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916 nannies are listed in Portland, OR
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Portland, OR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Sabine. I'm 42 years old and originally from Germany. I have worked as an Au Pair (exchange student/live-in nanny), as a nanny for different families as well as a preschool teacher in the Portland area for nearly 20 years. My experience/references are immaculate. I also was a certified long-term foster parent. I have...
Sabine can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sabine nannied for us 3 days a week for almost a year. We were absolutely heartbroken to let her go (my husband was laid off). We often referred to her as Mary Poppins because there wasn't anything she couldn't handle. She's reliable, kind and fun. She never once...
Tiffany W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Joanna, I have been working as a nanny for the last eight years and I absolutely love it. I have also worked in a preschool setting alongside my nanny positions, so I have experience with all ages under 6. I'm comfortable with animals, have my own reliable transportation, and am always willing to help with...
Joanna can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Joanna worked with our daughter from the age of 3 months to 10 months. Our daughter thrived in her care and we were saddened to say goodbye when we moved out of state. Joanna is caring, compassionate, and attentive. She assisted us in implementing sleep training...
Tamalynn K.
4.5
(2)
Hi my name is Madison, I am living in SW Portland and am looking for a full time nanny job. I have worked with children my entire life. ~Growing up with a grandma who owned a daycare daycare I was always helping. ~My junior summer I was a nanny for brother's; a 5-year-old boy and an 8-year-old boy. ~My senior year I was a main...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Works well with kids and parents. Hard worker"
Patti N.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello I am an Early Educator looking to nanny for a special family. I have my BA in Child and Family Studies. I have worked in various preschools in the Metro area for 15+ years. I am now shifting my career to nannying and focusing on becoming a Community Trainer for other Early Educators. I love what I do. I am happy to be a...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Emily arrived on time; acted professionally, friendly and knowledgeable; and is on our list of emergency childcare providers. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm 29, graduated with a degree in political science in 2016. I was a full time nanny for about 5 years, and now I work in hospitality and try to nanny in a more part time role. Kids are so much fun and I feel like I learn just as much from them as they do from me. I love doing crafts and projects with them, and I...
Kendall can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My girls love Kendall! She is a great sitter, dependable and very friendly. "
Crystal R.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families, My name is Jasmine. The little ones I care for like to call me Jazz.
I have been a career nanny for two years and an early educator for eight years. I pride myself on partnering with parents to create a loving, safe and fun foundation during their child's early development.
Creating, Teaching, and Caring for...
Jasmine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jasmine is absolutely wonderful - our kids adore her! She is kind, attentive, fun, and loving!"
Hayley A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Sara. I am an elementary teacher currently on summer break looking to make some extra money and connect with awesome families. I'm available for one time babysitting or one/two shifts a week through mid August.
I've worked with children in many different capacities for over 5 years (nannying, summer camps, in the...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sara worked with our family as a nanny and tutor for 10 months during the pandemic. She is very patient and cared about my children. Sara was recently accepted into PSU's graduate teaching program and enjoys working as a nanny and tutor because it allows her to...
Lauren V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have many years of child and health care experience, as I have raised two awesome boys.. I spent the last 6 years as a Nanny for a sweet little girl since she was 8 months old. I prepared her for Pre-K and kindergarten while also helping her develop life skills and find her interests. We are so close after all these years,...
Sue can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sue is the most caring person I have ever met. Would do anything for anyone. Loves children and great with helping the elder's. She has become more like family to me and my daughter and I'm so happy she is apart of our lives. Anyone would be SO lucky to have...
Tiffany L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello and welcome to my profile! I have many years of childcare and mothering under my belt. I raised twins who are now happy, healthy and productive adults. I homeschooled them for 6 years until they graduated with honors from NW Academy. I have nannied for several families now, but it all came to a halt with the coronavirus!...
Nancy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nancy truly seems to enjoy working with our daughter, and our daughter equally enjoys spending time with Nancy. We have a 1 year old daughter and needed childcare from home during the pandemic. I wanted someone reliable and trustworthy, and we have found that in...
Elyse S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a conscious, presence-based nanny seeking temporary to long-term employment with Portland families.
My childcare career began when I became an aunt of five children when I was a teenager; I have supported my siblings by caring for their children from when they were infants. Since then, I have had consistent nanny jobs. I...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Julia was a great nanny. Our son was 7 weeks old when she started. I work from home & my husband traveled during the day/nights. I needed someone in house to help care for our son until he could go to daycare in 2 months. She was a great asset. Although I was in...
Lauren G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Taylor and I am going into my sophomore year at University of Oregon, currently living in Eugene. I went to Central Catholic high school in Portland and I am looking for a nanny job in the Portland area. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, and I have worked with kids between the ages of 6 months to 7...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Taylor looked after our 5 year old for 2 weeks and was awesome. She is attentive, caring, and very engaged. She even had all the neighborhood kids missing her when she left!"
Michael M.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
UPDATE: I accepted a fulltime position a year ago, they now are only needing me part time. I'm looking for part time work, I currently work Mon-Fri 6:30-8:30 a.m. and then 3:30-5:30 p.m.
