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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
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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Carly T.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! A bit about myself, I am currently working part-time as a teachers assistant at a Pre-K and am looking to do some work as a sitter closer to home as well. I have just completed my Infant/Child First Aid and CPR course this February 2025. I have added a background check which should be available for viewing. I love to...

Korri S. says "Carly is amazing with my son! She is patient, kind, and most importantly fun to be with!! I know I can count on Carly to be on time and extremely...

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Gianna S.

Big Sister Sitter With Professional Childcare Experience!

Portland, OR

4.0(1)
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$23/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hey there! I'm Gianna. I'm a preschool teacher and student. I've been working in preschool for about 9 months now, spending the year before as a toddler teacher. Before then, I spent 3 years with a mixed age group, all under 5. Along with nannying and sitting on the side, it's safe to say I know my way around a sensory bin! As...

Rebecca S. says "Gianna has been wonderful for our part-time after-school care for our 5-year old! She is caring, punctual, and very receptive and empathetic to both kid...

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Allison G.

Part-time Caregiver

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, my name is Alli. For the past five years, I've had the privilege of playing with, reading with, and getting to know kids every day. For the past two years, I've worked as a behavior therapist for kids on the autism spectrum and most recently, I've worked as a nanny for a 1-year-old. I'm from California but I moved to...

Mandy S. says "Allison did a great job babysitting our two girls. They took to her very quickly (which is not always the case). She was professional and responsive. I...

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Emma V.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I am an adventure seeker and fun haver! I have worked in preschool settings and nanny positions over the years with experience at all different ages. I love reading, music, nature, working out, gardening and playing with kiddos!

Care Member says "Emma has been working with us for over a year watching our young kids. She is extremely reliable and absolutely wonderful with the kids. All of our kids...

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Mollee O.

Caregiver Available

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have a lot of experience working with all ages of children and adults, including as an Au Pair, Assistant Preschool teacher, Teacher, and Camp Counselor. I also have senior and pet care experience. I am friendly, reliable, and hard-working, so please contact me if you want to learn more!

Care Member says "Mollee was a great babysitter. Communicative, experienced, and very patient with our 3mo old. We were just visiting Portland, but wish we could hire her...

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Chloe E.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a natural care giver and the oldest of four children. I worked for the Boys and Girls Club of Portland for two years as a Youth Counselor. I have experience working with children aged two months to 12 years old. I am dedicated, compassionate and have a good sense of humor. I enjoy supporting children as they grow and...

Blair H. says "Chloe is punctual, dependable and a great communicator! We felt at ease having her care for our little guy. Our son isn't always into napping but she was...

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Maria S.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as Fun, Kind, and Genuine I like working with kids because I have about 10 nephews/ nieces so kids are my life I started working with kids as soon as my first brother had his kid about 16 years ago. Through high school I worked with many kids along with human Ed and development classes that...

Kacie C. says "Maria, is amazing. She is very willing, polite and nice to be around. Very excited to have her! I would definitely recommend her!!!"

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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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Janelli R.

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator!

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, caring, and bright! I like working with kids because kids are the future! They deserve patience, protection, and attention. In my spare time, I like to work on my photography!

Usheda J. says "Janelli is amazing. Very friendly, patient and kind with my child. She is always available when I need her. My child liked her from the very first meet....

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Kinsey H.

Mary Poppins Nanny

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi there! I am a CA native and have lived my adult life as a nomad with a heart for humanity. I am highly skilled with infants to toddlers promoting safe spaces, light hearted play, healthy boundaries and energetic soothing. These branch to all ages as I've worked closely with adolescence-young adults as a guide and counselor in...

Care Member says "Kenzie knocked it out of the park! I needed a deep clean of my apartment after moving out and she was timely, communicative, efficient and kind! Left...

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Heidi A.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Heidi I am 26 years old. I have worked in various forms of child care for 6 years in which I have taken various courses that have expanded my knowledge in child development as I believe are the most important years for nurturing and learning. In those 6 years I have taken care of kids from ages ranging from 3...

