Find Trusted Child Care Providers Near Me in Salem, OR
We have 383 child care providers in Salem, OR! Compare and hire the best child care to fit your needs.
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Sarah K. says "She was very nice and my son had a fun time with her :)"
Noor K. says "Briana was the best nanny we ever hired! She is so down-to-earth and really cares about your child! My son loved her and would always ask for her! She...
Care Member says "What I loved about Jazmin is the patience she had with not only my autistic son but also with his bratty older sisters (ages 11&6). She was kind and...
Kylee M. says "Brianna was very sweet. As her profile stated, she brought her 1year old. she was welcome to bring her child, and my kids (ages 4 & 6) love other...
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Care Member says "I highly recommend Kathy! She is new to us and I’m so pleased with her efficiency, thoroughness, and great communication skills. She’s dependable and...
Tina M. says "Veronica is absolutely amazing!! She took such great care of our 2 month old and he loved her!! She is very kind, patient, calm, and reliable. I could go on...
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Sarah W. says "Elsa is caring, loving, and wonderful with children of any age. We've had the pleasure of having Elsa for over 6 years now and we are all blessed to be...
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- $17/hr
Ishleen T. says "We had Carolyn for a very short span of time since i moved out of Salem a couple of weeks later. Carolyn is very personable, calm, composed, caring and a...
Care Member says "We have had Martha taking care of both of our girls from time to time. She is very experienced with babies and toddlers. She would remind us when to...
High-quality Childcare Provider With Experience Working With Children With Disabilities
Salem, OR
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Betsy R. says "Elsie is a kind, patient, and fun sitter. Our kids loved her and were always glad when she was their sitter. One of our kids has a disability, and Elsie...
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Thomas B. says "For about a year and a half Erin has watched our daughter. Erin is everything we could have asked for. Erin has helped make our daughter more confident,...
Care Member says "Kharis is very warm and has made our infant daughter feel comfortable right away. As a first time mom I was nervous about leaving my daughter with a...
Alison A. says "Alesha worked for us as a nanny for our toddler for 9 months before moving away, and we were sorry to see her go. She was always very caring toward our...
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Nadia F. says "Jennifer is attentive, caring, and patient with our little guy (who is 15 weeks old). She watches him 9 hours a day a couple days a week while I am at...
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Alex E. says "Lucy has been an amazing nanny for our family for the past year! She has adapted to whatever we needed, from watching all 3 kids ages 8,6, and 2 during the...
Child care centers in Salem, OR
Willson House Child Development Center
1625 Center Street NE Salem, OR
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- $1500/mo
Ballyntyne Learning Farm
2556 Ballyntyne Learning Farm Salem, OR
Play N Learn
129 Brushwood Ct Se Salem, OR
- starting at
- $690/mo
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383 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $18.31/hr as of July 2025
The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.7
Recent child care reviews from local parents in Salem, OR
Child Care Providers in Salem, OR are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 127 reviews of the 383 listed child care providers
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FAQs for finding child care near you in Salem, OR
How much is child care near me in Salem, OR?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $18.31 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.
How can I find child care near me in Salem, OR?
Care.com currently has 335 child care providers near you in Salem, OR. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Salem, 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 Salem, OR that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
What interview questions should I ask a Salem, 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 Salem, 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 Salem, OR and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
What type of child care services are available near me in Salem, OR in July, 2025?
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.
