Hello all,
We are looking for someone to care for our baby (who will be 3 months old in Sept) on a steady part time basis, Tues/Thursday afternoons, about 2-6 pm. This is the only hole in our schedules where we cannot provide care ourselves and want a caring, loving individual who is not afraid of cloth diapers. :)
We live in NE PDX (Beaumont area).
Please email cooke_anne@hotmail.com
Thanks!
Hi - we are moving to the Hawthorne area and are looking for recommendations on daycare/pre-school for our 3 year old. Would love to find a place that offers Spanish if possible, but most important of course is to find quality care for our child. A place that is creative, stimulating, supportive...teaches social and environmental responsibility...any hidden gems in the area? Any info on the following:
Wild Lilac Preschool
New Day School
Child Roots
Others?
Thanks!!
I would like to find a Waldorf inspired preschool/day care for my daughter who is almost 2.5. We live in suburban portland but will be moving to sw portland pretty soon. I am trying to get back into full time work if possible *if* I am able to find a place for my daughter. Most of the places that come up in NE or SE might be too far for us to reach everyday. Many thanks
Hello all,
I'm looking for someone to help take care of my 3 year old daughter while my husband is out of town from July 9th through the 24th. The hours would be afternoons on M, T, W (she attends a morning camp those days) and 9 - 4 on Thursdays and/or Fridays. I can be somewhat flexible -- so if these hours don't work perfectly, we could work something out. She's a great kid, fun and friendly and she naps in the afternoons. If you are interested, please shoot me a note. Thanks. kglahn@gmail.com.
Creative Minds Learning Centers are pre-schools dedicated to providing the best learning environment for the social, emotional and academic development of all children. Each child's individual abilities & interests are given free expression so that education is a natural development of their life. Check our our website to learn more about our programs for Toddlers- Private Kindergarten- http://www.CreativeMindsLearningCenter.com
Call us if you would like to schedule a Meet and Greet for your child or if you would like to learn more about our brand new green school located at NE 82nd & Broadway: (503) 252-0004 ext.1
Three locations in SE and NE areas of Portland near: 60th, Woodstock, Duke, Gateway, Gresham, Stark, Burnside, Happy Valley, Fairview, Troutdale, Reed College...
Hello and Happy Summer!
My name is Jodi and I am looking for another part time nanny position. I am currently a nanny for a wonderful 9 month old baby girl for two afternoons a week. I'm looking for a family with one to three children (any ages) who need at least 15 hours a week.
I have over ten years experience working with and taking care of children from 3 months to 14 years old. I started when I was 17 years old as a toddler dance instructor and volunteering at residential summer camps as a cabin counselor. At the age of 19, I got my first nanny job with three little girls ages 3 months, 2 and 4 years old. I provided for the little girls daily for two years and then did occasional babysitting for the next couple years including overnight weekend care.
I then moved on to teaching 5 years of Reading/Math/Science/Language Arts to middle school students with special needs and Coordinating after school programs at many of the local schools.
I am now back in school and love being a nanny! Working with children is a fun, positive, and very rewarding experience. I love to play outside and get dirty with children, cooking, doing messy arts and crafts, sing silly songs with hand motions, going to the library, parks, and the zoo, dancing, going on walks, playing dress up, building forts out of linens, playind hide and seek, and of course story time!
If I sound like a good fit for your family, please email or call me at 503-593-8258. I have excellent references upon request and I would be happy to meet with you at your convenience for an interview.
CPR/First Aid certified
Trained EMT
Drivers License with clean record
E.C.E credits
$12 per hour
Thank you so much for reading and I can't wait to hear from you!
Jodi
I am (still) keeping my eyes open for infant childcare within my neighborhood (I live in the Brooklyn neighborhood, specifically near SE 9th and SE Center). I would greatly appreciate any insight!! Feel free to email me directly at: nsinger "at" gmail.com. Thanks for reading!
The Child Care Improvement Project (CCIP) is a program that helps providers enhance the quality of their family child care programs and supports them in their professional growth. CCIP providers are committed to offering your child a safe, loving, and nurturing learning environment that helps prepare them for success in school and life.
For referrals to our providers please contact the program manager at (503) 524-3245 or mgoodman@nhweb.org
Tumbleweed Infant House, LLC is a certified, eco-healthy, in-home center. We have openings in our young infant cohort (children born between 2.09 and 9.09) and toddler cohort (children currently 2-3 years old).
We offer:
* cloth diapers
* organic snacks
* an approach that emphasizes respect, child-guided exploration, and
love for the natural world (influenced by Magda Gerber: www.rie.org)
* an intimate setting--we currently have six families; Cohort 1 has 3-4 toddlers each day, and Cohort 2 has 3 infants each day
* Cohorts of limited age ranges (your child's cohort of friends remains the same, with the same teacher)
* large outdoor area with gardening plots for the children as well as
plots for the Sellwood Garden Club(We've recently raised worms for our
compost and planted seeds outside and in our sunroom)
* well-supported teachers--we offer higher than average salaries,
vacation and sick time, health insurance, paid time for documentation
and research every week!, and professional development funds
* documentation of your child--pictures uploaded onto flickr regularly, child journals, daily logs, story pages, and more
* primary care providers--your child's teacher will be there when you drop off and when you pick up!
