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Cheryl C.

Babysitter/Child Care/ Petsitting Available

Portland, OR

3.7(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I'm a doctoral student finishing my capstone, professional petsitter and fitness professional of 10 years with a flexible schedule as I finish my licensing process (in March). I've worked as a tutor, camp counselor, a babysitter (age 2 mo to 11 yrs), a respite worker for kids on the autism spectrum (4-19 yr) and have volunteered...

Bedilia R. says "Cheryl has been providing after school care our family the past 2 months. She is very reliable, punctual, friendly, and trustworthy! My 10 year old son...

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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
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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Savannah W.

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

Portland, OR

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Tabitha B. says " 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...

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Lisa H.

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

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Stephanie P.

Child Care

Portland, OR

4.4(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
-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 -Non Smoker My background check automatically expires after 60 days, but I can do another one upon...

Care Member says "Stephanie was attentive and caring, I felt at ease leaving my newborn with her on short notice. She went above and beyond my expectations, was flexible,...

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Kristen H.

Child care

Portland, OR

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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...
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Christine H.

Child Care

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
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...

Mikaela F. says "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...

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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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Kylie G.

Here To Support You And Your Child

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Upbeat, creative nanny with 8+ years cumulative experience working with kids ranging from infancy to high school in a variety of settings. As your nanny, I would consider myself part of your team and would do my best to help you accomplish parenting goals and help your child thrive. I am open to working with all ages....

Care Member says "Kylie nannied for us for 14 months, caring for our son while he was two and three years old. She also cared for our friends’ daughter who is about six...

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Brianna W.

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

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Priscilla M.

46 Year Old Mother Of An Autistic Child Available

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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,...

Care Member says "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...

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Marissa B.

Child Caregiver Looking For A Nice Family

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Marissa and I am 26 years old. I am looking to find a good family in need of a responsible and fun loving babysitter! I started in childcare when I was 12, babysitting my 1 1/2-year-old neighbor. It was almost immediate that I realized how much I love caring for kids. I have babysat children ranging from...

Jennifer L. says "Marissa interviewed with us for a nanny position. She was punctual, responsive to correspondence, provided a resume and references and presented herself...

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Charmaine W.

Caring Occasional And Babysitting Available With 16 Years Experience

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
FULLY VACCINATED. 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...

Care Member says "Charmaine is a wonderful care giver, who bonds quickly and deeply with kids, and clearly loves what she does. She is very attentive, and my kids fell in...

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Callie P.

Highly Experienced Nanny Available For Occasional Care

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
*Rate: $30/hr *Currently working full time; available for date night/occasional sitting only As a career nanny, I love kids and would love to play a role in your kiddo's growth and exploration of the world! I have over 10 years of childcare experience in both in-home and daycare settings. In these environments, I have had...

Care Member says "Callie came into our lives during a transitional time of care for our son and she made it such a great experience for us. She is kind, compassionate,...

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Linnea C.

Caring, Happy Nanny With Psychology Background

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Newborn and infant specialist, with 12 years experience in attachment parenting work. I adore kids, and I adore nurturing them and finding ways to meet their needs and entertain them. I've been a nanny/house manager for 12 years, and I have several degrees in Psychology. I have education and experience in Early Child Education....

Care Member says "Linnea nannied for our nanny share for 2 infants, from around 6 months until 11 months old. She was kind, thoughtful, punctual, and a wonderful...

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Child care centers in Portland, OR

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Russell Montessori E.S. LLC

12634 NE Russell St Portland, OR

5.0(3)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Child care
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 individual .We encourage...

Nicole L says "We feel very fortunate to have found Russell Montessori. Yubi is professional, responsive, caring, and passionate about early childhood education. We...

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Lupine Mountain School

4536 NE 116th Ave. Portland, OR

5.0(1)
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Preschool
Child care
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 games), cook, and listen to...

Jolene J. says "I am very excited for my daughter to start Lupine Mountain Schools fun interactive program this Jan."

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Amanecer Academy

15931 NW Wismer Drive Portland, OR

State license verified

Amanecer Academy is a 100% Spanish Immersion Childcare Center on Bethany for children from 24 months to Kindergarten age. We are currently accepting applications and will be opening our doors August 15th 2018. Children who go to Amanecer Academy will take advantage of the benefits of bilingualism. Based on current research...
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Paper Crane Learning Center

9316 SE Salmon Ct. Portland, OR

We are a licensed in-home childcare run by an certified teacher with a master's degree in early childhood and special education and nine years of teaching experience. We specialize in flexible, drop-in childcare catering to your schedule. Not everyone needs a full time day care setting and the expense that comes with it. Yet...
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Touchstone School (Tigard)

7090 SW FIR LOOP PORTLAND, OR

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Our preschool combines learning experiences and structured play to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Our safe, nurturing school community offers far more than just child care. Links to Learning, our proprietary preschool curriculum for infants through Pre-Kindergarten, takes...
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  • 2,225 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.58/hr as of July 2025

  • 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 1,122 reviews of the 2,225 listed child care providers

Cheryl C.

Cheryl has been providing after school care our family the past 2 months. She is very reliable, punctual, friendly, and trustworthy! My 10...

- Bedilia R.

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.

Savannah W.

Savannah was absolutely wonderful when she was working for us. She always thought of fun, new things to try that my children always...

- Tabitha B.

FAQs for finding child care near you in Portland, OR

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $21.58 per hour as of July 2025. 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.

Care.com currently has 1,981 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.

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.

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.

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