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2,243 child care providers are listed in Portland, OR

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years

Child care providers in Portland, OR

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Charmaine W.


Portland, OR

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Occasional And Babysitting Available With 16 Years Experience

5.0

(19)

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Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

VACCINATED x3. 16 years experience 0 to 14 years. Started when I was 15, was an assistant in daycare center for 2 years, Au pair for 5 years and principal/manager of a daycare for 2 years. Received several pediatric first aid/CPR qualifications over the years since 2005. Very loving, caring person that always puts the needs of...
Charmaine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Charmaine cared for our daughter daily from about the age of 8 months to 14 months along with another child a few months younger. She took great care of the kids- I always felt confident they were safe and happy. She had to drive quite a ways to get to our home,...

Sarah M.

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Trinity S.


Portland, OR

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Caring Sitter Willing To Learn And Help Learn

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm Trinity! I'm a working professional, full-time student, and passionate child care provider. There's so much I could say about my experience in this field but I want to emphasize one thing - I treat children like humans. In the way that makes them feel seen and heard because someone is genuinely listening to their opinions...
Trinity can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Trinity is the best caregiver we have ever had for our daughter. I highly recommend her to all parents. She is dependable, responsible, flexible, capable, and genuinely loves children. We have had Trinity as a full-time nanny for over five months and she has been a...

Devon Claire F.

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Isabella U.


Portland, OR

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

Caring And Crafty Babysitter

Hello! I am looking for a nanny position for any days. I'm also seeking one-time, occasional, or semi-regular babysitting positions, such as date nights or errand days. I am an attentive and involved caretaker that loves working on developmentally-appropriate craft and/or science projects. I recently completed a nanny share for...
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Isabella is a great fit for our family and is exactly what we were looking for. They are extremely helpful and adaptable for whatever the day brings. Isabella is attentive, energetic, and professional. They have been our child's nanny for a year and we are so lucky...

Jessica L.

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Katrina D.


Portland, OR

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate And Caring Nanny Ready To Nurture Your Little Ones!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I am actively seeking an opportunity to work with a wonderful family as a nanny. I've dedicated 15 years to the rewarding role of childcare provider. My passion for childcare was nurtured from a young age, growing up with a mother who specialized in early childhood development and special needs care. I have not...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Katrina!! She took amazing care of my daughter. She has the best heart and just loves kids. Katrina is very flexible and does anything she can to help! Finding the right childcare was so important to me and I feel so lucky to...

Taleya H.

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Jaimeleigh S.


Portland, OR

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Looking To Provide Part Time Care For Your Little Ones!

Hello, My name is Jaimeleigh! I am currently looking for a full-time position with a wonderful family over the summer starting in early June! I have a B. S. in Family & Child Sciences as well as an M. S. in Couple and Family Therapy. ______ I am very passionate about working with children and families! I will do more than...
Jaimeleigh can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jamie Leigh cared for our two sons on many occasions, and they absolutely adore her. As do we! Jamie Leigh arrives prepared and is hands on and fun. She's the perfect combination of a kid at heart with the practicality and maturity of a professional. I was so sad...

Heather F.

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Mckenna A.


Portland, OR

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Loving And Genuine Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Dear lovely families, After taking some time away from nannying, I've missed the joys of working with kiddos and am ready to incorporate nannying back into my life! I have been an on and off nanny for the last 5 years for families with newborns to early teens including hands on experience with adhd, autism, ocd and some...
Mckenna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"It is my pleasure to recommend McKenna as a caregiver. We were fortunate to find her almost a year ago to help our family as our 6 year old twins started remote kindergarten. She has provided a loving, kind and engaging atmosphere in our home, all while doing an...

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Karinna Emily S.


Portland, OR

$15-18/hr3 yrs exp

Reliable, Caring, Loving Person

Hi there! I'm a recent college graduate who loves caring for little ones. I have experience with kids of almost all ages, from as young as 18-month-old twins, to as old as high school seniors! I find working with kids very rewarding. I enjoy caring for them because it's fun to connect with them, to teach them new things, and to...
Karinna Emily can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Karinna took care of my 4YO son very professionally and made a good connection very fast. She is very nice, reliable and responsible. I would definitely recommend her and will work with her again in the future. "

Care member

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Kinsey S.


Portland, OR

$30-40/hr9 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I began working in childcare at a school where I stayed at for 7 years. I primarily worked as the lead teacher with ages 2-4. I have since gained multiple years of experience with school aged children through various roles as well as many years on care. com! I am comfortable with all ages and have references upon...
Kinsey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"She did a great job of engaging with our son. Had him laughing the whole time :)"

Care member

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Kimberly F.


Portland, OR

$35-49/hr18 yrs exp

Stay At Home Mom-Summer Childcare/Babysitter/Nanny/Date Night/Last Min

Hired by 97 families in your neighborhood

I'm a stay at home SUPER mom who would love to help make life a little easier for you with caring for your child(ren). For the summer, babysitter, Date night, Nanny, drop off and pick up to my home availability is Monday-Friday 6 a.m. - 6 pm, with some flexibility on a case by case basis. I don' t mind doing last minute calls,...
Kimberly can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel & more
5.0
"Kim is AMAZING! Just like her bio said - she is a SUPER mom! My children love going to her house. She is extremely dependable and is very understanding of last minute changes or requests for childcare help. I would 100% recommend her and will be utilizing her...

Melissa C.

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Lily C.


Portland, OR

$29-30/hr10 yrs exp

Present, Professional, And Loving!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Lily. I am in my early forties, originally from Houston and now living in Portland with my amazing 7yo son. I am a warm, present and patient infant and toddler caregiver with a lifetime of experience with all ages. I pride myself in being creative, emotionally nurturing and ready to dive into the child's world. My...
Lily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Lily is a thoughtful caregiver who is full of gentleness, self-awareness, and commitment. She will be someone you'll want in your life even after the childcare work ends. I hope you hire her, she's worth every penny. "

Care member

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Tomasina E.


