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2,089 child care providers are listed in Portland, OR

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

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years

Child care providers in Portland, OR

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Nancy P.


Portland, OR

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny Share

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello and welcome to my profile! I have many years of childcare and mothering under my belt. I raised twins who are now happy, healthy and productive adults. I homeschooled them for 6 years until they graduated with honors from NW Academy. I have nannied for several families now, but it all came to a halt with the coronavirus!...
Nancy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Nancy truly seems to enjoy working with our daughter, and our daughter equally enjoys spending time with Nancy. We have a 1 year old daughter and needed childcare from home during the pandemic. I wanted someone reliable and trustworthy, and we have found that in...

Elyse S.

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Melanie B.


Portland, OR

$18-25/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny Or Date Night Babysitter!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Melanie, and I currently work at Columbia Care Services as their wellness coordinator. I am passionate about nutrition, physical activity, and sustainable Lilith. I previously worked as the Director of Nutrition & Gardening at Child's View Montessori School before COVID. I worked every day with children between...
Melanie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Melanie is the best! She is reliable, responsible, helpful, and great with my infant and toddler boys. She is flexible and accommodating to my needs with change in location and times quite frequently. Melanie has a genuine affection for my children as well which is...

Denielle P.

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Allison E.


Portland, OR

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Full-Time Employment

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Allison I am 30 years old, half Navajo and originally from California! I graduated from my vocational school 8 years ago, in dental assisting. In my spare time, I like to draw and paint murals. I graduated from high school in 2012 and did well in all subjects. My strong academic subjects are Music, Art, English...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Allison is a compassionate and empathetic individual. She enjoys being around kids. She is experienced and very professional. She quickly adapted and made adjustments to our family needs. You just have to give her a schedule she can start with and she improvises on...

Hemanth U.

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Jakki W.


Portland, OR

$26-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time/ On-call Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Jakki! I am originally from Los Angeles, CA, and am an upcoming senior at Lewis & Clark College and will be pursuing a Graduate Art Therapy Degree. I grew up taking care of my cousins and volunteering at the local daycare. Additionally, I have had great experiences in child care as an elementary school teacher...
Jakki can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jakki stepped in to help with afternoon logistics on short notice. She was on time and took charge immediately. Jakki communicated well and was efficient in getting the kids to all their afternoon activities, made sure homework was done, snacks packed and...

Vera S.

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Raechelle B.


Portland, OR

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a mother of 3 (20, 17, 11) looking to supplement my income while continuing my medical degree. I have some experience with special needs as well. Looking forward to providing you and your family with excellent worry free care so you can get back to work:)
Raechelle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Raechelle is very reliable and detail oriented. She has a knack for un-cluttering small spaces and being organized. She is great with people and animals."

Ruby T.

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Jessica G.


Portland, OR

$10-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 5 years childcare experience with children raging from 3 months to 12 years old. I was also a counselor for MESD Outdoor School for 4 years and have taken what I learned there and applied it to the way I teach and care for the kids I work with. This summer I'll be going back to school to finish my degree in Early...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jessica is an great nanny who is mature beyond her years! She remains calm and loving while caring for my 2-year and 5-year old tornadoes, and has been with us for over a year. I know the kids are in good hands with Jessica and trust her completely!"

Marci O.

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Mariane K.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi - my name is Mariane (mah-ri-ah-nee). I'm fluent in both English and Portuguese. I have experience watching kids from age 0 to 10, and I've had child care training in Brazil. I'm a non smoker, comfortable with pets and I'm comfortable preparing food. I am CPR certified.
Mariane can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mariane was great with our infant and 3 year old. She was on time, attentive, engaging with the kids, and keen to learn our routines. We would have kept her on, but our situation changed and we no longer needed a nanny. I would recommend her!"

Erin K.

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Kalina S.


Portland, OR

$23-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! I worked in childcare for 4 years, currently working as a housekeeper, and recently ive been trying to find a nanny job because I love working with children. I am CPR certified and I have plenty of experience with children under two. I would love to be considered for this job!
Kalina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amazing worker Always on time and always going above and beyond!!"

Denise B.

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Ava S.


Portland, OR

$22-26/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I think parenting is the key to a healthy development and to a good society, and a babysitter falls not too far behind. My 3+ years of experience with kids has been rewarding as to encourage me to pursue a career watching kids grow up and helping them to develop their skills! I may be 22 but my energy keeps me up to the whims of...
5.0
"Ava has been an absolute joy and godsend caring for my 2 year old son! Ava has been with my family for the past 7 months and has been a wonderful caretaker, play mate and role model. She is always on time, always helpful, very communicative and has done an amazing...

Margot R.

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Alexus A.


Portland, OR

$22/hr5 yrs exp

Alexus :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, compassionate, and empathetic. I love working with kids and hope to pursue a career in teaching to further that passion. I've always loved being around kiddos and it feels super rewarding to watch the littles grow and become their own people! :) Ive been around kids my whole life, but...
Alexus can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Lexi is an absolute GEM! She is dependable, communicative, and my kids adore her. "

Care member

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Alexandra K.