Hours of Operation:
8:30-5:30 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Cost:
Our monthly tuition is based on ratio and days per week.
2 days 3 days 4 days
5:1 ratio 600 800 1000
4:1 ratio 700 900 1100
3:1 ratio 800 1050 300
Location:
We are about 10 blocks south of Woodstock and less than 10 blocks
east of the Brentwood Community Garden. (We are close to Reed College.)
Email Amy@tumbleweedinfanthouse.com to check on availability of days and schedule a visit.
www.tumbleweedinfanthouse.com
MARTI'S PLACE now has openings for infant or toddler spots. We are a home-based Certified child care that serves newborn - three years. We believe our small ratio child/caregiver gives your child a great start, giving them the individual attention they need. If you are looking for something that isn't the big, corporate child care feeling, we may be the fit for you.
We have also dropped our rates (like to help with these tough times) and offer a special discount for full time care. Please call or email for more information. Come visit and see what we are all about. We have been in business for many years and have plenty of references if you are interested.
Marti
Marti's Place
503/281-2004
My husband and I live in NE Portland (Piedmont area) and have 9-month old boy/girl twins. I have been lucky enough to stay home with our kids full time but am ready to return to work and will need part time childcare in my home beginning in August. We are looking for someone who can work two days a week, preferably tues/wed or wed/thu, eventually increasing to three days a week.
We are an active, affectionate, vegetarian and eco-conscious family. The ideal nanny for us is professional, loving, gentle, and committed to the well-being of our children. If we could, we would stay home with the babies. We are seeking a nanny who becomes a stand-in, rather than a babysitter. Ideally we would love to find someone who has experience with twins - or at least multiple children within the same age range. We hope for childcare focused on creativity, active play, learning and nutrition. Infant/child CPR skills are desired and serious candidates will be asked for background check and referrals.
Thanks!!
ursulak@gmail.com
Part-time working parents.... don't pay for childcare. Let's share in the care of our children for free! I am a Child Development Specialist needing care for my 3 and half month old on Mondays and Wednesdays starting in September. In exchange, I would care for you child on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All that... for FREE! As an added bonus to you, we also need care for 6 hours on Fridays and would happily pay you to care for our son on this day as well.
A little about our family:
We are a two-mom family living in SE near Mt. Tabor. We have a wonderful new son who will be three and a half months old when care begins. I would be the caregiver for you child during the swap. I have an extensive educational background in Child Development and 11 years of post baccalaureate professional experience providing care for children and families in a variety of settings and capacities. My specialty is the 2-5 age range, however I am knowledgeable and skilled at caring for children both younger and older. We consider ourselves pretty moderate on most parenting issues (responding to our child's needs while also valuing independence; enjoying a full childhood while also creating safe boundaries, etc). We would love to find another family with a similar parenting style to share in the care of our families’ children. We cloth diaper and would be interested in you continuing that practice when you had our son. We eat nutritious, home-cooked and home-baked foods. Activities near our home include exploring Mount Tabor, the Belmont library, and the Montevilla Community Center. TV is not a part of our day—engaging play and interesting activities are. We have one cat and a very gentle dog.
Let's combine our resources to provide loving, engaging, FREE childcare for our families. If this sounds interesting to you, please email. And if you need a different schedule than what I've proposed, let me know. Let's begin a conversation and see how we can help each other. I look forward to hearing from you! ~Malia maliawoessner@gmail.com
Hi I'm Ashlee
I am a childcare professional. I have 10 years experience working with all ages at a NAEYC accredited center ( Joyful Noise/Metro Kids). I have also worked for several families as a nanny. I'm creative and energetic. I believe in learning through hands on science, art,music and outdoor activities. I have excellent references and I'm CPR ( Infant/Pediatric/Adult) certified. I'm looking for part time, but I'm available full time for the summer until I go back to school in the fall. I look forward to hearing from you and would love to answer any questions you have. My email is ashleerenfrow@hotmail.com
Hi,
We have a wonderful almost-three-year-old girl. At this point, we don't need regular childcare, as my husband and I have worked out our schedules for one of us to be with our daughter at all times. We just need to find that babysitter for the occasional morning when a scheduling conflict arises or a date night here and there. We don't have family in town, so we need to find someone who can help us out when we need. Of course, we're looking for someone who is reliable, responsible and respectful. We would need multiple references and are looking to form a long term relationship.
