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60 babysitters are listed in Sherwood, OR
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Sherwood, OR
Araceli M.
Portland, OR
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as patient, caring, and kind. :)
I started working with kids when I was employed at Durham Elementary (Tigard, OR) as a part-time ELD Instructional Assistant the school year of September, 2022. However, I've been sitting for my younger brother since around 2019, when I was 17.
In my spare time, I...
Araceli can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Araceli is a great fit for our family and was incredible with our son! She was always on time and always had a smile on her face. She was an excellent nanny and I would recommend her to any family."
Carly G.
Lauren D.
Portland, OR
$16-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 was GREAT with my kids, so friendly, and you could tell she has a lot of experience."
Eryn T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience caring for children. I grew up watching my little brother. When I turned 13, I started babysitting. At 15, I worked at a daycare for the local gym. At 18, I worked at an overnight camp for children of all ages. At 19, I was a live-in nanny for 3 years during college. I have been back to...
Rebecca can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rebecca is very friendly, transparent and conversational. She was open to a phone call interview and answered all questions about her expert level of care, current day-to-day life, and was able to provide several current references. She showed up on time to babysit...
Julie S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello !
**Current Availability: I am open and available for date nights/occasional babysitting on weekends***
I am a highly experienced preschool teacher, tutor, nanny, pet caretaker and a proud mom to my 12-year-old! I am CPR/First Aid Certified and have a clean driving record.
More About Me:
-I am a grad student
-I hold...
Adriana can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Adriana is a wonderful care giver and soon to be credentialed teacher. She is creative and fun. She thinks of new and different ways for my daughter to learn through play. She brings her 4 year old daughter to play with my 1 year old. They have a great time...
Heidi T.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years experience working with children. I also have experience in working with individuals with disabilities. I am CPR/First Aid certified. I have also worked as an early childhood education teacher for the last few years. I have taken classes on development through age 7 and even some classes on ages above that as...
Jaden can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"She was great with our two year old "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting and nannying for about 10 years now for family friends, and through agencies. I have amazing references, and an incredible amount of experience. I love kids, and have babysat all ages from 1-month-old, through 13 years old. I will do anything with the children ranging from trips to the zoo and parks on...
Aelis can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Aelis was nanny to my two sons (ages 6 and 9) this summer. She was phenomenal. Always on time. Willing to be flexible whenever possible. Great communication. A wonderful influence on kids and excellent role model of a positive attitude. Creative with activities....
Chad K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have just spent the last year or so in France working as an Au Pair taking care of two kids. I helped teach the kids English as well as help them with their personal French schoolwork. I also did various babysitting jobs around the area. I have been watching kids from as young as infants up to 13 years old since I was 12 when...
Nicole can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nicole is amazing! We hired her as our sons after school nanny and he had so much fun with her! We loved having her in our home and miss her and wish her well as she moves forward to the next chapter in her life."
Melissa C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! Welcome to my profile. My name is Madison and I am 26 years old. Since this bio has to be brief, I will quickly give you some of my history working with children. I worked at a daycare as the Assistant Managing Director for 4 years, specializing in all classrooms (infants, wobblers, toddlers, jr. preschool, preschool, pre-k,...
Madison can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Madison has been a wonderful addition to our lives over the last year. Her gentle, creative, and nurturing personality have been exactly what our infant needed. She is a self starter and does little things for us to offer a helping hand while our baby naps. She...
Nicole S.
Emma A.
West Linn, OR
$24/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is emma, and I am currently living in west linn
I have been a babysitter for 9 years, a nanny for 5, and have experience with kids of all ages! I have a CPR certification, first aid certification, and lifeguard/ swim instructor license.
I have experience with TONS of different parenting and learning styles, and i'd...
Emma can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emma was a great communicator, personable, punctual, flexible, well mannered and was able to take control of of my two young boys entertaining them and nurturing their needs. Hope to see her again."
Antonia C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jade! I'm 23 years old and looking for a part time job working with families and children while pursing a teaching license/Master degree in Education at Portland State University. In 2021, I got my Bachelors degree in Educational Foundations from the University of Oregon. Over the past 5 years, I have had...
Jade can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jade has been a regularly nanny for us for almost a year and she is FANTASTIC. Reliable, fun, personable and a real pro at her work. Thankful to have found her!"
Olivia L.
Dannette L.
Lake Oswego, OR
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Empathic, Loving, Caring, Consistent, Somewhat Structured Care.
5.0
(1)
I have raised two daughters who are now 33 years old {she's an attorney} and 30 years old {she's a RN}. I was a nurse for 35 years and recently retired. I am an advocate for children, I'm a good listener and I believe in providing a positive approach with children. I love children of all ages. I am looking for a part time job. I...
Dannette can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Danette has been an amazing caregiver to my tween girl, going above and beyond in every way. Great communication, consistent and dependable. All the good things! "
Heather B.
4.3
(11)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I am a charismatic, patient and fun person. I have extensive experience caring for older children, infants, and special children. I like taking care of children because I feel that it is an enriching experience.
