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5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Kate! Since moving from Chicago to the PNW, I don't have the extensive network of young families I am used to.. so I am turning to Care. Com to connect me with the right family! I moved to SE PDX a year ago to be a rep for a pharmaceutical/non-profit. I found myself disenchanted by the direction my career took (sales!...
Katherine can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have two boys 8 and 6 years and a 3 year old daughter. We met Katy before the baby was born and my boys were young and very challenging. She has a special way to calm and nurture kids all while keeping to my rules. Once the baby arrived, Katy was easily able to...
Alexis W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
A little about me... My name is Breana and I am a 25-year-old college student with 10 years of nanny/care giving experience. I just finished up my associate degree with high honors in marketing. I will be moving on to my bachelors in MIS in January. I plan to pursue my master's in cyber security or data analytics afterwards....
Breana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Breana is a blessing. She's incredibly creative and ensures she offers a fun and happy environment for the little ones. She also helps them learn through crafts and activities and helps with homework. "
Susie W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am experienced, gentle, and creative. I have been a nanny, au pair, worked in day care, and in after school care, and I loved all of it. I am a graduate student in mental health counseling and I need a part time job while I finish school (1. 5 years to go). Right now my only classes are online, so my availability is pretty...
Kai can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kiddo loved Kai! He was very communicative with us, and kept my kiddo entertained and happy. Will definitely hire again!"
Jan H.
Savannah W.
Portland, OR
$20-37/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced, Warm-hearted Babysitter Available To Provide Child-care For You!
4.5
(2)
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Tabitha B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of kids since I was 14 whether that be, babysitting, camps, or coaching. I am willing to do light house keeping, transportation and meal prep! Hoping to connect with you soon!
Nanny Experience:
(2020-present)
1 child: 12 yrs
2 children: 6 & 9 yrs
2 children: 8 & 10 yrs
Babysitting Experience:
3...
Journie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Journie was very responsive with emails and calls and arrived right on time for the job. My girls loved her have already asked if we can have her back. Wouldn't hesitate to work with her again, or to recommend to others!"
Mandy W.
Rebekah S.
Portland, OR
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I grew up babysitting regularly, and at 15 I began teaching dance to kids of all ages and continued with this for over 10 years. My mom was a Special Ed teacher and I often helped out in her classroom, also acting as camp counselor for many of her outdoor ed trips. In 2014 I lived with a partner and his 7-yr-old boy, with whom I...
Rebekah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rebekah was a nanny to our three year old daughter for 6 months this year and we can't commend her highly enough. She quickly became a member of our family and was beloved by our daughter, who still asks for her today (and she continues to babysit for us). She...
Kelley B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Welcome to my bio!
My name is Meredith. I have over 13 years of experience caring for children ages 0-12. I moved to Portland in 2020 from California where I was the nanny (Aunt Mer Mer) for two smart and wonderful girls, now 12 and 16 years-old.
In Los Angeles, I also worked in film, music and food so I am comfortable in the...
Meredith can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Meredith is the BEST! She worked for my family for over 10 years, off and on. From babies to teens, she is experienced and takes detailed instruction well. She is educated, warm, creative, fun, active and all-around delightful. Hire her before someone else snatches...
Purvi G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and have been a full time nanny for many years. I have experience with new borns all the way to middle schoolers. I also feel very strongly about helping out around my nanny families house and try to make myself flexible in a pinch! I also do overnight stays if ever needed. I am...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"I have known Lauren for 2 years and she has done numerous odd jobs and babysitting for me. She is excellent with kids of all ages!"
Rebecca R.
Makenna F.
Portland, OR
$29/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Makenna and I've been professionally working with kids for over 8 years. I worked at Kindercare education for 3 years and worked with age groups infants-school age. I have been a nanny/family assistant for 5 years, but looking for another forever family. I don't mind helping with running errands and light house...
Makenna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Makenna is so respectful and responsible. She watched my newborn baby 40 hours a week and I couldn't of asked for a better caregiver for him. She is so gentle and sweet. I would recommend her to anyone."
Kevin A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Pediatric Speech-language Pathologist. Not currently open for reccuring positions. May be able to make date nights or occasional sitting work. I have experience with children between birth to 18 years. Significant pediatric experience in both a personal and professional capacity. I have a 7-month-old boy. I have bountiful...
Chloe can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Samantha. I am 29 years old I have been babysitting children since I was about 13 years old. I am currently looking for a few part time jobs. I have watched children from ages newborn to 16. I enjoy watching them grow and watching their skills develop. When I work, I ensure we engage in indoor and outdoor...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I am a colleague of Samantha's. She is a great worker and loves to be with the kids. Not only have we "co-nannied," but I have used her as a "sub" nanny when I wasn't available. She made a great impression with the family! She is very active with the kids, enjoys...
Brittany B.
Nicole C.
Vancouver, WA
$28-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Nicole and I absolutely love caring for children! I moved to this area from California about 2 years ago to attend Concordia University for nursing, where I planned to specialize in pediatric nursing. I grew up with many younger kids in my extended family that I would often help care for. I then moved on to become a...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicole was a great addition to our family! She is kind, trustworthy and responsible. She was also great at planning activities to keep the little ones busy. Upon her leaving, she was a huge part of the process in helping us find a replacement for our family. We...
