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

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

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years

Child care providers in Portland, OR

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Elena A.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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

4.9

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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, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

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.

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Zenobia E.


Portland, OR

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Enthusiastic, Responsible, And Respectful Nanny

Hi there! I'm Zenobia (Zoe). I have 10 years of experience caring for kids of all ages, from newborns to school-age, including multiples. I can help with light housekeeping, meal prep, bath time, and homework or online learning support. I'm also comfortable with potty training (I've trained over 10 kids!) and have experience...
Zenobia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Sydney E.


Portland, OR

$16/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

***I am currently not seeking any employment opportunities at this time*** I apologize for the inconvenience
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"She was amazing with my 3 boys! They kept begging for her to come back!"

Tione B.

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Emily G.


Portland, OR

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Birth And Postpartum Doula Offering Mother's Helper Services

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm Emily:) I have 15+ years experience as a nanny with children of all ages but specialize in Newborn care. I have been a Birth/Postpartum Doula for the last 4 years. However, I recently decided to take a break from the on call life of birth and focus more on newborn/ infant care and postpartum help for mama. I would...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Emily was the most amazing Nanny for our twins. She helped us transition from maternity leave to going back to work and was an absolute joy to have in our home everyday for 4 months. I wish we could have kept her forever, though our work situation unexpectedly...

Megan B.

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Mary A.


Portland, OR

$22/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider, my passion for nurturing and educating children stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles. I find immense joy in making a positive impact on their lives and supporting families by providing reliable care. My approach to childcare is rooted in patience, creativity, and a friendly...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mary was so great with our daughter who is just starting to have stranger danger. She was playful and patient and knew how to distract her when she started to get fussy. Would definitely want her to watch our daughter again."

Chelsea M.

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Dechen Y.


Portland, OR

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Reliable, Responsible, And Fun Sitter Who Loves Kids!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Dechen. I am a recent grad from Boston College, graduating with a BS in Neuroscience and a minor in Spanish! I just moved home to Portland after living in Boston this past year and I will be attending PA school starting January 2025. While I am home I am looking for part time/occasional/ date night babysitting...
Dechen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Dechen is wonderful. She was reliable and punctual. She was flexible with our schedules (2 working parents) and she was available for extra babysitting outside of our set schedule. She was trustworthy and very helpful during some challenging times. Our kids loved...

Katherine T.

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Alexis D.


Portland, OR

$16-35/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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, 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.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am looking for work as I transition out of college and into the health care work field. I have a niece and nephew of my own that I love and care for. I am a very clean, organized, and attentive person who enjoys caring for other. I can cook, clean, nanny and drive if needed. I would love the opportunity to grow my...
Selah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Selah was pleasant, punctual, and engaging. My kids adore her! I highly recommend her as a sitter."

Candin G.

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Rosella H.


Portland, OR

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked with children for 25+ years. I'm a nanny and health, life and mindset coach. Majored in developmental psychology. Taught preschool , managed daycares, ran after school programs and raised my 2 children who are now 26 and 29! I'm passionate about the work I do and the families/people I support. I'm confident that I...
Rosella can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rosella has been our only nanny for the past two and a half years, and we have been the LUCKIEST family in the world to be able to have her caring for our kiddos. I can't say enough good things about her. She brings a breadth and depth of experience to childcare...

Breanna G.

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Natalia H.


Portland, OR

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Somethings To Know About Me!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as energetic, outgoing, and caring. I'm looking for a job that creates a safe space for employers, and is flexible with hours. I started working with kids my freshman year of high school, where I used to work at a daycare every summer. In my senior year, I worked at an aikido dojo with children, and...
Natalia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Natalia was very attentive and worked great with my son! He went on and on about how much fun it was to spend time with her! She was very professional in her interactions with me and I would highly recommend her!"

Ami O.

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Carolyn S.


Portland, OR

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I love being able to provide loving, nurturing care for children. It is my passion, and what I do best. I started working as a nanny in 1999 and have provided care for infants and young children up to school-age ever since. Parents have consistently expressed great confidence and satisfaction with the level of care and support...
Carolyn can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We loved the time our 2 year old daughter was with Carolyn. She went there for almost 9 months and still asks to go back. Carolyn treats the children she looks after as her very own. If I ever forgot to bring a coat or pack a lunch or any of those things busy moms...

Katie S.

