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60 infant nannies are listed in Happy Valley, OR
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby infant nannies is 5 years
Infant nannies in Happy Valley, OR
Brianna W.
Portland, OR
$24-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced And Energetic Nanny | CPR Trained | Your Child's Safety & Fun Specialist
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! With over 3 years of paid experience, I'm an energetic babysitter who adores caring for infants, toddlers, and teenagers. My specialty? Crafting exciting, interactive, and educational activities that guarantee smiles all around, all while keeping your precious ones safe and sound.
Your child's well-being is my top...
Brianna can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brianna came for an in person interview promptly. She was thoughtful about making sure we were a good fit as a family and nanny match before sharing references. It was clear she wanted to be respectful of everyone's needs. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Dear Families:
I am an active and professional nanny, with a special focus on infants & toddlers. I have 12+ years experience and strong infant skills, having cared for mostly infants, ages 3 days thru 12 months, in the last five+ years.
I seeking an Infant Nanny position beginning late May/early June 2024, 3- 5 days week,...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stephanie is so great with our 9 month old. He loves when she visits for our date nights (or should I say, his play date!) She is punctual, easy to communicate with if plans change, and she takes great care of our son. She keeps tabs on bottles/diapers for us and...
Heather G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Isabel; I am 20 years old and very interested in your job posting. I have been babysitting and nannying for the past 7 years. I go to college in Portland, Oregon but grew up in Boston, Mass. I speak English and Spanish fluently and have spent time speaking to kids in Spanish. I love animals! I also love...
Isabel can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Isabel took care of my 19 month old while I was traveling for work for 3 full work days. We were in an unfamiliar city and she made the week smooth and easy! She was on time, had great ideas for what to do all day (trips to the library and around the city), and was...
Annie D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a CA native and have lived my adult life as a nomad with a heart for humanity. I am highly skilled with infants to toddlers promoting safe spaces, light hearted play, healthy boundaries and energetic soothing. These branch to all ages as I've worked closely with adolescence-young adults as a guide and counselor in...
5.0
"Kinsey changed our lives! Her gentle, take charge and creative nature had us at ease immediately. Our 4 month old daughter felt so safe with Kinsey and connected with her quickly!
From her beautiful meals and intuitive energy to her cleaning practices - we would...
Kaylynn C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents! Shelby here. I am a Portland native who has been in childcare for over 10 years. I have worked with multiple families and children of all ages. I am an open hearted and minded fun loving nanny who loves to PLAY! I am a musician and also offer beginner guitar and ukulele lessons; music, dance and curiosity are...
Shelby can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shelby is a thoughtful, skilled and mellow presence in our house. She has watched our 3-year-old and 6-month-old nearly full time for the last 2 months and has been a joy. She brings a spirit of fun that the children love! I recommend her without reservation."
Amy H.
4.5
(7)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello and thanks for stopping by!
I love babies and specialize in infant and toddler care, from assisting with feeding and sleep schedules to helping them transition from breast/bottle to solid foods, and helping with potty training. I have cared for many children over the years and am also a mother (college student) and care...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Laura has been nannying our 7 month old "L" for about 2 months. I'm transitioning to stay-at-home motherhood, otherwise Laura would continue with us indefinitely. We love her and our daughter adores her! Laura's true pro. She cares for "L" as if she were her own,...
Krystal S.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Cayce!
I've spent the last 16 years as a nanny, doula, caregiver, CNA, nursing student, home cleaner/organizer, personal assistant, household manager, yoga teacher & health coach. I'm also a personal trainer in training!
Needless to say, helping is my jam.
It brings me immense joy to support, nurture, and care for...
Cayce can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cayce goes above & beyond every time she cares for our son! She puts love & care into everything she does. She even folded our laundry and organized our kitchen while T. napped! We love her! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Charelle. I would like to describe myself as fun and outgoing. I am located in Portland Oregon. I have roughly 7 years of daycare experience I can help with Light cleaning & Grocery Shopping if needed. I've worked with children from infant to school age. I've also had 2 years of nanny experience. My passion is working...
Charelle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Charelle did an amazing job with our 9mo. She's a parent's dream come true to have as a sitter: she's also a parent, teaches in an early education setting and has a warm and patient nature!"
