Find child care providers in Portland, OR that you’ll love

2,075 child care providers are listed in Portland, OR

The average rate is $20/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years

Child care providers in Portland, OR

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Dana W.


Portland, OR

$25-27/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have significant experience working as a nanny and a wilderness trip leader for adolescents. I also worked in a K-8 public charter as an after school teacher, a 5&6 grade assistant, and a special education assistant. I'm happy to provide references! Walks in the park and visits to the library are some of my favorite...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Dana was excellent. Dana came on short notice during the ice storm and kindly watched over my 3 yr old who wasn’t on her best behavior after 4 days cooped up with little structure plus having me working from home. 10/10 recommend Dana!

Ashley S.

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Rebekah L.


Portland, OR

$25-35/hr6 yrs exp

Child care provider!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 6 years of experience working as a nanny and 4 years of experience working for a public school in the NE area. I love what I do! I have lots of experience working for children with special needs, I can also help with cleaning, cooking, laundry and more! I enjoy doing creative activities that tie into learning. I take...
Rebekah can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

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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Marinda M.


Portland, OR

$40/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny/Child Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Marinda can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning, Travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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 engaging with both our boys and we liked her...

Jessica T.

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Scotti R.


Portland, OR

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Interactive, And Reliable Child Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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, breastmilk/formula bottle feeding, and...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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 detailed and thoughtful updates to make us feel more...

Cate H.

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Alyssa G.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Part-time Babysitter Available Hi, My name is Alyssa. I am a passionate caregiver, 3rd-year law student specializing in juvenile defense work, and experienced in supporting children with disabilities. Former high school teacher and basketball coach with a high-energy approach. Eager to contribute a compassionate touch to...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
Alyssa has been an occasional afternoon/evening sitter for our family for almost a year now. She is a great communicator with regards to scheduling, is always punctual and dependable, and arrives with a smile (which given her busy schedule is amazing). My kids...

Shami R.

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Valerie T.


Portland, OR

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

I have over 20 years experience in childcare. I have worked as a pre-school teacher and had a preschool/daycare in my home when my children where small. I am now looking for part time work caring for any age from infant to elder. I love being active outside, arts and crafts and baking with kiddos. I am comfortable around all...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Valerie did a great job sitting with my son; she was super engaged in talking with him, and they had a good time together.

Eric H.

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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...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

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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Kim M.


Portland, OR

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider/Nanny

I have worked as a professional child care provider for over 20 years and I am certified in infant/child/adult CPR and first aid. In my child care center, I worked with children from birth to age 12 as a care provider. As a social worker I have worked with teens as a case manager for at-risk teens. I currently work in Social...
Kim can also help with: Travel, Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

Recent review:

5.0
Kim has been an amazing Nanny for our 2 year old C. She has gone above and beyond any expectations I ever imagined I would find from Care.com. She keeps my son involved in multiple activities such as music class, gym, story time, parks, museums, you name it. C. has...

Keri S.

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Stephanie P.


Portland, OR

$25-41/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I saw your post for childcare and would love to talk to you more about how I could help you and your family! A little about myself, before I married and became a mother to five amazing children (including B/B twins), I was a nanny for a prominent family in Portland. I cared for their two children from the ages of 7...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Stephanie was very good with my kids and they loved her. We would definitely hire her again.

Care member

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Emmi S.


Portland, OR

$23-28/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

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, and singing and dancing! My...
Emmi can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Lillian M.


Portland, OR

$20-25/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...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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 I attended a conference in the Seasife area. I would...

Tyler M.

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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...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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 behavioral changes and always communicates with our kids...

Mikaela F.

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Chanel B.


Portland, OR

$23-49/hr8 yrs exp

Tenured Child Provider & Innate Nurturer!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as optimistic, caring and calm! Calm referring to my gentle, melodic voice that's been known to be a great addition to any bedtime routine. I am quite bubbly in personality and consider myself a big kid. I love working with kids; back in my day, I had no role models (not one!) and few adults I truly...
Chanel can also help with: Travel, Grocery shopping, Carpooling, Light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

Recent review:

5.0
Great communication. Scheduling her was prompt and she is very detailed in her work. She has a ton of experience and useful information to share and I think she has a great sense of humor. Lovely young lady!

Bre L.

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Brianna W.


Portland, OR

$23-28/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, Travel, Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

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.

Care member

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Priscilla M.


Portland, OR

$25/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 Sunday-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: Grocery shopping, Light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
Priscilla is great! Kind and generous with my kiddos, up for fun games and activities with them. It is such a help to have her able to get a dinner ready and help out around the house!

Care member

Child care centers in Portland, OR

Kozy Kids Enrichment Center, LLC

Kozy Kids Enrichment Center, LLC

15715 NW Central Drive Ste. A1, Portland, OR

Costimate: $222/wk

5.0

(1)

Reggio-Inspired Organic-Fueled Nature-Driven Community-Minded We are a play based child care center. Where the child is respected, listened to and given many opportunities to investigate, create, explore and discover their passions. We incorporate all the learning domains during play: physical,...

Discovery Gardens Childcare

8418 N Brandon St., Portland, OR

Starting at $1140/mo

5.0

(1)

As a community based education program, Discovery Gardens pledges to provide a safe, diverse, enthusiastic & inclusive learning environment, where the number one focus is meeting the individual needs of each child, while providing support for our families. Discovery Gardens believes that a child is...

Russell Montessori E.S. LLC

Russell Montessori E.S. LLC

12634 NE Russell St, Portland, OR

Starting at $267/wk

5.0

(3)

Welcome Russell Montessori Educational Services in Portland, Oregon is based on the philosophy of Maria Montessori. As educators we understand that your child safety and education is parents number one priority. Our focus is creating a carefully prepared environment that meet every child needs as an...

Kids Academy Pdx

Kids Academy Pdx

800 Nw 107th Ave, Portland, OR

Costimate: $222/wk

Kid's Academy is one of the oldest locally-owned child care facilities in the Cedar Mill Community. Founded in 1998, we have thrived on word of mouth and referral based business for over 20 years. Our approach is simple: Let children come as they are, be who they are and encourage them every step of...

Pioneer Pre-school

Pioneer Pre-school

12420 NE Halsey Street, Portland, OR

Costimate: $198/wk

Why Choose Pioneer Pre-school? Preschool Promise Provider: We're proud to be part of a program that supports families' access to high-quality preschool, ensuring your child gets the best start in life. Qualified and Caring Staff: Our team of educators is dedicated to creating a...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Portland, OR

Dana W.

5.0

Dana was excellent. Dana came on short notice during the ice storm and kindly watched over my 3 yr old who wasn’t on her best behavior after 4 days cooped up with little structure plus having me working from home. 10/10 recommend Dana!

- Ashley S.

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.

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.

Alyssa G.

5.0

Alyssa has been an occasional afternoon/evening sitter for our family for almost a year now. She is a great communicator with regards to scheduling, is always punctual and dependable, and arrives with a smile (which given her busy schedule is amazing). My kids really like her - she handles a 10,...

- Shami R.

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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 1,118 reviews of the 2,075 listed child care providers.