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Lauren D.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a college junior and I love spending time with children! I currently attend TCU, but I am back home for the summer. I have worked for a long time with two boys who are 4 and 7, two girls who are 7 and 11, and two boys 18 months and 4, so I am very experienced with those ages, but I have worked with both younger and older...

Eryn T. says "Could not be happier with Lauren. We were in a pinch because we had someone cancel last minute, and she was able to come over the day we contacted her! She...

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Adriana L.

Highly Experienced Preschool Teacher/Educator

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hello ! **Current Availability: I am open and available for date nights/occasional babysitting on weekends*** I am a highly experienced preschool teacher, tutor, nanny, pet caretaker and a proud mom to my 12-year-old! I am CPR/First Aid Certified and have a clean driving record. More About Me: -I am a grad student -I hold...

Talin S. says "Adriana was the best mommy's helper! I recently broke my arm and as a stay at home mom with my 1 year old, I definitely needed help. Adriana was always on...

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Marlena R.

Active And Creative Nanny

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
I began babysitting when I was 13, I have babysat a newborn, as well as ages ranging from 3-6. I took a safe sitter course when I first began. In the past during the summers, I have nannied for four boys, each day taking them on fun adventures and teaching them social and behavioral skills. I also used to nanny for a newborn...

Rose S. says "Marlena has been great with my kids and keeps them engaged!"

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Claire G.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Claire, UofSC graduate originally from the DC area! I have been babysitting since I was 14 and I also have been a lifeguard for 4 years and am Red Cross certified. I have experience working at children's camps and nursery's and work well with all ages! I also have experience helping children with online learning.

Hailey W. says "Claire was great! She was right on time and helped us out so much by hanging out at our place while our kid slept so we could go out to dinner. We'd...

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Madeline L.

Fun And Creative Special Education Teacher

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a friendly and energetic special education teacher who has experience teaching kindergarten-4th grade. I am looking for families to support on an occasional basis on evenings and weekends (nothing full time as I am still a working teacher)! Before being a teacher, I was a nanny for 3 years and have worked with...

Care Member says "Madeline was our babysitter for our identical twin boys for 3 years in Chicago, from 3-6 years old. The only reason why she isn’t our babysitter anymore...

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Destiny I.

Fun, Friendly, And Detail-oriented Sitter

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Destiny. I am a senior nursing student who will be receiving my BSN by May of 2023. I am CPR/ALS certified through the American Heart Association as of 2021. I am also first aid trained. This past summer, I was a full time nanny for a 4-year-old boy as well as a part time nanny for a 4-year-old boy with autism and...

Tanya M. says "Destiny took care of my 7-month-old baby, all day for two days and was wonderful. After the first day, my daughter was absolutely in love with her. She...

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Jaimeleigh S.

Looking To Provide Part Time Care For Your Little Ones!

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Jaimeleigh! I am currently looking for a full-time position with a wonderful family over the summer starting in early June! I have a B. S. in Family & Child Sciences as well as an M. S. in Couple and Family Therapy. ______ I am very passionate about working with children and families! I will do more than...

Heather F. says "Jamie Leigh cared for our two sons on many occasions, and they absolutely adore her. As do we! Jamie Leigh arrives prepared and is hands on and fun....

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Lexie B.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hi, I'm Lexie and I offer child care and have been babysitting off and on for about two years! I am comfortable with pets and have cats of my own! I have the most experience with children 3-10 but I am super willing to learn and care for infants and toddlers! I have a car and have had my license since November 2021. I am happy...

Natalie L. says "My kids had a wonderful time with Lexie. She was a wonderful communicator, prompt, and a great help. I will be rebooking with her! "

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Wendy J.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, thanks for looking at my profile! My name is Wendy, I have worked with children and youth for the past 9 years. I'm a licensed teacher. I have a bachelors degree in Child, Youth, and Family Studies, and a masters degree in Elementary education. I have experience babysitting, working at a child development center, summer...

Kayla T. says "Wendy has cared for my three kids for the past two years. She has been amazing in every instance- fun, organized, responsible, practices clean hygiene, and...

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Olivia L.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I've been babysitting by providing reliable & patient care for many years and absolutely love kids. I also make it a part of my goal to always add value whenever I can, so while I love to have fun & play there is still an expectation set that is attainable for every child' s stage in life. I love crafts, exploring, creativity,...

Patrick S. says "Olivia is great. She has showed up on time each time - even with me needing help at the very last minute. She's great with my son and is able to meet him...

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Hannah W.

Reliable Sitter Looking To Help :)

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi Parents! My name is Hannah, and I'm 21 years old! I'm located in NE Portland, and I was born and raised in Gilbert, Arizona. I would say that a few of my characteristics include being family-oriented, optimistic, focused, energetic, and goal-driven. I love to be outdoors and love socializing with others. I spend most of...

