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2,270 child care providers are listed in Portland, OR

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years

Child care providers in Portland, OR

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Rebekah L.


Portland, OR

$25-50/hr6 yrs exp

Child care provider!

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

With 6 years of experience as a nanny and 4 years working in a public school in North East Portland, I am passionate about childcare and education. My background includes working with children with special needs in a public school setting, as well as caring for infants and school-aged children as a nanny. I excel at managing...
Rebekah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rebekah was our daughter's nanny beginning when she was 3 months old. We were incredibly sad to say goodbye to Rebekah now that our daughter is starting daycare. She is kind, thoughtful, attentive, and interactive with our daughter and was reliable and...

Sarah B.

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Savannah W.


Portland, OR

$20-37/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced, Warm-hearted Babysitter Available To Provide Child-care For You!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Savannah, a dedicated caregiver with a passion for providing care to individuals of all ages. With over 7yrs of experience in caregiving, I understand the importance of creating a warm and loving environment where individuals can thrive. What sets me apart is my unique perspective as a sibling to 3 children, ages 10...
Savannah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
" Savannah was absolutely wonderful when she was working for us. She always thought of fun, new things to try that my children always loved. Aside from providing the best child care, she went grocery shopping for us a few times when needed, helped with...

Tabitha B.

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Monica R.


Portland, OR

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi caregivers! I'm a child development professional with 10+ years experience. My experience: I've been a caregiver and have professionally worked with children for 10+ years, mainly with toddlers/elementary aged kids, including kids diagnosed with Autism and other special needs. I am experienced in teaching important skills...
Monica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Monica was a nanny to our two children (ages 5 and 1.5) for almost three months. She was absolutely AMAZING with both kids. Her education in early childhood development and her vast experience as a play-based therapist made her an ideal nanny. She is kind,...

Stefanie S.

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Lisa H.


Portland, OR

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

32 Years Of Child Care Experience Looking For Full-Time Opportunity

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting when I was 11 years old. Ever since then, I have cared for children either by babysitting, volunteering in a church nursery or school, working at a daycare or school as a teacher's aide and most importantly, raising my own children. I home schooled my oldest child for 2 years, and tutored 2 first graders in...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lisa is very kind and reliable. She has been wonderful with my kids, pets, and an always kept my house clean and in working condition! She always provides great care and takes pride in what she does. One of my favorite qualities about her is her creativeness. I...

Abby E.

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Ashley N.


Portland, OR

$18-30/hr3 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I volunteered for several years at my church for ages 0-5. And the past 3 years I have been teaching to grade K-6. I love being around kids and helping them in life.
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Ashley was very attentive to instructions and friendly. She took care of Murphy's needs for their time together and I felt comfortable with her."

Jack T.

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Kaitlyn W.


Portland, OR

$24-25/hr3 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kaitlyn. I'm 27 years old and looking for a full time nanny job. As a former employee at a daycare, I've had experience caring for children ranging from 6 weeks old to 12 years old. I was Red Cross certified for life saving skills and I know how to perform the basic emergency procedures but need to renew my...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Kaitlyn took care of our son B. from October 2022 to December 2022. B. was 4 months old when Kaitlyn started with us. As a first time mom returning to work from maternity leave, it was so nice to know that B. was being cared for. Kaitlyn was nurturing, tidy,...

Kathryn T.

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Stephanie P.


Portland, OR

$35/hr7 yrs exp

Child Care

4.2

(5)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

-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 My background check automatically expires after 60 days, but I can do another one upon request.
Stephanie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Our daughter absolutely loved Stephanie! She was wonderful. We highly recommended Stephanie for any childcare needs your family has. We can't wait to have her back!"

Tonya G.

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Kristen H.


Portland, OR

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Child care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I recently moved to San Diego to work as a nurse. I only work three days a week, so I am often available for a couple days during the week and every other weekend. I have degrees in Nursing, Biology and Psychology. I've I have nannied for families and am still close with those families today. I love to do crafts, play...
Kristen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Lillian M.


