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Portland, OR 97202
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Experience: 20 yrs
Hello! I have worked with children off and on for over 20 years, including as a preschool teacher, daycare worker, camp counselor, elementary classroom assistant, and nanny. I also have a professional background in visual arts, non-profit work, and customer service, and through it all, working with kids has been one of my very favorite jobs, I get to play all day! My core MO with kids is engagement, I am always talking to, singing to, playing with, and interacting with the little ones that I care for. Of the utmost importance to me is what your little one likes and wants to do- I set boundaries around safety and respecting others, and collaborate with the children on the rest. I'm currently available for occasional full days and evenings. Families looking for a regular occasional sitter welcome. I would love to meet your family! **please note** 4-5 hour minimum; once scheduled, hours are guaranteed with no unpaid cancellations. Thank you so much!
Sway was an absolute dream to work with. We hired them through Care.com to care for our one-year-old daughter for a few weeks, and they truly went above and beyond in every way. From day one, Sway was warm, attentive, and incredibly in tune with our daughter’s needs. They created a safe, nurturing environment while also keeping her engaged with age-appropriate activities. Sway was reliable, communicative, and consistently professional, which gave us so much peace of mind. It was clear they genuinely care about the children they work with, and that made all the difference for our family. I would wholeheartedly recommend Sway to anyone looking for a trustworthy, compassionate, and skilled childcare provider.
4/29/2026
Age groups
Rates
Recurring jobs
$28/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$28/hr
2 children
$30/hr
3 children
$30/hr
4 children
$32/hr
Can help with
Child care
Light cleaning
Swimming supervision
Travel
Education
College degree
Languages
English
Spanish
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Early child development knowledge
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
4:00 PM–9:00 PM
4:00 PM–9:00 PM
4:00 PM–9:00 PM
4:00 PM–11:00 PM
8:00 AM–11:00 PM
8:00 AM–11:00 PM
8:00 AM–8:00 PM
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