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2,232 child care providers are listed in Portland, OR

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years

Child care providers in Portland, OR

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Dana W.


Portland, OR

$25-27/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have significant experience working as a nanny and a wilderness trip leader for adolescents. I also worked in a K-8 public charter as an after school teacher, a 5&6 grade assistant, and a special education assistant. I'm happy to provide references! Walks in the park and visits to the library are some of my favorite...
Dana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Dana was excellent. Dana came on short notice during the ice storm and kindly watched over my 3 yr old who wasn’t on her best behavior after 4 days cooped up with little structure plus having me working from home. 10/10 recommend Dana!"

Ashley S.

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Rebekah L.


Portland, OR

$25-50/hr6 yrs exp

Child care provider!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

With 6 years of experience as a nanny and 4 years working in a public school in North East Portland, I am passionate about childcare and education. My background includes working with children with special needs in a public school setting, as well as caring for infants and school-aged children as a nanny. I excel at managing...
Rebekah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rebekah was our daughter's nanny beginning when she was 3 months old. We were incredibly sad to say goodbye to Rebekah now that our daughter is starting daycare. She is kind, thoughtful, attentive, and interactive with our daughter and was reliable and...

Sarah B.

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Alyssa G.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Part-time Babysitter Available Hi, My name is Alyssa. I am a passionate caregiver, 3rd-year law student specializing in juvenile defense work, and experienced in supporting children with disabilities. Former high school teacher and basketball coach with a high-energy approach. Eager to contribute a compassionate touch to...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Alyssa has been an occasional afternoon/evening sitter for our family for almost a year now. She is a great communicator with regards to scheduling, is always punctual and dependable, and arrives with a smile (which given her busy schedule is amazing). My kids...

Shami R.

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Savannah W.


Portland, OR

$20-37/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced, Warm-hearted Babysitter Available To Provide Child-care For You!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Savannah, a dedicated caregiver with a passion for providing care to individuals of all ages. With over 7yrs of experience in caregiving, I understand the importance of creating a warm and loving environment where individuals can thrive. What sets me apart is my unique perspective as a sibling to 3 children, ages 10...
Savannah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"She is very patient, likes to read to my girls takes them on walks to the park is able to cook good nutritious meals. And enjoys playing board games and crafts. A complete joy to have around. "

Christina M.

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Valerie T.


Portland, OR

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

I have over 20 years experience in childcare. I have worked as a pre-school teacher and had a preschool/daycare in my home when my children were small. I presently work as a Certified Assessor for people with disabilities. I am now looking for part time work caring for any age from infant to elder. I love being active outside,...
Valerie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I am so grateful for Valerie! She has been such a warm, kind, family oriented and fun person for my kids to be around. She has taken them on so many adventures already and kept them busy their whole time together. They always have so much to tell me about when they...

Alberta Q.

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Monica R.


Portland, OR

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi caregivers! I'm a child development professional with 10+ years experience. My experience: I've been a caregiver and have professionally worked with children for 10+ years, mainly with toddlers/elementary aged kids, including kids diagnosed with Autism and other special needs. I am experienced in teaching important skills...
Monica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Monica was a nanny to our two children (ages 5 and 1.5) for almost three months. She was absolutely AMAZING with both kids. Her education in early childhood development and her vast experience as a play-based therapist made her an ideal nanny. She is kind,...

Stefanie S.

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Kim M.


Portland, OR

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider/Nanny

I have worked as a professional child care provider for over 20 years and I am certified in infant/child/adult CPR and first aid. In my child care center, I worked with children from birth to age 12 as a care provider. As a social worker I have worked with teens as a case manager for at-risk teens. I currently work in Social...
Kim can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Kim has been an amazing Nanny for our 2 year old C. She has gone above and beyond any expectations I ever imagined I would find from Care.com. She keeps my son involved in multiple activities such as music class, gym, story time, parks, museums, you name it. C. has...

Keri S.

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Ashley N.


Portland, OR

$18-30/hr3 yrs exp

Child Care

I volunteered for several years at my church for ages 0-5. And the past 3 years I have been teaching to grade K-6. I love being around kids and helping them in life.
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Ashley was very attentive to instructions and friendly. She took care of Murphy's needs for their time together and I felt comfortable with her."

Jack T.

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Kaitlyn W.


Portland, OR

$24-25/hr3 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kaitlyn. I'm 27 years old and looking for a full time nanny job. As a former employee at a daycare, I've had experience caring for children ranging from 6 weeks old to 12 years old. I was Red Cross certified for life saving skills and I know how to perform the basic emergency procedures but need to renew my...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Kaitlyn took care of our son B. from October 2022 to December 2022. B. was 4 months old when Kaitlyn started with us. As a first time mom returning to work from maternity leave, it was so nice to know that B. was being cared for. Kaitlyn was nurturing, tidy,...

Kathryn T.

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Lisa H.


Portland, OR

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

32 Years Of Child Care Experience Looking For Full-Time Opportunity

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting when I was 11 years old. Ever since then, I have cared for children either by babysitting, volunteering in a church nursery or school, working at a daycare or school as a teacher's aide and most importantly, raising my own children. I home schooled my oldest child for 2 years, and tutored 2 first graders in...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lisa goes above and beyond in all she does. She has taken excellent care of our baby girl, teaches her and cooperates with us in our goals for her. She has been incredibly helpful to our family. Could not ask for a better nanny!"

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Stephanie P.


Portland, OR

$25-40/hr7 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

A little bit about myself. Before I married and became a mother to five amazing children (including B/B twins), I was a nanny for a prominent family in Portland. I cared for their two children from the ages of 7 months to 3 years old. Since then, I have had the joy of helping families care for their newborn(s) up to teens for...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Our daughter absolutely loved Stephanie! She was wonderful. We highly recommended Stephanie for any childcare needs your family has. We can't wait to have her back!"

