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898 nannies are listed in Portland, OR
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Portland, OR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Eleanor. I am a 23-year-old artist living in Northwest Portland, hoping to find a full or part time nannying job.
I am a very compassionate person and I love working with kids. It is important to me to help support whatever your needs are as a family. I was an art teacher for 3 years at Maude Kerns Art Center, while...
Eleanor can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Eleanor has been a wonderful babysitter (for date nights) for our two girls, ages 6 & 4. They always look forward to her arrival. Would absolutely recommend her!"
Brittany L.
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, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My youngest daughter has difficulty with transitions and has some separation anxiety. The first day "Mer Mer" started with us as a Nanny, I took the whole day off from work to help with the transition. There was a natural nurturing character about Meredith that...
Julie D.
Kerry S.
Portland, OR
$30-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
Warm, Mindful, Connection-Based, Development-Informed Nanny :)
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am inspired by children's enthusiasm and wonder as they learn about the world, and am committed to ensuring a physically and emotionally safe space for your child to explore.
I am warm, nurturing, energetic, patient, creative, and attentive. I tend to connect with children intuitively, but am also deeply grateful for five...
Kerry can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kerry is the nanny jackpot. Words can't express my gratitude for her, but I'll try my best in this review. She helped us raise our daughter beginning at 6mo to just over 2yo. The last year and a half with her has been priceless for the whole family. She is a true...
Amber L.
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: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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.
4.3
(9)
Hired by 30 families in your neighborhood
Worked many years in social services: I have experience working with children and adults who have disabilities or special needs. I am able to play games, can assist w/meals & homework, transportation & outings.
Home w/animals is OK.
* Pfizer COVID Vaccinated & boostered.
Oregon PSW
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
3.0
"Stephanie was very kind, patient with our kids, and seemed like she had a lot of experience. Our older son liked playing with her and was excited to see her on the second day.
Unfortunately we tried to hire Stephanie for a fixed 3 day period (which was agreed to...
Warren R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Willow and I'm an experienced caregiver looking for work. I usually work full time as a nurse in long term care but due to low census at my facility my work hours have been temporarily reduced! I have almost full time availability Monday-Friday open through Sep 30th to offer childcare services. I have around...
Willow can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Willow is amazing and everything we had hoped in a nanny for our Son. She is very easy to be around, made a quick connection to our son, and has quickly made herself a huge asset."
Phillip L.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Nathalia, I am 30 years old and I have been working as Nanny for 8 years, and also have 2 years of great experience as an Au Pair. During my exchange program, I worked with the same family for 2 years. I love kids and how curious and passionate they are. I am very creative myself, so it is fantastic to interact...
Nathalia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I watch children from ages 0-15 all the time. I also took Early Childhood Education classes and am well versatile in different parenting techniques! I am certified in First Aid and CPR. Would also love to mention I worked at a specialty pharmacy for 3 years in case meds need to be given. Thank you!
Itzel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I adore kids and would love the opportunity to care for yours! From a young age, I spent time as a babysitter, camp counselor, and nanny before becoming an early childhood teacher in a licensed childcare facility. There I developed a curriculum for a toddler classroom, using RIE and Montessori influences. I then worked as an...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We hired Taylor as our Nanny when our daughter, J., was four months old and she was with us until J. turned one the beginning of August 2018. She watched her every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and she was absolutely wonderful. She was always very dependable and J....
Tracy G.
5.0
(1)
[CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE, thank you for understanding] Hello! I am a graduate from the University of Minnesota Morris with a B. A. in Psychology with a focus on child development and a minor in sociology with a focus on childhoods. I have a combined eight years of experience in various settings and varying ages and abilities of...
Madilyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madilyn has been a close family friend for 11 years. She has always been a very responsible and sweet girl. I would trust Madilyn to watch any of my children."
Jenny L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jess, also known as "fun Jess" by children I have cared for. I call myself "the holistic nanny" because I have a Bachelor's degree in Integrative Health Sciences am well trained in the field of nutrition, exercise, herbs, and supplementation. Having this unique background as a caregiver allows the parents to...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
5.0
"Jessica did a great job for me boys and they liked her a lot!"
George L.
5.0
(5)
Hi, my name is Lhamo, and I am a nanny with over 25 years of experience, especially providing care for infants and toddlers, with many references available. I've raised three kids on my own: ages 26 at NYU Grad School, 20 at the U. S. Naval Academy, and 16 years old at an immersion high school.