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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tama is wonderful. She has babysat my toddler many times. She's kind, dependable, responsible, and I have always been very confident leaving him with her. They have always had a great time with her, which makes all the difference. She has such a sweet demeanor and...

Valerie Y.

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Paige M.


Portland, OR

$24/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience working with kids all ages from newborns-middle school, I have a big family with lots of kids around. I have two nephews and one niece ages 3, 5, and 5 I have spent a lot of time caring for them, I've spent nights taking care of them. I have worked with multiple families making sure school work is done...
Paige can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is very reliable and so patient with all 3 of my kids! Exceptional!"

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Andrea G.


Portland, OR

$28/hr4 yrs exp

Learn A Little Bit About Me.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Andrea, and I'm incredibly passionate about working with children. My love for kids shines through in everything I do, whether it's crafting imaginative playtimes, embarking on outdoor adventures, or nurturing their growth and development. I believe that childhood is a time for joy, exploration, and learning,...
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Andrea cared for our 3 year old daughter (it was our first time being away from her) over the weekend and did a wonderful job. She was very lovely from our first to last interaction. She made sure to send constant updates, and made us feel reassured that our...

Noah M.

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Maya H.


Portland, OR

$18-30/hr4 yrs exp

Female College Student Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Maya and I am an Accounting major going into my final year of college at Oregon State University. My nanny experience includes 4. 5 months of care for a 1. 5 and 3-year-old as well as spending several months prior nannying for a 2-year-old boy. Previous work has included kids from ages 2-7 years old with two years...
Maya can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Maya was amazing with our dog! She house and dog sat for us for a week and was so wonderful. Super thoughtful with updates and pictures on walks with our pup. Our dog can be a bit shy/anxious, and Maya was so caring and patient with her while she warmed up. We’d...

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Child care centers in Portland, OR

Trina's Learning Center

Trina's Learning Center

849 NE Sumner, Portland, OR


WOW AND FLUTTERVILLE GLOBAL PLAYGARDEN

WOW AND FLUTTERVILLE GLOBAL PLAYGARDEN

8722 SE 17TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR

Starting at $1952/mo

Our Philosophy: We believe our children will save the world. Children have a limitless capacity for compassion, gratitude, and open-mindedness. The care we provide helps them keep these gifts close and carry them throughout their lives. Wow and Flutterville offers Waldorf-inspired care for children...

Pea Pod

Pea Pod

5441 SE Belmont Street, Portland, OR

We are a non-profit that runs a family cooperative playschool program for children 18 months to 3.5 years old. Our mission is to empower families with resources, such as parenting workshops and social opportunities, and to build community among our participating families. Our playschool focuses on...

Growing Seeds Irvington

Growing Seeds Irvington

2808 NE MLK JR BLVD, Portland, OR

Our mission is providing families, children and staff a learning community in which all participants develop through a spiral dance of observation, inquiry, reflection and documentation. We create an intentional environment where each participant is respected as a responsible contributing member in...

The Orca Pod

The Orca Pod

6315 North Curtis Ave, Portland, OR

The Orca Pod is a small in-house childcare. We happily spend our days together exploring the arts and nature, playing, and appreciating our community. The vision for our pod is to create a peaceful, respectful, and loving pod that grows together.

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Portland, OR

Elena A.

5.0

We have had Elena as a nanny for our 2 children (Ages 1 and 3) for a year and a half. When Elena first started, my son was just an infant, and we'd previously had my mother in law helping with all childcare, so I was super anxious about trying someone knew from outside of our own family. Elena...

- April A.

Sydney E.

5.0

Was prompt and professional and did a great job taking care of our 5 month old!

- Haithem T.

Emily G.

5.0

Emily was the most amazing Nanny for our twins. She helped us transition from maternity leave to going back to work and was an absolute joy to have in our home everyday for 4 months. I wish we could have kept her forever, though our work situation unexpectedly changed. Emily was loving, attentive,...

- Megan B.

Mary A.

5.0

Mary was so great with our daughter who is just starting to have stranger danger. She was playful and patient and knew how to distract her when she started to get fussy. Would definitely want her to watch our daughter again.

- Chelsea M.

Dechen Y.

5.0

Dechen is wonderful. She was reliable and punctual. She was flexible with our schedules (2 working parents) and she was available for extra babysitting outside of our set schedule. She was trustworthy and very helpful during some challenging times. Our kids loved her. I would recommend her.

- Katherine T.

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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 1,017 reviews of the 2,232 listed child care providers.