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Raeana M.

Early Childhood Educator/Nanny/Postpartum Doula

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi! I'm a postpartum doula and former Health Equity & DEI Specialist available for a wide range of caretaking support. About me: - 10+ years of experience as a nanny, postpartum doula, and infant / toddler / preschool teacher in a Reggio Emilia setting - First Aid & CPR + Food Handler's permit - Reliable transportation +...

Sarah S. says "Wonderful experience caring for our 3-7 month old. Highly recommend."

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Paige M.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
I have a lot of experience working with kids all ages from newborns-middle school, I have a big family with lots of kids around. I have two nephews and one niece ages 3, 5, and 5 I have spent a lot of time caring for them, I've spent nights taking care of them. I have worked with multiple families making sure school work is done...

Care Member says "She is very reliable and so patient with all 3 of my kids! Exceptional!"

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Madeleine G.

Nanny And Artist In SE Portland!

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm a nanny and artist living in SE Portland. I moved to Portland after graduate school in 2021, and have been nannying and making art here since. Most of my nanny experience is with ages 5 months - 2. 5y, but I have also volunteered at schools (preschool, elementary). It is imperative to me that your little ones have...

Harvard S. says "Maddie was a lifesaver! She stepped in for a couple weeks when my wife had pneumonia. With my job requiring traveling we desperately needed help, and...

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Laura Y.

Joyful Sitter

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have 10 years of experience working with children from 3 months to 5 years of age. I have worked at Child Care Center and Daycare center in Beaverton. I work at Portland Jewish Academy Monday through Friday, full-time so I can do Friday weeknights and the weekends. I love to interact, engage in activities, and have positive...

Care Member says "Laura was great with our almost 2-year-old. Even though our kiddo had missed her nap and was in full toddler mode, she was able to connect with her, get...

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Alexis D.

Oldest Daughter Of 5

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I have 3 younger brothers whose ages are 20, 9, and 6. While in high school I helped care for my youngest brothers and have lots of experience caring for infants and young children. I was a 4-H camp counselor for 3 years and have experience with caring for children 9-12 years old in an outdoor education setting. I also have...

Paulina K. says "Lexi is great - dependable, communicative, flexible, and hugely helpful with everything from cleaning the kitchen to rearranging kids toys to pruning the...

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Taylor D.

Caring And Enthusiastic Sitter

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Taylor! I'm 21 years old and have six years of experience caring for children of all ages. From a young age, I've had a passion for working with kids and babies. I'm currently a senior in the School of Nursing at the University of Portland, aspiring to become a pediatric or neonatal nurse. I have experience with a wide...

Care Member says "Taylor was great! Arrived on time, was friendly and interacted well with our 8-month-old, responded quickly through the app when we messaged to check...

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Xennia M.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am 52 years old and have more tham10 years of experience with children's newborn through school age. I am extremely responsible, honest, very organized and a hardworking person. I can do light housekeeping, driving and laundry. I am an English/Spanish speaker, a non-smoker and have no problems with pets. I love taking the kids...

Tamara M. says "Xennia is wonderful with our toddler. Very patient, a good reader and very engaged in play."

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Felicity E.

Part Time/ Full Time Caregiver

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, I'm Felicity! I am 26yrs old and have been in SE Portland for a few years now. I work as a hemodialysis technician while I am finishing pre-requisites for nursing school. I also just finished serving a contract with the U. S army as a medic. I have experience with children between the ages of 2-12yrs. I love being...

Denise D. says "Felicity was an excellent sitter for my two toddler age children. She was kind, attentive, and easy going. Recommended highly."

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Elaina R.

Fun Loving Sitter Ready To Adventure And Create!

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I am Elaina! I am currently training to become a birth and postpartum doula and looking for some part-time nanny work while I am training and getting my first clients! Looking for a family who is okay with part-time hours and being flexible with the future births I will be working! I will have strong communication around...

Alyson L. says "I simply can't say enough wonderful things about how much my family and I love and are grateful for Elaina! She is responsible, mindful, caring,...

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Julia F.

Experienced Portland Nanny Available

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
I am a conscious, presence-based nanny seeking temporary to long-term employment with Portland families. My childcare career began when I became an aunt of five children when I was a teenager; I have supported my siblings by caring for their children from when they were infants. Since then, I have had consistent nanny jobs. I...