Portland, OR

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, In-Home Child Care Provider With Flexible Availability

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been taking care of children for over 15 years, both in their homes and in group child care settings. I enjoy caring for people of all ages and all abilities. I have worked for many years as a nanny and have experience with children with Autism and Down's syndrome as well as those with physical limitations. I am playful...
Lillian can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I've hired Lillian to babysit my two daughters (age 7 and 4) on multiple occasions. She is absolutely fantastic to work with and she is great at her job. She is very responsible and reliable, and my girls come home excited every day to tell me all of the...

Corey J.

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Christine H.


Portland, OR

$25-32/hr8 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a fun, flexible, and patient caregiver who has been working with kids ages 3-18 for the last 8 years. I have worked with youth in a variety of settings such as in schools, group homes, and on wilderness expeditions. I have a wide range of knowledge and love to create learning adventures and fun projects. I also have...
Christine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Christine is fun, engaging, punctual, and always maintains clear communication. She has been caring for my two young kids for the past year and we are so grateful for her. She has helped us navigate positive behavioral changes and always communicates with our kids...

Mikaela F.

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Meagan G.


Portland, OR

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Passionate Child Care Provider .

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for over 20 years. From infants to school age kids and I love it all. I have been a nanny, worked in child care facilities, and ran my own after school program. I am CPR and first aid certified as well as educated in early childhood development. I really enjoy working with kids and helping them...
Meagan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Meagan is wonderful. I had the pleasure of working with her for four years. She is wonderful with the kids, kind and reasonable and has great structure with them. Will work with her again anytime!"

Katy R.

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Brianna W.


Portland, OR

$24-30/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced And Energetic Nanny | CPR Trained | Your Child's Safety & Fun Specialist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there! With over 3 years of paid experience, I'm an energetic babysitter who adores caring for infants, toddlers, and teenagers. My specialty? Crafting exciting, interactive, and educational activities that guarantee smiles all around, all while keeping your precious ones safe and sound. Your child's well-being is my top...
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Brianna came for an in person interview promptly. She was thoughtful about making sure we were a good fit as a family and nanny match before sharing references. It was clear she wanted to be respectful of everyone's needs. "

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Priscilla M.


Portland, OR

$16/hr7 yrs exp

46 Year Old Mother Of An Autistic Child Available

Hi! I'm a retired Air Force veteran, chef, and mother of an autistic child looking to fill some time and help families needing childcare. I have joint custody of my son, so I am able to work from Mondays-Wednesdays, anytime. I can take and pickup kids at school and get them to any other activities. Able to multitask, cook,...
Priscilla can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
5.0
"My grandchildren loved her. She babysat for me off & on for 2 years. She prepped meals , oversee the kids doing their homework & made sure they were in beds at proper time for school the next day. She's dependable & punctual."

Michelle C.

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Eva Sway O.


Portland, OR

$26-28/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Engaging Care For Your Kiddos!

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a child care provider and former preschool teacher with an educational background in visual art, a passion for creativity and storytelling, and a huge love of working with and spending time with children. I love being active and imaginative with kids, doing almost any activity you can dream up! My core MO with kids...
Eva Sway can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sway was awesome, very easy to communicate with, and great with the boys!"

Emily T.

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Charmaine W.


Portland, OR

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Occasional And Babysitting Available With 16 Years Experience

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

VACCINATED x3. 16 years experience 0 to 14 years. Started when I was 15, was an assistant in daycare center for 2 years, Au pair for 5 years and principal/manager of a daycare for 2 years. Received several pediatric first aid/CPR qualifications over the years since 2005. Very loving, caring person that always puts the needs of...
Charmaine can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Charmaine is a wonderful care provider. Charmaine is very engaging and creative with all her play ideas! She seamlessly integrated into our day and made us all feel very comfortable. She is so easy to communicate and schedule with. We all love Charmaine and will...

