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260 in home child care are listed in Portland, OR
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 6 years
In home child care in Portland, OR
Lillian M.
Portland, OR
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, In-Home Child Care Provider With Flexible Availability
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of children for over 15 years, both in their homes and in group child care settings. I enjoy caring for people of all ages and all abilities. I have worked for many years as a nanny and have experience with children with Autism and Down's syndrome as well as those with physical limitations. I am playful...
Lillian can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I've hired Lillian to babysit my two daughters (age 7 and 4) on multiple occasions. She is absolutely fantastic to work with and she is great at her job. She is very responsible and reliable, and my girls come home excited every day to tell me all of the...
Corey J.
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, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
5.0
"Kim is an amazing gal to watch your kiddos. She has helped us with more than just child care, she helped teach us some tips and tricks being first time parents. I appreciate her transparency and all the updates I receive during the day. I absolutely recommend her...
Noelle S.
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
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
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:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Lauren for a summer nanny position for my 4 and 7 year old boys. She was patient, mature, and extremely reliable - she was never late once! I would hire her again in a heartbeat."
Lindsay W.
5.0
(7)
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:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Isabella has been a wonderful sitter for our toddler. She is very attentive, compassionate, and reliable. Our daughter is always excited when Isabella comes to watch her. "
Care member
Cailyn B.
Portland, OR
$22-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Cailyn! I have had experience working in a day care environment, as a nanny, and as a household manager or family assistant. After graduating with my Associates Degree, I moved to Florida to explore after being born and raised in Portland. I love yoga, paddle boarding, hiking, and creating art projects! I...
Cailyn can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We love Caylin. Although she was hired to care for our 12 mo old, she also interacted with our older twins (9 yrs) but taking them on walks and the park with our youngest. She was always on time and was willing to accommodate to our needs as a family. When we hired...
Cody B.
5.0
(1)
Hello!
I'm Mekia
I'm currently working pt. per diem as CNA-ll in an acute care hospital.
My Past Work Experience:
I have 10+ yrs experiences in AL, LTC and Acute Care facilities, Adult Care Homes (resident manager), in-home Companionship, Hospice, Post Op/ Surgery, Hospital, Medical Office/ Clinics, Aging & Disability & DDS....
Mekia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Laura L.
Portland, OR
$16-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & 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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Thanks for taking the time to look my profile over! I'm a hard-working 26-year-old. I have been working with kids for a long time now. I have a passion for taking care of children. I am an artist and love to do crafts and other fun things with the children I care for. I am an outdoor enthusiast, which is why I moved to the...
Erin can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Aspen is an A+ dependable babysitter. They were punctual and my child loved the time they spent with Aspen. We will definitely be hiring them again!"
Arsalan C.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
To date, I've been built a side-businesses in dance, environmental education for limited access youth and a Professional Mermaid, with reconnecting kids with imaginative creativity and the environment in mind. I can promise to have Homework worked on and children outside or mentally engaged without a screen 90% of the time. I...
Opal can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had hired Opal to drive out children back from school and help us with some laundry! She has some amazing laundry folding skills! Opal was great to work with cheerful, bright."
Smitha C.
Alison G.
Portland, OR
$16-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am looking for a part time position taking care of 1 to 3 kids from ages 3 to 12 years. Most recently I have worked as a Nanny for families whose parents either worked from home or had an outside position. I have spent many years working with children including working as a preschool teacher taking care of kids from 1 to 5 in...
Alison can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alison is a fantastic nanny! When I left for work in the morning, I knew my son was going to be safe, happy, and be with someone who fostered his curiosity of the world. She is also a great collaborator and was always willing to brainstorm how to best meet the...
Care member
5.0
(2)
For three years I have joyfully served and cared for children in a number of different settings, including: church nursery and child care, private homes, and city programs.
I am currently a student at Portland Bible College. Proud auntie of two toddles and two sweet babies and love taking care of little ones of all ages....
Sandy can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Sandy is such a sweet, caring person! My daughter loved having her as our sitter!"
Malia M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Montessori teacher and caretaker. I have experience as a nanny both Full-and-PT for over 12 years and spent 7 years in the classroom as a teacher in both lead and supportive roles. In my time in the Montessori sector I enjoyed developing Summer camps and supplemental programs. Over the pandemic I led a homeschool circuit with...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah was the very best nanny to our daughter from 6 months up until just after her first birthday. We were so sad when she decided to move back to Texas, since she had become a part of our family. We would sincerely recommend her to anyone who is interested in...
Brittany J.
4.7
(3)
Hello! My name is Rebeca, and I bring over 9 years of professional experience in childcare. Throughout my career, I have had the pleasure of working in various childcare settings, including private homes, daycare centers, and educational institutions. My extensive experience has equipped me with the skills to provide exceptional...
Rebeca can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
4.0
"Rebeca volunteered in my childcare business. Rebeca was a pleasure to work with because of her sunny personality and positive attitude. She was very attentive to the young children in my care. I appreciated that she understood very well the needs of the children....
Theresa G.
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mikiko is wonderful! I have worked along side Mikiko though our nursing education and can confidently say that she is one of the most kindhearted and trustworthy individuals I know. I was always able to depend on her to give the best care possible to her clients...
Sophia W.
5.0
(2)
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & 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.
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.
Lisa H.
Portland, OR
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
32 Years Of Child Care Experience Looking For Full-Time Opportunity
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 11 years old. Ever since then, I have cared for children either by babysitting, volunteering in a church nursery or school, working at a daycare or school as a teacher's aide and most importantly, raising my own children. I home schooled my oldest child for 2 years, and tutored 2 first graders in...
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lisa is very kind and reliable. She has been wonderful with my kids, pets, and an always kept my house clean and in working condition! She always provides great care and takes pride in what she does. One of my favorite qualities about her is her creativeness.
I...
Abby E.
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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Portland, OR
Lillian M.
5.0
We were so blessed to have such a wonderful, caring person watch over our 3 year old daughter and 7 month old son. We could not of asked for a better sitter or person to watch over our children, as my wife and I attended a conference in the Seasife area. I would not hesitate to recommend Lilly to...
- Tyler M.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in Portland, OR
How do I find in-home child care near me in Portland, OR?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Portland, OR. There are 260 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.
How much does in-home child care near me cost in Portland, OR?
What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of February, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $20.85 for in-home child care providers near you in Portland, OR.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Portland, OR?
You can compare 260 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.
Ratings for Portland, OR in home child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
In Home Child Care in Portland, OR are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 159 reviews of the 260 listed in home child care.