Thank you,
Greta (gcmolitor@gmail.com)
The Earth Tortoise School is opening this fall as an intimate home based early childhood program for children 18 months to 3 years old. We are currently located in the Gateway neighborhood of NE Portland but have plans to expand into a small infant, toddler and preschool program focusing on the Montavilla/Mt. tabor community within the next year.
Our program focuses on building children's self-esteem by developing independence through practical life activities. By creating a child-sized environment where learning happens through hands-on experience and free choice, toddlers are given the opportunity to build a strong sense of self, pride in their contribution, and a love of learning. Language enrichment, gardening, music, cooking, and cultural experiences are a huge part of each day. And we believe that parents need support too. We are striving to create relationships that promote trust, closeness, and reciprocity - a close-knit community that can count on one another.
We are two Montessori trained and accredited teachers with a combined 20 years of experience working with children from infancy through preschool. And with 5 years of administrative experience, are now ready to develop our vision of what early childhood education should be.
The Earth Tortoise School offers a Monday through Friday 8am to 3:30pm school day. Tuition is $700 a month. An after school care program from 3:30 to 5:30 is available by individual agreement for $5 an hour.
Please contact us at theearthtortoiseschool@gmail.com for more information, a parent handbook, and availability. We look forward to hearing from you and working with your family.
It isn't too late to begin making childcare plans for the fall. I realize that summer is a great season (and the organic garden the children and I have is looking fantastic) but fall is right around the corner.
I have three openings beginning in September (three students are graduating from our little pre-preschool) creating a wonderful opportunity for some lucky family. I have a small select group with openings for ages 1 1/2 to four years. (Families with siblings should take special note of these rare openings.)
Securing your spot now will let you relax even more knowing that you will have set your child down the right path for learning and social development. Now is the time to set-up an interview for the fall.
Check out the site: Bonni's Funtastic Daycare
or send me an email to set up an interview. (funtastic_daycare@yahoo.com)
Tiny Wishes
(In home child care)
Location: (near the corner of MLK and Alberta
For more information please email me or call:
503.970.1670
Beginning September 8, 2009
Tiny Wishes is for a very small number of friends to encourage a setting much like having a Nanny. We have a very comfortable home setting with much to discover. We incorporate many different styles of learning/child care. For all friends we use an approach that involves a mutual respect between care giver and child as well as between friends and respect for our environment.
As a parent I have been influenced tremendously by Alfie Kohn’s Book, Unconditional Parenting. As a care giver I apply many of these ideas during the course of our every day. This includes setting respectful limits and the aforementioned mutual respect between all of us. At Tiny Wishes we will set limits without rewards and punishments. We will discuss the nature of every action with the child and certainly cater to the different age groups involved. If a child is a threat to another child or themselves, this will be addressed between the parent and caregiver.
Through many different methodologies, the main theme is discovery, fun, and learning. We provide an environment in which is safe, consistent, and open to explore. We incorporate indoor and outdoor play, arts and crafts, songs and dance, reading books and telling stories. We will take trips to the park, go on nature and exploration walks, garden, and take field trips as they relate to what we are learning about at the time.
We provide a mostly organic healthy menu for the children to enjoy and encourage their involvement with the planning and preparation.
**Possibly earlier, please inquire
"Tell me,
and I will forget.
Show me,
and I may remember.
Involve me,
and I will understand."
-- Confucius
We are seeking a fun, patient, kind, responsible nanny to care for our 3-month old son for 2 days per week beginning in mid-August. The 2 days per week would likely be Monday and Tuesday. Our home is located in SE, near Woodstock. We have two dogs, so applicants should be comfortable with them and not allergic. Preference will be given to applicants experienced in infant care and certified in infant CPR and First Aid. Also, although caring for our son would be first priority, we would like to hire someone willing to do some light housework as well.
If interested, please send the following information to Kim at kpgeist@yahoo.com
· Name:
· Phone number:
· Please describe your experience in childcare, particularly infant care, including your # of years experience:
· Name and contact information for two families you’ve worked for previously:
· Rate:
· Please describe your approach to infant care:
Thank you! We look forward to receiving your information and will contact you if we seem like a good fit for one another.
I am 24 years old and have lived here in Portland for the last 7 years. I love the Pacific Northwest! I've been a full-time nanny for the last 3 years, and have been babysitting for more than 10 years. I have experience with children ages 4mo. to 7 years old. I have experience volunteering in a daycare for homeless families, tutoring pre-schoolers with Junior Kumon, and working with at-risk teenagers in Oregon Youth Conservation Core.
My educational experience includes courses in Family Studies, Child Psychology, Human Development and Teaching in International Schools. I recently finished my nursing pre-requisites and graduated from PSU. I have a Bachelor's of Science in Liberal Studies and a minor in Black Studies. I'm currently applying for nursing programs and plan on returning to school in a year.
