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Taylor C. - Seeking Work in Portland

Nanny Taylor

Portland, OR
$20/hr
Part-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Taylor. I am currently a Clinical Psychology PhD student living in Portland, Or. I am studying to be a child and adolescent psychologist, looking for part-time work as a nanny. I have 10+ years experience with caregiving. I thoroughly enjoy playing with and taking care of children of varying ages! I am passionate about kind, compassionate care for children, so much so that I am earning a graduate degree for it! Knowing and feeling comfortable with your nanny is critical, so please feel free to reach out to learn more about me and my qualifications. I am CPR certified, use developmentally appropriate communication, creative, and always willing to build a fort!

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Emily P. - Seeking Work in Portland

Nanny Emily

Portland, OR
$18/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Emily, I’m a patient and reliable provider starting a nanny share in North/NE. I’ve been a preschool teacher for 7 years. I’m an attentive and caring provider and enjoy implementing an engaging routine. I love to do yoga, science projects, arts and crafts and taking kiddos outdoors all year round! I practice child lead learning with a focus on social emotional development. I have my Child Development Associates as well as a central background check and cpr/first aid training.

I’m vaccinated and cautious. I’d love to chat with families who are as well and bonus points if you’d like to share hosting!

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Michelle Q. - Seeking Work in Portland

Nanny Michelle

Portland, OR
$20/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi, my name is Michelle and Im a freshman in college. I been a nanny since I was 14 years old for close friends and family. I love and enjoy being around kids and doing activities such as, reading, singing, prepping meals/snacks, changing dippers, going on walks, making bottles, putting them down for a nap, household cleaning as needed and much more. I also enjoy being around pets and helping out with them too if needed. I like to think outside the box and always being prepared at a time with anything!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

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Ileen H. - Seeking Work in Portland

Nanny Ileen

Portland, OR
$20/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Ileen, and I’m 21 years old. I’m looking to begin a career in childcare and am also happy to assist with household tasks to help make your family’s daily routine easier.
While I don’t have professional childcare experience yet, I have extensive hands-on experience caring for children through family and friends. In addition, I have worked as a caregiver for older adults for nearly a year, which has strengthened my patience, responsibility, compassion, and ability to provide attentive care.
I enjoy spending time outdoors and would love to take children on walks, to local parks, or on other age-appropriate outdoor adventures. I also enjoy arts and crafts, music, dancing, and creating fun, engaging activities that encourage learning and creativity.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Arabella P. - Seeking Work in Portland

Nanny Arabella

Portland, OR
$21/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

I love to bake, read and spend time with loved ones. I’m a full time remote college student and I live alone with my kitten Elliot!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Zhy’Terrias M. - Seeking Work in Portland

Nanny Zhy’Terrias

Portland, OR
$20 - $26/hr
Part-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

I am a college student who has a passion for working with children. I am very artistic and love to draw and paint. I also love being outside and going to parks and walks outside.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Sadie F. - Seeking Work in Portland

Nanny Sadie

Portland, OR
$20/hr
Part-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi, I’m Sadie, and I would love to work as a part-time nanny for your family. I'm back home in Portland for the summer, so the position would be temporary. I just finished my second year of college in San Diego, and I am studying Child Development. I am First Aid and CPR certified and have a reliable vehicle. My hobbies include art, knitting, and sewing. Thank you!

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Mackenzie C. - Seeking Work in Portland

Nanny Mackenzie

Portland, OR
$25/hr
Full-time
7 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Mackenzie and I have a bachelor's degree in Elementary education, am fluent in American Sign Language, worked as a nanny for two years while administering remote learning, I am a licensed special education teacher and I worked primarily with deaf/hard-of-hearing students with additional disabilities.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Olivia F. - Seeking Work in Portland

Nanny Olivia

Portland, OR
$20/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Olivia Farrar and I am currently an online student at UNM. I am a journalism and communication major and I love health and fitness. My life goal is to be an incredible mother one day and working with children has always brought me a great sense of joy and fulfillment. I hope to continue learning and growing as a caregiver.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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What’s the average cost of a child care provider in Portland, OR?

The average cost of a child care provider in Portland, OR is $22.51 per hour. Most Portland families on Nanny Lane pay $20 to $25/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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How to Find Affordable Child Care in Portland, OR

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Understand the Different Types of Child Care in Portland, OR

If you’re looking for affordable child care, you should explore the different types of care and how they compare to each other. What are the differences between a solo nanny and a nanny share? What about a nanny share vs. daycare? Or nanny share vs. nursery school? Or a solo nanny vs. an au pair? What is a nanny share?

There are lots of options to find affordable child care that works best for your family, and Nanny Lane’s child care services is here to help along the way.

Explore the Costs of Different Child Care Options

There are various types of child care (solo nanny, nanny share, etc), with different levels of costs. For how much to pay a nanny, key factors that determine cost are experience, the number of children, where you live, and much more. In addition, during the hiring process, you should be considerate of how to handle expenses (e.g. gas, food, etc.).

If you choose a nanny as the best child care option for your family, there are ways to save on nanny costs like an afterschool co-op or having relatives who live close offer child care support on certain days.

Alternatively, you can split the costs of a nanny. There are lots of different nanny share setups that highlight how to make nanny shares even if the kids are different ages. With a nanny share, you can find a family first or hire a nanny and consider creating a nanny share. Either way, a nanny share is the most affordable way to employ a nanny.

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