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Marinda M.

Nanny/Child Care Provider

Portland, OR

3.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I love being active and interacting with children. I would much rather play games or go for walks then sit and watch movies all day. I am the oldest of four and I have been watching children since I was about 10. I have taken care of children ages 6mo. to teenagers. I love children and love their creative brains and the funny...

Jessica T. says "Marinda was great, I just wished our budgets would have matched! She arrived on time to our initial meeting and to each day of her brief time nannying...

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Lillian M.

Experienced, In-Home Child Care Provider With Flexible Availability

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
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...

Tyler M. says "We were so blessed to have such a wonderful, caring person watch over our 3 year old daughter and 7 month old son. We could not of asked for a better...

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Emily E.

Enthusiastic, Fun, Experienced Child career

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I've worked with kids of all ages across the globe for the last 8 years. I have worked in orphanages, helped physically build and create curriculum for schools, been a nanny and caretaker, a teacher and most recently spent 2 seasons working for Outdoor School here in Oregon. Im interested in childhood development, psychology,...

Rachel F. says "Emily brings such a lovely, gentle presence to her caregiving. We hired her to watch our 4 month old infant for our first date night and immediately felt...

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Carina M.

Experienced, Vaccinated, Covid-Cautious Nanny & Care Provider

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$43/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 10+ years of experience caring for children ages 9 months - 13 years as both a babysitter and regular nanny. I have experience with families with up to 4 children, twins, triplets, and children with special needs. I enjoy reading, board games, playing outside, making up games, going for walks, field trips, baking, arts...

Amy I. says "Carina was amazing with my 3 hard-to-win-over school aged kids (and a very easy-to-win-over puppy). I would definitely hire Carina again and recommend her...

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Isabella U.

Caring And Crafty Babysitter

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I am looking for one-time, occasional, or semi-regular babysitting positions, such as date nights or errand days. I am an attentive and involved caretaker that loves working on developmentally-appropriate craft and/or science projects. I was a nanny for a year & a half (including a nanny share for 7 months) and I babysit...

Care Member says "Isabella has been a great babysitter for our 2 year old. "

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Kinsey B.

5+ Years Experience In The Care Field

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I would describe myself as compassionate, dependable, and driven-especially when it comes to supporting others in meaningful, hands-on ways. I have over four years of experience caring for a child with severe cerebral palsy. Beyond physical care, I focused on keeping her mind active through creative activities, engaging...

Miles G. says "kinsey was wonderful with our 1.5 year old daughter! "

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Rachel D.

Caring, Qualified, Part-Time Caregiver Available

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
**Can provide a copy of a recently-run, clear background check.** Have extensive experience caring for children, ages infant-teen. Experience caring for children with autism and behavioral issues. Fluent in Spanish. Current CPR/First Aid. Adept at handling multiple responsibilities. Love caring for children and organizing...

Casey M. says "It is nice to have help from an experienced mom who is familiar with the community and has extensive experience working with kids of all ages. We...

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Korina M.

Gentle Care For Your Kiddos

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
I'm a calm, gentle, understanding, reliable and honest person. I love the joy kids bring to the world. I have over 10 years working with children and babies. I have a clean driving record and drive a Subaru. I love STEM, cooking & artistic activities. I'm great at skill sharing. If there's a skill you're looking to teach your...

Jana T. says "Korina was helpful with my challenging situation. I have 1 dm1 baby, 1 deaf 8 yr old and a 9 yr old. She was very good at reporting on the dm1 with...

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Lianna H.

Caring And Energetic Nanny

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Patient and compassionate nanny with 7+years experience caring for children ages newborn to 7. I'm seeking an opportunity to nurture, explore with and engage children in fun, interesting and intellectually stimulating age-appropriate activities and play. I am CPR and first aid certified, have a valid license, reliable...

Kayleen K. says "Lianna is a wonderful caregiver with a sweet spirit that connects well with young children. We hired Lianna to care for our 2 year old daughter and also...

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Michelle B.

