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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
Elena A.
Portland, OR
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Responsible And Friendly Baby Sitter/Nanny- Flexible Hours!
4.9
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I've nannying for over 15 years and have had the pleasure of working long term for several amazing families, with children ranging from new born to teenagers, as well as a family with special needs. When it comes to child care I have experience with it all and feel incredibly comfortable and competent caring for a child and...
Elena can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Elena has been nannying for my 9 and 11 year old daughters since Fall of 2020 and has been amazing! She engages and interacts with the girls and they absolutely love her. She is super dependable and honest which I really appreciate. She has also helped with...
Jana H.
Talia K.
Portland, OR
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Seeking Open, Loving Family For Babysitting/Date Nights!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother who is getting back into the workforce after being home with my daughter for the last 10 years. Before becoming a mother, I was a nanny for 20+ years. I have been a nanny, caregiver, teacher's aide, para educator, babysitter, and now I am a full time mom! I have two college degrees, one in Child Development and...
Talia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Talia came into our lives when my daughter was 6 week old. My husband and I work crazy full time jobs and Talia raised our daughter for up to 10-11 hours a day. She takes pleasure in making sure that the child is well groomed and clean (hair, nails, ears, toenail...
Julie L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 23 years old, and I just parted ways with a family I nannied for a bout a year. I have 5 years of experience, including safe sleep training, first aid and CPR and more (listed on my resume). I can help with Travel, carpooling, laundry, Cooking/Meal Preparation, you name it and I can do it.
Brook can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brook has been great about communicating. She was punctual for both a phone and in person interview and her references offered glowing reviews."
Sarah E.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a recent George Fox University graduate with a bachelors in Elementary Education. I have been a nanny for the past five years and I have 10+ years of babysitting experience. I also come from a large family, and have plenty of experience with young children. I believe that it is important that children feel loved....
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amanda is a super star. She was wonderful with our daughter who was 4-7 months old when Amanda worked for us. She helped work on our daughter's developmental milestones, took her on outdoor adventures, and truly cared for her. I couldn't recommend Amanda any...
Matthew C.
Chelsea H.
Portland, OR
$24-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny, Infant Preschool Teacher And Play, Behavioral, Yoga Therapist, Teacher And Nanny!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a professional nanny with 20 years experience as a nanny and an infant/preschool teacher. I am now a new mom and am looking for a position that I can bring my 15-month-old along and for a family that is excited by the socialization this will bring to the care.
I studied early childhood education in college and in...
Chelsea can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Chelsea is a wonderful caregiver. She is soft-spoken and has a gentle, patient way about her. My daughter loves her! She is also a tremendous help to me and is always willing to help out however she can."
Lisa D.
Emma U.
Portland, OR
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Or Full Time Nanny Position Needed Starting January 2024!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am an outgoing, optimistic, and fun-loving care taker. I have worked with children in numerous settings from teaching Kindergarten, volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club, babysitting infants, and many summers spent nannying. I'll be starting grad school in June of 2024 for a masters in School Counseling and am looking...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Emma babysat multiple times for our son when he was 9 months old and also 14 months old. She listens to instructions well, eg for bedtime routine. And she is very communicate and easy to work with. We love working with Emma and will hire her again in a heartbeat....
Alex L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a big proponent of emotional validation and understanding the "big big feelings" little ones can feel on even a daily basis. I love all of the little moments I get to be a part of in my "baby besties" life (or lives) and I absolutely love what I do!!
I've worked with individual families, as well as nanny shares, and have...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Victoria was our part-time nanny for a few months before my 2.5 year old son started preschool. She was amazing! I couldn't believe how much she could get done in a day - cooking, laundry, playing, park trips. She was so kind to not just my son, but the whole...
Lindsay S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! Welcome to my profile. My name is Madison and I am 26 years old. Since this bio has to be brief, I will quickly give you some of my history working with children. I worked at a daycare as the Assistant Managing Director for 4 years, specializing in all classrooms (infants, wobblers, toddlers, jr. preschool, preschool, pre-k,...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Madison has been a wonderful addition to our lives over the last year. Her gentle, creative, and nurturing personality have been exactly what our infant needed. She is a self starter and does little things for us to offer a helping hand while our baby naps. She...
Nicole S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello there!
My name is Morgan and I am looking for a wonderful family to help out!
With 10 years of experience under my belt, I have taken care of children from infancy to adolescence with ranging abilities and special needs.
As your nanny, my main priority is to maintain a safe, nurturing, environment for your kid(s) to be...
