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Daria $25 per hour for 1 child

Hello there! :) My name is Daria, I am currently a senior at GFU nursing program. I am offering childcare and household services. I have experience working with children of various ages in summer camps and being a nanny since I was 17 years old. I enjoy playing with children, doing crafts, getting outside and tutoring! I can also help around the house, cook and drive to places, if needed! Looking forward to work with you!

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

Hello there, I’m Emily! I’m a 23 years old nanny old full time nanny looking to add some more families to my evening and weekend sitting list! I have 7 years of experience with a wide range of ages. I’ve worked in daycares, preschools, kindergarten classrooms and have been a nanny for 3 years now! I am CPR and first aide certified, have taken safe sleep trainings, took many college courses on early childhood development and education and many other trainings throughout my years of working with kiddos. I love to be very creative and active when it comes to working with kids and spend all the time I can outside. I love a hands on, learn through play approach and try to find a small lesson in everything I do. I’d love to chat more and see if I would be a good fit for your family!

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Lexi 1 review
$20 per hour for 1 child

Hi my name is Lexi! I am 28 years old. My past work experience has been with teenagers 12-17 year olds and this was teenagers who struggled with behavioral issues and trauma, so I do have experience with de-escalation and trauma informed. Although, I have a niece and a nephew who are 1 and 3 who I am very close to and have babysat on multiple occasions.

I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Lexi for 4 years. She is very personable, professional, and punctual. She is able to turn a dull environment into something more exciting with her enthusiastic personality. As our friendship has grown I have seen how wonderful of a first time aunt she is. I 100% recommend Lexi as a babysitter for various ages.

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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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Megan $20 per hour for 1 child

I am an active petsitter. I am in school to work with children with disabilities. I’ve watched over a child younger than 9months. I have been a child care provider for PTA meetings at a local elementary school. I am a big sister with 4 younger siblings. I have plenty of experience with kiddos and pets! I love to be creative and adventurous!

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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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