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1,879 child care providers are listed in Portland, OR
The average rate is $20/hr as of September 2023
The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years
Most recent reviews for child care providers in Portland, OR
Lillian M.
5.0
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 sitter or person to watch over our children, as my wife and I attended a conference in the Seasife area. I would not hesitate to recommend Lilly to...
- Tyler M.
Marinda M.
4.0
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 for us. Although we weren't there to be certain, she seemed engaging with both our boys and we liked her personality. She gave us a run down of the...
- Jessica T.
Scotti R.
5.0
Scotti is great and helped us for a couple of date nights while we were in town visiting Portland. We travel all over with our son and have had many sitters, and Scotti was one of the best. She provided detailed and thoughtful updates to make us feel more comfortable and our son was well cared for...
- Cate H.
Sarah M.
5.0
Sarah is an amazing person who is not only responsible, kind and smart, she is fun and up for doing any activity with the kids. My children adore her and are so excited when she comes to babysit. She plays with them- games, outdoor activities, reading, etc. I trust her to make good decisions and...
- Amy C.
Wagiha B.
5.0
Wagiha (Gigi) took care of our infant from ages 4-9 months and did a great job. She was very nurturing, loving, attentive, cautious, and playful. We never worried about our child when she was with Gigi and felt confident she was receiving excellent care.
- Cary C.
Child care providers in Portland, OR
Lillian M.
Portland, OR
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, In-Home Child Care Provider With Flexible Availability
5.0
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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...
Recent review:
5.0
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 sitter or person to watch over our children, as my wife and...
Reviewed by Tyler M.
3.0
(2)
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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...
Marinda can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling, Travel
Recent review:
4.0
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 for us. Although we weren't there to be certain, she seemed...
Reviewed by Jessica T.
5.0
(1)
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Hello! I'm a Portland caregiver specializing in infants and toddlers. I practice Visible Child/RIE philosophy and value time outdoors and gentle, predictable routines. I have over a decade of childcare experience, including multiples, siblings, cloth diapering, natural motor development,...
Recent review:
5.0
Scotti is great and helped us for a couple of date nights while we were in town visiting Portland. We travel all over with our son and have had many sitters, and Scotti was one of the best. She provided...
Reviewed by Cate H.
5.0
(1)
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I have been a babysitter for various families since I was 16 years old. Most recently I had two families that I would watch the children of regularly. One family had three children, 6-13 years, and the other two children, 5-11. I love children, their energy and humor. Doing outdoor adventures and...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Sarah is an amazing person who is not only responsible, kind and smart, she is fun and up for doing any activity with the kids. My children adore her and are so excited when she comes to babysit. She plays...
Reviewed by Amy C.
4.6
(9)
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My name is Wagiha. My nick name is Gigi. I have been working with four families since 2010. Two of these families had twins . Also I have experience of 5 years working at certified child care. I had worked for a head start 3 yrs-5 yrs age at Mt. hood community college. Also I used to be an...
Recent review:
5.0
Wagiha (Gigi) took care of our infant from ages 4-9 months and did a great job. She was very nurturing, loving, attentive, cautious, and playful. We never worried about our child when she was with Gigi and felt...
Reviewed by Cary C.
5.0
(1)
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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...
Recent review:
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...
Reviewed by Mikaela F.
5.0
(1)
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Hello,
My name is Emmi, i'm a caring and responsible childcare provider! I have most recent experience with children ages two months- three years, also some experience with preschool aged children. I love taking care of the little ones, getting them outside for nature walks, doing arts and crafts,...
Emmi can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning
5.0
(1)
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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 Sunday-Wednesdays, anytime. I can take and pickup kids at school and get them to any other activities....
Priscilla can also help with: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping
Recent review:
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...
Reviewed by Michelle C.
Charmaine W.
Portland, OR
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring Occasional And Babysitting Available With 16 Years Experience
5.0
(18)
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VACCINATED x3. 16 years experience 3 months 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...
Charmaine can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning
Recent review:
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...
Reviewed by Cate E.
5.0
(1)
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Hello, my name is Kira. I'm a charismatic and compassionate caretaker who loves spending time with kids! I'm currently attending college and I would be thrilled to find a family to work with. For two years I've been a caretaker and medical specialist for individuals with intellectual/developmental...
