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Here are some babysitters in Portland:
Care Member says "Lexi is an absolute GEM! She is dependable, communicative, and my kids adore her. "
See profilePulkit A. says "We hired Laura when our nanny went on vacation. Laura was very punctual and easy to communicate with. She took care of our 2 kids (2 and 5yr old) very...
See profileHaithem T. says "Was prompt and professional and did a great job taking care of our 5 month old!"
See profileKimberly J. says "She is great with children they love her and she loves them. She is very patient and treats each child in her care as an individual with unique needs....
See profileTrevor K. says "Paige is an amazing babysitter. Very caring, responsible and trustworthy."
See profilePaulina K. says "Lexi is great - dependable, communicative, flexible, and hugely helpful with everything from cleaning the kitchen to rearranging kids toys to pruning the...
See profileCare Member says "She is very reliable and so patient with all 3 of my kids! Exceptional!"
See profileCare Member says "Natalia was such a pleasure to work with. She is friendly, punctual, and responsible. She provided great care for our 15 month old. We look forward to...
See profileJonathan G. says "Elley worked for our family for a year taking care of my son and daughter. To say that she did an exceptional job wouldn't begin to cover it. She, of...
See profileHarvard 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...
See profileCare 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...
See profileSarah S. says "Wonderful experience caring for our 3-7 month old. Highly recommend."
See profileJohn G. says "My two young girls have loved their time with Michelle. She has a warm, loving personality that immediately put them at ease. I found Michelle to be a very...
See profileCare 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...
See profileAlyson 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,...
See profileCare Member says "Amanda was kind, professional, and super easy to work with. I’m looking forward to booking her again!"
See profileTina 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...
See profileCare Member says "Mona was a great sitter! Very responsive and kind, would love to have her as a sitter in the future. "
See profileLauren 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...
See profileElizabeth F. says "We absolutely loved Cynthia! My two girls had the best time each time Cynthia came to the house. She brought age appropriate games and crafts to...
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790 babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $21.08/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.7
Babysitters in Portland, OR are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 418 reviews of the 791 listed babysitters
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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 791 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 $21.08 per hour as of June 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.