Tonya G.

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Christine H.


Portland, OR

$25-32/hr8 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a fun, flexible, and patient caregiver who has been working with kids ages 3-18 for the last 8 years. I have worked with youth in a variety of settings such as in schools, group homes, and on wilderness expeditions. I have a wide range of knowledge and love to create learning adventures and fun projects. I also have...
Christine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Christine is fun, engaging, punctual, and always maintains clear communication. She has been caring for my two young kids for the past year and we are so grateful for her. She has helped us navigate positive behavioral changes and always communicates with our kids...

Mikaela F.

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Kristen H.


Portland, OR

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Child care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I recently moved to San Diego to work as a nurse. I only work three days a week, so I am often available for a couple days during the week and every other weekend. I have degrees in Nursing, Biology and Psychology. I've I have nannied for families and am still close with those families today. I love to do crafts, play...
Kristen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Lillian M.


Portland, OR

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, In-Home Child Care Provider With Flexible Availability

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

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...
Lillian can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Lilly has been caring for our daughter for the past year. I can honestly say that she has been a true blessing in our lives. We are not helicopter parents but we are definitely cautious. The moment we met her, we instantly felt comfortable and knew we could trust...

Sajeev R.

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Brianna W.


Portland, OR

$24-30/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced And Energetic Nanny | CPR Trained | Your Child's Safety & Fun Specialist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there! With over 3 years of paid experience, I'm an energetic babysitter who adores caring for infants, toddlers, and teenagers. My specialty? Crafting exciting, interactive, and educational activities that guarantee smiles all around, all while keeping your precious ones safe and sound. Your child's well-being is my top...
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Brianna came for an in person interview promptly. She was thoughtful about making sure we were a good fit as a family and nanny match before sharing references. It was clear she wanted to be respectful of everyone's needs. "

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Child care centers in Portland, OR

KIDS INCORPORATED LEARNING CENTER

KIDS INCORPORATED LEARNING CENTER

840 NE 181ST AVE, PORTLAND, OR

5.0

(2)

Why sacrifice either quality OR affordability when you can have both? Located off of 181st between Glisan and Halsey St., this central location provides convenience for many different areas. Our facility has multiple different gated play areas featuring grass, bark chips, asphalt and a large play...
5.0
"My son has been with Kids Inc from the age of 3 years and we feel very safe with them! All of the staff have been nothing but attentive and loving so we recommend them to anyone we know with children in the area, regardless of age."

Care member


Lupine Mountain School

Lupine Mountain School

4536 NE 116th Ave., Portland, OR

5.0

(1)

Lupine Mountain School's early learning program integrates art, nature, movement, and music. Each day is interactive and fun with a consistent schedule woven throughout. On a typical day, students practice their letters, learn sign language, play games outside, learn music theory (disguised as...
5.0
"I am very excited for my daughter to start Lupine Mountain Schools fun interactive program this Jan."

Jolene J.


Carmen Parrish Walker Day Care Center

Carmen Parrish Walker Day Care Center

4236 NE 8th Ave, PORTLAND, OR

Carmen Parrish Walker Day Care Center is a centered based on childcare and preschool. It is our mission to plan and implement effective teaching practices to promote positive learning outcomes for child development. We support not only the child but the family as a whole.

Hilltop Early Learning Academy

Hilltop Early Learning Academy

5700 SW DOSCH RD, PORTLAND, OR

Starting at $715/mo

Hilltop Early Learning Academy is a Child Care center in PORTLAND, OR. They offer Outdoor play area (nearby park), Academic, Faith-based, Certified teacher, Child development associate (cda), Cpr training, Early child development coursework, Early childhood education (ece), First aid training,...

Ladybugs Academy Llc

Ladybugs Academy Llc

3380 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, PORTLAND, OR

Starting at $1750/mo

Hello! We’re Corey and Angela, the never-give-up, dynamic owners of Ladybugs Academy. Ladybugs Academy has been a thriving business for the past 4 years under the leadership of owner Angela Benson, who boasts more than 20 years of experience in the childcare industry. She started at Albina Head...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Portland, OR

Dana W.

5.0

Dana was excellent. Dana came on short notice during the ice storm and kindly watched over my 3 yr old who wasn’t on her best behavior after 4 days cooped up with little structure plus having me working from home. 10/10 recommend Dana!

- Ashley S.

Rebekah L.

5.0

Rebekah was our daughter's nanny beginning when she was 3 months old. We were incredibly sad to say goodbye to Rebekah now that our daughter is starting daycare. She is kind, thoughtful, attentive, and interactive with our daughter and was reliable and communicative with us. Any family would be...

- Sarah B.

Alyssa G.

5.0

Alyssa has been an occasional afternoon/evening sitter for our family for almost a year now. She is a great communicator with regards to scheduling, is always punctual and dependable, and arrives with a smile (which given her busy schedule is amazing). My kids really like her - she handles a 10,...

- Shami R.

Savannah W.

5.0

Savannah was absolutely wonderful when she was working for us. She always thought of fun, new things to try that my children always loved. Aside from providing the best child care, she went grocery shopping for us a few times when needed, helped with laundry, cooked delicious dinners, played...

- Tabitha B.

Valerie T.

5.0

Valerie did a great job sitting with my son; she was super engaged in talking with him, and they had a good time together.

- Eric H.

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Ratings for Portland, OR child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Child Care Providers in Portland, OR are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 922 reviews of the 2,232 listed child care providers.