urbanMamas Portland

I am looking for care for my infant son (due early October) beginning in January.  I will need 2-3 full days of care per week.  Open to variety of scenarios, including in-home care, nanny-share, or a center.  Main consideration is high-quality care in a non-institutional feeling setting.  Support for breast-feeding and cloth diapering a plus!  I live and work in the Cedar Hills area of Beaverton (near St. V's Hospital), but am willing to travel a bit for the right situation.  Any ideas, referrals, etc. would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Nicole
nicoleb26@yahoo.com

A couple of us mamas are starting a play group in NE Portland and we're looking for a few more kids to participate.  The group is for toddlers aged 18-24 months (with a little wiggle room on either side).  The group will be supervised by a play group teacher, who has a great deal of previous experience working with young children.  The group will consist of a lot of free play, with some story-reading, singing, outdoor play, art, music and other semi-structured activities. 

The group will:

• include only 4 children
• be 4 hours long
• be held twice a week (although once a week participation is ok if it's your preference),
  cost $5/hour/child. 
• The groups are hosted by 2 of the families who are participating, and parents do not attend the group (Yeah!  Free time for mama and/or papa!).

Please email me soon at palight_2000@yahoo.com if you'd like to learn more, or if you know this interests your family.  Thanks!

Our family will be looking for a nanny in a few months and I am new to this adventure.  I wanted to know if anyone has had any experience with Rose City Nannies?  A friend of mine recommended them but I wanted a bit more feedback before I decided which agency to go with.  If you have any recommendations please help!

Hello! I'm going back to work next month after primarily being a SAHM for 7 years. Our family needs a babysitter for the following Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in August-12th, 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 26th, 27th & 28th. The hours will probably be between 8AM-4PM.

Our children and 7 and 5 years old and very self-sufficient. This is not a nanny position and we don't expect you to haul the children around town or constantly keep them entertained. We also don't expect you to clean anything...the kids should clean up after themselves. We live near a park and a mall and the kids just love riding scooters or walking around the neighborhood. We also have a pug that is very sweet and loves to cuddle.

Our family is low maintenance and enjoys a good sense of humor. We would appreciate that from you as well. This is a perfect opportunity for a teenager or college student with some free time looking to make some cash for back-to-school.

We are offering $375 cash for all 9 days, payable half on August 20th and the remaining half on the 28th. In addition, we will provide a small amount of spending money to go out and have snacks and such.

If you are interested, please send us an e-mail at booju_mooju@yahoo.com telling us about yourself and why you think you'd be a good fit. Resumes are helpful and we will require references.

My wonderful nanny is available on Monday and Wednesdays.  I share her with another family and have decided to become a full time SAHM.  My family and the shared family live in close-in Portland but she could also commute to Vancouver.

If you are intersted in learning more send me an email and we can connect.

kira@dcgpdx.com

Hi--I'm a mama to 3 boys, ages 4 months, 2years, and 5 years.  I recently toured Village Child Care, LLC across the park/street from Legacy Hospital.  Does anyone have any comments on the quality of the care or any experiences to share?  I'm very nervous about care anywhere for my infant---have never done center-based care for a baby before.

Thanks!

Hi!
My name is Jodi and I am a 26 year old female with ten years experience as a childcare provider.  I have experience working with children of all ages, including newborns.  I have seven years experience  as a summer camp and outdoor school educator.  I also have several years experience as a children's dance teacher and a reading teacher for children with learning disabilities.  My previous experience as a professional nanny includes three years of working with three little girls, ages five weeks to eight years.

I own a reliable and safe vehicle (2004 Mitsubishi Lancer) with full coverage insurance.  I am also CPR/First Aid certified and more then willing to do a full background check.

I am a very kind and patient person who loves doing fun activities with children such as, going for walks, playing games, singing silly songs, arts and crafts, going to parks, visiting zoos and museums, and just being creative!

I am available immediately for full time nanny work.

I have references upon request.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Thank you,

Jodi

503-577-1577

Hello!

My name is Ashley. I have a 10 month old son named Hayden and am looking to help a mama out. If you are looking for childcare between 1:00pm and 7:30pm I would love to help you out. I do work, but I am off by 12:30pm every day, regular days off are Thursday and Fridays in which I have even more availability. I would really like to have a friend for Hayden while  we're home together in the afternoon so I'm looking for a baby within a year of him. I live right next to Somerset park on 185th, and we have a few duck ponds in my apartment complex so Hayden and I spend a lot of time outdoors. If you would like to talk and see if we'd be a good fit, my email is ashleyncrowe@hotmail.com.