Caring And Dependable Childcare Available

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have cared for children since I was a teenager. I am also a step-parent to a 16 yr old. I am happy to help with planning activities, homework, meal preparation, picking up from school or activities and other duties as needed. I recently finished my Bachelor's of Science degree in Psychology at PSU, and I will be attending...

Care Member says "Patient. Kind. My kids have lots of fun with her. "

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Wendy R.

Full Time Nanny

Portland, OR

4.9(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
UPDATE: I accepted a fulltime position for the time being. I am a 1998 graduate of a local nanny service. I have been a nanny for many types of families, with many ages over the past 28 years. I have experience with newborns, toddlers, twins, and school-aged children. I had been a special needs sub for the public school...

Care Member says "Wendy is a wonderful nanny. She is caring, reliable, and honest. She cared for our son like he was her own. She never once called in sick or was late...

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Jordynn Q.

Jordynn - Baby Whisperer

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 44 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Birth and postpartum Doula and Baby Whisperer. Lactation Educated. Childbirth Educated. Newborn sleep educated. Experience with preemies, 6-week-old twins, fussy, colicky, and "high need" babies. Light housekeeping, meal prep, laundry, photo updates throughout the day, and gently assisting in the transition from breast...

Sophia H. says "Needed a last minute nanny and Jordynn jumped in! She was great with my baby and a wealth of knowledge with helping him nap on his own, something we never...

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Nga N.

Experienced Sitter With 10 Years Experience

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi all, My name is Nga /Nyah/. I am 34 years old. I am currently working as: - a part time sitter on Care. com, etc. - a Substitute Teaching Assistant in Montessori and Jewish classrooms. - an experienced Foreign Language Teacher for children aged 5-15yo (+12 yrs) I am also a part-time learner in Early Childhood Education....

Abby P. says "I am so relieved I found Nga. I would love for her to watch my son any time. She cares for all children like they are her own and creates a safe, wholesome...

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Charmaine W.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
16 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
FULLY VACCINATED. 16 years experience 0 to 17 years. Started when I was 16, was an assistant in daycare center for 2 years,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...

Care Member says "Charmaine has been a part of our family for the last 2+ years caring for our son from ages 6m through now 3yrs old. She was instrumental to his baby...

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Alissa K.

Imaginative, Responsible And Fun Sitter

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 58 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! I have five years of experience working with kids as a sitter and a stepmother. I'm a former children's entertainer and personal assistant who adores children and pets. Due to the pandemic, many of the kids I cared for are under 4-years-old but I watch kids of all ages. I also have experience working with children with ASD...

Care Member says "She was so sweet and awesome! My kids loved her and she had high energy and smiles. She was prompt and kept me updated through the day. Highly...

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Child care centers in Portland, OR

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Ladybugs Academy Llc

3380 NE MLK BLVD PORTLAND, OR

5.0(1)

State license verified

Hello! We’re Corey and Angela, the never-give-up, dynamic owners of Ladybugs Academy. Ladybugs Academy has been a thriving business for the past 4 years under the leadership of owner Angela Benson, who boasts more than 20 years of experience in the childcare industry. She started at Albina Head Start as a Teacher’s...

Maria K. says " I have a child here. I absolutely love the play. I have no complaints at all. The staff there is phenomenal. I rate this center a 5. "

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NORTHEAST COMMUNITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

1624 NE HANCOCK ST PORTLAND, OR

5.0(9)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 2 more
We are a small non-profit school that is focused on community and high quality care for children ages 12 months to 5 years old. We are open 7:30 to 5:30 Monday- Friday year round. We provide low child to teacher ratios to ensure children's needs are met and they have plenty of attention and care from the staff. We use a child...

Care Member says "After initially having a nanny-share setup, I started sending my 18 month-month old to NCCDC this past spring. The experience has been really positive,...