Portland, OR

$32/hr10 yrs exp

I absolutely adore kids of all ages! I have worked in education for a farm to school program serving first graders to high school students. I also have a variety of childcare experience, from ages 4 months and up. I have open availability! I have a degree in social work in hopes to continue my career working with children. I...
Tomasina can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Toma is the absolute best. She dedicated her time and energy to our daughter, engaged in thoughtful play, and even gracefully navigated our weaning journey. When we had family travel she also served as a reliable and trustworthy house- and pet-sitter. Your family...

Elizabeth B.

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Abby N.


Portland, OR

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Teacher Looking For On-call Babysitting

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! I am an elementary school teacher with 8 years of experience in the classroom and almost 15 years of experience with babysitting. I am a very involved babysitter and enjoy craft projects, trips to the park, reading, and baking.
Abby can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Abby was an awesome sitter for our two kids. The kids loved her and she was great about communicating before and during the job. Would definitely hire her again."

Sean P.

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Anahita J.


Portland, OR

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny .

I'm a Professional nanny with a master's degree in psychology and step 10 childhood care. am looking for a professional nanny job. I worked as a professional nanny sharing with toddlers for 2 years (2022 to now) I worked in a Montessori daycare as a lead teacher in the infant and toddler room for 2 years (2020 to 2022)...
Anahita can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"We have been working with Anah for more than 8 months. She is watching our 20-months toddler boy. Anah is a very caring and loveable person, my son J. is really enjoying with her for the last 8 months. We are sad to see her move but we hope for her best! "

Care member

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Iris H.


Portland, OR

$34-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Single Family Nanny: Nature And Craft Lover!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an early childhood professional with many passions: nature; crafting and creating; biking, hiking and walking; gardening and cooking; reading and discovering. Over the past 20 years I have worked with children in a range of settings including: classroom teaching (toddler and preschool assistant and lead, long term infant...
Iris can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"She is the BEST. Lucky to have found her after a long search."

April L.

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Lalia M.


Portland, OR

$14-50/hr10 yrs exp

I Believe The Children Are The Future

It has been an honor and a true joy to have worked and cared for children of all ages . I take pride in the wide and varied experiences I have had . From my role as au pair and part of the family to my work in the classroom to teaching in the dance studio to having my own child and the year spent home schooling to creating my...
Lalia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Lalia worked for us and another family who were in a covid pod together this spring, overseeing the kids' online lessons as well as a more unstructured time. She brought joy and fun and has the gift of being able to gently set clear boundaries with kids. She has...

Rachel M.

Child care centers in Portland, OR

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...

NORTHEAST COMMUNITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

NORTHEAST COMMUNITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

1624 NE HANCOCK ST, PORTLAND, OR

Starting at $2005/mo

We are a small non-profit school that is focused on community and high quality care for children ages 12 months to 5 years old. We are open 7:30 to 5:30 Monday- Friday year round. We provide low child to teacher ratios to ensure children's needs are met and they have plenty of attention and care...

Amanecer Academy

Amanecer Academy

15931 NW Wismer Drive, Portland, OR

Amanecer Academy is a 100% Spanish Immersion Childcare Center on Bethany for children from 24 months to Kindergarten age. We are currently accepting applications and will be opening our doors August 15th 2018. Children who go to Amanecer Academy will take advantage of the benefits of bilingualism....

Paper Crane Learning Center

Paper Crane Learning Center

9316 SE Salmon Ct., Portland, OR

We are a licensed in-home childcare run by an certified teacher with a master's degree in early childhood and special education and nine years of teaching experience. We specialize in flexible, drop-in childcare catering to your schedule. Not everyone needs a full time day care setting and the...

Touchstone School (Tigard)

Touchstone School (Tigard)

7090 SW Fir Loop, PORTLAND, OR

Join us for our January Open House on Saturday, January 25th, 2025 (10:00 AM-12:00 PM)! Tour our preschool, meet our dedicated team, and discover our enriching curriculum. Our preschool combines learning experiences and structured play to help children grow academically, socially, and...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Portland, OR

Charmaine W.

5.0

Charmaine is a wonderful care giver, who bonds quickly and deeply with kids, and clearly loves what she does. She is very attentive, and my kids fell in love with her immediately.

- Care member

Trinity S.

5.0

Trinity is the best caregiver we have ever had for our daughter. I highly recommend her to all parents. She is dependable, responsible, flexible, capable, and genuinely loves children. We have had Trinity as a full-time nanny for over five months and she has been a godsend to our family. She is...

- Devon Claire F.

Isabella U.

5.0

Isabella is a great fit for our family and is exactly what we were looking for. They are extremely helpful and adaptable for whatever the day brings. Isabella is attentive, energetic, and professional. They have been our child's nanny for a year and we are so lucky to have them!

- Jessica L.

Katrina D.

5.0

I cannot say enough good things about Katrina!! She took amazing care of my daughter. She has the best heart and just loves kids. Katrina is very flexible and does anything she can to help! Finding the right childcare was so important to me and I feel so lucky to have such a great person to leave...

- Taleya H.

Jaimeleigh S.

5.0

Jamie Leigh cared for our two sons on many occasions, and they absolutely adore her. As do we! Jamie Leigh arrives prepared and is hands on and fun. She's the perfect combination of a kid at heart with the practicality and maturity of a professional. I was so sad when she moved away. You will be...

- Heather F.

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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 830 reviews of the 2,243 listed child care providers.