Take care!

We are two families seeking a nanny to provide part-time care for our two infants, ages 10 ½ and 13 ½ months. The days would be Wednesday and Thursday, from 7 am until 4 pm. Both moms are teachers who go back to work in the fall, so we are looking for someone to start in late August and work through mid-June of 2009. Care would be provided at one of our homes in NE Portland (Roseway area), or possibly in your N/NE Portland home, depending on the situation. Pay would be $12-$14 per hour, depending on experience.

We are looking for someone kind and caring, as well as creative and fun. We would like someone active and healthy, who is able to interact with and stimulate two babies on the verge of walking. Reliability is very important to us as well. We would ask that you be certified in infant first aid and CPR or be willing to do so. Additionally, we would require a background check and/or excellent references.

Let us know if you would like to be part of our families for the next year. Call or email Jennifer at 503-747-2414 or jkpotegal@gmail.com.

Tumbleweed Infant House, LLC is now enrolling for young infants!

Our certified, in-home, and eco-healthy space features:
*  cloth diapers
*  organic and local produce (once children are eating table foods)
*  a 3:1 ratio (not counting the owner)!
*  primary care providers who have paid preparation and documentation time
*  a large outdoor space with a garden, plenty of shade from a large maple tree, soft grass padded with clover and wild violet (edible!), and other edible, nontoxic, and (mostly) native plants
*  almost twice the state requirements for indoor square feet per child
*  a variety of beautiful materials (much of which is hand-made, wooden, and open-ended)
*  an approach, environment, and idealism heavily influenced by Magda Gerber's work (www.rie.org) and respectful view of children (and all people).

To find out more, visit, and enroll,check out www.tumbleweedinfanthouse.com or email amy@tumbleweedinfanthouse.com!

We are located in the Brentwood neighborhood on SE 70th Avenue--just five bloths south of Woodstock Blvd and eight blocks east of the Brentwood park, community center, and community gardens.

Creative Minds Learning Center is having Open Houses on 8/23 from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at our Portland area preschools. Offering full day and part day options. Certified with the State of Oregon. Accepting enrollments at our Gateway (SE 146th and Stark) and Broadway (NE 82nd and Broadway) schools. Our Gateway school is offering 10% off tuition for a limited time. Learn more about our program and philosophy at: Creative Minds Website

We are looking for an intelligent, patient, loving and organized nanny to work 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. We live in NE Portland in the Boise-Eliot neighborhood (about one block from Irvington).

Requirements include childcare experience, excellent childcare references and CPR certification. A genuine interest and enthusiasm for children and their development is a must. Creativity and a fun loving attitude is important, as our children do not watch television. Other responsibilities include preparation of children’s meals (we are a mostly organic, whole foods family) picking up toys, children’s laundry, keeping kitchen clean and light picking-up. We do our best to keep our house in order and it is an absolute must our nanny do the same. Our babies are very active, so it is also important to be in good shape to keep up with them!

The position pays $14.00 per hour and begins in late August/early September. Start date is somewhat flexible. If you are interested, please send me an email with the best time to reach you.  ksvarney@hotmail.com

Greetings!
Rose Hip Preschool, a Waldorf preschool located near N. Mississippi and Lombard, is seeking one special family with a 3 or 4 year old boy to fill the final spot in its 2-day (Thursday/Friday) program.  If this might be you, please email rosehippreschool@gmail.com  You may read more about Rose Hip at 
http://www.urbanmamas.com/childcare/2008/02/rose-hip-presch.html

Thank you for your fabulous website which I reference quite a bit. My sister and I are doing a nanny share starting the end of this summer. We hired an excellent candidate but now an issue has come up about how to pay her. We were thinking of paying her between $13-$15 an hour (for two children, ages 2 and 8 months) because of her experience and qualifications but were assuming this would be on the books and we would be able to declare the childcare expenses. She, the new nanny, was thinking it would not be on the books as she has always been paid under the table before. However, she is new to Portland so all her nanny experience was in another city. I am wondering what other people have done so I can compare situations. I didn't know if I could post this directly or not. Thanks for any help you can offer.

I am seeing care for my son on Wednesdays from 3:30-6:30pm while I work.

He is almost 17 months old, pretty easygoing (in the words of his other caregivers), happy, etc.

