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2,234 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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Araceli M.


Portland, OR

$25/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling
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.

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Nga N.


Portland, OR

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter With 10 Years Experience

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hi all, My name is Nga /Nyah/. I am 34 years old. I am currently working as: - a part time sitter on Care. com, etc. - a Substitute Teaching Assistant in Montessori and Jewish classrooms. - an experienced Foreign Language Teacher for children aged 5-15yo (+12 yrs) I am also a part-time learner in Early Childhood Education....
Nga can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Nga is a wonderful nanny! She adapts quickly and takes the lead in caring for our little one. She is keen to his needs throughout the day and helps him develop in a variety of age appropriate areas, including fine motor skills and language. Our little one is always...

Thena M.

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Susan P.


Portland, OR

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My goal is to provide consistent, loving, disciplined care for children. Being a single mother, I am all too familiar with the difficult choices we have to make with our children. Leaving them with someone else is one of the toughest. I want to give back to those who helped me during those times by allowing parents to find...
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Susan is really confident about what she does. She assures me what I tell her about baby's behavior or development. She sure knows about child development and this makes me feel good about seeing her again and again. It's hard to leave a baby to go do what we've...

Yoriko H.

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Cynthia O.


Portland, OR

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Trusted Nanny & Caregiver W/ Excellent References

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Cindy! I'm currently a nanny M-F 8-6 p.m. but I'm available on weeknights/weekends pending availability in my schedule & Fri/Sat overnights as well. Professionally a little about me: I have a background in Elementary Education, I have worked at 2 private schools in the area as well as volunteered in pre-school &...
Cynthia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Cynthia exceeded all expectations. We hired her to assist with some medical care for my husband while I'm out of town, and she stepped up for a difficult task that did require some training. She was fantastic, and I was able to take a break without worrying about...

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Chaulyne A.


Portland, OR

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Chaulyne. I'm 29 years old, and I'm from Brazil. I'm CPR & First aid certified. I started to take care of kids when I was 12 years old. I used to take care of my nephew every day until he turned one yo, and then I took care of him on the weekends for a few years. Besides that, I worked for three years with two different...
Chaulyne can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Chau has been taking care of our 1-year-old son every Friday for almost a year and she is such a wonderful caregiver! Our baby loved her from the first time he met her, and she is great with our older son when he's around, too. She is never late, an awesome...

Bailey G.

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Keagan R.


Portland, OR

$22-25/hr5 yrs exp

Supporting And Fun Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Keagan, I am 25 years old and graduated from Portland State University with a BS in Psychology and a minor in Child & Family Studies in 2022. My experience: I just resigned from a 1. 5 year position as a Child Welfare Caseworker with ODHS. Additionally, my time spent as a special educational assistant to...
Keagan can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Keagan took care of our two girls part-time from June 2021-June 2022. She formed good relationships with the girls and took them on fun outings. She kept us updated with check-ins/pictures throughout the day. My girls have fond memories of their year with Keagan."

Kim B.

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Marlena R.


Portland, OR

$16-20/hr5 yrs exp

Active And Creative Nanny

I began babysitting when I was 13, I have babysat a newborn, as well as ages ranging from 3-6. I took a safe sitter course when I first began. In the past during the summers, I have nannied for four boys, each day taking them on fun adventures and teaching them social and behavioral skills. I also used to nanny for a newborn...
Marlena can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Marlena has been great with my kids and keeps them engaged!"

Rose S.

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Taylor G.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I've been working with kids since I was in middle school and professionally for six years now. I've done everything from babysitting, nannying, after-school care, summer camp, and more recently, worked at school! :) CPR certified and First Aid certified.
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tay is great! She's a regular babysitter for our little guy, and someone we trust immensely. She always arrives early, prepared, and with a smile. Our little guy loves her like family. We highly recommend Taylor! :)"

Suzie H.

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Lilka J.


Portland, OR

$25-40/hr9 yrs exp

Loving And Energetic Nanny Available Now

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I began babysitting when I was 12. In college, I tutored, taught and facilitated educational seminars for students between Kindergarten and 12th grade. I recently left a full-time preschool teacher position at a large, private preschool after 5 years. I am currently working part-time with a small group of children in a...
Lilka can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Lilka/Lily is an exceptional young woman, blending a host of teaching and childcare skills and experience with a gentle, patient, loving commitment to children. Bringing a dedication to caring for, encouraging, and nurturing kids, Lily engages them in a way that...

Greg C.

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Taylor S.


Portland, OR

$23-32/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Taylor! I am open to babysitting jobs! I have quite a bit of experience working with children - I have 6 siblings, 3 of whom are younger and I've babysat for years. I absolutely adore babies and have many years of experience with caring for infants. I love to play hide and seek and make arts and crafts with kids. I have...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Taylor is very good with children of all ages. She is responsible and always willing to help out around the house with laundry and dishes. Any family would be lucky to have her watching their children."

Stacy S.

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Serena A.


Portland, OR

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

Fun And Friendly Sitter Looking For Equally Fun And Friendly Family!

4.0

(4)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! My names Serena and I'm looking for a wonderful family to assist. With just over six years experience, I've worked with children of all ages and have even worked as a live in nanny where I spent my days with two wonderful kids on the autism spectrum. I'm open to all kinds of care whether it be occasional date...
Serena can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Serena has been such a delight. Originally hired for date nights, our need for care grew and she has always worked with our schedule. My 7yo and her play basketball every chance they get so he's nice and tired when I get home. I've referred her to two of my friends...

