urbanMamas Portland

Kathy's in-home Registered Daycare now has openings for ages 7mo to 10yrs.
Full/Part-time available, also drop-in care and weekend care available
M-F; 7-6(flexible)
$23/day for children under 4yrs
$20/day for children 4-6yrs
$18/day for children over 6yrs
Sat. & Sun.; 9-2:30
$3/hr; discount for more than 1 child (this is weekend rate)
I have references upon request,
CPR/First-Aid Certified, took all other classes needed as well.
I am with the Childcare Improvement Project
I am getting ready to get certified in the next few months or less.
I have a preschool curriculum 3x per week
We go on daily walks/park if weather is good/Library for story time if not too many children.
For more info please write or call Kathy at 503-762-3289
State OK!
Happy Thanks Giving!

Portland Public Schools is conducting a parent survey on before and after school care.  The results will (hopefully) have an impact on what happens in our individual schools next year.  I've been having some issues with our aftercare provider and when I called Nancy Hauth, the PPS child care coordinator, she listened to my complaints and also encouraged me to complete the on-line survey and pass it along to other parents. 

The survey should be available until December 8th and can be accessed from the following link:

http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB228EADKFQPL

Looking for a great Winter Break camp for your child?

Learn and Play Child Care INC. is a NON PROFIT Child Care recently opened September 2008.  Licensed by by CCD, all staff have current CPR & First aid training, Food handlers, Child abuse prevention training, and are current with the criminal history registry.

We OFFER ONLY Caring, Reliable, & Experienced Staff.
The Directors have 25+ Years experience in the Child Care Field.  The center is located in the Ascension Church, 7507 SE Yamhill Portland, Oregon 97215.  Contact Yvonne Vu at 503-839-4870

OFF SITE Activities provided: , Rollerskating, Swimming, Nickel Arcade, & Bowling
             (All field trip will be transported by Tri Met BUS)

ON SITE Activities provided: Movie with Popcorn, Create a Gingerbread House,
            Jewelry craft, & GAME DAY

Among these we will have indoor and outdoor play, skits,
gift making, singing, arts and crafts and much more!

We offer child care during the winter break

Hours: 6:30 Am- 6:00 PM
Winter Break Camp runs 12/22 through 1/2, though Christmas Eve and New Years Eve doors close at 3:00 PM.  We are closed on Christmas and New Years Day.  Cost is $150 per child per week and there is a $35 registration fee.  Email us at learnandplay@me.com

We currently have to leave our childcare provider due to falling victim to our 'economic crisis'. We would love to find someone to take our son's place (I believe they would need a 2-2.5 year old male to replace our spot); since we are obligated to pay for the next 3 months unless a replacement is found. So this is sort of a marketing tactic to introduce a childcare option to those that are currently searching!

We have a small preschool in the Creston-Kenilworth neighborhood (close to Woodstock as well) that 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. Currently, we are in a big summer unit -we just finished learning about bugs and rainbows, and are now on to plants. 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 need childcare on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10:30am to 6:30pm.  Anyone know any good providers?

I have been searching for infant daycare in SE (Sellwood/Westmoreland).  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Hello Mamas and Papas,
I am a SAHM, with a ten month old and am interested in finding a PT/FT Nanny position where I would be able to bring my daughter. I am flexible and willing to travel or switch off on locations (I live close-in SE). As a parent, I understand what kind of nurturing, loving and safe environment you want to create for your child and I would love to be able to find a family to connect with. My daughter and I like to spend our days going on outings to the park, having picnics (weather permitting), exploring the neighborhood, going to the library (book babies is great!), reading, dancing to music, singing songs, making yummy and nutritious food and playing age appropriate games. We love to laugh and play and believe having fun is an important part of our day together, as well as learning new things. I absolutely love creatively engaging with children and watching their minds at work. Everyday is so much fun, even the hard days! I’m a open-minded, reliable and positive person who leans more towards attachment parenting. I have great references and will gladly do a background check. I welcome the opportunity to get together to see if this is something that might be a good fit for you and your family. Please email Beth at bfportland@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you.

The Child Care Improvement Project, started in 2000 is part of the non-profit agency Neighborhood House. The goals of our project are to improve the quality of family child care, help strengthen small child care businesses and provide child care referrals to parents. Over 110 family child care providers throughout Multnomah County participate in our program through monthly child development trainings, resource sharing meetings, and home visits with our coordinators. Providers also recieve assistance with professional development and environmental improvements. We work with family child care providers to support them in helping children learn and thrive in safe and nurturing settings.