Rebecca G.
Channing Y.
Portland, OR
$14-19/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a fun, kind & creative person with experience from nannying infants, volunteering at an Early Child Development center, babysitting for neighbors, as well as my own family & friends. I also have a Bachelors of Science in Child & Family Studies. I love getting to watch kids grow & am attentive & seek excellence in all I...
Channing can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a caring, creative, fun, and experienced child care professional with over 20 years experience with all ages from infants through school ages, My experience includes being a nanny, a preschool teacher, before and after school teacher and in day care. I also have an associate teacher permit. I am passionate in helping...
Evelyne can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Evelyne for day and a half. She is a great teacher and very safe. On the first day she read to our toddler most of the day, and when she wasn't reading she was playing bubbles or tactile games she created. She had lots of great ideas for exposing her to...
Garrett B.
Sarah S.
Portland, OR
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am A Fun, Hard Working Girl That Loves Babysitting Seeking A Well Fitted Job!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there, my name is Sarah I have been nannying/working with kids basically my whole life. My most recent nannying position was for a family for their infant until he was almost 2 years old. I decided to go back to school for hair design, which is what I'm currently pursuing. However, I am looking for some extra work to...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Sarah to be our after school nanny for our two boys ages 9 and 12. Our 9 year old is visually impaired and autistic and Sarah has been wonderful with him. She helps him with homework, reads to him, plays games, does crafts, is helping him learn guitar,...
Megan B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy being active and creative. I love art, animals, cooking, and fashion; I like to explore and try new things when I can. I provide a safe, nurturing, educational, and comfortable environment for children of all ages as we participate in various in and outdoor activities and create nutritious snacks and meals. I am skilled...
Jordan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jordan has been caring for my 6 year old daughter occasionally for the last 12 months. She fills in when my daughter is sick and cannot attend school or for evening and weekend needs. Besides being great with kids and clearly enjoying their company, she is very...
Bede H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
I'm a postpartum doula and former Health Equity & DEI Specialist available for a wide range of caretaking support.
About me:
- 10+ years of experience as a nanny, postpartum doula, and infant / toddler / preschool teacher in a Reggio Emilia setting
- First Aid & CPR + Food Handler's permit
- Reliable transportation +...
Raeana can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Wonderful experience caring for our 3-7 month old. Highly recommend."
Sarah S.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have been working as an experienced child care provider for 20 years. In high school I was enrolled in child development classes and I worked at the on-site child care. While in class I was responsible for planning and teaching age appropriate curriculum projects. During this time I received perfect grades for my...
Shana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have known Shana for almost 3 years. I first met her at Kindercare where she was a teacher. My two daughters (3.5 year old and 10 month old) absolutely love her! My oldest daughter would always talk about "Miss Shana," and when I would ask her who was her best...
Robin T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Taesha I'm 26 years old and have been working in childcare for 10 years now mainly with the infant age group but have plenty experience with all ages. Currently I'm in a nanny share for 2 sweet kiddos who are both toddlers and I've had them in my care since they were much younger. We are all parting ways soon as they will...
Taesha can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Taesha is a wonderful caregiver. We were lucky to have her work with our baby boy for several months and she quickly became a trusted friend of our family. Taesha is very caring, playful, calm and creative. She enables active and independent play, offers creative...
Laura R.
Melissa K.
Vancouver, WA
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Looking For Part-Time Job, With Three Years Of Experience
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For four years, I nannied part-time for a family with an 8-year-old boy and a 5-year-old girl on weekdays (Monday - Friday). The boy has ADD and dyslexia so I have experience caring for a child with a higher level of care and patience needed. Other childcare experience: 2016-July 2020 - managed an in home daycare with 16...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Melissa has worked with our family since our son was a year old. He is now 6 and we consider her part of the family. She was our son's Nanny for well over a year after she spent years with him at daycare and babysitting. In every capacity she has been fantastic!...
Care member
Jenomi M.
Portland, OR
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I have been working with kids for 15 years. I have worked as an lead teacher, assistant teacher, nanny and babysitter. I am a compassionate person who loves working with kids and family's. I have my early childhood education degree. I have worked with infants to school age kids. I also have my CPR and first aid card, and food...
