but not required
Pets:Two dogs 50 and 80 lbs so they are bigger but supper sweet and cuddly. Care is not needed
Parents: Mom works outside of the home, dad works from dedicated office space and only available in emergencies
Driving: Yes, will reimburse for mileage
Pay: $25-$35/hour
Benefits: Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, travel with family, Bonuses
Reference Code: #MontessoriInspiredParentingStyles
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PORTLAND & BIDDEFORD | 24 HOURS/WEEK | BY MARCH | $25-$35/HR
First time parents to a baby girl born in late May are seeking a part time nanny to join them them Feb/March when she will be about 9 months old Mom owns a med spa in downtown Portland and has set up a nanny lounge in one of their rooms that includes comfortable seating, lighting, Montessori style baby toys, bassinet, nursery items, and all of the equipment needed for the nanny to care for the baby while mom works at the spa at least initially. Mom is exclusively breastfeeding so will want the baby nearby early on. Their home in Biddeford is right on the Saco/Biddeford line and is just 20 minutes away. They would love a nanny that is open to caring for they baby here as well, especially as the baby can go longer between feedings. Their home here is just five minutes from the beach and can walk downtown Saco as well. They can see their parenting styles lean more towards being outdoor play based, Montessori style toys, with minimal to no screen time.
They would love a nanny to stay with them very long term and they imagine adding another baby in the future. They would love a nanny who is kind, gentle, has a Montessori style teaching /care, will support family wanting as much time outside as possible and minimal screen time. They are seeking a professional nanny with formal training or a background in childhood education who would like to build a relationship together with their family. Their ideal candidate is warm, loves the outdoors, and is comfortable with Montessori-style learning.
Schedule: Tuesday-Fridays with ideal hours being 9am to 3pm for 24 hours/week. Their goal is to find the right nanny for their family and could accommodate some degree of flexibility on scheduling, such as starting at 10 or ending at 2.
Duties: Baby care- bottles, solids when of age, naps, diapers, outdoor play, stroller walks, washing bottles, running an occasional errand, tidying and organizing. As much time outside as possible!
Pets: Two chihuahuas and one cat, playing with dogs at their Biddeford home would be great
Parents: Dad and mom work outside of the home. Mom will be working at the spa when nanny is in Portland providing care, mom is working but will have breaks to breastfeed.
Driving: Not required but would be nice if nanny could take to the library, playground, playdate. The nanny can use family vehicle or if more comfortable can use their own car and family will reimburse mileage
Pay: $25-$35/hr
Benefits: Paid Vaca + Paid Holidays + Med-Spa discounts
Reference Code: #NannyLounge&HomebytheSea
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SOUTH PORTLAND | STARTS FEB (FLEX) | 28 HOURS/WEEK | $22-$32/HOUR
Sweet first time parents in SoPortland are seeking a part time nanny four days/week to care for their baby boy who was born at the end of November. So far he is a relatively easy newborn and they love their newest additional joining mom, dad, and their two friendly dogs. They feel like they are a good natured family that believes in fairness, kindness, and modern medicine. They would love to have an experienced caregiver who is responsible, caring, values kindness, liberal values, and science based decisions and as a bonus who loves dogs (mom works with animals)! They would like a nanny available for at least one to one and half years as they anticipate daycare at that time.
Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8am-3pm for 28 hours/week
Duties: All baby care duties- diapers, bottles, clothing changes, soothing, ruffling, reading books, baby laundry, sterilizing bottles
Pets: Two dogs, a 3 y/o Goldendoodle and 14 year old mixed breed. Just letting outside in fenced in yard
Parents: Both parents work outside of the home. While mom is finishing up her maternity leave she will be spending some time along with the nanny and baby
Driving: Not required, perhaps as he gets older to some activities occasionally but homebred to start with.
Open to a nanny with a child
Pay: $22-$32/hour
Benefits: Flexible PTO
Reference Code: #ValuesKindness&LovesDogs
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CUMBERLAND | STARTS ASAP | 14-21 HOURS/WEEK | $22-$30/HR
Family in Cumberland are seeking a part time nanny to join their family ideally 3 days/week but could consider 2 days/week as well. They have three girls ages 1, 4, and 6. The oldest two are in school so care is mostly for the youngest during the day and then all three children for afterschool or during breaks. Their baby loves to be a part of all the action and smiles and laughs. Their middle child is independent, easygoing, and a great listener. Their oldest is chatty and loves being outside, playing with her sisters. They consider themselves a pretty typical family going a thousand miles a minute at all times! They enjoy being outside, taking family bike rides, and doing art projects. The want their children to be kind and respectful, they believe that kids should be kids while also not being a free for all!
Their ideal nanny will be energetic, nurturing, patient, kind, and respectful with a genuine love of working with children and a natural ability to connect with them. They should have a great sense of humor, a willingness to be silly but also have boundaries and maintain a calm, confident presence. They would love a hands on nanny who is creative and communicative as well as collaborative. Above all, they hope to find a nanny who will be a positive presence in their girls’ lives and a true partner in their care and development.
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays 9am-4pm for 21 hours/week (open to considering two of those days for nannies with less availability)
Duties: Care is mostly for the youngest- food, naps, playtime, outside time, some afternoon time with the older two. Help with baby laundry, prepare baby food/meals, cleaning up her areas
Pets: None
Parents: Both parents work from home
Driving: No, the oldest gets of the bus and mom will pick up the middle child from school
Pay: $22-$30/hour
Benefits: Flexible PTO
Reference Code: #AThousandMilesAMinute