Portland families count on UrbanSitter for same-day emergency child care. In most areas, average response time for urgent needs is under two minutes.
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Families in Portland turn to UrbanSitter for emergency and same-day babysitting.
39 available today | Avg hourly rate: $22.74/hr
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Hello! I currently work at a daycare as a float teacher and looking for some occasional jobs, this can be weekly too! I have the privilege of working with kids from the ages of 8 weeks to 5 years old. I am excited to meet you!
Hi Families! My name is Elise and I'm excited to meet some of you and see if our needs and values align. I have so. much. experience. working with children and families. I've been a preschool teacher for most of my career but I also have many years of experience working in elementary classrooms. I have a BA in Child and Adolescent Development and an MS in Education. My Master's thesis was about the power of play in early childhood development so I am always finding ways to make even the most mundane moments full of play and learning. I'm a storyteller by nature and love bringing that to children. They love it too! I'm so comfortable around kids and am extremely confident in my abilities, and yet, I am consistently humbled by what they continue to teach me after all these years. Let's get to know each other and see if I would be a good fit for your family!
Hello! I am a warm, nurturing, mindful mother of two who stayed home with my children during their upbringing. Now that they've grown, I'm hoping to find opportunities to help other families look after their children and become a trusted source of support. I offer a calm and patient presence that fosters comfort and ease, which I consider to be a vital basis for growth and development.
Hello! My name is Monica and I am an elementary school teacher and middle school coach. I have been teaching for 5 years and coaching for 3. In addition to teaching here in the United States, I have also taught in Japan and Chile. I studied Psychology at Carroll College in Helena, Montana where I also played basketball. Then, I received my Master's in Teaching from the University of Portland. I also have a teaching certification through the University of Notre Dame. I have spent my career taking care of and teaching children. Additionally, I have experience with taking care of infants as young as 5 months. I am responsible, enthusiastic, and trustworthy. I will make sure your child(ren) are safe and having fun.
Hi my name is Bethany and I'm 34 years old. I'm available for babysitting for date nights or any time needed out of the house or run errands for you. I also really love cleaning so that could be an option as well. I have done early child development from middle school until some years in college. I worked at Eugene Creative Care and at Campfire Columbia as a before and after school child care provider, as well as a nanny, in total 8 years before branching out into other professions. I currently work in construction, however things have been slowing down for my trade recently.
As of October 2026
All UrbanSitter babysitters are background checked every year. Profiles are individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
366 sitters background checked in Portland, OR
4.9 average star rating from total of 1,768 reviews in Portland, OR
"We were incredibly grateful that Maya was able to help us out with a last-minute childcare emergency. She matched our 9-year-old's energy with arts & crafts, some quiet reading, and a walk around the neighborhood. We'd have Maya back in a heartbeat!"
Hillary S., parent
"We used Tania for a last minute emergency. She responded very quickly. My daughter seemed to enjoy herself. My son napped most of the time. I enjoyed how she kept me updated by text."
Theresa M., parent
"Hannah was awesome. Went above & beyond to help me with a last minute emergency. She was really sweet & great with my 16mo old. Highly recommend!!"
Lauren D., parent
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