Desiree J.
Tavia B.
Vancouver, WA
$20-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Tavia and I'm looking for a nanny/babysitting position in the Vancouver/Portland area.
I have been nannying and babysitting for about 7 years now and I have watched all different ages from newborns to 13-year-olds. I am fully vaccinated and I have taken a CPR class in high school.
A little about me is I am...
Tavia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Tavia in April 2022 to provide part time care for a 2 month period to our 2 girls (they were 8 months and 2 years old at the time). I was incredibly nervous to hire someone and she immediately put me at ease with her laid back nature and natural instincts...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a certified birth and postpartum doula with a focus on childbirth education and lactation.
Hobbies -
I'm an oil and gouache painter and recently taught myself how hand embroidery. I also enjoy gardening, canning and cooking. Any free chance I get, I'm usually reading on a porch or exploring in the mountains. My...
Celina can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Celina was a wonderfully charismatic babysitter for our three girls (11, 9 and 6). She was willing to be active with them and engage in imaginative play. I am a parent educator and am a self-proclaimed "babysitter snob". I have very high standards for the care...
JJ B.
Hi, my name is Alex, but I prefer to go by Ally! I have a gentle child-led approach to caregiving. I am trained in the RIE philosophy and tend to use a mix of RIE, reggio, and montessori philosophies. I was previously the nanny to two energetic toddlers. After my kiddos went off to daycare, I got a position as an infant teacher....
Alex can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
14 years of paid experience in child care
4 years as a professional nanny
Variety of ages, abilities and types of care
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Hi there! My name is Ella, and I am a senior at Reed College looking for some weekend work. My childcare experience began when I was 11 years old and working as a nursery aide at my church, but I have also part-time nannied and babysat for multiple years. My parents are both primary school teachers with 30+ years of experience,...
Ella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an art therapist in training from a big Irish family with plenty of kids. Caring for my family from a young age engendered a deep love for creative play in me. I love making art with young ones and encouraging the imagination. I have experience with all ages from infants to teens. I am trained in developmental psychology...
Tess can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Lilah S.
Portland, OR
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Lilah And I Am A Senior Biology Student At Lewis And Clark College.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My love for caregiving began early as I cared for my younger sister and family friends' children. I am dedicated to supporting families by providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. Combining my patience and playful nature, I make each day both enjoyable and educational.
I maintain open communication with...
Lilah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Patrick and I'm a rising senior Art History major at Reed College. I'm currently taking the year off from school and planning to return for the following year.
I have found it exceptionally rewarding to work with kids in several different contexts- volunteering at a kids Club, staffing summer camps, and...
Patrick can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent college nanny reviews from local parents in Happy Valley, OR
Katherine F.
5.0
Katie was so sweet and took really good care of our son. We could tell our son really enjoyed spending time with Katie as well. She was enthusiastic, caring, gentle, and compassionate. We felt very comfortable leaving our son in Katie's care. We knew she would follow any instructions we left her and...
- Lindsay P.
Breana W.
5.0
Breana has been nannying for our daughter for a few months now and I couldn't be happier. She is so sweet, gentle, and caring. Our daughter adores her and gets excited every time she sees her walking to the door. Breana has been with our family since my daughter was 12 months old and has been...
- Danielle L.
Kai F.
5.0
My kiddo loved Kai! He was very communicative with us, and kept my kiddo entertained and happy. Will definitely hire again!
- Jan H.
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.
Journie C.
5.0
Journie was very responsive with emails and calls and arrived right on time for the job. My girls loved her have already asked if we can have her back. Wouldn't hesitate to work with her again, or to recommend to others!
- Mandy W.
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FAQs for finding a college nanny near you in Happy Valley, OR
How much do college nannies charge near me in Happy Valley, OR?
How much college nannies charge near you in Happy Valley, OR can vary based on each nanny, as all nannies on Care.com charge their own unique rate. That being said, the average hourly rate for college nannies on Care.com as of November, 2024 is $23.50.
How can I find a college nanny near me in Happy Valley, OR?
To find college nannies near you in Happy Valley, OR, you can use Care.com to review different nanny profiles. That way, you can quickly and easily learn more about the experience levels of available nannies in your area and what they charge.
What steps can I take to safely hire a college nanny near me in Happy Valley, OR?
There are currently 6 college nannies near you in Happy Valley, OR on Care.com. We request all college nannies on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles with a badge on them, all college nannies who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. We do strongly recommend you conduct your own private background check, request references, and interview candidates to hire a college nanny safely.
What types of services do college nannies near me in Happy Valley, OR offer?
Many college nannies on Care.com list the services they offer on their profiles, but you can also interview different candidates to get an idea of what services they feel comfortable taking on. When looking for a college nanny near you in Happy Valley, OR, you should sit down and write a list of everything you want the college nanny to help with before you interview them so you know what questions to ask them to get on the same page. For example, you may need help with transportation to after school activities or may need assistance with light house work.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for a college nanny near me in Happy Valley, OR?
When you’re looking for a college nanny near you in Happy Valley, OR, alongside asking about services they offer in the interview, you will also want to ask them about their work experience, how they prefer to interact with children, and how they’ll handle difficult situations like disciplining a child.