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1,818 babysitters are listed in Portland, OR
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Portland, OR
Alicia B.
Portland, OR
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight Babysitting Jobs!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alicia and I have been working with children of all ages for around 10 years now. I have worked for the local recreation and community centers in Salem/Keizer school district and now most recently the Beaverton school district. I am certified in first aid, CPR, and Epipen. My job position with the school district...
Alicia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's our current Nanny and Alicia is fantastic! I highly recommend her."
Aliza S.
Kimberly F.
Portland, OR
$35-49/hr • 18 yrs exp
Stay At Home Mom-Summer Childcare/Babysitter/Nanny/Date Night/Last Min
4.8
(41)
Hired by 96 families in your neighborhood
I'm a stay at home SUPER mom who would love to help make life a little easier for you with caring for your child(ren). For the summer, babysitter, Date night, Nanny, drop off and pick up to my home availability is Monday-Friday 6 a.m. - 6 pm, with some flexibility on a case by case basis. I don' t mind doing last minute calls,...
Kimberly can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Kim has been an absolute blessing to our family. She has been caring for my son (6) and my daughter (2) for the last few years. Kim was able to provide care for date nights and other events both in my home and in hers. She is punctual, professional and incredibly...
Robyn D.
5.0
(5)
Hi, my name is Lhamo, and I am a nanny with over 25 years of experience, especially providing care for infants and toddlers, with many references available. I've raised three kids on my own: ages 25 at NYU Grad School, 19 at the U. S. Naval Academy, and 15 years old at an immersion high school.
When working with kids, I love...
Lhamo can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lhamo is, by a sizable margin, the best childcare professional we've hired to date (with a sample size of 5+).
The children LOVE her, she's attentive, honest, thoughtful, doesn't sit on her phone the entire day, enjoys being outside with the kids, and is a...
Joe P.
4.7
(25)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm jasmine, I'm 22 years old. I am an esthetician, and in school for real estate.
I've been babysitting and nannying since I was 15. I am CPR certified. I am vaccinated. Something my references would say about me is that I am very out going, high energy, very reliable and creative! I love animals, so if you had animals in...
Jasmine can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jasmine has been wonderful! She is dependable, reliable, and has been so much fun for our child. She has helped us as a family so much...even with potty training!"
Marie T.
4.8
(12)
Hired by 28 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Erin! I am 28 years old and currently live in the Portland area. I am currently in year 3 out of 5 in my doctoral degree! I am NOT available for babysitting during the day. EVENING / weekend only. I have been babysitting since I was 12 and nannying since I was 16. I am First Aid and CPR certified. Both My parents...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Erin was super! She arrived on time and had everything dialed in. The kids really enjoyed her - we will be asking her to sit for us again for sure!"
Care member
5.0
(4)
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I was lucky enough to find Mel on Care.com. She watched my son from age 13-18 months in our home in CA. She was extremely punctual, trustworthy, and reliable. I found her to be creative and nurturing, and such a positive influence. My son loved her, and I felt...
Kaci O.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello families:
My name is Elizabeth (Liz), I took a break from nannying but am back and looking to connect with a consistent, fun, loving family! I've been fortunate enough to find some wonderful families through Care. com, and am hoping to find another.
I am most comfortable with infants and toddlers. I love multiples (2 is...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Liz looked after our 9 month old daughter in LA and traveled with us too. Our time was cut short with her as Covid-19 meant we meant had to return to London, and can't get back to America at the moment. She was fantastic in every way, Margot adored her, fitted into...
Elsie D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an energetic, responsible and creative 26-year-old from San Diego, CA. I am recently graduated from Portland State University with my Master's Degree in Criminal Justice, Education and Sociology. I completed my undergraduate degree from Oregon State University in 2017 and have been traveling/ volunteering, nannying and...
5.0
"I've hired many nannies, personal assistants, organizers, tutors, pet sitters, etc...over the years (most through care.com), and Megan is by far the best I've ever had. I hired her as a tutor and my girls love her. They never complain when she comes (and we're...
Kelly K.
5.0
(4)
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, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Allison is an extremely caring and compassionate person who quickly adapts to the needs of the family. Our 4.5 old loves being with her as she keeps her busy with so many activities - arts, crafts, reading, pretend play. I also admire Allison's professionalism and...
Ash S.
4.5
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Claire and I live in Portland oregon currently. I am a certified swim instructor and have been babysitting since the age of 12. I love kids and I find Babysitting to be rewarding and enjoyable. I love to draw with kids, go on walks, play games, and sing and dance to music! I primarily do part time babysitting. I...
Claire can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Claire is absolutely wonderful, I only wish she could've taken a permanent position. She is reliable and great with my kiddo. He absolutely adores her and trusts her, as evident during his swim lessons with her."
Kathy L.
5.0
(7)
Hello! I am looking for a nanny position for any days. I'm also seeking one-time, occasional, or semi-regular babysitting positions, such as date nights or errand days. I am an attentive and involved caretaker that loves working on developmentally-appropriate craft and/or science projects.
I recently completed a nanny share for...
Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Isabella is a great fit for our family and is exactly what we were looking for. They are extremely helpful and adaptable for whatever the day brings. Isabella is attentive, energetic, and professional. They have been our child's nanny for a year and we are so lucky...
