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908 nannies are listed in Portland, OR
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of October 2024
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Portland, OR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My philosophy of childcare is the same as my ideals for patient care. Everyone, no matter where they come from or how old they are, should be treated with respect and kindness. I love to carry those ideals with me whenever I nanny. In addition, I enjoy implementing outdoor activities but balance it well with indoor personal...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Hannah started watching my daughter when she was seven months old. We love having her, she is unfailingly reliable and easy to work with. Best of all she is outstanding with my daughter. My daughter had been experiencing separation anxiety and she was all smiles...
Meghan M.
Kerry S.
Portland, OR
$30-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
Warm, Mindful, Connection-Based, Development-Informed Nanny :)
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 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, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kerry was incredibly warm and helpful both to our daughter and to my wife and I. She would spend the napping hours researching childhood development and milestones and would then let us know what's happening and give us recommendations. We'd worked with other...
Sam O.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a bilingual career nanny of over 15 years. Currently going to school to become a full spectrum doula. In my many years of childcare, I've gained a lot of experience with providing personal care to families with children of all ages.
My goal as a provider is to create an atmosphere where parents can feel confident and...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grace is a clear communicator with my 7 year old. She has always been punctual and organized and helped my child to be those things. Grace has worked with us for 2 years and has helped my daughter navigate vivid schooling and in person school and after school play...
Naomi W.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 9+ years of professional childcare experience.
Newborn, Infant & Toddler Experience
Certified Yoga Therapist (experience with kid's yoga)
Hula Hoop Flow Artist
Swimmer
Cooking Skills + Master Cookie Baker
Piano Player
Play sports (volleyball, soccer, basketball)
Hiker, camper, lover of outdoor activities
Alison can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Alison took care of my one year old son for a little over 6 months before we moved to another state. If we could have taken Alison with us, we would have in a heart beat! She is incredibly flexible, reliable, and laid back. She was able to juggle meal prep, clean...
Sadie W.
4.3
(9)
Hired by 28 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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We live in Eugene and Stephanie watched our kids when we came up to Portland for an event and needed a sitter. She kept the kids engaged and did the nighttime routine with them."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello there! My name is Zenobia (Zoe). I have 10 years of experience (ages newborn+ and with multiples). I can help with light housekeeping cooking/meal preparation, bath time and online learning or homework help!
I am comfortable helping with potty training (have trained over 10 kids) and I have diaper changing experience as...
Zenobia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm a college student who recently relocated from Ashland, Oregon. Ever since I can remember: I've been passionate about the care of children. I've worked as a nanny for the past 8+ years and before that I provided summer care for those in my neighborhood and family. Aside from caring for the children I'm also here to be support...
Piper can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Piper worked for me at my restaurant before working for me in the home-she's reliable, dependable, goofy, and kind-always honest and great with kids and adults alike. If she hadn't moved she would still be employed haha"
Curtis H.
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, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jordan has watched my very active children, 9 and 6 and I would recommend her as a babysitter. My kids had a great time with her and I would use her again for sure! She is able to keep up with them and have fun with them, yet hold the important boundaries that kids...
Megan L.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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 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, craft assistance, meal prep
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.
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, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
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
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Growing up in a large family, I was always surrounded by kids, chaos and fun! Anyone who knows me would tell you I am natural with children. I started babysitting when I was 13 and now I have 15+ years of experience. Part of that experience includes being an assistant teacher at a Montessori school.
Throughout my life, I've...
Ann can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
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
(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: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I just opened a registered family licensed in home daycare in the Tigard area! I have affordable rates and over 10 years of experience working in child care. I have several years of experience nannying, as well as working at preschools and daycares being the lead teacher. I am a Momma as well to a sweet 15-month-old. I have 4...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Emily is so sweet and loving. She treats every child with so much love and care."
Nicole D.
Eliza S.
Portland, OR
$22-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional & Mindful Nanny With Over 15 Years Experience.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings lovely parents and guardians!
How are you? My given name is Eliza, but I go by Nixie. My philosophy as a nanny is a blend of mindfulness, exploratory, authoritative, magical/creative play-based learning, and gentle redirection; I am also aware of my own non-verbal communication and my reactions to others.
Activities I...
Eliza can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Eliza is fantastic with our year old twins. She keeps us informed, is very reliable, and is great with them. "
Erin K.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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 25 at NYU Grad School, 19 at the U. S. Naval Academy, and 15 years old at an immersion high school.
When working with kids, I love...
Lhamo can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lhamo is, by a sizable margin, the best childcare professional we've hired to date (with a sample size of 5+).
The children LOVE her, she's attentive, honest, thoughtful, doesn't sit on her phone the entire day, enjoys being outside with the kids, and is a...
Joe P.
Stephanie A.
Portland, OR
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Nanny With Six Years Of Teaching Experience Seeking Part Time Position
5.0
(1)
After three and a half wonderful years of nannying, I'm saying goodbye to my current family. I started caring for them when their son was 3 years old, and their daughter was six months. Now their youngest is a grown up girl starting school this fall and I m looking for a new family to join! Before moving to Portland I was an...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Stephanie did a trial day for us. Unfortunately, our schedules weren't compatible, but I had to write a review because she is just so wonderful. She was punctual to a T, and my 2.5 year old instantly adored her - to the point he didn't want to go to preschool,...
Katharine V.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've been professionally immersed in the world of child care for 7 years. With 5 years of full-time nannying and 2 years in education, I've cared for children aged 4 months to 18 years. As an Assistant Teacher and a Special Education Paraeducator, my journey has been rich with experiences. Currently, I provide full-time care for...
Maddison can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is very reliable and has always put taking care of others in front of herself. She is a blessing to any family she is welcomed into"
Linnea D.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Portland, OR
Hannah W.
5.0
Hannah started watching my daughter when she was seven months old. We love having her, she is unfailingly reliable and easy to work with. Best of all she is outstanding with my daughter. My daughter had been experiencing separation anxiety and she was all smiles with Hannah right from the beginning....
- Meghan M.
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.
Grace H.
5.0
Our daughter T. has learn some much about being a person from Grace. Her flexibility and positivity helped us thru the pandemic, especially when protocols and schedules were ever changing. Whoever hires her next is one lucky family.
- chris R.
Alison B.
5.0
Alison was our fulltime babysitter for 9 months until our toddler started school, and since then we've brought her back for occasional babysitting on weekends and at night. She's absolutely professional, highly experienced, honest, punctual, trustworthy, engaged, proactive and positive. She would...
- Sam S.
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 2024 near me in Portland, OR?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Portland, OR is as of is $21.64 per hour as of October, 2024. 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 908 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 605 reviews of the 908 listed nannies.