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CCLC at Fred Meyer

2215 SE Gladstone Street Portland, OR

1.0(1)
CCLC at Fred Meyer uses an exclusive educational program which provides unlimited opportunities for the development of the whole child. There's a unique curriculum for every age level, centered around developmentally appropriate and fun activities that help children develop physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially....
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Happy Go Lucky Childcare

1485 NE 106th Ave PORTLAND, OR

5.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Our program has a play-based curriculum and focuses on preparing your child for kindergarten, with appropriate modifications for younger children, through play. They will be learning the alphabet, numbers, colors, days of the week, months of the year, basic math skills, recognizing & writing their name, as well as many other...

Care Member says "The administration and staff are incredibly accessible, communicative and professional. Our infant loves going to daycare every day, and it's obvious as...

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TCA Creative Minds Site II

800 SE 181ST AVE PORTLAND, OR

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
TCA Creative Minds Academy LLC is dedicated to nurturing the curiosity and creativity of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We offer a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment where young children can explore, learn, and grow through hands-on activities and innovative teaching methods. Our curriculum...

Tyanna A. says "All four of my children have attended TCA from the time they were newborns until they were ready for school, and the care has always been exceptional. The...

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  • 2,204 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $22.00/hr as of September 2026

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.8

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Portland, OR

Child Care Providers in Portland, OR are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 528 reviews of the 2,202 listed child care providers

Marinda M.

Marinda was great, I just wished our budgets would have matched! She arrived on time to our initial meeting and to each day of her brief...

- Jessica T.

Lillian M.

We were so blessed to have such a wonderful, caring person watch over our 3 year old daughter and 7 month old son. We could not of asked for...

- Tyler M.

Emily E.

Emily brings such a lovely, gentle presence to her caregiving. We hired her to watch our 4 month old infant for our first date night and...

- Rachel F.

Common questions about child care in Portland, OR

Child care costs in Portland, OR can vary widely based on the type of care your family needs, your child’s age, and the schedule you’re looking for. Hourly rates often differ for nannies, babysitters, and other child care providers, with higher costs typically associated with infant care, multiple children, or full-time support. Many families start by estimating their budget with the Care.com child care cost calculator and then explore how rates compare across care types by reviewing average child care costs to better understand what to expect.
Families in Portland, OR can choose from several child care options based on their schedule, budget, and the level of consistency they need. Many families work with nannies who provide regular, in-home care and support daily routines, while others rely on babysitters for part-time, after-school, or occasional care. Some households may also consider live-in nannies, which can be a good fit for families who need extended coverage or more flexible hours. Additional options may include caregivers who help with school pick-ups, homework, meals, or bedtime routines. Understanding the full range of possibilities can make it easier to find the right fit, and a complete list of child care options can help families compare care types and responsibilities.
Finding reliable child care in Portland, OR often starts with clearly defining your family’s needs, such as schedule, budget, and the type of care that works best for your children. Many families compare caregiver experience, availability, and reviews from other parents before scheduling interviews or trial days. It can also help to divide the search and evaluation process between caregivers or partners, especially when juggling busy schedules, and some families take a more organized approach to finding child care together. Taking time to ask thoughtful questions, check references, and discuss expectations upfront can help ensure a dependable and long-term care match.
When choosing a child care provider in Portland, OR, it’s important to look for experience with your child’s age group, a caregiving style that aligns with your family’s values, and clear communication habits. Many families also consider reliability, flexibility with schedules, and how comfortable the provider is handling daily routines like meals, naps, and activities. Reviewing references, reading feedback from other families, and having open conversations about expectations can help you assess trust and fit. A provider who is attentive, consistent, and responsive can make a meaningful difference in your child’s day-to-day care.
When interviewing a child care provider in Portland, OR, focus on questions that help you understand how they would care for your child in real-life situations. Many families ask about experience with specific age groups, how a provider handles discipline, routines, and unexpected challenges, and what a typical day of care looks like. It’s also helpful to discuss communication preferences, reliability, and comfort with responsibilities like meals or transportation. Asking thoughtful babysitter interview questions and following proven tips for interviewing nannies can help you feel more confident as you compare candidates and move toward a hiring decision.

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