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Nicola B.

Date Nigh Nanny & In-home Personal Trainer

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello wonderful families! My name is Nicki and work as a part-time/date nanny. I hold a Kinesiology degree from University. I moved back to my hometown of Portland, Oregon to work as a NASM Certified Personal Trainer. To supplement my work as a trainer, I work as a nanny! I have over 7 years of professional experience working...

Torey B. says "We had Nicki watch our 2 and 3 year old while on a family trip. She was great. On time, communicated with me while i was away and made me feel...

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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
Travel
craft assistance
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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Kimberly F.

Stay At Home Mom-Summer Childcare/Babysitter/Nanny/Date Night/Last Min

Portland, OR

4.8(1)
from
$35/hr
18 years experience·
Hired by 97 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
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,...

Melissa C. says "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...

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Katherine F.

Warm + Experienced + Engaging Interim Nanny In SE PDX

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hi, I'm Kate! Since moving from Chicago to the PNW, I don't have the extensive network of young families I am used to.. so I am turning to Care. Com to connect me with the right family! I moved to SE PDX a year ago to be a rep for a pharmaceutical/non-profit. I found myself disenchanted by the direction my career took (sales!...

Lindsay P. says "Katie was so sweet and took really good care of our son. We could tell our son really enjoyed spending time with Katie as well. She was enthusiastic,...

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Susan P.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
**Updated 2025** I took time off when covid hit, and am now ready to offer child care services. I am employed and work from home on light duty. Children 4 and under, specialize in infants** My goal is to provide consistent, loving, disciplined care for children. Being a single mother, I am familiar with the difficult choices we...

Yoriko H. says "Susan is really confident about what she does. She assures me what I tell her about baby's behavior or development. She sure knows about child development...

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Grace H.

Experienced, Reliable, Bilingual Nanny

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hello! I'm a bilingual career nanny of over 15 years. Currently going to school to become a full spectrum doula. In my many years of childcare, I've gained a lot of experience with providing personal care to families with children of all ages. My goal as a provider is to create an atmosphere where parents can feel confident and...

Care Member says "I cannot recommend Grace highly enough! She has been an absolute blessing to our family for the last year, providing exceptional care for our son from...

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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
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
*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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Stephanie K.

Perfect Nanny!

Portland, OR

4.1(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 32 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
Worked many years in social services: I have experience working with children and adults who have disabilities or special needs. I am able to play games, can assist w/meals & homework, transportation & outings. Home w/animals is OK. * Pfizer COVID Vaccinated & boostered. Oregon PSW

Care Member says "She was great with our daughter! "

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Tracy G.

Supportive Professional Nanny/Family Assistant With Occasional Availability.

Portland, OR

4.8(1)
from
$32/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I love working with kids because they keep me in the moment, and deeply understand what's important in life I'm looking to occasionally support a few families outside of my regular nanny position I started working with kids when I was 11 yrs old. Professional experience / nanny-family assistant since 2002. In my spare...

Care Member says "Tracey was a life saver when we needed care for our 4 month year old this year. She has depth of experience and playful present attitude. She's always...

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Isabella U.

Caring And Crafty Babysitter

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
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...

Care Member says "Isabella has been a great babysitter for our 2 year old. "

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Lauren D.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a college junior and I love spending time with children! I currently attend TCU, but I am back home for the summer. I have worked for a long time with two boys who are 4 and 7, two girls who are 7 and 11, and two boys 18 months and 4, so I am very experienced with those ages, but I have worked with both younger and older...

Eryn T. says "Could not be happier with Lauren. We were in a pinch because we had someone cancel last minute, and she was able to come over the day we contacted her! She...

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Laura L.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
My name is Laura and I am a mother of two, ages 10 and 5. I love being a mother and being around my children is what brings me the most joy. My family and I moved to Oregon about 3 years ago and we love it here. Now that my children are both in school for most of the day, I am looking to find a job where I can bring in some...

Pulkit A. says "We hired Laura when our nanny went on vacation. Laura was very punctual and easy to communicate with. She took care of our 2 kids (2 and 5yr old) very...

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Erin F.