Lauren G. says "Julia was a great nanny. Our son was 7 weeks old when she started. I work from home & my husband traveled during the day/nights. I needed someone in house...

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Lauren O.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I have worked with children for many years. I have been a camp counselor, worked at an elementary school helping children learn how to read, as well as at the after school program. I also have been a full and part-time nanny. Most recently I was a full time toddler teacher at a licensed child care facility for a year. I am...

Tina Z. says "My very shy 6 month old connected with Lauren right away! She's very gentle and loving with him (it's clear she loves being around kids!). She's a clear...

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Francisca B.

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Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
As a nurturing and responsible childcare provider with 3 years of experience, I am committed to fostering a safe and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. I believe every child is unique, and I tailor my approach to meet their individual needs, interests, and developmental stages. My calm and...

Jack T. says "Good communication. Really friendly."

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Amanda P.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have experience with infants, toddlers, school age and special needs children. I can help with other household tasks, pets, driving, etc. -- whatever you need!

Care Member says "Amanda was great. Punctual, followed all instructions, was flexible when our plans changed, and our two boys loved having her at the house."

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Amanda B.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have over 10+ years of experience working with kids. As the oldest of 7 and also working with other families I'm confident working with all ages. I have experience working with kids . With my experience, I'm confident I can provide a safe space for your child. I'm comfortable helping with light housework, laundry, and meal...

Care Member says "Amanda was kind, professional, and super easy to work with. I’m looking forward to booking her again!"

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Jade T.

Experienced Teacher & Childcare Provider

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
Hello, my name is Jade! I am a highly experienced childcare provider. I am currently a preschool teacher at a NAEYC accredited center. I am comfortable and happy to work with all ages and large groups of children. My background includes extensive private and professional childcare with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and K-12...

Zenka W. says "Jade did a wonderful job watching our two year old! Our daughter warmed up very quickly and easily to Jade upon meeting her. Jade has an in depth knowledge...

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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 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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Desirea T.

Part Time Caregiver

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi my name is Desirea I'm 25 years old and I've been a working with kids for many years, gaining valuable experience working with kids from 3 months to 16 years old. I've also had the privilege of working with children and adults with disabilities. My passion for caregiving and my ability to connect with kids of all ages make me...

Anb D. says "Desirea was taking care of our 18 month old daughter and 5 year old autistic son for nearly 6 months. She was very patient, gentle, and dependable."

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Allyson S.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am energetic, loving, and will take great care of your little buddies! I was a preschool teacher for a year and a half, nannying for multiple families prior. I am a full time psychology student and am First Aid and CPR certified. I have experience with children on the autism spectrum and am a Registered Behavior Technician....

Derrick G. says "Ally was absolutely amazing with our little ones! She was punctual, courteous and professional and our kids love and adore her. Our date night was a last...

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Samira D.

Patient And Fun-Loving Nanny,

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello Families, I have worked with kids in the United States for almost six years. I used to be an au pair, and I had two host families. In both families, I used to take care of 3 kids. It was remarkable to see them growing up and being part of it. After that, I started working as a family assistant and nanny for another...

Marcia T. says "Samira is very skilled in supervising children and caring for their needs, planning, preparing and serving meals to children, bathing, dressing and...

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Anahita J.

Professional Nanny .

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm a Professional nanny with a master's degree in psychology and step 10 childhood care. am looking for a professional nanny job. I worked as a professional nanny sharing with toddlers for 2 years (2022 to now) I worked in a Montessori daycare as a lead teacher in the infant and toddler room for 2 years (2020 to 2022)...

Care Member says "We have been working with Anah for more than 8 months. She is watching our 20-months toddler boy. Anah is a very caring and loveable person, my son J....

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  • 789 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.12/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 393 reviews of the 788 listed babysitters

Raeana M.

Wonderful experience caring for our 3-7 month old. Highly recommend.

- Sarah S.

Paige M.

She is very reliable and so patient with all 3 of my kids! Exceptional!

- Care member

Madeleine G.

Maddie was a lifesaver! She stepped in for a couple weeks when my wife had pneumonia. With my job requiring traveling we desperately needed...

- Harvard 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 788 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 $21.12 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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