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60 in-home babysitters are listed in Portland, OR
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby in-home babysitters is 6 years
In-home babysitters in Portland, OR
Kimberly F.
Portland, OR
$35-49/hr • 18 yrs exp
Stay At Home Mom-Summer Childcare/Babysitter/Nanny/Date Night/Last Min
4.8
(42)
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, 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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I would love to help! I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I am a very responsible & outgoing person. I have been babysitting my family and friends' families for years because I have always had a passion for children and animals. I love watching them solve problems in their own ways as well as...
Savannah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Savannah was punctual, responsive over text messaging, and great with kids. Great energy. Would definitely recommend to others."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a Portland-native who currently lives in Brisbane, Australia, but is home for the summer! In Australia, I teach primary school and nanny professionally. My most recent charge was a 6-month-old baby who is now nearly 18 months. I currently substitute teach, but prior I was a Year 2 teacher (6-7) year olds. I have also...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Laura is the greatest. She is clean and organized and so positive. We love her!"
Care member
5.0
(6)
I have loved working with children and generally being a caregiver for my whole life. I started at the age of 12 by babysitting for the families in my neighborhood. I have a lot of experience working with children with physical and developmental disabilities as I worked at an institute for developmentally disabled children for 3...
Mikiko can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"I was Mikiko's instructor in nursing school, so I spent a lot of time watching her interact with classmates, staff, and clients. She is compassionate, energetic, flexible, and caring. She enjoys working with persons from diverse backgrounds and perspectives."
Kinara F.
Lauren D.
Portland, OR
$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a college junior and I love spending time with children! I currently attend TCU, but I am back home for the summer. I have worked for a long time with two boys who are 4 and 7, two girls who are 7 and 11, and two boys 18 months and 4, so I am very experienced with those ages, but I have worked with both younger and older...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Could not be happier with Lauren. We were in a pinch because we had someone cancel last minute, and she was able to come over the day we contacted her! She was GREAT with my kids, so friendly, and you could tell she has a lot of experience."
Eryn T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I recently moved to Oregon from Nevada where I was in graduate school. I have previous tutoring and small group experience with elementary and middle school aged children, and babysitting experience ranging from infant to late middle school. I am comfortable with all ages with CPR/AED and First Aid training. I have been a...
Casey can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm looking for part-time babysitting gigs, like date nights or partial days (can include pickup and/or dropoff). Open to recurring gigs if the fit is right, as well as pet sitting. I am taking a hiatus from teaching full time to be home with my 1yo while my husband works full time. Because of this, I'm looking more...
Melanie can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Melanie is warm, caring, and personable. I felt confident having her look after my 9 month old son for a long 10+ hour day while I was at work. Most importantly, my son seemed happy at the end of the day. We'll definitely hire Melanie again for date nights and as...
Laura L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely love working with children. I come from a large family, so have always been surrounded by children of various ages, and I began babysitting very young. I have worked as a nanny for two different families for three years. The children were aged 9 months, 3 years, 4 years, 6 years and 9 years. I provided basic care,...
Hillary can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was fabulous. Our rambunctious kid loved her. They read a ton of books together."
Alexander L.
5.0
(4)
I am the mother of three wonderful kids who are now adults! My hobbies include sewing, reading and classic movies. I am positive and upbeat but I also like just sit and have a good chat. I have been providing daytime childcare in my home periodically for the last several years but now I am transitioning to evening childcare in...
Kylene can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We love Kylene! She’s great with my 15 month old and is super sweet. When she’s there, I am always confident she is reading to him, playing with him, or engaging with him in some way and not just glued to the TV. When I come home, our son’s toys are put away and...
Care member
Victoria M.
Portland, OR
$25-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Tori! I am a mom in my early 30's, have a bachelor's in Sociology, pre-Covid was a restaurant manager, and have lots of experience working with children. I worked St Vincent's home, a safe house where children are placed temporarily after being removed from their unfit homes by the state. I was also a group leader at...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Tori is amazing! She was very sweet with my son and is very knowledgeable about how to take care of children. I can have fun while I'm out and not worry as I'm assured she is there for my son. She also sends adorable pics while she babysits and is great with...
Merissa C.
Alexandra M.