My style is adaptive towards each child, because each child has his/her own special interests, personality and talents. I am familiar with the Love and Logic techniques, and try to utilize these methods within my childcare. I like to encourage spending as much time outdoors as possible, hone creative abilities as well as kids' imaginations, and try to laugh as much as humanly possible :)
I have an Oregon driver's license and my own vehicle If you are interested, please contact me for full resume/references... Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you!!
Amy
kanga@pdx.edu
Hello Urban Mamas. We are considering changing daycare centers for a few different reasons. Growing Seeds North (or the upcoming new location on MLK) is very close to our home and our oldest child's school so it could be a good option for us. We'd appreciate any feedback - (the good, the bad and the ugly!) folks have had with this daycare center. Our youngest (who is 2) is very happy where she currently is but there are a few things that could use improvement. We would hate to make a move for more of the "same but different" if you know what I mean. Thanks so much for your comments.
We live in North Portland close to the University of Portland and to the Red Bike Café on Lombard. We have a wonderful nanny that we want to share part-time! Currently she watches my daughter and her friend three days a week (T, W and Th.). Both babies are 16- 18 months old. Unfortunately our little friend’s schedule is changing and will need to find someone new to play with my daughter!
Please contact Sofia at asgonzalez@hotmail.com or call 503-481-4642 for more information.
Start date as soon as mid July! Thank you!
We are a new family to PDX, settling into Mt Tabor/Belmont neighborhood. We have a fun, mature, curious 3 year old son. We want to develop a long-term relationship with a baby-sitter who would be avail for mostly evening (with occasional daytime weekend) coverage while we do date-nights, errands, etc. Must have experience and confidence with young children, enjoy active play and creative engagement, and have full responsibility for our son's safety. Prefer someone local. Hope to find someone great! Please contact Kate at katemday@gmail.com
Are you needing care for your happy, fun loving toddler? Then I am may be the provider you are looking for!
I have been doing daycare in my home since 1997 and love what I do. The kids in my care range in age from infancy to 3 years old and my home is a play land for this age group.... We have 3 indoor play rooms and a big back yard for outside time. We spend our days doing dress up, playing dollies, building with blocks, reading books, getting messy with dough & arts and crafts, listening to music, dancing, and so much more. I serve home cooked meals, and although I'm not totally organic, I do use all hormone free meats and milk. We go outside as often as we can and watch no TV. I follow a daily routine that allows for consistent naps and meal times but believe that children learn as they play and allow the kids to choose the activities we do throughout the day. I am open weekdays 8 - 5:15 and charge $35 a day. I currently have 1 full time opening but will consider part time as well.!
Please let me now if this sounds like the situation you've been looking for.
Thanks for your consideration,
Sandi
(503) 287-4162
Hi there! I will have 2 openings for toddlers ages 1 to 2.5 years as of September 1st, 2009. I currently care for my daughter and her dear friend who are 2. We are looking for some playmates to join us in our fun days to come! I use a gentle, natural approach to their care and create healthy daily rhythms. My primary focus is creating trust between your family and myself . I know how difficult it is to find daycare you can feel confident about, and it is my hope to provide that for you.
I am CPR and first aid certified, and have an Oregon Food Handler’s Card. I provide organic, local meals and snacks each day. Our typical days include singing and dancing, story time, art projects, outdoor play and walks to the park (2 blocks away)free playtime, peaceful naps, potty training, no TV, and lots of hugs! We are hoping to add field trips in the fall!
Hours of operation will be 7:30-4:30 Monday, Wednesday and Friday. My rate is $120 a week.
I would love to talk with you and go into more detail. Please email me if you are interested!
Happy mothering!
Samantha
mascaritree@comcast.net
Connect PDX will be organizing a fund raiser for "Friends of the Children" August 5th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. The event will be located at Friends of the Children's location 44 NE Morris St. Portland, OR 97212. As part of the event we would like to offer childcare to the attendee's children. Friends of the Children will have a separate room for the childcare during the event. The childcare provider will not be responsible for collecting payment from the guests. They will only be responsible for the children and liability coverage. I am guessing we will have 10 - 15 children but will not know until RSVP's come back.
Questions for interested providers:
1) Since this is a fund raiser for "Friends of the Children" and we would love to promote the provider's business by listing them on the invitation and advertise during the event, are they willing to reduce or even provide free care?
2) Cost p/hour and for how many children? I think we should have them scheduled from 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm.
3) Liability and Insurance? Is this provided by them? Do we need the parents to sign any paperwork when they drop off the children?
4) If we find out there are more them expected children a week before the event, can they adjust there numbers and provide more people to care for the children?