Jessica L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Sara. I ran across your ad looking for help for your kiddo and wanted to tell you a bit about myself. I have been taking care of kids since I was little, helping my mom with her daycare. As I got older, I started a cross age tutoring program at the elementary school, then continued as a preschool teacher...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sara was able to fill in at nearly the last minute for us. Her children were wonderful and it was great to be able to rely on her. We can't wait for an opportunity to go on a date night so our kids can have a playdate with her boys!"
Deidra B.
5.0
(2)
Hi there! My name is Corey, and I'm excited to introduce myself as an experienced babysitter. With 10 years of experience working with kids of all ages, I am confident in my ability to provide a fun and safe environment for your little ones. As a working professional in the creative industry, I am looking to add a side gig...
Corey can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Corey is a positive person that clearly enjoys life! She has a natural ability to connect with people of all ages and make them feel comfortable. She is responsible and a very good influence on those around her."
Collin B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a nanny working in the Beaverton/Portland area. I have been working as a childcare provider since 2012 with little ones ranging anywhere from 4 months to 12 years of age. I am CPR, First Aid, and AED certified for adults, infants, and children and have experience working with type 1 diabetic children as well as...
Mckenzie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kenzie is absolutely wonderful. As a first-time mom going back to work when my baby was 5mo old it was nerve-wracking to find a nanny in the middle of the novel Coronavirus outbreak. Kenzie is the reason I've been able to make going back to work possible. She puts...
Kate S.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I come from a large Irish family and grew up with kids around at all times and I love working with children. I taught preschool for about 5 years so I am very comfortable with multiple children and can create fun and educational activities to keep days more structured if necessary, but I am also happy to allow the children to...
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Brittany used to be a teacher and it shows. My 4 year old has a severe speech impediment and she was so encouraging and helpful with his communication. It gave me a confidence in care I hadn't had before. I also have a 1 year old and she kept them both engaged, fed...
Care member
Caitlin S.
Portland, OR
$18-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Responsible, Fun Babysitter Interested In Reoccurring, Occasional Evening And Weekend Work
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Caitlin! Engaging in a partnership to keep your kids safe and having fun is my priority.
I babysat family and neighborhood kiddos in middle and high school. For four summers I worked as a camp counselor, supervising crafts, swimming, and games for 40+ children. There I got experience with first aid, special needs, and...
Caitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our daughters just adore Caitlin - they look forward to every visit from her! Caitlin has an amazingly calm demeanor and is very patient and loving with the kiddos - she is punctual, a great communicator, and we've been so lucky to have her watch our twins so that...
Kimberly D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been watching children since age 10. I have watched children ranging from 6 months old to 14 years old. I've held numerous positions within the educational field with children from teachers aide, stage manager, coach, and studio manager for a dance studio. I get along with children and they really enjoy my fun, outgoing,...
Alexandria can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ali has taken care of my 8 and 4 year old girls and they love her! She is very easy to talk to, down to earth, and she really spends quality time with the kids either outside playing, swimming, or doing crafts. I will definitely continue to use her and would...
Robyne R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Emma, I'm 19 and I'm a student at Portland State University. I've been babysitting for 6 years now, and I have experience with children of all ages. I have been CPR/first aid certified through the Red Cross and I'm an only child so I really enjoy spending time with kids! Additionally, I have my own car and I am...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emma is fantastic with kids and makes her time with them fun and interesting. She watched our daughters for the summer and they developed a close relationship and had many fun outings and adventures. Very reliable and mature. Highly recommend her!"
Care member
Savannah W.
Portland, OR
$20-37/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced, Warm-hearted Babysitter Available To Provide Child-care For You!
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Savannah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
" 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 from providing the best child care, she went grocery shopping for us a few times when needed, helped with...
Tabitha B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I recently moved to Oregon from Nevada where I was in graduate school. I have previous tutoring and small group experience with elementary and middle school aged children, and babysitting experience ranging from infant to late middle school. I am comfortable with all ages with CPR/AED and First Aid training. I have been a...
Casey can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Portland, OR
Alicia B.
5.0
She's our current Nanny and Alicia is fantastic! I highly recommend her.
- Aliza S.
Kimberly F.
5.0
Kim is AMAZING! Just like her bio said - she is a SUPER mom! My children love going to her house. She is extremely dependable and is very understanding of last minute changes or requests for childcare help. I would 100% recommend her and will be utilizing her services going forward. I have no...
- Melissa C.
Lhamo C.
5.0
Lhamo was a wonderful caretaker to our two young boys, coming 3 days a week for over 3 years. They adore her and her family, and she continues to babysit for us when needed as she is a beloved person in our sons' lives.
In every manner conceivable Lhamo is an exceptional nanny. She is on time,...
- Daniel W.
Jasmine G.
5.0
Jasmine has been wonderful! She is dependable, reliable, and has been so much fun for our child. She has helped us as a family so much...even with potty training!
- Marie T.
Erin V.
5.0
Erin was super! She arrived on time and had everything dialed in. The kids really enjoyed her - we will be asking her to sit for us again for sure!
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Portland, OR:
How can I find a Portland babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Portland, OR can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 1,818 babysitters in Portland, OR on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Portland, OR?
The average rate for Portland, OR babysitters on Care.com is $19.49 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Portland, OR?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Portland, OR through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Portland, OR babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Portland, OR are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 789 reviews of the 1,818 listed babysitters.