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Marissa R.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am looking for some extra work outside of my primary job! I currently work at an elementary school as a para educator. I primarily work with kids from ages 8-12. I work M-F from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. I have availability after the week days from 3-8 and weekends any time. I specialize in kiddos with emotional and behavioral...

Celina B. says "I am a mother of two and I am very protective of my children. When I met Marissa I knew that my children would be safe and happy. She loves to play games...

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Sunny C.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, my name is Sunny! I am a positive motivator that wants to help kids be the best they can be! I've recently moved to Portland from the Bay Area. While in the bay, I was a head coach for soccer, basketball, and volleyball for Julia Morgan School for Girls. After a year of coaching, I was offered a promotion to become the PE...

Kanna H. says "We interviewed Sunny about a job, and throughout the process she was very dependable, communicative, and clearly a caring person who loves kids. While the...

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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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Kindra K.

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
from
$19/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Well organized and positive individual with 5+ years of hospitality experience. Seeking an assistant position to further expand my skill set with communication and organization. Reliable candidate ready to take on challenges using problem solving and task prioritization strategies to navigate responsibilities. Excellent written...
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Lauren O.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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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Cheyenna S.

Friendly, Personable And Fun, Looking For My Perfect Nanny Match!

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi families! I am a 23-year-old Portland-area raised nanny looking to connect with more families! A little bit about me and my experience: I joined the Air Force straight out of high school where I was active duty in California and nannied a 5-month-old up to age 2. 5 for additional income. started work at Impact, a clinic for...

Care Member says "Chy is an amazing nanny!! She was so attentive and responsive and provided such a fun and loving environment for our daughter between 6mo-1 year....

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Laura L.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Laura and I am a mother of two, ages 10 and 5. I love being a mother and being around my children is what brings me the most joy. My family and I moved to Oregon about 3 years ago and we love it here. Now that my children are both in school for most of the day, I am looking to find a job where I can bring in some...

Pulkit 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...

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Vienna J.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! If you are looking for an experienced childcare provider, look no further! I have been looking after children since I was 8 years old (when my first cousin was born), and was even called the baby whisperer. I have 6 years experience working as a professional nanny, and have worked with every kid along the spectrum. I am...

Kimberly 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....

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Isabella S.

Cheerful And Patient Nanny

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I am an energetic, caring and creative Early Educator with more than 10 years of child care experience. I have worked with children ages 2 months to 13 years old as a long term nanny, camp counselor, preschool teacher and more. Currently I work at a preschool in a classroom for one to 2-year-olds and enjoy getting to watch them...

Care Member says "We were lucky to find Isabella last minute after usual sitter had a late conflict. She was on-time, communicative, and knowledgeable/confident with our...

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Molly G.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello families! My name is Molly and I am 23 years old & have a full time job in marketing however it is remote and eastern hours so I have availability anytime after 2 p.m. throughout the week! I have babysat for countless amount of families with children of all ages for 8+ years! I am also fully vaccinated and CPR certified...

Tsung S. says "She is great with our 4 year old. My son just gravitates toward her and asks if she is coming on weekends as well! She is very patient and gets very...

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Victoria M.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Tori! I am a mom in my early 30's and have a bachelor's in Sociology. While caring for kids, I love to lead arts and craft projects, play, have dance parties, bake cookies, adventure outdoors, and read. I prioritize the childrens safety and happiness. I typically offer them some ideas of things we could do and let...

Merissa C. says "Tori is amazing! She was very sweet with my son and is very knowledgeable about how to take care of children. I can have fun while I'm out and not worry...

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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
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
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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Lee A.

Fun Experienced Sitter/nanny!

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I am looking for portland families needing care this summer! I currently am working for an outdoor school program. I love working with youth and have over 8 years of experience with toddlers, preschool and school age kids. I am patient, gentle, flexible, child-led and creative. I love imaginary play, board games, crafts...

Mariquita G. says "Lee is a friendly, warm person with such a great heart. They were great with my baby, always on time, and delightful to have around. It was a relief to...

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Olivia S.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a mom with a 1-year-old who will accompany me to work. I have a bachelor's degree in Early childhood education and over 10 years of professional childcare experience working with children of all ages. My professional experience includes three separate part-time nanny positions. I have also provided care for many families...

Kathleen Y. says "We hired Olivia 5 days a week, M-F, while my husband and I worked. Olivia is currently 1/2 through her degree in early childhood education and has...

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Madison R.

Experienced Full Or Part Time Nanny To Start ASAP!

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! Welcome to my profile. My name is Madison and I am 26 years old. Since this bio has to be brief, I will quickly give you some of my history working with children. I worked at a daycare as the Assistant Managing Director for 4 years, specializing in all classrooms (infants, wobblers, toddlers, jr. preschool, preschool, pre-k,...

Nicole S. says "Madison has been a wonderful addition to our lives over the last year. Her gentle, creative, and nurturing personality have been exactly what our infant...

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Anastasiia S.

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
from
$21/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
Fun & Patient Childcare Provider I have almost 3 years of experience working in licensed settings, plus 2 months of 1:1 care for autistic teens. Currently, I work in aftercare. I'm kind, positive, and love making kids smile-whether through games, creative activities, or just being a good listener. My goal is to provide a...
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Katherine G.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
As a nanny, I am passionate about providing an enriching and stimulating environment for children to thrive in. I am an experienced and reliable sitter in Portland, Oregon. My main goal is to ensure that children are happy and comfortable in my care. I am comfortable with light housekeeping, running errands, and assisting with...

Care Member says "I truly recommend Katherine! she is calm creative, patience, kind and responsible. Always willing to help and enjoys being around kids. Also she speaks...

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Isabella R.

Imaginative/Fun/ Caring Nanny And Sitter

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hi all! I have been nannying for about 5 years, I have been sitting little ones from ages 6months- 19 years for about 8 years or so. I attended high school, graduated, and perused an associates degree in applied science. Most recently, I graduated from Cleveland State University where I received a B. A in Psychology in the fall...

Halle B. says "We were scrambling for a sitter/nanny and Bella came to the rescue! She has been such a wonderful addition to our family the last 6 months and we couldn't...

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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
Craft assistance
carpooling
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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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
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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  • 733 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 356 reviews of the 733 listed babysitters

Marissa R.

I am a mother of two and I am very protective of my children. When I met Marissa I knew that my children would be safe and happy. She loves...

- Celina B.

Sunny C.

We interviewed Sunny about a job, and throughout the process she was very dependable, communicative, and clearly a caring person who loves...

- Kanna H.

Samira D.

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

- Marcia T.

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 733 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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