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Hanna $16 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Hanna. I’m a graduate college student with a degree in English, currently living in Northeast Portland. I come from a big, loving family with four rowdy brothers, so I’m no stranger to energetic households! My childcare experience began in high school, where I spent my junior and senior years nannying a toddler with fetal alcohol syndrome. It was some of the most challenging, yet rewarding, work I’ve ever done. Since then, I’ve cared for children ranging from infants to middle schoolers. At my local church, I’ve volunteered in nursery care, taught classes, and mentored middle school students over the years. I also worked closely with special needs students in high school—participating in P.E. classes, supporting talent shows, and building strong, inclusive friendships. Currently, I work as a substitute teacher and also as a barista at Starbucks, where I love greeting people with a smile and helping make their day a little brighter. As a mom myself, I know how important it is to create a safe, nurturing environment. I’m available for babysitting during the summertime and on weekends. I look forward to connecting with families in need of dependable, experienced care.

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Andrea
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews
$19 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Portland, OR

Hi I’m Andrea! I am a responsible and caring babysitter with hands-on experience working with children through a school child development program. I have two years of experience supporting children’s growth, safety, and daily routines, including working with children with special needs. I have also volunteered as a camp leader, supervising a group of five children, organizing engaging activities, and managing daily schedules from morning wake-ups to bedtime. In addition, I am a certified medical assistant with current BLS certification, as well as adult and pediatric CPR and First Aid training. I have volunteered in elementary school settings and am confident in creating a safe, structured, and positive environment for children of all ages. Additionally, I don’t mind helping out with housework and/or pets! :)

Andrea was super friendly, conscientious, and kind. Also made my party with kids and adults so much easier!

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Ilyssa
Booked by 1 repeat family
1 review
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Portland, OR

Hello my name is Ilyssa, I have 6 years of experience working in education, ranging between preschool through high school age groups. The youngest being a 6 week old infant and oldest being 20. I currently work as an RBT at a transitional school for autistic individuals who exhibit aggressive behaviors. I am trained to teach with ABA techniques and am also CPI certified to deescalate emergency situations. I am CPR and AED certified for infants and children as well as adults. I have my BA in Sociology from the University of Hawaii Manoa. I also love animals, I have a dog of my own. I’m looking forward to working with you!

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Ivory
Booked by 1 repeat family
2 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Portland, OR

Hello, I’m Ivory! I am an independent college student, I just graduated 2025 at PSU with a bachelor of fine arts! I have taken 4 years of Spanish and would be happy to share basic Spanish vocabulary! I love drawing, painting, ceramics, and am working 7 years so far as a part time ice cream cake decorator. In my free time I enjoy singing, working out, and playing games with friends! I have experience babysitting my 3 nephews, and working with kids at church. I babysat for a girl 5 y/o girl until she was 7 y/o in the mornings getting ready for school with the occasional pickup from school. . I occasionally babysit a nonverbal 4y/o boy with autism since he was 1 year old. I’ve currently been babysitting a 3 year old girl on Saturdays for the last year! I have pet sitting experience too for dogs, cats, fish, and farm animals (I adore my cat Toulouse), I’ve been pet sitting my sisters golden doodle puppy occasionally. I love teaching kids new things and sharing what I’ve learned with them. I’m looking to save more money while doing something that I enjoy! (A bonus is I love cleaning/organizing too and would be happy to help with that!)

I hired Ivory for ongoing and occasional babysitting for my daughter who is 6. She has been very helpful and kind. She was willing and ready to help with little things that make life so much easier for me as a single parent and make transitions smoother for my daughter.

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Mariah $22 per hour for 1 child

I have a wealth of experience working with young families, infants, and children. I have an AMI primary diploma from Montessori Northwest (2004) and worked in the Montessori community as a teacher, assistant and head of school as well as curriculum advisor. I completed a 17 hour course on infants in childcare from Care Courses in 2017. I provided infant care in my home in 2017, 18, and 23. I have a great respect for and interest in human development and believe in supporting foundations for developing emotional intelligence. I care about peaceful, respectful interactions with all people, but especially the very young. I raised two fabulous children and have been married for 36 years. I am a good cook and homemaker. I love to garden, knit, bake, and sew. I tinker with growing herbs, flowers and fruit. I like to hike and ride my bike.I perform stand up comedy for fun. I love singing and poetry.

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What does a babysitter do?

Babysitters supervise children and keep them safe while you're away. Depending on your needs, they may also help with meals, bedtime, homework, light cleanup, school pickup, or activities.

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Can I find babysitters for after school care in Portland?

Yes. Families often use UrbanSitter for after school care, including pickup, homework help, tutoring, and early evening coverage. You can filter for babysitters who are willing to drive or have their own car.

Can I find babysitters for evenings, weekends, or extended hours in Portland?

Yes. Families in Portland use UrbanSitter for date nights, weekend plans, extended hours, and other scheduling needs. You can review each sitter's availability and experience to find someone who fits your hours.

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