Find Nannies in Portland, OR
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Find nannies in Portland, OR that you’ll love
883 nannies are listed in Portland, OR
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Portland, 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & 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.
Mackenzie B.
Portland, OR
$24-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Early Childhood Development Nanny-Mom Looking For Fulltime Family
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Mackenzie!
I have a degree in Early Childhood and have years of nannying experience. I have also worked at a child care center for 4 years as the lead teacher. I have a certificate in CPR and First Aid. I also have a reliable car (2015 Ford Explorer) and I'm a non-smoker. My favorite thing in life is caring for...
Mackenzie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"MacKenzie has been caring for our 6 month old and she has been absolutely amazing with him. She is kind, fun and considerate with the needs of our home. She is very in touch with baby milestones and knows how to help him grow. It has been such a blessing having her...
Care member
5.0
(3)
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: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"She is the BEST. Lucky to have found her after a long search."
April L.
5.0
(2)
[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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & 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
(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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Willow to care for our first son when he was 4 months old. She has been with our family since that time (almost 2.5 years). Working full time and never missing a day! Willow is dependable, clear with communication and wonderfully loving and caring with our...
Sarah 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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Jessica did a great job for me boys and they liked her a lot!"
George L.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Alana D.
Portland, OR
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/nanny Available Whenever! I'm Taking Online Classes And Have An Open Schedule
5.0
(2)
My name is Alana and I have been taking care of kids my entire life! I have three little brothers and a whole neighborhood full of little ones. I love having fun, being energetic and I have a strong maternal instinct to protect! I am going to college to be a therapist currently doing all my classes online so my schedule is very...
Alana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"She is great! Always helped around the house and is very patient. Would highly recommend as a nanny. "
Toby H.
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Great with my daughter! Stuck with her routine and She was so engaged and happy! "
Care member
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, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Samantha truly loves children. She is efficient, hard working, flexible and does a great job communicating with parents. She loves to engage the kids and help them grow. If our needs hadn't changed she would still be working for us. "
Greg E.
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Heather has been watching my 3 month old daughter now for about a month and she is wonderful!! She always shows up early and in a happy mood. My daughter can be very fussy for strangers and Heather is always at ease with her and can get her to stop crying (a...
Jenna W.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
4.0
"Wendy is great with kids and figured out what my son needed and wanted quickly. I only state I would not hire her again because I have found childcare that better fits my erratic schedule as Wendy needs more stable income than I can provide."
Kacy B.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Pediatric Speech-language Pathologist. Not currently open for reccuring positions. May be able to make date nights or occasional sitting work. I have experience with children between birth to 18 years. Significant pediatric experience in both a personal and professional capacity. I have a 7-month-old boy. I have bountiful...
Chloe can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a certified birth and postpartum doula with a focus on childbirth education and lactation.
Hobbies -
I'm an oil and gouache painter and recently taught myself how hand embroidery. I also enjoy gardening, canning and cooking. Any free chance I get, I'm usually reading on a porch or exploring in the mountains. My...
Celina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Celina was a wonderfully charismatic babysitter for our three girls (11, 9 and 6). She was willing to be active with them and engage in imaginative play. I am a parent educator and am a self-proclaimed "babysitter snob". I have very high standards for the care...
JJ B.
3.8
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a school teacher for grades K-4. I also worked as a preschool Spanish and music teacher and enjoy very much sharing Spanish and music with children. I am fully vaccinated and boosted for Covid 19 safety. I am in the process of renewing my CPR certification. I play the guitar, cello, Ukelele and sing. I have a...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah showed kindness and patience with our children. She brought crafts and music to entertain them. She was especially liked by our preschooler. We will invite her magic back again."
Khamille N.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Portland, 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
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.
Mackenzie B.
5.0
MacKenzie has been caring for our 6 month old and she has been absolutely amazing with him. She is kind, fun and considerate with the needs of our home. She is very in touch with baby milestones and knows how to help him grow. It has been such a blessing having her in our home and has made my...
- Care member
Iris H.
5.0
I am very honored to write this review on behalf of Iris.
Iris is deeply intelligent, loving, mature, professional, and highly competent. She is a wonderful role model for our boys who look up to her and consider her a member of our family. The boys get really annoyed when I refer to her as our...
- Care member
Madilyn S.
5.0
Madilyn is an amazing caregiver. She’s so easy to communicate with, she’s smart, and so engaged with our 5 year old. She knows how to follow his lead, play, and be creative. We feel so lucky to have found her.
- Care member
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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 $22.09 per hour as of April, 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 883 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 679 reviews of the 883 listed nannies.