Find babysitters in Portland, OR that you’ll love

1,841 babysitters are listed in Portland, OR

The average rate is $19/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Portland, OR

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Alicia B.


Portland, OR

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight Babysitting Jobs!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Alicia and I have been working with children of all ages for around 10 years now. I have worked for the local recreation and community centers in Salem/Keizer school district and now most recently the Beaverton school district. I am certified in first aid, CPR, and Epipen. My job position with the school district...
Alicia can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
She's our current Nanny and Alicia is fantastic! I highly recommend her.

Aliza S.

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Kimberly F.


Portland, OR

$35-49/hr10 yrs exp

Stay At Home Mom-Summer Childcare/Babysitter/Nanny/Date Night/Last Min

Hired by 96 families in your neighborhood

I'm a stay at home SUPER mom who would love to help make life a little easier for you with caring for your child(ren). For the summer, babysitter, Date night, Nanny, drop off and pick up to my home availability is Monday-Friday 6 a.m. - 6 pm, with some flexibility on a case by case basis. I don' t mind doing last minute calls,...
Kimberly can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel

Recent review:

5.0
Kim is AMAZING! Just like her bio said - she is a SUPER mom! My children love going to her house. She is extremely dependable and is very understanding of last minute changes or requests for childcare help. I would 100% recommend her and will be utilizing her...

Melissa C.

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Jasmine G.


Portland, OR

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter Who Loves Kids

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm jasmine, I'm 22 years old. I am an esthetician, and in school for real estate. I've been babysitting and nannying since I was 15. I am CPR certified. I am vaccinated. Something my references would say about me is that I am very out going, high energy, very reliable and creative! I love animals, so if you had animals in...
Jasmine can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Jasmine has been wonderful! She is dependable, reliable, and has been so much fun for our child. She has helped us as a family so much...even with potty training!

Marie T.

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Erin V.


Portland, OR

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Evening And Weekend Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 28 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Erin! I am 28 years old and currently live in the Portland area. I am currently in year 3 out of 5 in my doctoral degree! I am NOT available for babysitting during the day. EVENING / weekend only. I have been babysitting since I was 12 and nannying since I was 16. I am First Aid and CPR certified. Both My parents...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Erin was super! She arrived on time and had everything dialed in. The kids really enjoyed her - we will be asking her to sit for us again for sure!

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Corey S.


Portland, OR

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hi there! My name is Corey, and I'm excited to introduce myself as an experienced babysitter. With 10 years of experience working with kids of all ages, I am confident in my ability to provide a fun and safe environment for your little ones. As a working professional in the creative industry, I am looking to add a side gig...
Corey can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling

Recent review:

5.0
Corey is a positive person that clearly enjoys life! She has a natural ability to connect with people of all ages and make them feel comfortable. She is responsible and a very good influence on those around her.

Collin B.

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Melanie B.


Portland, OR

$18-25/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny Or Date Night Babysitter!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Melanie, and I currently work at Columbia Care Services as their wellness coordinator. I am passionate about nutrition, physical activity, and sustainable Lilith. I previously worked as the Director of Nutrition & Gardening at Child's View Montessori School before COVID. I worked every day with children between...
Melanie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Melanie is the best! She is reliable, responsible, helpful, and great with my infant and toddler boys. She is flexible and accommodating to my needs with change in location and times quite frequently. Melanie has a genuine affection for my children as well which is...

Denielle P.

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Claire D.


Portland, OR

$18-27/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Swim Instructor

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Claire and I live in Portland oregon currently. I am a certified swim instructor and have been babysitting since the age of 12. I love kids and I find Babysitting to be rewarding and enjoyable. I love to draw with kids, go on walks, play games, and sing and dance to music! I primarily do part time babysitting. I...
Claire can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Claire did incredibly caring for my son during the 2020 school break and summer. All of the art, writings, and creativity that was shared during this time can be found throughout our home. She met my fluctuating schedule and communicated availability well in...

Blake S.

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Mckenzie P.