I am seeking:
1- a mama with a young child who wants to watch him for trade or reasonable pay
2- a nanny or babysitter share 
3-a babysitter (high school? college student?) at our home for reasonable pay

Preferrably you'd be in SE; we are in outer SE near 205, and I work close-in Division, so anywhere between the 2 would be fine.

You wouldn't believe HOW LONG I've been seeking a sitter, or how DIFFICULT it has been. I am so willing to do a trade or pay the right person...we cannot afford $15/hr but $10 would be reasonable.

Thanks so much,
Christine
christine@ecosky.com

We're seeking part-time daycare (approx 9:00 am - 3:00 pm) for our 12-yr old daughter the three weeks August 4th - 22nd.  Our 10-yr old son would also be there the week of August 18th.  Our daughter loves art and soccer, and would be happy with someone to hang out at the house with during the day, and maybe take some excursions to the local pool, park etc.  Our original summer daycare plan didn't work out, so we're looking belatedly. We're in NE Portland (Beaumont area), nice neighborhood with lots within walking distance, can also make a car available.  Please call Jill and Tom at 503-708-3294 if interested, and we can find a place to meet and talk particulars.

Kiddo needs an energetic caretaker while I work. I need someone on Mondays and Wednesdays with occasional nights and weekends. We live near MAX so a car is not needed but a valid drivers license is required. We have OMSI and zoo passes and encourage nanny to go on outings with kiddo.
Your living space is the top floor of my house with your own gorgeous bathroom. You also have a shared kitchen and living room downstairs.

I pay you per hour for childcare and also on-call hours. If you can provide these hours then rent is much less than your pay.  My current nanny is leaving to pursue her career with more hours at school and her other job. We need someone in September or October 1st at the latest.  Background check required. Email with any questions you have. nancyzink@hotmail.com

We are two families seeking a part time nanny starting August 18.  We have 2 three year olds and a six month old and need coverage for Monday and Wednesday for 10 hours each day.  We are looking for a creative, energetic, experienced nanny who can engage both preschoolers and babies.  Both moms have worked as nannies in the past and understand the job is challenging and exciting and will be very supportive in helping you have the best experience possible.  Our kids are creative, energetic, easily engaged and entertaining.  We pay $14 an hour. Contact andreajoymartin@hotmail.com

Your child will enjoy spending time in our home because my childcare philosophy includes modeling good character (honesty, caring, loving, patience and sharing).  I believe that children should be spoken to and about with compassion and respect.  My work experience includes K-2nd grade teacher, counselor and current stay-at-home mommy to a 15 month old little girl.  Your child will enjoy playing with his/her new friend because she has been taught to share and really wants some friends to play with.  Your child will enjoy singing, games, arts & crafts, reading, healthy snacks and a fun, positive and caring environment.  We have a playroom with lots toys, a big castle play house and a leveled reading library. First Aid, CPR & child abuse prevention training completed.   While I was in college I was a nanny and lifeguard.  Excellent professional references.

My educational background consists of a B.A. in Psychology, M.S. in Counseling, teaching credential & school counseling credential.  I am also a children's book author & illustrator.      

Available:  M-F, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm (everyday or part-time)

Feel free to call me, Carolyn, at:

503-927-6842

In am a SAHM looking to stay home with my two daughters a while longer. I have a 4 year old that will be attending preschool at our church and I have a 2.5 year old daughter. I am looking to help another parent out and watch their child in my home. I love to go to the park, zoo and omsi. I was a infant/toddler teacher for 7 years, worked for head start and for Portland public schools. I am just not ready to go back to work yet, but will have to if I dont find a solution.

I live in the beaverton area and am not looking for a houseful just enough to be able to stay home. I believe smaller groups are better for care. Non smoking/no pets home

thanks

Gale

galecader@gmail.com

We are in the process of starting a new Montessori Children's House in the Arbor Lodge neighborhood of North Portland! New Farm Montessori (formerly New Farm Kids Home Educare) will be a fully implemented Montessori program in a safe and comfortable home environment, led by Mandy Lehinger, an AMI trained Montessori guide. New Farm Montessori will open with a small group of children age 2-4 years, and will grow to serve a mixed-age group of children age 2-6 years. We are currently accepting applications of enrollment for children who will be 2-4 years old in September 2008.

Current Availability:
We have one opening in our Children’s House for a child age 2-4+ years beginning September 3, 2008.

Morning Montessori
Monday through Thursday
8:30a.m. - 12:00p.m.

or

All Day Montessori
Monday through Thursday
8:30a.m. - 5:15p.m.

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. 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.