Dr. Mona Bhalla
Naturopathic Physician
DoctorMona.com
Knott Street Health Center
443 NE Knott St.
Portland, OR 97212
503-282-5350
Rising Song is a small Waldorf inspired, home based program in NE Portland opening Fall 2009. We offer a loving, creative environment for children ages 3-5 with the low teacher/child ratio of 1:6. At Rising Song teachers act as facilitators of play offering gentle, nurturing guidance. In our classroom children participate in baking, gardening, painting and handwork. Songs, stories and puppet shows provide rich material for the imagination and teach about the natural world. We celebrate each season with special events for the whole family: A festival of light in the fall, a shadow puppet show in the winter and a maypole dance in the spring.
Rising Song has two open houses scheduled in June:
June 15th 6:30-7:30 and June 29th 6:30-7:30
To reserve a spot at one of these open houses please email us at risingsong@yahoo.com
To learn more about our program visit our website: www.risingsongpreschool.org.
(503) 283 2313
Filed trip
Accepts DHS
Bus Line # 72 and 40
Walking distance to Mc Kenna Park
Fenced play yard
Literacy program
Member childcare improvement
You will feel secure at work with your child in my loving day care
Call to arrange a visit to my child day care
Open House & Kindergarten Round Up 6/6 10:00 am- 12:00 pm! Creative Minds Learning Centers are pre schools specializing in the education of young children between the ages 2- 5 years old. We are certified with the State of Oregon and all of our schools are small to medium in size to offer your child more one on one attention from our professional and caring teachers. Classrooms are designed around your child's developmental needs and feature educational toys and are media free (no computers or televisions). Education is a natural progression of a child's development so the accredited High Reach Learning curriculum is offered at all of our schools. Our schedule includes a morning Reggio Art Program, Afternoon Art Class, Cooking classes, Gardening, Foreign Language, Music and Dance (KinderDance!), Healthy Meals and Snacks which exceed USDA guidelines and Organic Dairy is served, Security features such as coded entrances, observation cameras and more. Most children exceed Oregon State benchmarks, and your child will receive a diploma, graduation ceremony and transcripts at the end of our school year (don't worry, we are open all year long with a fantastic summer program!) You will also be able to access our private on line photo album of your child enjoying their day with us (photo permission slip required). We are proud to have been in business since 1997 and we are excited to celebrate the Grand Opening of our newest school, the Broadway School!
To learn more about us, please check out our web site: http://www.CREATIVEMINDSLEARNINGCENTER.com
Munchkin Manor is a small home based preschool in the Creston-Kenilworth neighborhood (close to Woodstock as well) which currently has openings for children 2 years and older. Our daily schedule includes circle time, music, movement, stories, outside activities and craft projects. We also have monthly themes that incorporate age appropriate content and are geared to children’s natural interests. We cover many basic preschool skills in our daily routine--including things like counting, literacy (introductory reading and writing skills), and the all-important skill of learning to be part of a community.
I am a licensed elementary teacher (taught 6th grade math and science until starting a family) and have 2 children of my own. I also have varied experience working in preschool settings (Montessori, Reggio Emilia). I am a certified family child care center which means that I have been checked with the criminal history registry, I am CPR certified, I provide healthy meals and snacks, and I meet all safety and health regulations set by the state.
If you would like more information, give me a call or email me.
Heidi
503-774-1207
heidijandro@hotmail.com
I am a 32 year old college-educated writer, artist and nanny with 4+ years of childcare experience. I am seeking a full or part-time position with a family beginning in mid-June. I am CPR/first aid certified for infants, children, and adults. I practice positive discipline and use some principles of attachment parenting. I have experience with kids from 3 months to 8 years old. I enjoy spending time outdoors as much as possible, going to the park, the library, and OMSI as well as rainy day art projects. I provide a safe, nurturing environment for kids to explore their imaginations and be themselves.
I have recent experience with infants, and I am comfortable with baby-wearing, cloth-diapering, and breast fed babies. I am eco-concious and socially concious and looking for a family who is also. I ride a bike instead of driving a car, so I'm comfortable using public transportation with kids. I identify as queer and transgendered and I want to work with a family that is queer and trans-friendly.
My rates are $12/hr. for one child. I'm open to nanny share, and rates for more than one child are negotiable. Please contact Jesse at theredferngrows@gmail.com. I hope to hear from you soon!
We are a inner SE family (Sellwood) with an excellent nanny that we want to share part-time or full-time. She is experienced with all age groups and has cared for infants including our own. The mom from our family we share with has decided to stop working. Please contact Tara at macey@vancouver.wsu.edu for more information. Expected start date as soon as mid June. Thanks!
What your child receives at Los Nenes:
• An Oregon-licensed teacher recently instructed on the most up-to-date and progressive techniques for helping children K through 8th grade thrive.
• A native Spanish speaker who understands what it’s like to learn a new language as a child and uses innovative and interactive methods to engage your child in learning Spanish.
• A home environment that is conducive to hands-on lessons, with nature, literacy and Spanish as a focus in the summer program, as well as outdoor science and art.
• Wholesome and homemade snacks and lunches, often prepared with the organic produce from our own garden.