Jenomi can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Jenomi is a creative and engaging caregiver! My kids just love how Jenomi gets down on their level and involved in an art project or a game. It's helpful to have them around when I need some extra coverage and they have helped me out of a pinch several times!"
Ian H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Samantha, I'm 29 years old and I have over 10 years of experience working with kids! In addition to nannying, I have also taught art classes in Museums and was a Lead Preschool Teacher through the Montessori and Emilia Reggio methods for 3 years. I am CPR certified, and have a range of background from...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Sam was an in home nanny for our daughter from age 6 months to 16 months while I worked from home with two dogs.
Above all the wonderful things we have to say about Sam, we especially appreciate how intentional she is with our child. She never has her phone out...
Corey L.
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, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an early childhood professional with many passions: nature; crafting and creating; biking, hiking and walking; gardening and cooking; reading and discovering.
Over the past 20 years I have worked with children in a range of settings including: classroom teaching (toddler and preschool assistant and lead, long term infant...
Iris can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Iris is an incredible nanny, caretaker, and teacher. We have been fortunate enough to have her work with our family regularly for the past 3 years from the time our son was 6 months old (he's now almost 4 yo) through the birth of our daughter (now 9 months). She is...
Laura D.
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Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Happy Valley, OR
Brianna W.
5.0
Brianna came for an in person interview promptly. She was thoughtful about making sure we were a good fit as a family and nanny match before sharing references. It was clear she wanted to be respectful of everyone's needs.
- Care member
Stephanie M.
5.0
Stephanie is so great with our 9 month old. He loves when she visits for our date nights (or should I say, his play date!) She is punctual, easy to communicate with if plans change, and she takes great care of our son. She keeps tabs on bottles/diapers for us and when we get back from our dates he's...
- Heather G.
Isabel C.
5.0
Isabel took care of my 19 month old while I was traveling for work for 3 full work days. We were in an unfamiliar city and she made the week smooth and easy! She was on time, had great ideas for what to do all day (trips to the library and around the city), and was very communicative and...
- Annie D.
Kinsey H.
5.0
Kinsey has been such a blessing to our family. She’s warm, friendly, reliable and a great communicator. This is our first experience with a nanny/sitter that’s not family and she has gone above and beyond to make us feel comforted. Aside from giving our ten month old a lot of attention with walks...
- Care member
Shelby S.
5.0
Shelby is a thoughtful, skilled and mellow presence in our house. She has watched our 3-year-old and 6-month-old nearly full time for the last 2 months and has been a joy. She brings a spirit of fun that the children love! I recommend her without reservation.
- Amy H.
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FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Happy Valley, OR
How much does a nanny cost for an infant near me in Happy Valley, OR?
Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Happy Valley, OR, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $20.40. This is just an average though, how much you need to spend on infant care will depend on where you live and if you want to hire an infant nanny during the day or overnight.
What types of responsibilities do infant nannies near me in Happy Valley, OR take on?
Nanny infant care can involve changing diapers, feeding the baby, and making sure all of their needs are met. The infant nanny responsibilities that your nanny takes on will depend on your family’s unique needs and what the nanny feels comfortable with. When searching for an infant nannies in Happy Valley, OR, prepare a list of responsibilities you’re hoping to get help with so you can ask potential nannies if they can provide the support you need.
How can I find a good infant nanny near me in Happy Valley, OR?
TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 10 infant nanny profiles near you in Happy Valley, OR that you can check out. You can also read 5 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.
How do I interview a nanny for an infant near me in Happy Valley, OR?
Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in Happy Valley, OR, it can be helpful to write an infant nanny job description and to prepare a list of questions you have. For example, if in your job description you write that you need help with light housekeeping (like keeping the kitchen clean), you can add to your list of questions one about how comfortable they feel helping with housework.
Is it safe to hire an infant nanny near me in Happy Valley, OR?
We ask all Care.com infant nannies to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. For parents who want extra peace of mind, we strongly recommend doing your own research before you hire an infant nanny. Alongside running an independent background check, you can interview candidates and request references from other families they worked with in the past.
Ratings for Happy Valley, OR infant nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Infant Nannies in Happy Valley, OR are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed infant nannies.