Morgan can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Great communication. Did wonderful with our two little ones. Will book again"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Keagan, I am 25 years old and graduated from Portland State University with a BS in Psychology and a minor in Child & Family Studies in 2022.
My experience: I just resigned from a 1. 5 year position as a Child Welfare Caseworker with ODHS. Additionally, my time spent as a special educational assistant to...
Keagan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Keagan took care of our two girls part-time from June 2021-June 2022. She formed good relationships with the girls and took them on fun outings. She kept us updated with check-ins/pictures throughout the day. My girls have fond memories of their year with Keagan."
Kim B.
5.0
(1)
I began babysitting when I was 13, I have babysat a newborn, as well as ages ranging from 3-6. I took a safe sitter course when I first began. In the past during the summers, I have nannied for four boys, each day taking them on fun adventures and teaching them social and behavioral skills. I also used to nanny for a newborn...
Marlena can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Marlena has been great with my kids and keeps them engaged!"
Rose S.
Larissa P.
Portland, OR
$23-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Professional Nanny With Certificates And Years Of Experience.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have been working as a nanny for +8 years and I offer high quality care for little ones; furthermore, I believe is always a good time to learn more and for this reason I regularly take courses related to children and safety.
I'm familiar with RIE, Montessori and others but I'm also very respectful and open to learn...
Larissa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Larissa is just fantastic! She is reliable, patient, and so sweet and the kids adore her. A very responsible and dependable young woman."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family 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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & 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
(2)
For three years I have joyfully served and cared for children in a number of different settings, including: church nursery and child care, private homes, and city programs.
I am currently a student at Portland Bible College. Proud auntie of two toddles and two sweet babies and love taking care of little ones of all ages....
Sandy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"I hired her to help my 6yr and 8yr old boys with homework while they were distance learning. She was patient, caring and really got through to them helping them understand the assignments. I would absolutely use her again for tutoring or babysitting and my boys...
Krystal T.
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & 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.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rachel. I am a professional nanny of 10 years and counting. I am currently looking for additional opportunities.
I have experience as Registered Behavioral Technician/ Behavioral Therapist for children, in addition to nannying. I earned certifications in Applied Behavioral Analysis and Crisis Prevention...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Rachel watched our 3 year old and 9 month old. She was able to manage both of their schedules in tandem and adapted to the ever changing schedule of an infant. She was patient, kind, and flexible with our schedules. Rachel did a great job caring for two very...
Ashton H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of experience working with kids and animals. I've worked with ages 3months-10years, nannying for multiple families over the years as well as working in an orphanage in Mexico over the summer pre-covid. My passion is childcare and I'm comfortable working with children who need special care and extra patience as I...
Alissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We hired Alissa for full-time care for our 6-month-old for a few months. We also asked her to take care of his areas which included cleaning, picking up toys, and laundry. She is intelligent, punctual, diligent, and industrious. One thing we really appreciated is...
Derik K.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"McKenzie is a babysitter who respects the job and our time and has never showed up late. She is always prepared to have fun with the kids. Whether it is nice out or cold, she always has crafting ideas, goes on walks outside or has something creative for them to...
Lacie S.
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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Anna cared for my son and helped him finish second grade remotely during the last school year while I worked. She worked with him to complete his work, planned support activities to supplement what he was doing in school, and played! She's great at facilitating...
Christine S.
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, meal prep, craft assistance, 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. "
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Portland, OR
Elena A.
5.0
We have had Elena as a nanny for our 2 children (Ages 1 and 3) for a year and a half. When Elena first started, my son was just an infant, and we'd previously had my mother in law helping with all childcare, so I was super anxious about trying someone knew from outside of our own family. Elena...
- April A.
Talia K.
5.0
Talia came into our lives when my daughter was 6 week old. My husband and I work crazy full time jobs and Talia raised our daughter for up to 10-11 hours a day. She takes pleasure in making sure that the child is well groomed and clean (hair, nails, ears, toenail polish! etc.). The house was always...
- Julie L.
Brook B.
5.0
Brook has been great about communicating. She was punctual for both a phone and in person interview and her references offered glowing reviews.
- Sarah E.
Amanda N.
5.0
Amanda is amazing! She took care of our newborn daughter for 3 months. She sang, read and played with her everyday and truly loved working with her. I would absolutely recommend Amanda to take of your baby without hesitation. I don't think you can ask for anyone more reliable, kind, gentle or...
- Jennifer D.
Chelsea H.
5.0
Chelsea is a wonderful caregiver. She is soft-spoken and has a gentle, patient way about her. My daughter loves her! She is also a tremendous help to me and is always willing to help out however she can.
- Lisa D.
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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.