• The ability to enroll for anywhere from 1 to 5 days per week, for 1 to 4 two-week sessions.
• A short-day program, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with no more than 6 children in class at any one time.
• A great value: only $25 per day, per child.
For more information, check our website and click on PROGRAM DETAILS. Our program is located near the corner of NE 77th and NE Prescott St., in Portland.
http://web.mac.com/carmensnana/iWeb/LosNenesBilingualPlayschool/3A009220-AD78-458B-B919-479D5C067E16.html
I realize that you hear this a lot: my daycare is the best, your child will be happy here, yadda, yadda. But what I do is not only different but unique. I am small enough (only six children) and select enough (my references after twenty two years in the business speak volumes) that I actually create a family learning environment.
I always attempt to find just the mix of children at different learning levels. I have graduated over a hundred children to kindergarten and would like to enable your child to enter school one day reading and writing, understanding not only their numbers but how to use them. I balance learning with play and because of the size of the group, I am able to give almost individual care to your child.
To help complete my group for the fall, I have two openings (two graduates moving on!) for the following ages: a four to five year old and an opening for a child three years old. The positions are full time only (we have a regular program we follow that helps your child better acclimate to school in the future).
Please feel free to visit my site for additional details
FuntasticDaycare.com
http://funatsticdaycare.com
And feel free to email with questions or to set-up an appointment.
Bonni Petillo
funtastic_daycare@yahoo.com
Katie Krueger, BS & MEd, is teaching a small pre-kindergarten class especially designed for those children who are 4 years old or miss the September 1 cutoff date for kindergarten. Katie has recent experience teaching first grade and English as a second language in Centennial schools. This high quality pre-K class will be Tu & Th, 9 - 11am, beginning October 1, 2009. Please see www.lynwoodfriends.org for further details, or email Katie at sonshine@lynwoodfriends.org.
Growing Seeds North has openings this fall in our preschool and mixed-age kindergarten programs. We are a full-day child development community that serves families with children aged 6 weeks through kindergarten. We use a blend of the RIE, Reggio Emilia and Constructivist philosophies to create a learning environment that is warm and challenging, invigorating and nurturing.
Please join us at one of our upcoming tours to see the school, hear about our teaching philosophies, ask your questions, and sign up for our wait list.We have tours on Tuesday, June 9th, Wednesday July 8th, and Thursday, August 6th all at 6:15 pm. We are located at 6505 NE MLK, on the corner of MLK and Rosa Parks Way.
Questions about our program before coming to the tour? Please see our website: http://growingseeds.net/ and call Maia at 503.283.9669. We look forward to meeting you soon!
Hello! I am an experienced nanny, babysitter, and preschool teacher who is looking for a summer nannying job that can possibly continue into the fall.
My experience with kids is very broad! I'm 30 and have six years of experience teaching or nannying in the area. I get along well with kids because I treat them with the respect they deserve, yet discipline with kindness. I'm a musician and a crafter who shares that passion with kids. I lean toward the Waldorf side of education, meaning I believe kids should spend their time creating and imagining. When we're not playing outside or doing creative things at home, I love to take them out and do fun kid things with them. I'm a nurturer by heart.
I'm happy to provide you with references. Also, attached is a photo of me. It was taken by a 4-yr-old who I nannied for last summer!
Please send me an email and tell me a little about your family, your needs, and where you live. My name is Ellie and I can be reached at: elliewink@gmail.com. Hope to hear from you!
Our wonderful sitter is taking a full time job and so we are looking for a part time (1-2 days a week) nanny starting ASAP. Our daughter is 28 months old and is very creative and loves to be outside. We live in SW Portland/Cedar Hills area. We would consider a nanny-share situation with other families. We are looking for an experienced sitter, non-smoker, preferably with their own car. I work out of the home on Wednesdays and Fridays and we need someone to come and watch our daughter while I work. Very part time, most likely around 6-8 hours/week, possibly more. Please respond with rate and previous experience, or if you are interested in a nanny share to jennifer.rana at gmail.com.
thanks!!!
Step1
If you're a parent looking for a nanny whether a live in nanny or a live
out, write down the following:
1. The tasks you wish the nanny to perform on a daily basis. Be descriptive as
possible. This is a very crucial step for two reasons: (A). avoid
disappointments from nannies not performing what you'd expect. (B). Limit your
search to nannies who are willing and capable of performing those tasks
Step2
2. Contact your close circle of family and friends to see if they know of any available nannies. Remember, we're dealing here with the most important job interviews you'll ever do - you better want to have someone with references of people you closely know.
Step3
Check the free classifieds like craigslist.com or
http://www.nannytoyou.com .
These are today's number #1 sources for recruiters. If it's good for them, then
it's also good for you. At the end of the day, it'd be your judgement who to
hire. Avoid paying agencies as much as possible. This is one of the most common
mistakes people do. Those agencies find the nannies exactly through the same
sources you would, so why pay for it?!