For more information about our program please visit www.childcareimprovement.org or contact the program manager at (503) 524-3245 or mgoodman@nhweb.org

As the holidays are approaching, parties and gatherings are starting to fill up the calendar. I am a very experienced and reliable nanny/babysitter, previously contracted with NW Nannies and currently in my last year of grad school at George Fox. I am seeking temporary babysitting work to help you cover holiday-related childcare needs. References are very available upon request -- I currenly nanny for a family a couple days a week (since September 2007). All ages, 6 weeks and up.

Please contact me via email with questions, inquiries, etc. @ emily.sallee@gmail.com.

Hourly rate negotiable, depending on age and number of children.

Happy Holidays!  ...Emily Sallee

Hi Mamas,

I am a Mama of two little girls (3mo. and 2 years) looking to care for 2 toddlers in my home 2 or 3 days a week starting at the beginning of January. We will be outdoors as much we can and we will go on many neighborhood outings.  We love to read books and do art projects.  We feed our toddler as much organic food as possible and would do the same for yours.   I am a certified Elementary School teacher so I have plenty of experience with kids.  I also am a fluent Spanish speaker and would be happy to work with your little one to learn some basics.  My preference is to do M-W-F but the days of the week and hours are flexible if we can find the right situation.  Please give me a call or email if you are interested! 

Cheers,
Ali
aligator66@yahoo.com
503-504-0257

Cultural Care Au Pair knows that one of the biggest challenges parents face is finding a good childcare fit for their family. Cultural Care Au Pair’s childcare and cultural exchange program is often a welcome solution. It gives families flexible, live-in childcare at an affordable price. Au pairs—young women and men from overseas—travel to the U.S. for a year (or more!) to provide live-in childcare. Hosting an au pair gives parents more one-on-one quality time, their children and the peace of mind that comes with a trusted, childcare provider. For more information about hosting an au pair, visit www.culturalcare.com or call 800-333-6056 or contact Anna Lee-Thompson, Local Childcare Coordinator at (971) 235-4181 or via e-mail Anna.LeeThompson@lcc.culturalcare.com.

Now with winter savings: save up to $850!

Families who apply between November 1 and December 1, 2008 are entitled to a $350 program fee discount AND the opportunity to lock into 2008 prices (a savings of up to $500). Your total savings is up to $850! Families must be new to Cultural Care Au Pair and welcome an au pair into their home by April 3, 2009. Promotion code: PCWS2008

Southwest Parent-Child Collective is a cooperative Preschool dedicated to nurturing creative growth in children. We have TWO openings in our Preschool (3-5 year olds)! 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

Hello! We are seeking a caring & responsible adult to care for our sweet baby girl Penelope, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-3, starting in January. We would also be open to a nanny-share, particularly within the University Park or surrounding NoPo neighborhoods. Please contact Emmie at emmieleach@gmail.com Thanks!

Hello urbanMamas!  I am working with a family in NW Portland that is looking for a nanny share.  Their hours are flexible but what they really need is care for their infant plus one to two others for a minimum of 24 hours per week.  Care would be at their home.  The family has worked with other families before in nanny share situations and love the idea of having the kids together (mom has two grown children as well).  This is an ideal situation for a family with a part-time childcare need and a convenient and affordable alternative to daycare.   For more information please email me at danielle@abnanny.com.   

Hello,

A few friend and I are curious if there is such a thing as "drop-in" childcare for when a nanny or childcare provider is sick or on vacation.  Does anyone know of someone who provides drop in/temporary care in the SE Portland area?

Thanks!

Jennifer

jcavagnetto@msn.com

Our son just got in off the wait list for Montessori of Alameda to start in January (he'll be 16 months). I really like their program and am impressed with the school but I'm worried that 16 months is too early, especially since he has to go a minimum of 4 days per week. That seems like an awful lot to me. I currently work 3 full days/week but will have to change my schedule to work 4 days (9-2:30 instead of 9-5:30). Our son is a very social kid and enjoys being around other children (at the library, in swim class, play dates, etc.) so I think he will thrive with the interaction with other children I just don't know if I should be doing this at his age. If we pass up our spot then most likely he won't be offered another one until July (he'll almost be 2 yrs). We currently have an at home nanny 3 days/week.

Does anyone have any experience in sending their child either to Montessori or other daycare at this age - for 4 or 5 days/week? Advice on how to make the transition easier? Or if we should pass up the space and wait until he's a bit older? Currently he cries every time I leave him with the nanny at our house and I worry that it will be even harder in a new place (without the comfort of home). The crying stops a few minutes after we leave and then he is fine the rest of the day but the goodbye is very hard.