Portland, OR

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Pet Sitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am a nanny working in the Beaverton/Portland area. I have been working as a childcare provider since 2012 with little ones ranging anywhere from 4 months to 12 years of age. I am CPR, First Aid, and AED certified for adults, infants, and children and have experience working with type 1 diabetic children as well as...
Mckenzie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
Kenzie is absolutely wonderful. As a first-time mom going back to work when my baby was 5mo old it was nerve-wracking to find a nanny in the middle of the novel Coronavirus outbreak. Kenzie is the reason I've been able to make going back to work possible. She puts...

Kate S.

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Sara P.


Portland, OR

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Sara. I ran across your ad looking for help for your kiddo and wanted to tell you a bit about myself. I have been taking care of kids since I was little, helping my mom with her daycare. As I got older, I started a cross age tutoring program at the elementary school, then continued as a preschool teacher...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Sara was able to fill in at nearly the last minute for us. Her children were wonderful and it was great to be able to rely on her. We can't wait for an opportunity to go on a date night so our kids can have a playdate with her boys!

Deidra B.

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Allison E.


Portland, OR

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Full-Time Employment

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Allison I am 29 years old, half Navajo and originally from California! I graduated from my vocational school 8 years ago, in dental assisting. In my spare time, I like to draw and paint murals. I graduated from high school in 2012 and did well in all subjects. My strong academic subjects are Music, Art, English...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Allison is a compassionate and empathetic individual. She enjoys being around kids. She is experienced and very professional. She quickly adapted and made adjustments to our family needs. You just have to give her a schedule she can start with and she improvises on...

Hemanth U.

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Megan W.


Portland, OR

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Fun & Creative Tutor, Nanny & Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an energetic, responsible and creative 26-year-old from San Diego, CA. I am recently graduated from Portland State University with my Master's Degree in Criminal Justice, Education and Sociology. I completed my undergraduate degree from Oregon State University in 2017 and have been traveling/ volunteering, nannying and...

Recent review:

5.0
I've hired many nannies, personal assistants, organizers, tutors, pet sitters, etc...over the years (most through care.com), and Megan is by far the best I've ever had. I hired her as a tutor and my girls love her. They never complain when she comes (and we're...

Kelly K.

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Elizabeth L.


Portland, OR

$21-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/ Nanny

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello families: My name is Elizabeth (Liz), I took a break from nannying but am back and looking to connect with a consistent, fun, loving family! I've been fortunate enough to find some wonderful families through Care. com, and am hoping to find another. I am most comfortable with infants and toddlers. I love multiples (2 is...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling

Recent review:

5.0
Liz looked after our 9 month old daughter in LA and traveled with us too. Our time was cut short with her as Covid-19 meant we meant had to return to London, and can't get back to America at the moment. She was fantastic in every way, Margot adored her, fitted into...

Elsie D.

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Brittany W.


Portland, OR

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I come from a large Irish family and grew up with kids around at all times and I love working with children. I taught preschool for about 5 years so I am very comfortable with multiple children and can create fun and educational activities to keep days more structured if necessary, but I am also happy to allow the children to...
Brittany can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Early Education

Recent review:

5.0
Brittany used to be a teacher and it shows. My 4 year old has a severe speech impediment and she was so encouraging and helpful with his communication. It gave me a confidence in care I hadn't had before. I also have a 1 year old and she kept them both engaged, fed...

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Hannah S.


Portland, OR

$27-28/hr9 yrs exp

Reliable Babysitter Who Loves Kids!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I just moved back to Oregon after working in the Middle East as a nanny and household manager for an American family of 5. My responsibilities included childcare, laundry, meal planning and preparation, overnight and travel care, and cleaning. I am passionate about the intersection of family health, culture, and...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Hannah is great - I am so happy that I found her! My son loves her and she is amazing with him! She is punctual, trustworthy, and great with kids - everything you could hope for in a caregiver.

Rachel P.

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Caitlin S.