E-mail: newfarm@spiritone.com
Website:  http://www.freewebs.com/newfarmmontessori/

Aengus Og EcoSchool, a bilingual (Spanish), Waldorf-inspired preschool and kindergarten is opening August 1st in the Montavilla community of SE Portland.  The half-day curriculum is led by an Oregon certified teacher.  Vegetarian breakfast and lunch included.

Check out the website at http://www.aoecoschool.com or call Marcy at 503.922.9381  (email-info@aoecoschool.com) to arrange a tour.

"A mind is a fire to be kindled, not a vessel to be filled."  Plutarch

Hi,

My husband and I originally planned to start our daughter in preschool at three, but we recently found out that we're pregnant (happy surprise) and now want to start her in the fall.  She'll be 2 years and three months in September and she's not yet potty trained.   Does anyone know of a good preschool that might work for our situation?  Preferably in the NE?

Thanks!

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”

                                                                                      -Confucius

My name is Barb and I run a small family style daycare for children under 4 years oge.  I have worked with children for the greater part of the last twenty years as a nanny and now as a daycare provider.  I love helping parents raise their children in a happy and loving environment.  I strive to create a place that I would want to take my own children.

I believe in Attachment Based Care with lots of love, care and respect.  I help children in exploring and appreciating our world, learning good manners, nutrition and in learning to socialize with others.

We spend our days reading, singing, dancing, outdoor play, walks, gardening, make believe, puppet shows, arts and crafts and we incorporate American Sign Language into our daily communications.

Please join our happy group for lots of fun, learning and laughter.  I have openings for part time and full time. Member of the Child Care Improvement Project; Registered, State of Oregon, Child Care Division; Registered, Oregon Environmental Council as an Eco-Friendly Childcare; Oregon Registry USDA Food Program DHS accepted

Barb's Home DayCare

In North Portland 97217

503.247.9412

oreganos97@msn.com

Peninsula Children’s Center is now enrolling Infants and Toddlers into our program. We offer quality, affordable childcare, education and family services.

Currently we have full-time openings for:

• Infants: 6 weeks – 18 months
• Toddlers: 18 months – 24 months

About Peninsula Children's Center:

• Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Conveniently located 1 block from the Max yellow line and close to I-5 at 4720 North Maryland Avenue, Portland, OR 97217.
• Peninsula is a nonprofit organization certified by the Oregon Child Care Division.
• We offer a sliding-scale tuition based on gross family income and family size. We also accept DHS and other subsidy programs.
• Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack provided.

Please call Enrollment Manager Lynnelle Evelyn at 503-280-0534 for more information.  http://www.penchild.org

We are looking for a full-time (M-F 8-5) with some flexibility, long term (at least 1 year) nanny to take our kiddos on fun adventures around Portland and smother them with love.  We have a 3.5 yr old boy and an 18 mo old girl. I work from home and travel about once a month so there may be some longer days when I am out of town.  However, we will know well in advance when those days are. My husband works up at OHSU as a fellow so he isn't around much for kiddo care. 

We are looking for someone who has worked full time as a nanny in the past and can be creative with planning activities for the kids to do.  We have a membership to the Zoo and will most likely get one to OMSI. We live within walking distance to Grant Park, the library, grocery stores, and the MAX.  Our last nanny was with us for about 2.5 years and we were heartbroken to have to move away.  We just moved here from Denver, CO two weeks ago.  We encourage playdates with other nannys and their charges to keep everyone happy and are open to suggestions on activities. 

It would be preferrable if the nanny has her own car as my 3.5 yr old will be starting pre-school this fall and will need to be dropped off and picked up.  However,we could try and work something out if you don't have a car.   We offer competitive pay based on experience and fit, some paid holidays, bonuses and raises.  We will check references and criminal and driving records.  Please contact me if you are interested.

Sarah

503-954-2366

sarahstubes@yahoo.com

Hello Urbanmamas,

As an Urbanpapa, I am coming to you to find childcare or some advice:

My wife and I are looking for some at-home or out-of-home childcare for our two girls (2.25 and 4.25 years old) in inner SE.

The problem is that the hours we need are kind of odd:  We need care from 11-ish to 2-ish Tue, Wed and Thu. We're flexible with the hours and even the days, but we need the care to be around lunchtime in general.

We're looking for a childcare swap, drop-in, at-home, sitters or any suggestions.

We both work part-time so we haven't had to do any daycare yet for the ladies, but I need to work a little bit more, so here I am.