Start your quest here:
http://www.nannytoyou.com
My son’s fabulous preschool, A Beautiful Day Montessori Preschool
in NE Portland, has some openings for Fall 2009 for children ages 2 ½ - 6, and
I want to help get the word out!
Greetings Urban Mama's!
I am an experienced child care provider for over seven years! I have training and LOTS of experience providing care for children with special abilities! My main goal in working with youth is to have fun and learn something. I want to take walks with children, go to parks, PLAY, sing, dance, play instruments, do art, paint, preform experiments, CREATE, EXPLORE and LEARN!!!!!!! I have worked with multiple children, one-on-one, and all age groups!!!!!! I LOVE KIDS... and they LOVE me. I could say I'm Mary Poppins but I may be even a bit cooler!
I am looking for the right family to give my services to! I can provide part time or full time. I'm looking in the SE,N,NE.
If you and your children are interested..... give me a call or email me.
steim1736@gmail.com
(608)446-4424
I am a 32 year old college-educated writer, artist and nanny with 4+ years of childcare experience. I am seeking a full or part-time position with a family beginning in mid-June. I am CPR/first aid certified for infants, children, and adults. I practice positive discipline and use some principles of attachment parenting. I have experience with kids from 3 months to 8 years old. I enjoy spending time outdoors as much as possible, going to the park, the library, and OMSI as well as rainy day art projects. I provide a safe, nurturing environment for kids to explore their imaginations and be themselves.
I have recent experience with infants, and I am comfortable with baby-wearing, cloth-diapering, and breast fed babies. I am eco-concious and socially concious and looking for a family who is also. I ride a bike instead of driving a car, so I'm comfortable using public transportation with kids. I identify as queer and transgendered and I want to work with a family that is queer and trans-friendly.
My rates are $12/hr. for one child. I'm open to nanny share, and rates for more than one child are negotiable. Please contact Jesse at theredferngrows@gmail.com. I hope to hear from you soon!
My husband and I are looking for another family with an infant to share our wonderful nanny full-time, beginning in September (actual start date is somewhat flexible). Ideally, care would be at our house, although we are willing to consider having the other family "host" some or all of the time, if they live nearby. We are in NE Portland in the Hollywood/Alameda/Grant Park area.
For more information, please email yodersmith@comcast.net.
Thanks.
Julie
Trinity Lutheran School Preschool (ages 3-5) has been safely serving Portland children since 1891 with: small class sizes academic curriculum diverse student body family atmosphereContact Information:Mary H. SchuldheiszAdmissions503-288-6403, ext. 224mschuldheisz@gmail.com
Hello!
I am a birth/postpartum doula, LMT, artist/musician, and childcare provider seeking occasional work. I prefer to work in N, NE or close-in SE. I've been providing compassionate childcare now for 5+ years. I have experience caring for people of all ages in a variety of capacities and have recently been caring for children ages newborn to 10 years old. It is important for me to find families with whom my values align so that I can be optimally consistent and supportive. Below is an explanation of what that means to me in terms of childcare and postpartum support (for birth doula info, please call 503-318-6957):
*Consistency with communication, boundaries, and expectations including the use of Non-Violent Communication skills, honesty, natural consequences, redirecting, and a good balance of structure and free-flow.
*Holistic health centered lifestyle - eating vibrant, whole and organic foods (I'm supportive of special diets - vegan, gluten-free, etc.), getting fresh air, exercise, using eco-friendly products, reducing, reusing and recycling.
*Creativity and expression - Imaginative play, art projects, music-making, dancing and reading.
*Critical thinking and open questioning, cultural sensitivity, progressive gender critique, exploration of the inner and outer worlds.
*Cultivation of intuition and self-esteem.
~I am supportive of attachment parenting, breast-feeding, co-sleeping, and LGBT families.
~I would prefer a TV-free (or occasional movie only) environment so that the focus can be on activity rather than passivity.
~I do not have a car, but I am happy to pick children up, drop them off, take them out, run errands, etc., with your car. I also like to walk, bike and bus to get around.
~Childcare rates for hourly are $12-15/hr. Rates for postpartum doula services are $16-20/hr.
~Fantastic references are available upon request.
Please call or e-mail me with questions, etc.
Thanks!
Jeane Gump
(503)318-6957
novadawnsong@yahoo.com
There are still a few spaces available!
Morning session: 9am- 1pm
Tuition includes an organic snack and lunch and all materials used through out the week.
Afternoon session: 1:30pm- 4:30pm
Tuition includes an organic snack and materials.
Register for one week or all!
Located near Alberta in NE PDX, we are a small state certified in home children's community that uses a progressive unification of both Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies.
Our outdoor classroom is equally important as a learning environment. We have beautiful gardens for vegetables, herbs, wildflowers, and roses; bunnies, laying hens and worms composting our organic food scraps.