When working with kids, I love...
Lhamo can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lhamo was a wonderful caretaker to our two young boys, coming 3 days a week for over 3 years. They adore her and her family, and she continues to babysit for us when needed as she is a beloved person in our sons' lives.
In every manner conceivable Lhamo is an...
Daniel W.
Emma H.
Portland, OR
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Gentle And Loving Nanny Looking For Part-time Work Starting In October
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love children and am so passionate about providing the best care possible for every child I watch. I really value building relationships with kids and honoring each child's individual needs. I love spending time playing and exploring the world with them, and helping to foster their imagination. It's so amazing to see how they...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Emma is just so wonderful.
We have four kiddos, 5, 3, and two special needs 18 month olds.
She easily balances taking care of everyone's needs (even better than I do sometimes) and does it in a positive and gentle way.
She's very flexible and dependable and...
Lyndsey A.
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Maddy, I'm living and working
I've been working in childcare for 10 years and have had lots of experience babysitting all different aged kids and working at summer camps and afterschool programs. I have a reliable car and a Wilderness First Responder certification that covers advanced first aid and CPR. I love...
Maddy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Great with my son and he loved her"
Kristin B.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love being active and interacting with children. I would much rather play games or go for walks then sit and watch movies all day. I am the oldest of four and I have been watching children since I was about 10. I have taken care of children ages 6mo. to teenagers. I love children and love their creative brains and the funny...
Marinda can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Marinda was great, I just wished our budgets would have matched! She arrived on time to our initial meeting and to each day of her brief time nannying for us. Although we weren't there to be certain, she seemed engaging with both our boys and we liked her...
Jessica T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have a bachelors degree in Social Work. I have over 20 years of experience in my field. I have worked with every age from newborns to elderly. I have 2 children (18 and 20) and I have volunteered hundreds of in-classroom hours at my children's schools. I love animals and the outdoors. I also enjoy cooking and baking. I believe...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our family hired Heather for over 4 months and we have been happy with all the care she has for our daughter. Heather is also a very enjoyable person to work with."
Filipe P.
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.
4.3
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I'm Wendy, and I'm excited to bring my extensive childcare experience and nurturing approach to your family. With over 16 years in the field, I'm dedicated to providing a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for your children.
I grew up on the Oregon Coast and moved to Portland 27 years ago to further my education....
Wendy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Wendy hit it off immediately with my 18 month old daughter. She is very knowledgeable about child development and what this particular age range needs. She was able to step right in and do everything I needed her to with minimal direction, and I felt completely...
Matthew W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Preferred name: Phoenix
Pronouns: they/them
I babysat children on and off after college. I took that a step up when I adopted a special needs pug, who became my entire life. I love caring for people and animals. I'm empathetic and affectionate.
I was a teacher and librarian in underserved communities. It was different than...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Courtney is incredible! We hired her to take care of our soon to be 2 year old daughter whom took to Courtney very quickly. This was our first time leaving our daughters care to someone that wasn't Mommy or Daddy so we were naturally super stressed. Courtney has...
Josh W.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Portland, OR
Eleanor R.
5.0
Eleanor has been a wonderful babysitter (for date nights) for our two girls, ages 6 & 4. They always look forward to her arrival. Would absolutely recommend her!
- Brittany L.
Meredith L.
5.0
My youngest daughter has difficulty with transitions and has some separation anxiety. The first day "Mer Mer" started with us as a Nanny, I took the whole day off from work to help with the transition. There was a natural nurturing character about Meredith that my youngest took to her immediately!...
- Julie D.
Kerry S.
5.0
Kerry is the nanny jackpot. Words can't express my gratitude for her, but I'll try my best in this review. She helped us raise our daughter beginning at 6mo to just over 2yo. The last year and a half with her has been priceless for the whole family. She is a true expert, offering parents incredible...
- Amber L.
Iris H.
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 compassionate, knowledgeable,...
- Laura D.
Stephanie K.
5.0
Stephanie is a recurring nanny for my infant daughter (8 months). I am highly protective when it comes to my child and Stephanie is one of only a few childcare specialists that I feel totally comfortable with. Stephanie is totally reliable and timely (never late or flaky) and engages so well with...
- Tanya L.
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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 $22.11 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 898 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 610 reviews of the 898 listed nannies.