urbanMamas Portland

My wife and I are going to be having a baby boy in October and my wife is going back to work full time and I am in graduate school full time. We both speak Spanish and want to raise our boy bilingual. We are looking for a Native Spanish speaker either as a nanny or a daycare center or place that offers a Spanish language environment. I know there are some immersion programs, but they don't usually allow infants and we would prefer to have a native speaker. Any information would be very helpful and appreciated. My name is James and my wifes name is Angie. You can reach me at (503) 593-9583 or email me at lowney13@gmail.com We live in SW Portland almost in Beaverton.

I have decided to stay at home next year to take care of my almost 2 year old and my newborn (she will be born in late August).  I am looking to watch another child in my home starting in October or November who is around my toddler’s age (she will be 2 years on September 30th).  As happy as I am to be home with her, I don’t want her to be at home without a playmate during the day.  I would love to find someone around her age to care for full-time.

I am an elementary school teacher and have also worked in a pre-school.  I am a fluent Spanish speaker and would be happy to incorporate that into our days if that is something you are interested in.  We don’t watch TV and spend as much time as possible outdoors.  We try to eat organically as much as possible too.  We live in close-in NE just off Alberta.

Please email me or call if you are interested! 

Ali
aligator66@yahoo.com
503-504-0257

I am looking for information about Joyful Learning Preschool in NE Portland.  It looks great on the Website and the director was wonderful on the phone.  I have a visit set up soon, but would love to hear personal experiences with this preschool.

Dear fellow Portland families:  I have worked as an elementary school teacher and preschool teacher and I am now looking to care for a preschooler in your home, along with my infant son (I would prefer to bring my son to work with me about 2/3 of the time).  Talking with your child in Spanish, teaching her or him about young children, and doing lots of fun, hands-on activities are some of the things I look forward to doing while I am caring for your child!  Please email Becky at pdxnanny4preschooler@hotmail.com.

I am a stay-at-home mom of a 2 1/2 year old boy. We live in the NE Alameda area and are looking for a family (with a child of similar age) who is interested in sharing a nanny a couple of days a week. The hours would need to be from about 8-5. If this sounds of interest to you... let me know!

Kate
kateschmick@mac.com

We have found a fantastic nanny to take care of our 5-year-old and 20-month-old daughters on weekends and evenings when we need extra help. She's a grandma who's energetic, fun, nurturing and knows everything about kids. We all love her so much in fact that I want to pull my toddler out of daycare in September and have Ariel, the nanny, watch her instead. The only problem is, at $12 an hour, she's a lot more expensive than daycare. Coupled with my 5 yr. old's Montessori tuition, it's too much. But, splitting the wage would be do-able.

If you work Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and would like to have your little one(s) join my daughter for a fun day with a great nanny, let me know. The care would start in September (when the kids in one of the other families she takes care of go back to school). It could take place at our house, yours, or both. We live in the NE, just blocks from Grant Park, Hollywood library, grocery stores, etc. We also have an organic vegetable garden and a large, well-stocked playroom with a train table, art easel and play kitchen,  plus a library's worth of great kids books (one grandma is a children's librarian).

Ariel has extensive experience with children of all ages and offered structured playgroups for several years. She would offer fresh, nutritious, organic meals (she's got my kids gulping down carrot juice!) and an assortment of developmental activities throughout the day. If you're interested, e-mail me at dcentoni@yahoo.com.

Karebu Child Care welcomes you and your child to an Open House on Saturday, June 28th, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Our home-based child care is named "Karebu", the Somali word for "Welcome."  And "welcome" truly describes how your child will feel when they come into our home--welcome to our spacious outside play area, our stimulating activity centers and the home-cooked nutritional meals and snacks we make from scratch.

As one of only 100 members of the Child Care Improvement Project in Portland, we meet the highest standards of professional practice in child care and kindergarten readiness.  Additionally, we are successfully evaluated by the "Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale", and are registered with the State of Oregon, Child Care Division.