Experienced Nanny

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
Thanks for taking the time to look my profile over! I'm a hard-working 26-year-old. I have been working with kids for a long time now. I have a passion for taking care of children. I am an artist and love to do crafts and other fun things with the children I care for. I am an outdoor enthusiast, which is why I moved to the...

Arsalan C. says "Aspen is an A+ dependable babysitter. They were punctual and my child loved the time they spent with Aspen. We will definitely be hiring them again!"

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Dechen Y.

Reliable, Responsible, And Fun Sitter Who Loves Kids!

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
Hi! My name is Dechen. I am a recent grad from Boston College, graduating with a BS in Neuroscience and a minor in Spanish! I just moved home to Portland after living in Boston this past year and I will be attending PA school starting January 2025. While I am home I am looking for part time/occasional/ date night babysitting...

Katherine T. says "Dechen is wonderful. She was reliable and punctual. She was flexible with our schedules (2 working parents) and she was available for extra babysitting...

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Talia K.

Experienced Nanny Seeking Open, Loving Family For Babysitting/Date Nights!

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am a mother who is getting back into the workforce after being home with my daughter for the last 11 years. Before becoming a mother, I was a nanny for 20+ years. I have been a nanny, caregiver, teacher's aide, para educator, babysitter, and now I am a full time mom! I have two college degrees, one in Child Development and...

Julie L. says "Talia came into our lives when my daughter was 6 week old. My husband and I work crazy full time jobs and Talia raised our daughter for up to 10-11 hours a...

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Alison G.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
I am looking for a part time position taking care of 1 to 3 kids from ages 3 to 12 years. Most recently I have worked as a Nanny for families whose parents either worked from home or had an outside position. I have spent many years working with children including working as a preschool teacher taking care of kids from 1 to 5 in...

Thomas H. says "Alison is an excellent nanny and babysitter. She's been a wonderful support to our family throughout the last few years. She's dependable, responsible,...

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Amanda N.

Future Elementary Teacher Seeking Part-time Nanny Job

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello!!! I'm a full time stay at home mom looking for a little one to join us this summer! A little bit about me: I am a former foster parent who has cared for 10 infants over the last five years. I have my bachelors degree in elementary education and over 15 years of experience with children as a nanny, PSW, and substitute...

Jennifer D. says "Amanda is amazing! She took care of our newborn daughter for 3 months. She sang, read and played with her everyday and truly loved working with her. I...

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Delaram H.

Educarer, Virtues Master Facilitator

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
I have 23 years of experience raising my two boys! I can also help with meal preparation and age appropriate activities. My passion is to bring out the best in myself and others by focusing on joyful home play/work. I have a Masters degree in Education from PSU (2002) and can facilitate playshops inspired by the Virtues Project.

Care Member says "She has been very helpful with kids and house chores :-)"

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Rebeca V.

Experienced And Certified Childcare Professional

Portland, OR

4.7(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Rebeca, and I bring over 9 years of professional experience in childcare. Throughout my career, I have had the pleasure of working in various childcare settings, including private homes, daycare centers, and educational institutions. My extensive experience has equipped me with the skills to provide exceptional...

Amy M. says "We gave our son the choice of going over to his friend's house or having Rebeca come over and he was very insistent that he wanted to have Rebeca come over....

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Mikiko S.

Fun And Experienced Caregiver

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have loved working with children and generally being a caregiver for my whole life. I started at the age of 12 by babysitting for the families in my neighborhood. I have a lot of experience working with children with physical and developmental disabilities as I worked at an institute for developmentally disabled children for 3...

Kinara F. says "I was Mikiko's instructor in nursing school, so I spent a lot of time watching her interact with classmates, staff, and clients. She is compassionate,...

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  • 247 in home child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.47/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated in home child care is 4.8

Recent in home child care reviews from local parents in Portland, OR

In Home Child Care in Portland, OR are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 249 reviews of the 247 listed in home child care

Nicola B.

We had Nicki watch our 2 and 3 year old while on a family trip. She was great. On time, communicated with me while i was away and made me...

- Torey B.

Lillian M.

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...

- Tyler M.

Kimberly F.

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...

- Melissa C.

FAQs for finding in-home child care in Portland, OR

Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Portland, OR. There are 247 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.

What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of June, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $21.47 for in-home child care providers near you in Portland, OR.

You can compare 247 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.

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