Maira Alejandra can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She has watched my 5y and 7y gals the times now. I appreciate her responsiveness and reliability."
Anna N.
5.0
(1)
My experience with childcare ranges between family members to part time nanny positions. I've had the opportunity to care for infant twins, toddlers and elementary school age. I believe it is important to be an active sitter, playing, teaching, and encouraging independent play. I am currently a stay at home mom to my 1-year-old...
Mikaela can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Mikaela was very dependable and wonderful nanny! We never had to guess on anything and could always assume she'd do the best, most creative, most caring job possible."
Kelsey M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kayti and I have been working with children for over 20 years. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and am currently a substitute teacher. I am willing to do light housekeeping, run errands and have a car to take children to activities.
Kayti can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Kayti was so helpful when we needed workday care before our turn on a daycare wait list came up. She cared for our daughter with the utmost attention and engaged her in several art projects, reading, and outdoor activities. We wholeheartedly recommend Kayti to...
Jenna R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Johnni and I am a natural caretaker and a child at heart. I love spending time with kids and enriching their lives as well as helping a household run a little smoother.
I am comfortable with animals and prefer a consistent schedule, where expectations are clear. I value honesty and communication first and...
Johnni can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Johnni was an absolute dream for us! She was so patient and loving with our son. She cared for him like he was her own. Johnni is such a sweet soul - would hire her again!"
Danielle L.
Shahran A.
Wilsonville, OR
$24/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Shahran. I am a foreign medical graduate with knowledge, compassion, responsibility and caring for the people, especially children; I love to play and entertain them , and making them feel happy ! Depending on their age, I can engage in different activities such as: drawing, art and crafts, reading books ,...
Shahran can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sharan has been helping with our two year old daughter when our nanny is not available. She is very professional and friendly, and brightens up the room with her happy attitude. We continue to work with her and I have no hesitations recommending her to other...
Tara S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Desirea I'm 25 years old and I've been a working with kids for many years, gaining valuable experience working with kids from 3 months to 16 years old. I've also had the privilege of working with children and adults with disabilities. My passion for caregiving and my ability to connect with kids of all ages make me...
Desirea can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Desirea did a really nice job with our 18 month old son. She was a live-in nanny and often went home on weekends to be with her family. She was flexible with her schedule and did everything we ever needed her to do which made things really nice on my family because...
Matthew S.
4.5
(6)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello. I come from a large family with two younger sister and two older sister as well as an older brother. I also have a 1-year-old sister and 5-year-old brother! I started watching the neighbor hood kids and just playing with them until the parents returned when I was in grade school. Then as I reached 12, I started...
Cheyanne can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"This is the first time I've hired a nanny and the first time my boys (age 4 and 7) have ever had a caregiver other than family members. Cheyanne has been with us for about a month now and I cannot say enough good things about her! She is always on time, she...
Rebecca G.
Samantha J.
Newberg, OR
$16/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Samantha. I'm a Preschool Teacher in Newberg looking to become a Nanny for multiple families. I've been a teacher since 2016 when I had my first born. I have a decade of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm a mother of 5 children so I'm seriously considering opening up my own in home daycare. I also...
5.0
"Samantha had great energy and stayed calm when our daughter was crying and just getting used to her and her new environment. She showed up on time and even helped organize M's things. Highly recommend."
Chelsea M.
5.0
(1)
Hi there!
I am currently working as a waitress for the summer but am looking to get back into nannying. previous to this summer I was with the same family from age 4 months to 3 years old. They moved to Florida at the beginning of the summer which is when I started my current job.
My experience with nannying goes back to...
Alysa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alyssa is an all around great sitter! She watched our kiddos for over a year. She was very dependable, kind and patient. She even house sat for us while we were away on vacations. I highly recommend her."
Erin W.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Sherwood, OR
Araceli M.
5.0
Araceli is a great fit for our family and was incredible with our son! She was always on time and always had a smile on her face. She was an excellent nanny and I would recommend her to any family.
- Carly G.
Lauren D.
5.0
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 was GREAT with my kids, so friendly, and you could tell she has a lot of experience.
- Eryn T.
Rebecca J.
5.0
Rebecca is very friendly, transparent and conversational. She was open to a phone call interview and answered all questions about her expert level of care, current day-to-day life, and was able to provide several current references. She showed up on time to babysit my little one for several hours...
- Julie S.
Adriana L.
5.0
Adriana was the best mommy's helper! I recently broke my arm and as a stay at home mom with my 1 year old, I definitely needed help. Adriana was always on time, has a fun and nurturing personality, and my son instantly liked her. She helped with household cleaning, organization, and childcare. She...
- Talin S.
Jaden C.
5.0
She was great with our two year old
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Sherwood, OR:
How can I find a Sherwood babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Sherwood, 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 17 babysitters in Sherwood, OR on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Sherwood, OR?
The average rate for Sherwood, OR babysitters on Care.com is $21.94 per hour as of March 2025. 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 Sherwood, OR?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Sherwood, OR through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.