You're invited to bring your child to our Open House on Saturday, June 28th, 1p.m.-3p.m.  Our address is 8948 N. Fiske, Portland, OR 97203.  Please call 503-236-5954 for more information.  We look forward to meeting you and your child!

Do you have 1-2 children, ages 12-20 months?
Do you need 12-15 hours a week to work, relax, get errands done?
Do you feel your child is ready for more social interaction and activities to stimulate his/her constant development and insatiable curiousity?
Are you open to connecting with another family with a child of about the same age?

I am proposing a very special nanny situation and would love to talk with families who may be interested. Without further ado I will list off my interests and my skills.

We are hiring a part-time French-speaking nanny and would like to include another family with child(ren) age 4-6 to keep the cost manageable.  We live in the Piedmont Neighborhood in N/NE Portland and are open to having the childcare in our home, in your home if it’s nearby, or a combination.  We have a pet-free home with a large park and community center located about a block away.  We are planning for about 5-10 hours per week for approximately $6-$7 per hour per child, and we have some flexibility right now on days and times.  If you are interested, please email me at PiedmontParent [at ]ymail.com with some info about what would work for your family. 

Or, if anyone is interested in sharing in-home French lessons for a small group of 2-4 children, (1-3 times per week, 45 minutes to an hour, $8-$10 per lesson) we are open to that too.

Thanks!

Nicole

We are looking for a fulltime nanny to help out with our two boys, 3 and 6, in SW Portland. We are looking for a fun, energetic, reliable and organized person with a love for young children and willingness to help around the house with light housekeeping, help with meal preparation, errands, etc.  Nanny will be responsible for afternoons and some early evenings after preschool and first grade as well as all school holidays and mornings if one of the boys is sick. Job requires having a car and an excellent driving record. Nanny will be responsible for driving to pick up boys at preschool and first grade as well as errands, playdates, and other places.  We anticipate the job will be fulltime and permanent.  It will start in September when we have an opportunity to transition from our treasured nanny of three years to what we hope will be the beginning of a new wonderful relationship.                                                                  

Potential applicants should send an email expressing their interest in the position, experience with young children and any other relevant experiences. Please also include names, phone numbers and email addresses of at least three references whom we can contact.  We will also do appropriate background checks for any potential applicants.

Thanks!

Cheryl

Schultz@vancouver.wsu.edu

I'm trying to do some "plan ahead" research for childcare.  We are expecting our first baby in early January 2009 and I'm trying to find out what the options might be daycare starting around March 2009. 

Looking for infant daycare in SW portland (Hillsdale, Multnomah village area) for about 2 days per week at the most.  Baby will be about 12 weeks old when I go back to work part-time.  The problem is that my work starts at 7AM so I would need to drop off by 0630 or 0645AM at the latest.  I would also consider a coop daycare situation since I only have to work 2 days per week.  Please let me know if you have any suggestions. 

Thank you.
Heidi Limbaugh
hlimbaugh@comcast.net

We are in the process of starting a new Montessori Children’s House in the Arbor Lodge neighborhood of North Portland! New Farm Montessori Children’s House (formerly New Farm Kids Home Educare) will be a fully implemented Montessori program, led by Mandy Lehinger, an AMI trained Montessori guide. New Farm Montessori will open with a small group of children age 2.5 - 4 years, and will grow to serve a mixed-age group of children age 2.5 - 6 years. We are currently accepting applications of enrollment for children who will be 2.5 - 4 years in September 2008.

Current Availability:
We have a limited number of openings in our Children’s House for children age 2.5-4 years beginning September 3, 2008.

Morning Montessori
Monday through Thursday
8:30a.m. - 12:00p.m.
Children age 2.5 - 4 years as of 9/2008

All Day Montessori
Monday through Thursday
8:30a.m. - 5:15p.m.
Children age 2.5 - 4 years as of 9/2008

To request an information packet and an application for the 2008-2009 term, please send a message, including your mailing address, to newfarm@spiritone.com or leave a message at (503)358-1932. Please note that due to the nature of our program, space is extremely limited. Applications will be processed in the order in which they are received, at which time family visits and observation appointments will be scheduled.