Portland, OR

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

Responsible, Fun Babysitter Interested In Reoccurring, Occasional Evening And Weekend Work

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Caitlin! Engaging in a partnership to keep your kids safe and having fun is my priority. I babysat family and neighborhood kiddos in middle and high school. For four summers I worked as a camp counselor, supervising crafts, swimming, and games for 40+ children. There I got experience with first aid, special needs, and...
Caitlin can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Our daughters just adore Caitlin - they look forward to every visit from her! Caitlin has an amazingly calm demeanor and is very patient and loving with the kiddos - she is punctual, a great communicator, and we've been so lucky to have her watch our twins so that...

Kimberly D.

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Alexandria C.


Portland, OR

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Bubbly, Friendly, Fun Babysitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been watching children since age 10. I have watched children ranging from 6 months old to 14 years old. I've held numerous positions within the educational field with children from teachers aide, stage manager, coach, and studio manager for a dance studio. I get along with children and they really enjoy my fun, outgoing,...
Alexandria can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Ali has taken care of my 8 and 4 year old girls and they love her! She is very easy to talk to, down to earth, and she really spends quality time with the kids either outside playing, swimming, or doing crafts. I will definitely continue to use her and would...

Robyne R.

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Maria C.


Portland, OR

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Baby-sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm 26, love dancing and here comes a little about me and why I can be the right match for your family! I'm very passionate about working with families. Maybe all started with my little brother, but this call growth so far that I ended up studying Psychology (bachelor's degree in Colombia) to get the professional tools for...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Recent review:

5.0
This individual is also a teacher in our school. Our son seems to really adore her. When she took care of him outside the classroom over a few days, she took him on public transportation, to the pool, to the library. Found some great activities for them to engage...

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Rebecca J.


Portland, OR

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Local SW Portland Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have many years of experience caring for children. I grew up watching my little brother. When I turned 13, I started babysitting. At 15, I worked at a daycare for the local gym. At 18, I worked at an overnight camp for children of all ages. At 19, I was a live-in nanny for 3 years during college. I have been back to...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Rebecca is very friendly, transparent and conversational. She was open to a phone call interview and answered all questions about her expert level of care, current day-to-day life, and was able to provide several current references. She showed up on time to babysit...

Julie S.

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Emma B.


Portland, OR

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Emma, I'm 19 and I'm a student at Portland State University. I've been babysitting for 6 years now, and I have experience with children of all ages. I'm an only child so I really enjoy spending time with kids! I'm not fluent in ASL but I have taken 3 years' worth of classes and intend to pursue it as my minor (I can...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel

Recent review:

5.0
Emma is fantastic with kids and makes her time with them fun and interesting. She watched our daughters for the summer and they developed a close relationship and had many fun outings and adventures. Very reliable and mature. Highly recommend her!

Care member

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Xennia M.


Portland, OR

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Babysitter

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am 51 years old and have more tham10 years of experience with children's newborn through school age. I am extremely responsible, honest, very organized and a hardworking person. I can do light housekeeping, driving and laundry. I am an English/Spanish speaker, a non-smoker and have no problems with pets. I love taking the kids...
Xennia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling

Recent review:

5.0
Xennia is wonderful with our toddler. Very patient, a good reader and very engaged in play.

Tamara M.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Portland, OR

Alicia B.

5.0

She's our current Nanny and Alicia is fantastic! I highly recommend her.

- Aliza S.

Kimberly F.

5.0

Kim is AMAZING! Just like her bio said - she is a SUPER mom! My children love going to her house. She is extremely dependable and is very understanding of last minute changes or requests for childcare help. I would 100% recommend her and will be utilizing her services going forward. I have no...

- Melissa C.

Jasmine G.

5.0

Jasmine has been wonderful! She is dependable, reliable, and has been so much fun for our child. She has helped us as a family so much...even with potty training!

- Marie T.

Erin V.

5.0

Erin was super! She arrived on time and had everything dialed in. The kids really enjoyed her - we will be asking her to sit for us again for sure!

- Care member

Corey S.

5.0

Corey is a positive person that clearly enjoys life! She has a natural ability to connect with people of all ages and make them feel comfortable. She is responsible and a very good influence on those around her.

- Collin B.

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Average Rating4.8 / 5

Babysitters in Portland, OR are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 799 reviews of the 1,841 listed babysitters.