Sooo...if you know anyone, or have advice for us or if you want to meet up and see if we're compatible for a swap or for straight care, shoot me an email.

Thanks,

-- Dylan
ddethomas@gmail.com

I am a newly single mamma and my son (4 1/2) and I are searching for just the right person to add to our lives.  We have plenty of fun, laughs and adventures to offer!  During the summer months we will be needing an added person to play, laugh and enjoy this beautifull weather with.  We will need that person to be available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.  I am in the food-industry and need to find that special someone who is available on fridays nights from 3pm-2am.  (I am available to drive you home if needed) Both wednesday and thursday are 9am-6pm shifts.  Wednesdays are flexible because we have care available so, if your up for fewer hours that works for us too.  My son attends montessori school and will be returning in the fall .  At that time we would love to have someone who would still be available to work just the friday night shift.  We are open to childcare swaping, nanny sharing or whatever positive opportunities that come our way. If you are interested in meeting us for a get -to- know you play date or have referals for a great loving, nuturing and dependable provider please contact us!

Peace

mammasugar@gmail.com

Creative Minds Learning Centers are schools catering to children ages 24 months- 6 years. These schools feature Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms with small ratios. Full time and part time spaces available at our Gateway, Woodstock and NE 82nd & Broadway schools! Organic meals, arts, Structured program, accredited curriculum and much more. We are hosting Open Houses at our schools on 7/19 & 7/26 from 10:00 am- 12:00 pm. Call us to reserve your space: (503) 252-0004 ext.1

Creative Minds Learning Centers Website

Harmony Montessori School, which serves all of east Portland, offers a joyful learning environment and a flexible, holistic approach to early education based on the method developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. Within the carefully prepared environments of Harmony's classrooms, we encourage each child to grow and learn according to his or her unique timetable.

We are an Eco-friendly Childcare registered with the Oregon Environmental Council.  In addition, we provide organic snacks and milk, and do whatever we can to provide a healthy environment for the children, and to develop their connection with the earth.

We added a third classrom in January, and because of that, we still have a limited number of openings for Fall enrollment. We offer both 4- and 5- day enrollments. Our core schedule is a 3-hour morning class, and we also offer 4-, 6-, and 8-hour enrollment choices.  We are open from 7:30-5:30 to support the varied schedules of working families.

Interested?  Come see us in person - we are open with our Summer Camp right now.  For more information or to schedule a visit,  please contact us at 503-255-5337 or office@harmony-montessori.com Or you can visit our website at: www.harmony-montessori.com

geographic area:  SE, Woodstock area
type of childcare:  in-home sitter or nanny, live-out
frequency needed:  part-time, 10+ hours/week, flexible schedule
ages of children:  1 daughter, 20 months old
contact email:  michele_21231@yahoo.com

I live in NE Portland, close-in (Sabin neighborhood) and work in SW Portland.  We have an 8 week old daughter and I will be going back to work PT starting July 21.   

We're looking for a nanny and/or nanny share in either location.  My husband and I have a mix of daycare somewhat figured out with flex scheduling at work, but we will still need someone to watch our daughter 1 or 2 days/week from then until the end of the year.  After the end of the year, we'll be looking for a FT placement as my husband and I will both be going back to work full-time.

Please contact me (Shannon) at shaburnsie@yahoo.com if you want more info or think our needs match with yours!

Mon Petit Bébé Academie
Daycare
* ³Kindergarten Readiness
Independence
Social Interaction

* Infant Development
* Garden Area & Cuisine

WHEN: Saturday, july 19TH
10:ooam - 1 pm.

WHERE: 46 N.E. 59th (off Burnside)
Portland, Oregon 97213

Téléphone: 503-347-1381

Activités:
Greeting & Refreshments
Informational Tour
Activités pour les Enfants

Mon Petit Bébé Academie offers professional child care and a coversational French. Academie is one of only 100 members of the Child Care Improvement Project. Licensed by the State of Oregon Child Care Division.
Mon Petit Bébé offers Kindergarten Readiness in three essential areas:
Independence, Social Interaction and French/English learning activities.
Activities include play and fun-based learning.
Cuisine includes healthy, nutritious meals of homemade, natural
Mediterrean cooking.

Fully fenced outdoor area where children can play in fresh air, and use their imaginations.

Enroll now. Ages 2-1/2 & older. Call 503-347-1381. Located near N.E. 60th & Burnside by Laurelhurst Park & Mt. Tabor. Close to Tri-Met & Max