The child is both a hope and a promise for humankind. If we therefore mind the child as our most precious treasure, we will be working for the good of humanity.
-Dr. Maria Montessori, 1949

6234 N. Campbell Ave.
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 358-1932
newfarm@spiritone.com

Hi Mamas. My son and I have a great nanny, and we need someone new to share with when our current share baby graduates to daycare at the end of June. Jessica is here from 8 to 6 Monday through Friday. She and the babies play inside, play outside, read books, walk to the park and the library, and have a fine time together. Jessica is a gem, with lots of experience, and she's great at wrangling two kids. The arrangement has been working wonderfully for four months now, and we'd like to keep it going. We even have a double stroller.

We’re hoping to get someone who also needs full-time care, with a child pretty close to my boy's age (b. 9/29/07) though that's not a deal-breaker. Our house is in Hillsdale, near Wilson High School, and has a big fenced yard and a playroom with a fireplace. We like books better than tv and don't eat neon-colored food. We also have two cats.

Come meet us and see if we fit. You could start June 30th.

Caroline
nannyshare@carolinesloan.com

I am a stay at home mother of a 3 month old and a 3 year old who will be starting work part time in August.  I am looking for another part time parent who wants to swap some childcare.  I will be working 2 full days and am willing to watch 1 to 2 children on my off days for the same exchange.  My 3 year old will be in preschool 2 mornings a week.  I am in close in NE and looking for a pretty local swap.  If this seems like a good fit, please contact me.

Andrea

andreajoymartin@hotmail.com

We are two families looking for a full time nanny to care for our 1 year old boys Monday-Friday 7am – 4:30ish in the NE Sabin neighborhood. Our boys are energetic, love being outdoors, and enjoy books, songs and free play. Our ideal nanny is:

· Responsible, caring, patient, creative, nurturing

· Willing to engage our boys in learning and developmental activities

· Able to create a fun and playful environment

· Spanish speaking (preferred but not required)

· Experienced in Childcare education and development

We are close to parks, a library, groceries, cafes etc. One mom will be in the home (working) three days a week. If you are interested please email me with information about yourself including references. A background check and clean driving record will be required. We are excited to meet you!

Thanks!

Megan

kennefick77@yahoo.com

I am a loving in-home child care provider. I strive to provide the best care available for your children, when you cannot be with them.

We are a play based, loving, educational enviroment. We do educational activies, hidden in fun. Age appropriate curriculum used for all children 12 months and up.

I have been working with children, for many years, I have 2 years of Early Childhood Education credits, I nannied professionally for 7 years, and worked as a head teacher, in a licensed center for 1.5 years.

We are set up as a home, not like a large daycare facility. when you arrive, you will find, a warm,safe, clean, fun enviroment. We have tons of toys, arts and craft supplies, books, games and even a ball pit.

Educational curriculum is incorporated into everyday activities. Once fall has arrived, a scheduled preschool curriculum will be implemented for children of that age group.

Healthy Meals and Snacks are provided. A sample monthly meal menu can be provided.

Your Children will receive Nanny quality care, with one on one attention, at Daycare prices. We always maintain a low ratio, to be dependent on the age of our currently enrolled children. Always 1:4 or less.

Multi child discount available-Flexible Hours- In state Registry system-CPR & First Aid Certified
Now Accepting Children 6 weeks - 6 years.

Please Call 503-729-2770, or Email for more information: ImaginationStationChildcare@gmail.com

Hi there! Are you looking for a summer nanny?

My experience with kids is very broad. I have 6 years of experience nannying and teaching in the area. I've done everything from caring for an infant as young as 4 months to dealing with multiple siblings. Children in my care are exposed to fun, music, and creativity. I love to sing, encourage crafting, and take kids on fun outings. Great references can be provided.

Ideally, I'm seeking a position with full-day shifts.

I would love to tell you more about myself, my experience, and my availability. Please send me an email at elliewink@gmail.com and tell me a bit about your family and what your needs are.

Thanks!

PS. Remember to tell me where you live!