Danni M. says "Heidi is incredible! I am a FTM, and being a nanny previously, I was super nervous about anyone outside of family taking care of my son. She started...

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Casadie K.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Casadie! I have four years of experience in childcare and have worked most recently in daycares for the ages 6 months to 11yrs, and at a sleep-away summer camp for ages 6yrs - 16yrs. Working in childcare and creating safe, fun, and happy environments for kids is one of my biggest passions in life. Getting on...

Care Member says "Casadie did a wonderful job taking care of our 17-month-old twins. She did light housekeeping without even being asked and engaged our kiddos with...

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Isabella F.

Tutor, Sitter, Helper!

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello there, I'm Izzy, I'm a patient tutor, sitter, and helper. I have 6 years of experience tutoring in Math (up to calculus I), Chemistry, Biology, and Essay writing. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Lewis and Clark College. My passion is working with kids and adults alike to help them meet...

Care Member says "My dad had a stroke and after being discharged from the hospital had many day-to-day needs that I could not attend to because of working full time. He...

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Stephanie P.

Child Care

Portland, OR

4.4(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
carpooling
-20 plus years of childcare experience -CPR, AED, First Aid, and BBP certified -Own my AWD SUV -Licensed and Insured -Experience with multiples (twins, etc) -Empty nester mom to five successful young adults -I love pets -Non Smoker My background check automatically expires after 60 days, but I can do another one upon...

Care Member says "Stephanie was attentive and caring, I felt at ease leaving my newborn with her on short notice. She went above and beyond my expectations, was flexible,...

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Payton Z.

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name's Payton and I'm looking for a FT position in Portland, OR. I am currently located in Denver & I will be moving to OR soon! I have been with my Denver family for 3 years, taking care of 2 littles, now 3. 5 and 1. 5 years old. Since high school I have worked date nights for up to 4 littles at a time. In hs I...

Care Member says "Payton is a great sitter! Our 4 kiddos really enjoy her! She is kind, reliable, and competent. "

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Maricela V.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
As a former kindergarten teacher and current mentor for youth facing systemic barriers, my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development. With three years of experience caring for children of various ages, I am confident in my ability to create a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment. My patient and...

Kathleen C. says "Maricela made instant friends with my kids! My 1 year old is a little hesitant so this was a big win :) My kids had a great time with her and are...

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Allison M.

Experienced, Charismatic, And Fun-loving Caregiver Ready To Play!

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm frequently described as attentive, conscientious, charismatic, and passionate, and I love engaging children, particularly infants and toddlers. Connecting with that age group in particular has always come very naturally to me, and I'm currently an infants teacher at a KinderCare in Portland. I'm looking for a second job to...

Care Member says "Allison is a a very bright and loving person. She loves children and children love her. Children are drawn to her energy, joy, and creativity… where...

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Savannah K.

Part Or Full Time Caregiver Available

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Savannah I am a ceramic artist and a part time art teacher at Art Center At Ambler looking for extra work. I have worked at a Jewish day camp as a summer camp counselor in 2016. I was responsible for 16 kids. we did team building activities and projects. I worked as an after school nanny for 3 lovely kids the year...

Care Member says "Savannah is a very responsible and caring person. She does an amazing job taking care of my daughter’s daily chores, along with adding lots of fun play...

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Jasmine P.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
When I was in high school I worked for the park and recreational department. There I supervised children 5-13. I was there for two summers while in high school. There I planned daily activities and special events for my park. The activities included arts and crafts, cooking, and games. Special events I put on for my park...

Brittany D. says "Jasmine is so great to work with, anyone who hires her is very very lucky. We would hire her back in a heart beat Thank you Jasmine!"

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  • 791 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

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Portland, OR

Babysitters in Portland, OR are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 419 reviews of the 789 listed babysitters

Victoria M.

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...

- Merissa C.

Carly T.

Carly is amazing with my son! She is patient, kind, and most importantly fun to be with!! I know I can count on Carly to be on time and...

- Korri S.

Gianna S.

Gianna has been wonderful for our part-time after-school care for our 5-year old! She is caring, punctual, and very receptive and empathetic...

- Rebecca 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 789 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.

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