Cate E.

Child care centers in Portland, OR

KIDS INCORPORATED LEARNING CENTER

KIDS INCORPORATED LEARNING CENTER

840 NE 181ST AVE, PORTLAND, OR

5.0

(2)

Why sacrifice either quality OR affordability when you can have both? Located off of 181st between Glisan and Halsey St., this central location provides convenience for many different areas. Our facility has multiple different gated play areas featuring grass, bark chips, asphalt and a large play...
5.0
"They have been absolutely incredible for our family. Our 18m daughters development has climbed so much since starting at KIDS INC. Big THANKS to all the teachers and staff there. "

Care member


BKids Daycare + Preschool

BKids Daycare + Preschool

15670 NW Central Dr, PORTLAND, OR

Starting at $2200/mo

5.0

(4)

BKids by Bethany Athletic Club is a childcare center dedicated to providing high-quality educational and community-focused care for children aged 6-weeks to Pre-K. We are committed to cultivating a fun, safe, clean, and enriching environment for children to learn, laugh, and grow! This passion...
5.0
"We've been at BKids about a month now. Loved how easy the enrollment process was and that there were no extra fees. Everyone is super nice and we can tell they all love our kiddo. He comes home clean and happy every day. Very happy so far!"

Care member


Lupine Mountain School

Lupine Mountain School

4536 NE 116th Ave., Portland, OR

5.0

(1)

Lupine Mountain School's early learning program integrates art, nature, movement, and music. Each day is interactive and fun with a consistent schedule woven throughout. On a typical day, students practice their letters, learn sign language, play games outside, learn music theory (disguised as...
5.0
"I am very excited for my daughter to start Lupine Mountain Schools fun interactive program this Jan."

Jolene J.


Carmen Parrish Walker Day Care Center

Carmen Parrish Walker Day Care Center

4236 NE 8th Ave, PORTLAND, OR

Carmen Parrish Walker Day Care Center is a centered based on childcare and preschool. It is our mission to plan and implement effective teaching practices to promote positive learning outcomes for child development. We support not only the child but the family as a whole.

Hilltop Early Learning Academy

Hilltop Early Learning Academy

5700 SW DOSCH RD, PORTLAND, OR

Starting at $715/mo

Hilltop Early Learning Academy is a Child Care center in PORTLAND, OR. They offer Outdoor play area (nearby park), Academic, Faith-based, Certified teacher, Child development associate (cda), Cpr training, Early child development coursework, Early childhood education (ece), First aid training,...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Portland, OR

Rebekah L.

5.0

Rebekah was our daughter's nanny beginning when she was 3 months old. We were incredibly sad to say goodbye to Rebekah now that our daughter is starting daycare. She is kind, thoughtful, attentive, and interactive with our daughter and was reliable and communicative with us. Any family would be...

- Sarah B.

Savannah W.

5.0

Savannah was absolutely wonderful when she was working for us. She always thought of fun, new things to try that my children always loved. Aside from providing the best child care, she went grocery shopping for us a few times when needed, helped with laundry, cooked delicious dinners, played...

- Tabitha B.

Monica R.

5.0

Monica was a nanny to our two children (ages 5 and 1.5) for almost three months. She was absolutely AMAZING with both kids. Her education in early childhood development and her vast experience as a play-based therapist made her an ideal nanny. She is kind, compassionate, calm, and has all the...

- Stefanie S.

Lisa H.

5.0

Lisa was able to Nanny for our 2.5 year old daughter for a short time and was so wonderful with her! She played games with her and did arts and crafts and would always keep her engaged. She left our house clean and tidy and is a great communicator.

- Care member

Ashley N.

5.0

Ashley was very attentive to instructions and friendly. She took care of Murphy's needs for their time together and I felt comfortable with her.

- Jack T.

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Ratings for Portland, OR child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Child Care Providers in Portland, OR are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 813 reviews of the 2,270 listed child care providers.