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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
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Emily N.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! I currently am in Portland State University's M. S. in Speech Language Pathology Program. I have worked as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant with autistic individuals for the past year. For the past three years I have worked in the field of ABA therapy ( behavioral therapy) as a Registered Behavioral Technician. I also...

Kristy B. says "Emily was wonderful! She is full of energy, very sweet and fun. My kids are 2 and 5, she kept them entertained and engaged the whole time. They always ask...

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Melanie T.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
Hi there! I am currently looking for part-time babysitting and pet-sitting gigs. I am taking a hiatus from teaching full time to be home with my 2yo while my husband works full time, so I'm really only looking to provide childcare for one-time hires or just a day or two per week for a few hours, ideally in the mornings. I would...

Care Member says "Melanie is an absolute delight. My family and I warmed up to her and her sweet daughter right away. She is genuinely friendly and kind and is a great...

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Annelise C.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
Around 10 years of paid, experience nannying and babysitting! I graduated from OSU in 2019 and am transitioning back to life in Portland! Utilizing my Sociology degree, I am currently working as a Case manager for transition aged youth for a local Behavioral Health Non-profit. I enjoy being outdoors and being active in my free...

Care Member says "Annelise has been a lifesaver for our family! My husband and I are in the middle of juggling new positions, a home Renovation and booming side business...

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Olivia L.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 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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Jaimeleigh S.

Looking To Provide Part Time Care For Your Little Ones!

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 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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Anna P.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! I am currently teaching 4th grade and have a lot of experience with other ages as well. I have been a nanny/babysitter since I was about 14, I love kids! I love arts and crafts, school, and any activity out there! I am very flexible and am very responsible. I have nannied many families with multiple children of all...

Tom C. says "We were all set to hire Anna as a nanny for our two children before a family member became available to watch them. Anna demonstrated solid communication...

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Brianna P.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
Hello, parents! I'm Brianna, but you can call me Bri. Originally from Reno, Nevada, I relocated to Portland, OR in 2020. I've been in child care since 2018 with extensive babysitting experience and classroom work. I have over four years of Montessori experience, mainly in the Primary Classroom, and hold an Associate's in Early...

Kerri T. says "Brianna, has cared for my 2-year-old daughter a few times. She has a wonderful personality, is very trustworthy and super engaged with children. I feel...

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Claire S.

~experienced, Energetic, And Empathetic~

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've worked as a babysitter/nanny, tutor, chauffeur, lifeguard, summer camp leader, personal assistant, and more! Since joining Care. com, I've successfully maintained happy clients for a wide range of services here. I earned a degree in Psychology from CSU Chico, where I also took courses on Child/Adolescent Psychology &...

Brenda S. says "Claire is so great with my kids. She engages with them and makes sure they are comfortable while keeping their safety her number one priority. She is very...

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Hana F.

Hana -.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello families! My name is Hana and I'm a registered nurse. I have experience with infants up to teens and have been nannying and babysitting for 8 years. I really enjoy working with children and approach childcare in a kind and loving way. In the past I have done lots of art and science projects with the children I've cared...

Josie A. says "She was a great addition to our family and for our little girl! We will definitely hire again for our next date night!"

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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
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 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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Mia K.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Mia. I'm 27 years old. I have 15 years of experience in babysitting all ages from newborn to 15 years old. I was a daycare teacher for 9 months, and I was a nanny for 7 months. I am CPR and first aide certified, I have reliable transportation, and I don't smoke. I'm comfortable with pets, am willing to cook...

Care Member says "Mia is great! She was very communicative and showed up right on time. Our 2 year old kept asking about her after she watched him! "

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Valerie T.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
For over 10 years, I've found immense joy in nurturing children's growth and development. My positive experiences babysitting sparked a passion for making a real difference in young lives and supporting families. I hold a college degree and bring creativity, patience, and a friendly demeanor to every interaction. I am...

Care Member says "I wish I could afford to have Valarie all the time! She has shown care for my child while taking care of her. She communicates well and has a work ethic...

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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
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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Anika H.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
Hello, My name is Anika . I have been babysitting since the age of 13 and I currently work at a daycare during the day. I am available mostly for date nights, but if I find a full time opportunity, I have flexibility with that job. I own my own car, I am reliable, patient, caring, and I am fully vaccinated

Savannah M. says "Anika is wonderful, she is so kind and patient with my two toddlers, even though they can be a handful, they always have the best time with her. I would...

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Claire G.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 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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Jay E.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
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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Skylar K.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Skylar, and I am eager to connect with families seeking a nanny, babysitter, or house manager position this fall! I am a 26-year-old career nanny with about 6 years of experience working for private families. I have a diverse range of experience working with kids aged 7weeks -12 years, and my caregiving style...

Louisa H. says "Skylar is so gentle, kind, and confident with our three year old and our baby. Our three-year-old misses her when she hasn't come for a few days. They...

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Courtney W.

Full Time Nanny Position; Available In August 2015

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am currently looking for a summer nanny position from June-mid August. I moved to Washington in 2018 to nanny for a family from my hometown and spent 6 years with them. My partner and I moved to Oregon last summer and I started working for Clackamas Education Service District in a special education program last October. I have...

Justin M. says "She is wonderful with my kids- they both love her and look forward to times when she cares for them. Whichever family invited her in will be lucky to have...

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Kaela M.

Passionate And Kind 4.0 College Student

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Kaela, and I am looking for a part-time or as needed position with a great family. I have 8 years experience nannying, 1 year experience as a Teacher's Aide for an elementary school, and 1 years as a Lead Teacher/Director's Assistant at a preschool. I have worked with ages 6 weeks - high school age and enjoy...
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  • 731 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.35/hr as of November 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 367 reviews of the 731 listed babysitters

Mckenzie A.

Mckenzie was an incredible child care provider. Very responsible and trustworthy. I always felt so comfortable knowing she was with our 3...

- John M.

Emily N.

Emily was wonderful! She is full of energy, very sweet and fun. My kids are 2 and 5, she kept them entertained and engaged the whole time....

- Kristy B.

Melanie T.

Melanie is an absolute delight. My family and I warmed up to her and her sweet daughter right away. She is genuinely friendly and kind and...

- Care member

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 731 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 $21.35 per hour as of November 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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