Portland, OR

$18/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Bringer!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ally, and I have a passion for kids! I am currently a preschool director in Tualatin, and I have quite a bit of experience with kids of all ages due to being a professional nanny, a lead preschool teacher(among other positions within the company) and having done coursework in early childhood education. I also...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ally is a sweetheart, we loved having her take care of our son for number of months. I highly recommend Ally , she is patient, kind and engaging."

Aleksandra M.

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Serena A.


Portland, OR

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

Fun And Friendly Sitter Looking For Equally Fun And Friendly Family!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! My names Serena and I'm looking for a wonderful family to assist. With just over six years experience, I've worked with children of all ages and have even worked as a live in nanny where I spent my days with two wonderful kids on the autism spectrum. I'm open to all kinds of care whether it be occasional date...
Serena can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Serena has been such a delight. Originally hired for date nights, our need for care grew and she has always worked with our schedule. My 7yo and her play basketball every chance they get so he's nice and tired when I get home. I've referred her to two of my friends...

Ludovica M.

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Madison R.


Portland, OR

$15-30/hr6 yrs exp

Reliable Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Madison and I would love the opportunity to make a positive impact in your life. I am calm and collected, but eager to learn and grow. I'm loving and responsible, ready to take on whatever tasks may be needed! I was born and in raised in a small town, an only child for most of my childhood. I now have two...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"For the past 8 months, it has been a joy to have Maddie in our household caring for our daughter, and helping with our family's needs. Maddie began working at our home when E was only a few weeks old, all the way through 8 months. Her calm demeanor, positive...

Amanda P.

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Jennifer K.


Portland, OR

$18-22/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced Nanny For Ages 0-6

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My background is in early childhood education, with both professional and informal experience. I have taught and taken care of the mental and physical well being of children ages 0-6 in their homes, my home, and in a preschool and public school setting for over 10 years. I have extensive training on best practices and place a...
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jenn is amazing! She was our summer nanny, and continues to care for our family for date nights and events. She's kind, fun, brilliant, and wonderfully engaging for all ages (we have a 10yo boy, 8yo girl, and toddler/infant). She's cared for our kiddos since they...

Kacie K.

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Cailyn B.


Portland, OR

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Cailyn! I graduated with an associates degree and moved from Portland, Oregon via road trip. I was previously working as a nanny and houshold manager for the past 3 years, but started a position working at an animal hospital here in Tampa. I'm hoping to work with families again whether that's part time,...
Cailyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We love Caylin. Although she was hired to care for our 12 mo old, she also interacted with our older twins (9 yrs) but taking them on walks and the park with our youngest. She was always on time and was willing to accommodate to our needs as a family. When we hired...

Cody B.

Child care centers in Portland, OR

Joyful Noise Child Development Center

333 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR

Starting at $976/mo

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 physical, emotional and cognitive development. Joyful Noise is accredited by the National...

Joyful Noise Child Development Center-MetroKids Child Development Center

600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR

Starting at $944/mo

Joyful Noise currently has 4 operating child care and development centers, with the Metrokids Child Development Center being opened in 1994. It includes special programs such as the "Resources for Infant Educarers" (RIE) and "Positive Behavioral interventions and Supports" (PBIS) as significant...

Happy Hearts and Hands Child Care LLC

811 North Beech Street, Portland, OR

Costimate: $361/wk

Happy Hearts and Hands Child Care LLC located in Portland Oregon is a childcare and learning center that offers a stimulating environment for children. It provides developmentally appropriate programs that suit infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. The center offers extended hours...

Joyful Noise Child Care Center, Inc

911 Ne 11th Ave, Portland, OR

Starting at $975/mo

Joyful Noise Child Care Center Inc in Portland, Oregon, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children frof all ages that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims to...

High Cascade Snowboard Camp

5014 NE 15th Ave, Portland, OR

High Cascade Snowboard Camp located in Portland, OR is a center and camp that provides a safe, clean, interactive, fun and exciting environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center curriculum aims to provide a variety of age appropriate activities such as sports, snowboarding, and...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Portland, OR

Nancy P.

5.0

Nancy truly seems to enjoy working with our daughter, and our daughter equally enjoys spending time with Nancy. We have a 1 year old daughter and needed childcare from home during the pandemic. I wanted someone reliable and trustworthy, and we have found that in Nancy. I would certainly...

- Elyse S.

Melanie B.

5.0

Melanie is the best! She is reliable, responsible, helpful, and great with my infant and toddler boys. She is flexible and accommodating to my needs with change in location and times quite frequently. Melanie has a genuine affection for my children as well which is endearing.

- Denielle P.

Allison E.

5.0

Allison is a compassionate and empathetic individual. She enjoys being around kids. She is experienced and very professional. She quickly adapted and made adjustments to our family needs. You just have to give her a schedule she can start with and she improvises on it. She took such good care of our...

- Hemanth U.

Jakki W.

5.0

Jakki watched our two boys for multiple days this fall for 8 hour stretches. She is reliable and responsible and our sons enjoy spending time with her. She engages them and keeps them busy with fun activities like drawing and playing with duplos and legos.

- Chase J.

Raechelle B.

5.0

Raechelle is very reliable and detail oriented. She has a knack for un-cluttering small spaces and being organized. She is great with people and animals.

- Ruby T.

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Average Rating4.8 / 5

Child Care Providers in Portland, OR are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1,070 reviews of the 2,089 listed child care providers.