Stefani K. says "Hannah was great with my kids. They've never had a babysitter, and she put them at ease right away. She was very punctual and had good communication. We...

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Maddy L.

Nanny

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! My name is Maddy, I'm living and working I've been working in childcare for 10 years and have had lots of experience babysitting all different aged kids and working at summer camps and afterschool programs. I have a reliable car and a Wilderness First Responder certification that covers advanced first aid and CPR. I love...

Care Member says "Great with my daughter! Stuck with her routine and She was so engaged and happy! "

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Hannah S.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have been a babysitter since age 12 and have worked with a wide-age range of children, varying from 10 months to 13 years old. I experience in environmental education and have worked professionally in the childcare industry at The Resort at the Mountain by providing babysitting services to guests and also worked as a...

Julie A. says "I felt so reassured having Hannah care for my 1-year-old baby in our home. She picked up on his cues extremely quickly and kept him to a solid routine....

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Mikiko S.

Fun And Experienced Caregiver

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have loved working with children and generally being a caregiver for my whole life. I started at the age of 12 by babysitting for the families in my neighborhood. I have a lot of experience working with children with physical and developmental disabilities as I worked at an institute for developmentally disabled children for 3...

Kinara F. says "I was Mikiko's instructor in nursing school, so I spent a lot of time watching her interact with classmates, staff, and clients. She is compassionate,...

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Rosabelle H.

Part-Time Caregiver

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Rosabelle, a recent college graduate living in Northeast Portland. If you're looking for an extra sitter or occasional help, I'd love to be considered. I absolutely adore children and have had the pleasure of babysitting for the past nine years (ages 6 months -- 12 years.) I find this work to be exceptionally rewarding,...

Holly P. says "My almost 3 year old boy loves Rosabelle. He was so sad when it was time for her to go. She read him lots of books and they did art together. We'll...

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Laura D.

Australian Teacher, Sitting For The Summer!

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
Hello! I am a Portland-native who currently lives in Brisbane, Australia, but is home for the summer! In Australia, I teach primary school and nanny professionally. My most recent charge was a 6-month-old baby who is now nearly 18 months. I currently substitute teach, but prior I was a Year 2 teacher (6-7) year olds. I have also...

Care Member says "Laura is the greatest. She is clean and organized and so positive. We love her!"

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Stacey R.

Part time Energetic Momma Available!!

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a momma of 4 children... they aren't kids anymore and have all grown up and starting to move out. I was working full time and taking care of kids with sports and appts until just recently when my youngest baby turned 18. Right now, I am considered the "neighborhood babysitter" all the kids on my street come to my...

Tiffany D. says "Stacey still works for me part time, I just wanted to say that Stacey is truly the best at anything you hire her for. She goes above and way beyond every...

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Mckenzie A.

Reliable And Educated Nanny

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I am a reliable, college-educated nanny dedicated to working closely with families to provide top quality care to children of all ages. I enjoy planning engaging and developmentally appropriate activities and outings that target all areas of child development. Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches inspire me to guide children...

John M. says "Mckenzie was an incredible child care provider. Very responsible and trustworthy. I always felt so comfortable knowing she was with our 3 kids. Instead of...

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Jay E.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I enjoy taking care of kids and watching them grow and learn. I have experience with multiple mental health issues, newborns through teens, twins, distance learning, and giving medications. I am comfortable with driving kids, taking them swimming, any pets, bedtime routines, cooking easy meals for the kids, and helping to clean...

Adrienne B. says "To put it simply Jay is one of the best! When we first hired Jay to provide weekly childcare for our kiddo two days a week our child was 1, and at that...

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Teresa P.

Part-time Nanny

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a mother of 3 children, ages 12-30. I have a lot of experience looking after kids. I have done babysitting for kids of all ages, from 1 month after birth and on. My first language is Spanish, and I speak a bit of English (enough to communicate slowly). I can help tutor in Spanish if that's something you'd like. I'm looking...
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  • 776 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.16/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.7

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Portland, OR

Babysitters in Portland, OR are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 376 reviews of the 777 listed babysitters

Lauren D.

Could not be happier with Lauren. We were in a pinch because we had someone cancel last minute, and she was able to come over the day we...

- Eryn T.

Adriana L.

Adriana was the best mommy's helper! I recently broke my arm and as a stay at home mom with my 1 year old, I definitely needed help. Adriana...

- Talin S.

Marlena R.

Marlena has been great with my kids and keeps them engaged!

- Rose S.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Portland, OR:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Portland, OR can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 777 babysitters in Portland, OR on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Portland, OR babysitters on Care.com is $21.16 per hour as of August 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Portland, OR through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.

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