I am a 1998 graduate of a local nanny service. I have been a nanny for many types of families, with many ages over the past 26 years. I have...
Wendy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Wendy is a wonderful nanny. She is caring, reliable, and honest. She cared for our son like he was her own. She never once called in sick or was late for work despite often not feeling well herself. She even made it to work during one of the crazy snow storms....
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My first nanny job was when I was 20 taking care on a newborn (C) that just had open heart surgery & (H) her 6-year-old brother. My days consisted of newborn baby duties, potty training as she got older, proper medication doses, Doctor appointments, meal planning, dropping off & picking up (H) from school, sport activities, but...
Kalene can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We used Kalene for a nanny share with another family. She took care of our younger son for more than a year, and occasionally cared for our older son as well. She always showed up, was there on time, and best of all, was a caring teacher to our boys. She worked on...
Lee V.
5.0
(1)
I have been a passionate childcare giver for over 15 years. I have cared for children of all ages, ranging from 18 weeks to 10 years. From 2018-2020, I worked in a bilingual Montessori preschool in a class of kids 2. 5-6 years old, where I taught in both English and Spanish. Once the pandemic hit, I worked as a private nanny for...
Molly can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"A review doesn’t do justice to what an incredible nanny and human Molly is. Our youngest is slow to warm up and Molly came to her first day caring for him fully prepared with her stuffy, Peef, to make our son comfortable. She had my heart in that moment- it showed...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a reliable, college-educated nanny dedicated to working closely with families to provide top quality care to children of all ages. I enjoy planning engaging and developmentally appropriate activities and outings that target all areas of child development. Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches inspire me to guide children...
Mckenzie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mckenzie was an incredible child care provider. Very responsible and trustworthy. I always felt so comfortable knowing she was with our 3 kids. Instead of just sitting around with them, she always had fun ideas and things planned. My kids were always so bummed at...
John M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Anna :) I have 20+ years of childcare experience and 6+ years of teaching experience.
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Anna watched our 1.5 year old for a few months while grandma was overseas. She was wonderful. Very engaging and came prepared with activities every time. My daughter loved her."
Anne F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Wonderful experience caring for our 3-7 month old. Highly recommend."
Sarah S.
5.0
(4)
Hello! I am a personal consultant, teacher, nanny/babysitter, and household manager with my own LLC. I earned my bachelor's in Professional and Technical Writing from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs in 2020. I am an artist and music teacher (piano, violin, and voice) with Montessori experience and I speak basic...
Isabel can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Quinn as a part-time nanny for our 5- and 7-y.o. during the summer of 2021, upon the recommendation of another family in our neighborhood who had hired them for two years of nannying (including helping with online schooling during the pandemic). They were...
Christine C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have nannied for 13 years professionally.
I have worked one time gigs, months & years of loyalty.
Upon Graduation, I worked one position with a full time schedule for a family of 5. I cared for them Fall 2016- Summer 2021. At one point their ages were 3 kids under 3 years old. I have experience with twins! This only ended...
Leslie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Leslie is amazing. She is gentle and even tempered. She was able to handle my inquisitive and willful three year old with ease. We were very happy with her!!"
Carla S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm an artist, actor, nanny and educator who recently moved to Portland from Austin, TX. I have worked with a range of ages from under a year to 12 years old. My most recent nanny job was a family back in Texas whom I was with for about 2 years. The bulk of my long-term experience, and my natural draw towards childcare, is being...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Ashley does a great job with my children, ages 2 and 4. They are excited when she comes over. I have a lot of confidence in her abilities to relate to my kids, keep them safe and happy while I am gone. She is youthful, creative and flexible with her schedule. She...
Taryl B.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Portland, OR
Sabine R.
5.0
Sabine nannied for us 3 days a week for almost a year. We were absolutely heartbroken to let her go (my husband was laid off). We often referred to her as Mary Poppins because there wasn't anything she couldn't handle. She's reliable, kind and fun. She never once called in sick, the few times she...
- Tiffany W.
Joanna B.
5.0
Joanna worked with our daughter from the age of 3 months to 10 months. Our daughter thrived in her care and we were saddened to say goodbye when we moved out of state. Joanna is caring, compassionate, and attentive. She assisted us in implementing sleep training and baby led weaning (BLW) and...
- Tamalynn K.
Madison R.
4.0
I was Madison's supervisor while she spent a few months volunteering in orphanages in Ecuador. Madison is very enthusiastic and desires to do a good job. She has shown some lack of flexibility when working in teams and does not always share her view and opinion in constructive ways, but she is...
- Sasha S.
Emily H.
5.0
Emily arrived on time; acted professionally, friendly and knowledgeable; and is on our list of emergency childcare providers.
- Care member
Kendall L.
5.0
My girls love Kendall! She is a great sitter, dependable and very friendly.
- Crystal R.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Portland, OR
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Portland, OR?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Portland, OR is as of is $21.93 per hour as of March, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Portland, OR?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 916 in Portland, OR. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Portland, OR?
You can find different nanny services in Portland through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Portland, OR with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Portland, OR nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Nannies in Portland, OR are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 661 reviews of the 916 listed nannies.