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817 babysitters are listed in Portland, OR
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of October 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Portland, OR
Emma R.
Portland, OR
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelors degree in biology and am looking to nanny. I have years of experience babysitting children of all ages (0-14), even multiple children while parents are on vacation. I am pet friendly and have my own transportation. I love the outdoors, going on adventures, and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We were extremely happy with our decision to hire Emma. She was awesome with our two boys and is lovely person. She’s perfect for regular sitting or date nights. We would 100% recommend her for any childcare need. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey, I'm Ray! I'm nonbinary and chose the name Ray, the name on my profile is my legal name. I use they/them pronouns.
I take pride in being resourceful, dependable, patient, creative, and energetic. Over the past 14 years, I have cared for ages 2 months to 14 years old, for multiples, and for children with disabilities. The...
Emma can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emma has been a huge help engaging our spirited 3 year old, and taken good care of our 6-month old as well. She has a reassuring 'mama' personality and has wisdom beyond her years. "
Andrew W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Lizzie. I've been nannying for the same family for 3. 5 years, but it's time for their youngest to start school! Before this, I was a Montessori Teacher for ages 3-6 for 4 years. I have Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Studio Art and am currently in a graduate program for Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I LOVE...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"In addition to being dependable and experienced, my son absolutely loved her. She created fun activities like painting and outdoor excursions. We were grateful for Lizzie taking such great care of our son."
Dina S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I absolutely love spending time with children. I have over a decade of experience caring for youth, especially infants and toddlers. My background is in working with special needs children and studying behavioral therapy. I am also a mother and have CPR, first Aid and Child Safety training. Please feel free to reach out and...
Jasmine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amazing mother!
Jasmine is a loving mother to her child and our baby. She gave me the trust I needed to focus on my meetings while she took care of my child."
Niejah W.
Lisa S.
Portland, OR
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am currently working with children with disabilities so I am current on my First Aid and CPR certifications, and have passed all of my state-mandated background checks. I also have trainings in Oregon's Positive Intervention System, and am currently taking a class in Cooperative Problem Solving for caretakers of children. I...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Extremely trustworthy , diligent, can do attitude."
Khristi L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a dedicated nanny and committed to creating a nurturing and safe environment for kids. I'm all about fostering independence, encouraging good manners, and sticking to routines that help kids develop healthy habits.
Plus, I raised my own kids-including twins-so I definitely know a thing or two about juggling it all! I...
Liz can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Liz was a great! She is thoughtful and has a positive upbeat attitude - and most importantly, she was fantastic with my kids. "
Thomas Y.
Amanda W.
Portland, OR
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Amanda, a prior daycare teacher with 8 years of childcare experience. I am CPR certified and registered on the Oregon background registry. I love children of all ages and have worked with children 3 mo to 12 yrs. I am vaccinated against COVID-19. Hope to hear from you!
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amanda is a responsible and respectful worker. She has always taken great care of my animals when I'm away. She keeps me updated with how my animals are doing and sends lots of cute pictures of them. I would highly recommend Amanda for pet care."
Katie S.
Hello everyone,
My name is shyann and I'm a mother to a very active 1-year-old boy. I love working with kids and watching them learn and grow as they get older I would love to get the chance to help a mother in need with cleaning and cooking and help watching the kids, I can also help with kids homework and out around the...
I am an attentive childcare provider who has over a year of care for children who are as young as 6 months old to children who are 5 years old. I can help with children who are sick, do house cleaning, do pet care, and cook healthy meals for the children. I aim to be a positive role model focused on supporting the children's...
Mattea can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! I'm a natural nurturer, loving, caring, energetic nanny, experienced with children of all ages, looking for a new family preferably in the NE area.
I enjoy working with children, helping them with homework, organizing playtime, engaging them with crafts, going on walks, preparing healthy meals, and overall contributing...
Edith can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello!
I am a current graduate student at Eastern Washington University on the Spokane Campus. I'm in the process of earning my masters in speech-language pathology to become a speech therapist. I'm looking for occasional babysitting opportunities, primarily in the evenings.
I have extensive experience working with...
Kelsey can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hey!
My name is Andy and I am 18 years old. I have been babysitting for others since I was 11, as well as taking care of my many siblings and cousins for years. I am currently a outdoor educator for Trackers. As well as many weeks of volunteer work for outdoors school! I also am very passionate about theater:)
I am very...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Marietje W.
Portland, OR
$25-50/hr • 16 yrs exp
I'm a dedicated childcare provider with over 16 years of experience caring for children aged 6-11. I possess a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. My patient, calm, and friendly nature creates a welcoming environment for children.
I prioritize open communication with parents and follow their preferred...
Mitchee L.
Portland, OR
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am currently a student at the University of Portland, so babysitting and care-giving isn't my specific area of expertise. But, I have quite a bit of experience to be honest and would seriously enjoy and love to work more with children. I have taken care of 1-year-old twins and their 2-year-old brother for the duration of their...
Mitchee can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
hello there fellow "super-parents" my names Arianna and I'm 26 years old, I'm a mom myself of a toddler and I definitely understand the struggle of finding the perfect fit for your child so I'm a be brief and to the point.
I have experience in daycares some would say my patience is out of this world but this kids are so worth...
Alaina K.
Portland, OR
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I am a reliable, punctual, and fun-loving caregiver! I've been babysitting since by little brother was born 10 years ago and have had lots of experience with kids of different ages since then, including twins and groups. In my senior year of college, I interned at a play-based preschool where we led lessons based on what...
Alaina can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Hello, I'm Emma, a caregiver with over 20 years of experience in childcare and babysitting. I'm passionate about child development and safety, constantly updating my CPR and first aid certifications. Alongside my caregiving, I've also worked as a swim instructor, honing my skills in aquatic childcare. From water safety to fun...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
I started working with kids when I was in middle school. I was in charge of the nursery part of childcare at my church and when the parents realized how good I was with kids they would hire me to babysit.
In my spare time, I like to watch movies, play games, go on walks, and listen to music.
One thing you should know about me...
Ruby S.
Portland, OR
$27-50/hr • 12 yrs exp
Hello parents and caregivers! My name is Ruby S. I am currently in a Masters program for Counseling & School Counseling. I have worked in school for the past 3 years (K-12) and before that nannying and babysitting. I will be a school counselor next year, so with that comes social and emotional skills. I am trained in child...
Kyla B.
Portland, OR
$13-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
Well I have 8 siblings so I have always taken care of them or made sure they were okay so that started my interest in care taking. I also used to babysit in my area growing up families with multiple kids. I get along with kids really well since I am younger it is fun to play around and have fun with them but also guide them in...
Kyla can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Portland, OR
Emma R.
5.0
We were extremely happy with our decision to hire Emma. She was awesome with our two boys and is lovely person. She’s perfect for regular sitting or date nights. We would 100% recommend her for any childcare need.
- Care member
Emma N.
5.0
Emma has been a huge help engaging our spirited 3 year old, and taken good care of our 6-month old as well. She has a reassuring 'mama' personality and has wisdom beyond her years.
- Andrew W.
Elizabeth D.
5.0
In addition to being dependable and experienced, my son absolutely loved her. She created fun activities like painting and outdoor excursions. We were grateful for Lizzie taking such great care of our son.
- Dina S.
Jasmine H.
5.0
Amazing mother!
Jasmine is a loving mother to her child and our baby. She gave me the trust I needed to focus on my meetings while she took care of my child.
- Niejah W.
Lisa S.
5.0
Extremely trustworthy , diligent, can do attitude.
- Khristi L.
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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 817 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 $20.34 per hour as of October 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 409 reviews of the 817 listed babysitters.