Ludovica M.

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Brook B.


Portland, OR

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny In Your Portland And Vancouver Area

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 23 years old, and I just parted ways with a family I nannied for a bout a year. I have 5 years of experience, including safe sleep training, first aid and CPR and more (listed on my resume). I can help with Travel, carpooling, laundry, Cooking/Meal Preparation, you name it and I can do it.
Brook can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Brook has been great about communicating. She was punctual for both a phone and in person interview and her references offered glowing reviews."

Sarah E.

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Laura L.


Portland, OR

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Laura and I am a mother of two, ages 10 and 5. I love being a mother and being around my children is what brings me the most joy. My family and I moved to Oregon about 3 years ago and we love it here. Now that my children are both in school for most of the day, I am looking to find a job where I can bring in some...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
5.0
"We hired Laura when our nanny went on vacation. Laura was very punctual and easy to communicate with. She took care of our 2 kids (2 and 5yr old) very well. Kids loved her. We will hire Laura again."

Pulkit A.

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Alexis D.


Portland, OR

$15-35/hr5 yrs exp

Oldest Daughter Of 5

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I have 3 younger brothers whose ages are 20, 9, and 6. While in high school I helped care for my youngest brothers and have lots of experience caring for infants and young children. I was a 4-H camp counselor for 3 years and have experience with caring for children 9-12 years old in an outdoor education setting. I also have...
Alexis can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Lexi is great - dependable, communicative, flexible, and hugely helpful with everything from cleaning the kitchen to rearranging kids toys to pruning the garden to babysitting our kiddos. I'm sad she's moving out of town but would highly recommend her to anyone...

Paulina K.

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Elena A.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Responsible And Friendly Baby Sitter/Nanny- Flexible Hours!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I've nannying for over 15 years and have had the pleasure of working long term for several amazing families, with children ranging from new born to teenagers, as well as a family with special needs. When it comes to child care I have experience with it all and feel incredibly comfortable and competent caring for a child and...
Elena can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Elena has been nannying for my 9 and 11 year old daughters since Fall of 2020 and has been amazing! She engages and interacts with the girls and they absolutely love her. She is super dependable and honest which I really appreciate. She has also helped with...

Jana H.

Child care centers in Portland, OR

Raindrop Playmates

Raindrop Playmates

9100 SW Wilshire St, Portland, OR

Raindrop Playmates is dedicated to child directed learning in a play based environment. As such, we value what a child brings into the classroom in terms of their home culture, traditions and language. We are the first and only preschool in Oregon to offer instruction in both English and Korean....

Today's Little Scholars Child care

Today's Little Scholars Child care

100 N. Killingsworth St, Portland, OR

Today's Little Scholars Childcare is dedicated to providing high quality care and educational activities for children ages 3 to 5. We offer an age appropriate curriculum by licensed staff that was developed to strengthen your child's skills and prepare them for school. Your family will benefit...

BKids Daycare + Preschool

BKids Daycare + Preschool

15670 NW Central Dr, PORTLAND, OR

Starting at $2200/mo

BKids by Bethany Athletic Club is a childcare center dedicated to providing high-quality educational and community-focused care for children aged 6-weeks to Pre-K. We are committed to cultivating a fun, safe, clean, and enriching environment for children to learn, laugh, and grow! This passion...

Cadence Academy Preschool- PERMANENTLY CLOSED

Cadence Academy Preschool- PERMANENTLY CLOSED

7733 SE 13th Ave., PORTLAND, OR

Cadence Academy Preschool, Sellwood opened in 2011 and has since served 100s of families in SE Portland. Our preschool center has a private children’s garden, naturally designed outdoor playground space, laundry facilities, and a community room for nursing mothers. Our Sellwood school provides a...

Little Feet Big Steps

Little Feet Big Steps

14545 NE Knott Court, Portland, OR

Little Feet Big Steps is a home based childcare located in NE Portland near the Elementary school. We are in one of the safest neighborhoods in the Portland area and live within a quiet cul-de-sac that allows for a great big yard in the back for play and discovery. Although, we are a...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Portland, 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.

Nga N.

5.0

I am so relieved I found Nga. I would love for her to watch my son any time. She cares for all children like they are her own and creates a safe, wholesome environment for them. Nga is very mindful of parents' concerns and offers services like sending regular photos so you are sure your child is...

- Abby P.

Susan P.

5.0

Susan is really confident about what she does. She assures me what I tell her about baby's behavior or development. She sure knows about child development and this makes me feel good about seeing her again and again. It's hard to leave a baby to go do what we've got to do at times. Susan supports me...

- Yoriko H.

Cynthia O.

5.0

Cindy was a pro and took great care of our two year old toddler and 10 week old baby so we could have a date night.

- Care member

Chaulyne A.

5.0

Chau has been taking care of our 1-year-old son every Friday for almost a year and she is such a wonderful caregiver! Our baby loved her from the first time he met her, and she is great with our older son when he's around, too. She is never late, an awesome communicator, cares for our son like her...

- Bailey G.

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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 2,234 listed child care providers.