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Families in Portland turn to UrbanSitter for emergency and same-day babysitting.
50 available today | Avg hourly rate: $22.73/hr
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Hi I’m Andrea! I am 27 and currently live in the Portland area. I have been baby sitting for the past several years and really enjoy the time I get to spend with kids! I have worked with the tutoring agency Kumon when I was a student at PSU and tutored kids from ages 2-10. I am also very comfortable with animals and have grown up with pets since I was a little girl and love to spend time in the sun outside!
“Andrea was sweet and kind to my 4 kids. She played with them, and they had a fun day! We recommend her!”
Hello! I am a teacher for Portland Public Schools and have taught kindergarten and 1st grade. I am not available on a weekday after Sept 2nd. During the school year I am available primarily on weekends, but may be able to accommodate a weekday evening. I am happy to babysit for any age and have experience taking care of babies. I am also available for tutoring. I have a masters degree in Education from PSU and am endorsed to be a reading specialist. I specialize in early literacy, but am able to tutor in English Language Arts for all grades. I have taught all subjects at the elementary level and have experience (and references) for tutoring at the high school level.
“Diane was wonderful! She was on time, friendly, professional, and got along really well with the kids. Next time I need care, Diane will be the first person I ask!”
I have experience in several child care areas, including a licensed day care, Sunday school, babysitting, summer camps, tutoring and nannying. I've worked with all different age groups, from infants to teenagers. I am now 25 and have 12 years of various experience! I keep doing what I do because of the love and joy nannying brings to my own life, and the wonderful opportunity it provides me to give it back to the children and families I care for.
“Daisy is wonderful. On time, easy going and the kids love her.”
Status: Currently accepting not jobs A few things to note: -I generally try not to book more than a month out at a time to avoid potential cancellations. Thank you for your understanding! -If you can -- booking via the site instead of text is easier for me to track. -I offer petsitting and housesitting and can pass along specific references for those services as well. Thank you! ———————————————— Now (a lot!) more about me -- Experience: I'm fully vaccinated (Covid + rest) with over 14 years of experience with ages ranging from 2 months - 13+ years. I am *currently* a part-time substitute teacher in the greater Portland area. I've fulfilled a number of roles over the years, including full-time nanny, part-time sitter, a date night sitter, and personal assistant to the family. I have experience with full-time infant-care (transitioning to solid foods, preparing formula, etc), as well as balancing the routines of multiple children at once. I have been the "first babysitter" for kids with a range of ages, including baby, toddler, and early elementary. Skills/schoolwork: In addition to teaching, I have a background in elementary (basic math, spelling) and high school-level tutoring (grammar and algebra), both through private employment & volunteer work. I'm also familiar with how to adapt lesson plans to suit different needs (specifically dyslexia and ADHD). Activities: I love non-media based activities such as board games, arts and crafts, drawing, reading, and sports, but I never shy away from a good movie night! I also enjoy anything outdoors or active (parks, hiking, biking, museums, libraries, etc.). Growing up I was a theater kid who played softball and lacrosse — probably another skill or two to mine in there somewhere :) Additional: In my spare time, I'm likely backpacking, traveling, or attempting to catch up on the never-ending list of books, movies, and shows that I'm behind on. I also volunteer with WaterDropLA (mutual aid on Skid Row) and WriteGirl (weekly mentoring, assisting seniors with post-grad guidance/college apps).
“Sierra was amazing. She took great care of my active son. He loved her!”
Hello! My name is Mary and I'm excited to start working with you. I have a BA in English Lit with a minor in French. After graduating college I spent a year in France teaching English to French high schoolers. Before doing that I was a reading tutor and baby sat for many wonderful families, including families with autistic and ADHD sons. I have also worked as a skills coach for developmentally disabled adults and feel comfortable working with kids of different ability levels. My motto as a caregiver is patients, compassion, and most importantly having fun will make everyone's experience great. I am also a professional baker and pastry cook, and love to cook for kids or with them! I've been living in Portland for about 5 years now and I love this beautiful city and all it has to offer. In my spare time I like to go biking with my boyfriend, go on hikes, sketch (mostly flowers and nature stuff), read, and write poetry. I also love superhero movies, cartoons, and photography. I would love to get a chance to get to know your family.
As of October 2026
All UrbanSitter babysitters are background checked every year. Profiles are individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
367 sitters background checked in Portland, OR
4.9 average star rating from total of 1,771 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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