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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
Emily P.
Portland, OR
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Responsible, Trustworthy Nanny Seeking Additional Family
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm Emily, I'm 33 years old and I've been a professional childcare provider for over 10 years, with a focus on social emotional development. I have a wide range of experience from wobblers to school age, such as:
- - Over 7 years teaching preschool
- - Before and after school care
- - Caring for multiples
- - Date...
Emily can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily took great care of my son for just over two years. I would have never let her go, but she moved to Portland and I'm located in Vancouver. She is exceptional with children of all ages and any family would be lucky to have her."
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
As a dedicated childcare provider with 15 years of experience, my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development. I believe that every child deserves a safe and nurturing environment to thrive. With patience and creativity, I strive to make a positive impact on their lives. My calm and friendly demeanor puts...
Ann can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were so thankful to have Ann as a caregiver for our two boys, age 3 months and 4 years. She had a wonderful attitude, was especially active with art projects, took the boys outside regularly for fresh air and exercise and most all shared great love and care for...
Bianca K.
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 3 children, ages 12-30. I have a lot of experience looking after kids. I have done babysitting for kids of all ages, from 1 month after birth and on. My first language is Spanish, and I speak a bit of English (enough to communicate slowly). I can help tutor in Spanish if that's something you'd like.
I'm looking...
Teresa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(5)
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 is kind, talented, and thoughtful! She has helped get our home in order and does great food prep. I highly recommend working with her."
Care member
5.0
(4)
I am the mother of three wonderful kids who are now adults! My hobbies include sewing, reading and classic movies. I am positive and upbeat but I also like just sit and have a good chat. I have been providing daytime childcare in my home periodically for the last several years but now I am transitioning to evening childcare in...
Kylene can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We love Kylene! She’s great with my 15 month old and is super sweet. When she’s there, I am always confident she is reading to him, playing with him, or engaging with him in some way and not just glued to the TV. When I come home, our son’s toys are put away and...
Care member
5.0
(13)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Lily. I am in my early forties, originally from Houston and now living in Portland with my amazing 7yo son. I am a warm, present and patient infant and toddler caregiver with a lifetime of experience with all ages. I pride myself in being creative, emotionally nurturing and ready to dive into the child's world.
My...
Lily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lily is wonderful! She cared for our son from around 19 months-23 months, and I trust her completely. (Because of the pandemic we had not sought out normal daycare options until vaccinations for little ones were available.) She is thoughtful in the activities she...
Lexi H.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Loving and dedicated nanny eager to help your family navigate the exciting yet challenging journey of infancy.
My educational background as a Postpartum Doula coupled with extensive early childhood development knowledge, make me a great fit for your family.
-5+ years experience
-follow safe sleep practices
-baby led...
Cynthia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cindy was terrific with my 2.5 year old daughter. She was very engaging and active with her and went above and beyond to not just keep her happy and safe, but create stimulating experiences for her"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a natural born caregiver. I thrive in the role of support person with an empowering love. I was a nanny for many many years. Being with little folk was one of the joys of my life. Then my mama became ill and I was her caregiver. She passed in my home on hospice. There was so much sacredness about being with her...
Charity can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Charity is a very warm and nurturing care provider. She is marvelous with babies and they have her full attention. She was our nanny for our son from 6 mo to a year or so, when I lost my job. Please feel free to contact me for specifics or with questions! I can't...
Kristi P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Maya and I am an Accounting major going into my final year of college at Oregon State University. My nanny experience includes 4. 5 months of care for a 1. 5 and 3-year-old as well as spending several months prior nannying for a 2-year-old boy. Previous work has included kids from ages 2-7 years old with two years...
Maya can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
5.0
"Maya was amazing with our dog! She house and dog sat for us for a week and was so wonderful. Super thoughtful with updates and pictures on walks with our pup. Our dog can be a bit shy/anxious, and Maya was so caring and patient with her while she warmed up. We’d...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
With 6 years of experience as a nanny and 4 years working in a public school in North East Portland, I am passionate about childcare and education. My background includes working with children with special needs in a public school setting, as well as caring for infants and school-aged children as a nanny. I excel at managing...
Rebekah can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Rebekah was our daughter's nanny beginning when she was 3 months old. We were incredibly sad to say goodbye to Rebekah now that our daughter is starting daycare. She is kind, thoughtful, attentive, and interactive with our daughter and was reliable and...
Sarah B.
5.0
(2)
Upbeat, creative nanny with 8+ years cumulative experience working with kids ranging from infancy to high school in a variety of settings. As your nanny, I would consider myself part of your team and would do my best to help you accomplish parenting goals and help your child thrive. I am open to working with all ages....
Kylie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Kylie is wonderful! She nannied for our family for 8 months and we couldn't have asked for a better, kinder or more responsible caregiver. She helped potty train our 2 year old and get him ready for preschool and spent wonderful playtimes with our 5 year old. She...