Portland, OR
$15-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I grew up in South Florida and recently graduated college at Washington University in St. Louis where I studied biology. I am currently back home looking for nanny and babysitting positions before going to medical school next year. I have been working with kids for over 3 years and specifically worked as a behavioral health...
Alexandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Awesome sitter! Our kids adored her and she went the extra mile to meet our family's needs"
Charlie M.
Jodi S.
Portland, OR
$16-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient And Creative Nanny, Experienced With Parents Working From Home
My name is Jodi and I am 29 years old, living in Portland OR. I am currently looking for an active, affectionate, and mindful family to be welcomed into. I have worked in childcare for over a decade in many capacities; babysitting, nannying, summer camps, behavioral therapy with kiddos on the autism spectrum. I am currently a...
Jodi can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a college student home for the summer and have missed the spunky and heartwarming personalities of children! I babysat in middle school and throughout high school. I love taking kids to parks, playing board games, and having fun adventures to promote curiosity and learning! I also tutor, and would be more than willing to...
Katharine can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I'm 28 years old, born and raised in Portland. I'm a stay at home mom of my 2-year-old daughter and have experience with children of all ages.
Brynne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am the oldest of three siblings. I have been helping take care of my younger brother a since I was young, due to having an absentee mother. I have also been babysitting for other families in my home town since I was 15 years old. I am comfortable with babysitting multiple children at a time. I love arts and crafts and...
Ciera can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
I am an auntie, so I was a built-in babysitter for 2 amazing boys that job started for me at age 14 and I also watched a younger cousin for 2 years before the first nephew was born. I have been taking care of children of all ages for over 20 years. I am first aid and CPR certified.
I also acted as primary caregiver for my...
Jamee can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! I'm Gregory! I grew up in Philadelphia with my twin brother Andrew and my little brother J. When I was 18, I moved to Portland, where I now live with my two roommates and our cat. I am currently a full time student and am looking for work as a babysitter, nanny, tutor, or care worker of any other variety. I have a few...
Gregory can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have multiple years of experience an I've been babysitting since I was 14. I have my license and I am able to do pick ups/ drop offs to anywhere and take the kid(s) on fun outdoor adventures! I can help with laundry, house chores, and doing errands. I am currently a sophomore at the University of Oregon and I have school from...
Lola can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Hi! My name is Charlotte. I am going into my final year as a double major in Psychology and Dance at the University of Oregon, and am looking for a babysitting job while I am home in Portland for the summer. I have 8 years of experience, as well as two younger brothers, ages 10 and 12. I love doing activities such as arts and...
Charlotte can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Portland, OR
Kimberly F.
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 services going forward. I have no...
- Melissa C.
Savannah A.
5.0
Savannah was punctual, responsive over text messaging, and great with kids. Great energy. Would definitely recommend to others.
- Care member
Laura D.
5.0
Laura is the greatest. She is clean and organized and so positive. We love her!
- Care member
Mikiko S.
5.0
I was Mikiko's instructor in nursing school, so I spent a lot of time watching her interact with classmates, staff, and clients. She is compassionate, energetic, flexible, and caring. She enjoys working with persons from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Kinara F.
Lauren D.
5.0
Could not be happier with Lauren. We were in a pinch because we had someone cancel last minute, and she was able to come over the day we contacted her! She was GREAT with my kids, so friendly, and you could tell she has a lot of experience.
- Eryn T.
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FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter
How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Portland, OR in November, 2024?
All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $17.49. This is just a baseline price to give you an idea of how much it can cost to hire an in-home babysitter. Years of experience, location, and desired babysitting duties like driving them home from school and tutoring can all impact the price a sitter charges.
What can in-home babysitters near me in Portland, OR help with?
In-home babysitter duties can vary greatly. Some can help with homework. Others may prefer to tackle in-home chores like laundry, cooking, and light housekeeping. You can review 47 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.
How can I find in-home babysitters near me in Portland, OR?
You can now find babysitters online in Portland, OR with the help of babysitting websites like Care.com. Through Care.com, you can review 47 in-home babysitters near you who have your desired level of experience and skills, such as CPR training.
Ratings for Portland, OR in-home babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
In-Home Babysitters in Portland, OR are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 73 reviews of the 60 listed in-home babysitters.