Kira can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
Kira is great. She's resourceful, responsible, and fun.
Reviewed by Erin G.
Mamie H.
Portland, OR
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Careful, Loving, & Intelligent Nanny/Tutor/Housekeeper (Part-Time)
5.0
(1)
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Greetings! I am a recent graduate from Lewis & Clark College holding an English degree and looking for part time work as a nanny, tutor, housekeeper, child care, or some combination of those. I have paid experience doing all three of these things and would be happy to discuss your needs and see if I...
Recent review:
5.0
Mamie has been such a joy to have around; dependable, reliable, and we would definitely hire again. Great with my high energy kiddos. Thank you so much for your help the past month Mamie!
Reviewed by Amelia A.
5.0
(2)
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Hi my name is Maggie S. and I have had about 9 years of experience with babysitting. I am a college student at Whitworth University and am looking to babysit on the weekends! I am originally from Portland, Oregon, but I will be staying in Spokane for the school year! I am 21 years old. I am studying...
Recent review:
5.0
Maggie watched our two year old son who is very high energy, she kept up with him and managed his potty training which was quite the task! She was flexible, responsive to feedback and good at communicating with...
Reviewed by Courtney S.
Carina M.
Portland, OR
$43-43/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Vaccinated, Covid-Cautious Nanny & Care Provider
5.0
(2)
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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...
Carina can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel, Grocery shopping, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
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 highly!
Reviewed by Amy I.
Beverly B.
Portland, OR
$30-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available, Experienced, Fun And Caring, Educator And Caregiver
5.0
(7)
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I am an experienced educator and caregiver specializing in working with children with ADHD, autism, and other learning or sensory challenges. I am also an infant expert. I am a Portland native and graduated from The University of Portland, where I studied dance and genetics. A Montessori alum, I...
Beverly can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Beverly was available last minute for a family dinner and took care of my 1 and 3 year old with no issues. She made everyone feel at ease and got a fussy baby to sleep without a nighttime nursing. 10/10 would...
Reviewed by Laramie F.
5.0
(5)
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Hi my name is Taylor. I am 18 years old with tons of experience for various child age groups. As a little kid I always loved anything to do with other kids or babies. I always wanted to hold or do anything for them. I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Cooking/Meal...
Recent review:
5.0
Taylor was fantastic with our 10-12 month old! Baby is a little clingy and Taylor adapted so well after we left the first time. You can tell she really understands kids and is able to easily entertain them....
Reviewed by Maggie R.
Child care centers in Portland, OR
Description:
Our mission is providing families, children and staff a learning community in which all participants develop through a spiral dance of observation, inquiry, reflection and documentation. We create an...
5.0
(1)
Description:
Sonbeam Day Care is a not-for-profit childcare program with preschool provided for all children enrolled. The Center was started by Temple Baptist Church twenty years ago to provide care for the many children...
Recent review:
5.0
Sonbeam helped me raise my kids. I could have not survived without them. The teachers were kind, creative and felt like family. They taught my kids kindness, manners and all the foundations they needed to start...
Reviewed by Nikki
1.0
(1)
Description:
Funtastic Child Care in Portland, Oregon is a Child Care provider for children from infant to school age. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is...
5.0
(2)
Description:
We are a non-profit that runs a family cooperative playschool program for children 18 months to 3.5 years old. Our mission is to empower families with resources, such as parenting workshops and social...
Recent review:
5.0
My family has been a part of Pea Pod for 5 months now and it has been an amazing experience for me and my daughter. She has learned so much from the other children and parents and gained independence that she...
Reviewed by Kim
Description:
Joyful Noise Child Development Center is a non-profit corporation based in Portland, Oregon, which was established in 1989. The center provides early childhood education, which aims to enhance the child's...
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FAQs for finding child care near you in Portland, OR
How much is child care near me in Portland, OR?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $20.31 per hour as of September 2023. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.
How can I find child care near me in Portland, OR?
Care.com currently has 1,785 child care providers near you in Portland, OR. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Portland, OR and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Portland, OR that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
What interview questions should I ask a Portland, OR child care provider?
You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Portland, OR, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Portland, OR and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
What type of child care services are available near me in Portland, OR in September, 2023?
Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.
Ratings for Portland, OR child care providers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Child Care Providers in Portland, OR are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1,115 reviews of the 1,879 listed child care providers.