Mon petit Bebe Academie offers Professionl child care and a french-english preschool for children new to the french language .Academie is one of only 100 members of the child care Improvement Project and regestred by the state of OregonChild Care division.  Mon petit Bebe offers kindergarten readness in three essential areas: Independence, Social Interaction and french-curriculim.  Activities include play and fun- based learning.  Cuisine includes healthy nutrious meals of Homemade,organic Mediterrean cooking, children may help with meal praparation.

Fully fenced out door area where children may play and use their own imagination. My hours are- 7:30am TO 6pm and after hours also some weekends, part time . Enroll Now Ages 2-1/2& older..call(503) 347-1381 or Email..nwamal@hotmail.com .located near tri met max MT.tabor and laurelhurst park

Southwest Parent-Child Collective is a cooperative Preschool dedicated to nurturing creative growth in children. We have openings for the next school year! Please contact us (see below) and come for a visit with your child to see what makes us so special.

*A vibrant co-op (est. 1970)
*Run completely by parents
*Staffed by experienced teachers
*High adult/ child ratios
*Flexible days, 4-hour programs for children 12 months to 5 years old
*Eco-Healthy Childcare certified

Please visit our web site at http://www.swparentchild.org/ for more information.
Our membership coordinator will love to talk to you, please follow this link to our contact information: http://www.swparentchild.org/?page_id=3

Hi Mamas,

I am an Elementary school teacher off for the summer and looking to tutor. I am a fluent Spanish speaker and would love to help you or your little ones learn some conversational Spanish. I also am available to tutor your kiddos in Reading, Math and Writing. I can either come to your home or we can meet in a library. Please email if you are interested!

Ali
aligator66@yahoo.com

We are seeking some occasional sitter help this summer for our adorable newborn baby boy.  I need to start interviewing for jobs and this could entail 2-10 hours per week.  We are seeking someone who is mature, responsible, has experience with newborns and has available references.  Any suggestions or interested candidates please contact us at sammcandrew@yahoo.com.  Thank you, Stephanie

Hello,

I am a birth/postpartum doula and childcare provider seeking a part-time position (two days/week, 12-16/hrs per week), beginning in June. I prefer to work in N, NE or close-in SE. I would also love a position that is flexible enough to allow me to attend births once in a while. I've been providing compassionate childcare now for 4+ years and have been a doula for 2 years! I also worked as a pre-natal massage therapist for a year at Zenana Spa and in my own practice. 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):

Give your kids a summer of cross-cultural immersion and fun! I am looking for a family to nanny for from mid-June to late August. Recently back from spending two and a half years in Nicaragua as an environmental education Peace Corps volunteer, I am currently a teacher in the Vancouver School District. I wish to put my Spanish fluency and degree in Elementary education to work for your family – I truly love children and teaching. I work with the inquiry-based based method of learning Spanish. For example, we’d go to the zoo and learn about their favorite animals through fun, interactive conversations in Spanish. Throughout the summer, they will be immersed in the Latino culture (I have also lived in Spain) through games, song, dance and literature. And they’ll go back to school at the end of summer with a better understanding of the world around them. My rate is $15-$20/hr, my weekly schedule is flexible (30-40 hours per week) and I am willing to consider a nanny-share arrangement.

Please email me, Tai, with information about your situation (taibainter@gmail.com). I look forward to hearing about your family.

We now have openings and are accepting applications for the 2008-2009 school year.

Please contact Master Waldorf Teacher Pamela Woods to set up a visit or attend an open house.
Located in a Victorian home on a Historical street that is close-in NE.
Portland's oldest in-home Waldorf program est.1989.
Enrolling families of all races,family compositions,ethnic backgrounds and religions to enhance our diverse international group of children and families.
We offer a warm environment to stimulate the senses of your little ones with, baking,painting,hand crafts atistic and domestic activities.Puppetry,singing,storytelling,music and ring games in a daily rythym. Four day and Three day programs are now available. We have a new Website http://www.spindlewoodschool.com/ Miss Pammie 503-335-0451