Claire E.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional nanny, a certified Newborn Care Specialist, a retired midwife, mother to six grown children and grandmother to four. I have extensive newborn experience as well as having taught Montessori to infants and toddlers. I home educated my children and had them all reading at four years of age. I enjoy field trips...
Maeve can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Maeve is amazing! I have 3 kids, 2 and under with twins, and needed a nanny while I worked from home. She is so great with my children and treats them like her own. I have seen my toddler and twin babies learn so much from her and I've learned a lot as well. It's...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dear lovely families,
After taking some time away from nannying, I've missed the joys of working with kiddos and am ready to incorporate nannying back into my life!
I have been an on and off nanny for the last 5 years for families with newborns to early teens including hands on experience with adhd, autism, ocd and some...
Mckenna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"It is my pleasure to recommend McKenna as a caregiver. We were fortunate to find her almost a year ago to help our family as our 6 year old twins started remote kindergarten. She has provided a loving, kind and engaging atmosphere in our home, all while doing an...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Zoe and I am 24 years old. I recently graduated from Lewis and Clark College. I am from North Carolina but have found a second home in the Pacific Northwest. In terms of experience I was a live in nanny in France for a family of four. I took care of two kids aged 12 and 14. I have also nannied for families in Portland!...
Zoe can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Zoe did a great job with our toddler for a date night! He hasn't had a lot of sitters but she helped him feel comfortable with the transition and have fun before getting ready for bed and he was sound asleep when we got home and in great spirits the next morning....
Care member
Nadia B.
Portland, OR
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi, my name is Nadia! I have been babysitting for 10 years. I know CPR. I have experience nannying toddlers, infants and tweens. I have my own car!
I'm smoke free and pet friendly. I don't mind doing cleaning duties while nannying as well. I am previous a RBT therapist, Dance teacher and elementary school dance teacher. I have...
Nadia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She is amazing with our kids, my friend's daughter asked if we could keep her and they are always so excited to hear she is coming!!!"
Melissa E.
Jessica G.
Portland, OR
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For the past two years I've been a part of a great nanny share and now that the kiddos are off to preschool I'm looking for my next family or families to work with! I'm also always available for weekend date nights!
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica is an great nanny who is mature beyond her years! She remains calm and loving while caring for my 2-year and 5-year old tornadoes, and has been with us for over a year. I know the kids are in good hands with Jessica and trust her completely!"
Marci O.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I believe my combination of an Education degree and teaching experience makes me a great Nanny for your family. As a mother of 4 adult children, I live an active lifestyle. I spend my spare time as a golfer, wood worker, and professional ski instructor provide a wide range of skills to be shared.
I have experience in...
Suzanne can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"SUPERSTAR NANNY! Positive, energetic, cautious, caring, and organized. Super empathetic and excellent with my three little crazies. Would be so LUCKY to have her back again. She showed up for an emergency last minute day for me- I was nervous due to two nanny fails...
Ashley B.
Michelle B.
Portland, OR
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am a licensed K-5 Art teacher. I teach part-time and I am interested in nannying or teaching private art lessons to supplement my teaching. I have 15 years of childcare experience. I'm kind, gentle, flexible and professional!
Michelle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michelle was an awesome addition to our family. I am a single parent raising two boys who were both in middle school while Michelle worked with us for over a year. She was always punctual, helped the boys their homework, drove them to their various sports...
Peter G.
Sage A.
Portland, OR
$16-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello!
I am currently a lead teacher for an early toddler classroom, and am excited to transition back into nannying! I have a year of nanny experience, and have been working in a professional childcare setting for 4 years. I have experience with infants to preschool age children. I have extensive training in academic and...
Sage can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Sage has been a blessing to work with. The girls adore her and I love how patient and attentive she is with them. She’s great at communicating concerns and being willing to commute my girls to and from dance practices. "
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Portland, OR
Emily P.
5.0
Emily took great care of my son for just over two years. I would have never let her go, but she moved to Portland and I'm located in Vancouver. She is exceptional with children of all ages and any family would be lucky to have her.
- Care member
Ann R.
5.0
Ann is the greatest with my kids! My son took to her right away and my daughter always gives her big smiles. I feel safe and secure leaving my kids with her. She is respectful and is good with teaching my kids to be respectful as well which is big for me.
- Kelsey S.
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.
Kinsey H.
5.0
Kenzie knocked it out of the park! I needed a deep clean of my apartment after moving out and she was timely, communicative, efficient and kind! Left the place looking better than new.
- Care member
Kylene G.
5.0
We love Kylene! She’s great with my 15 month old and is super sweet. When she’s there, I am always confident she is reading to him, playing with him, or engaging with him in some way and not just glued to the TV. When I come home, our son’s toys are put away and the area is tidy and clean, which is...
- 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.