Please call or write with any inquires.
I look forward to meeting you and your child.
~Kellie Maledy
503.281.0857
Bridge City Kids is an in home childcare program, is currently accepting full and
part time families.
Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6am to 6pm. Full time care is offered at $600 per month, per child; part time is offered at $30 per day, per child.
Children enrolled at BCK will receive family style care, that means that when
your precious children are with me, they are part of my family and will be
treated with kindness, love and respect.
Families may choose either a part time daily rate or a monthly rate. All
childcare fees include wipes, all food and snacks, all activities, all
programming and all special events. All foods will be healthy.
If you are need of full, part time childcare,
please contact me for an interview-this is so you can meet with me to see what
I can do for YOU!
I am a former childcare director and current mother of three children! I hold two degrees, a BS in History and an MS in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
I consider it an honor and privilege to work with and care for your children.
I look forward to meeting
you and your little ones! Once we make contact, you will have access to my
child care website. There you can access all my enrollment documents, monthly sample
menus, activity plans, all closures and see photos of my home and family!
Jennifer
bridgecitykids@gmail.com
Hi Urban Mama's! I'm an experienced NYC nanny, relocated to PDX 3 months ago, and one of your own Urban Mama's referred me this site as a great resource!
Hello there,
My name is Alia, and I am seeking a full or part-time nanny position here in Portland. I am available beginning June 1, and can also continue into the fall/winter season if you'd like.
I am 26 years old and I absolutely love working with children! I graduated from University with a Major in Childcare Studies and a Minor in Sociology in 2006. Throughout my studies I nannied part-time, and after graduation I nannied full-time for 3 girls under the ages of 5 (8 months, 2 years, and 3.5 years). In 2007, for six months, I volunteered at several orphanages in Thailand Cambodia Laos South Korea
More experience:
- 2000-2002, YMCA Camp Wanakita, overnight Summer Camp Counsellor, Toronto, Canada. (Children would stay at camp for minimum 1 week- maximum 1 month).
- 2002- 2004, Program Play Leader, The Town of Oakville
- 2007-2008, Lead Instructor, The Little Gym (Indoor Gym for children).
- 2003-2004, Manager, Busy Bodies Indoor Playground for Kids.
- I have babysat for numerous families since I was 15 years old. I also have a large family with many nieces and nephews who I regularly care for. I just love working with children more than anything else. In a couple of year’s time, I'd like to become an elementary school teacher.
I am:
- CPR & First Aid Trained
- Quality First Trained
- Responsible, kind, outgoing, energetic, fun, friendly, and lots more!
(Criminal Record Check Provided)
I believe in providing quality, attentive care for children by being very involved and active, such as being outdoors often (biking, going for walks to the park, picnics) playing a variety of games, and reading. I also believe that children can continue to learn and grow outside of the classroom by having fun and being immersed in their surroundings. I feel that as a nanny, I can be a strong role model for children.
I'd love to be your ideal nanny. Please send me an email and I will gladly forward you my resume, with hopes of setting up a day to meet you and your family in person :)
I hope to see you soon!
Alia :)
My name is Alia, and I am seeking a full or part-time nanny position. I am available beginning June 1, and can also continue into the fall/winter season if you'd like.
I am 26 years old and I absolutely love working with children! I graduated from University with a Major in Childcare Studies and a Minor in Sociology in 2006. Throughout my studies, I nannied part-time, and after graduation, I nannied full-time for 3 girls under the ages of 5 (8 months, 2 years, and 3.5 years). In 2007, for six months, I volunteered at several orphanages in Thailand Cambodia Laos South Korea
More experience:
- 2000-2002, YMCA Camp Wanakita, overnight Summer Camp Counsellor, Toronto, Canada. (Children would stay at camp for minimum 1 week- maximum 1 month).
- 2002- 2004, Program Play Leader, The Town of Oakville Camp Counsellor
- 2007-2008, Lead Instructor, The Little Gym (Indoor Gym for children).
- 2003-2004, Manager, Busy Bodies Indoor Playground for Kids.
- I have babysat for numerous families since I was 15 years old. I also have a large family with many neices and nephews who I regularly care for. I just love working with children more than anything else. In a couple of years time, I'd like to become an elementary school teacher.
I am:
- CPR & First Aid Trained
- Quality First Trained
- Responsible, kind, outgoing, energetic, fun, friendly, and lots more!
(Criminal Record Check Provided)
I believe in providing quality, attentive care for children by being very involved and active, such as being outdoors often (biking, going for walks to the park, picnics) playing a variety of games, and reading. I also believe that children can continue to learn and grow outside of the classroom by having fun and being emmersed in their surroundings. I feel that as a nanny, I can be a strong role model for children.
I'd love to be your ideal nanny. Please send me an email and I will gladly forward you my resume, with hopes of setting up a day to meet you and your family in person :)
I hope to see you soon!
Alia :)
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