Portland, OR 97214
from $16 per hour
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Experience: 10 yrs
Hi! I'm Megan. I have over 10 years of paid experience working with kids. I babysat all through high school and college. I was also a children's swim instructor/lifeguard for several years. After college, I worked as a counselor with children in foster care. I love to have fun with the kiddos I'm looking after, but I'm also responsible and great at setting boundaries. I'm a non smoker and have my own car. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Megan has watched our three children — ages 6, 4, and 2 — for the last year, and I recommend her without hesitation. She was reliable and punctual every single time, which mattered enormously with three kids on three different schedules. More than that, I trusted her completely: with our home, with our kids' safety, and with her judgment when something came up that I hadn't anticipated. What stood out most was how present she was. She didn't just supervise — she got down on the floor with our 2-year-old, helped our 4-year-old with an art project, and actually talked with our 6-year-old about her day. All three kids lit up when she arrived and asked for her by name. She was warm and patient, but she also knew how to hold a boundary when one of the kids tested her, which is harder to find than it sounds. Communication was consistent and clear — I always knew how the day had gone. Megan is exactly the kind of person you want caring for your children, and I'd hire her again in a heartbeat.
9/4/2026
Age groups
Rates
Recurring jobs
$20-30/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$23/hr
2 children
$25/hr
3 children
$28/hr
Can help with
Carpooling
Child care
Craft assistance
Help with pets
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Organizing/laundry
Swimming supervision
Education
California Polytechnic State University
Bachelor degree
Languages
English
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Early child development knowledge
Special needs care
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Non-smoker
6:30 PM–12:00 AM
6:30 PM–12:00 AM
6:30 PM–12:00 AM
7:30 AM–12:00 AM
1:30 PM–12:00 AM
6:30 PM–12:00 AM
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