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Here are some babysitters in Portland:
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...
See profileBlair 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...
See profileUsheda 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....
See profileCare 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...
See profileCare 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...
See profileKacie 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!!!"
See profileCare 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...
See profileKathleen 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...
See profileCare 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...
See profileKorri 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...
See profileMerissa 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...
See profileCare 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...
See profileRebecca 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...
See profileCare 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,...
See profileDanni 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...
See profileCare 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...
See profileCare 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...
See profileBrittany 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!"
See profileJanayle F. says "Sarah loves to play music and be creative with kids. "
See profileNicole 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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788 babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $21.07/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 410 reviews of the 788 listed babysitters
- Mandy S.
- Blair H.
- Usheda J.
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 $21.07 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.