Family in SE (MT. TAbor) area seeking experienced babysitter for our 5 year old for date nights 2-4x month.  Looking to establish ongoing babysitting arrangement.

We just open our doors this month in Sellwood, and would love for you to come to one of our Open Houses. 

About us: We are a dual immersion program for pre-school aged children (3yr-5yrs).  The teachers speak Spanish during the class time, using English when necessary. Teachers make learning Spanish fun while providing a structured and warm classroom environment. Uno, Dos, Tres Academy believes that creating an environment where children have fun while being exposed to the Spanish language paves the way for greater receptivity to learning the language in a more structured setting later in life.

While Uno, Dos, Tres Academy recognizes that language and literacy are core components of children's learning experience, we also believe that children grow and develop through a variety of ways. Throughout the day we provide children with a rich art program, dance, music, nature, literature, stories, and one-on-one interactions with peers and staff.

We are open Monday thru Friday from 7:00am -5:30pm and provide an enriching program for families who are interested in a Spanish immersion education for their young child. We offer small class sizes, which allow for many one-on-one interactions with peers and teachers. We have two large classrooms with one Lead Teacher in each class and a Teacher Assistant that assists in both of the classroom half of the time.

Schedules:

Part-Time Preschool 8:00am-12:00pm or 12:30pm-4:30pm (starting in Mid November)

Full-Time Preschool 8:00am-4:30pm (starting in Mid-January 2009)

Before/After School 7:00am-8:00am and/or 4:30-5:30

Location: 8718 SE 17th Ave. Portland Or. 97202

Phone: (503) 231-0123

WWW.unodostresacademy.com

Karlae@unodostresacademy.com

Open House Dates:

Monday, November 10th 5:30-7:30
Thursday, November 20th 5:30-7:30
Monday, November 24th 10:30-11:30 *Please call to register for this tour
Thursday, December 4th 10:30-11:30 *Please call to register for this tour
Thursday, December 11th 10:30-11:30 *Please call to register for this tour
Thursday, December 18th 5:30-7:30

We have a wonderful new carriage house in our quiet, fenced yard. We are hoping to rent the space and want to have a preschool here five days a week. We have two children under 4, both already have care arrangements. You'll find a swing set, sandbox, and five chickens here on our property, which is a large lot 2 blocks south of Hawthorne on SE 33rd Ave. If anyone would like to come see and talk about this possibility, please call Kevin 503 936 8445.

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

Just breathe, we've got you covered!

Olive.You.Nanny is a unique nanny placement agency that focuses on making highly personalized placements between families and great nannies. We meet personally with every family and nanny who works with us to ensure that your nanny not only meets your family's schedule, but your personality!

All our nannies have at least a year of nanny experience, have been interviewed in-person with Olive.You.Nanny, have had their references checked by the agency (and made available to you), are CPR and first aid certified, and will undergo criminal and driving record checks in every state and county in the country. Our nannies are professional, experienced and love what they do!

We place full-time and part-time nannies, as well as temporary or occasional sitters. Whatever your needs, whatever your schedule, we'll help you find the perfect nanny!

For more information, check out www.oliveyounanny.com or contact Emily at emily@oliveyounanny.com

We are seeking nanny care for our 3 month old son. We live in the Rose City Park area in NE Portland and will need someone three days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). We would be open for nanny sharing as well. Please contact me at darci.walker@yahoo.com if you know of (or are) a super nanny that might be interested!

Thanks,
Darci

The Garden School is a Montessori toddler community nestled inside a home in NE Portland. The teachers offer a wealth of experience from outdoor school and gardening to language and music. Our intention is to create a natural and peaceful environment that allows the toddler to follow his inherent wisdom with gentle guidance.

We currently have two spaces available for walking children between the ages of 13 months and two years old. Please contact us through our website at http://www.the-gardenschool.org or by emailing us at info@the-gardenschool.org.

I have a curious, silly, and determined little 8 mo who is also teething, developing separation issues, and isn't able to nap at the in-home day care she's been attending.  I'm looking for either a nanny to come to my home on M & W (and possibly F) OR a child care facility or home experienced in babies' first transitions to childcare and nap issues.  If you have referrals, please email me at zaftiglady@gmail.com.

I now have 2 full time openings for ages 1yr to 6yrs of age.

State Registered/CPR/First-Aid Certified/all other classes taken

USDA Food Program

Ass. with CCIP

M-F; 7-6(flexible)

Low Rates/State OK

Large Fenced backyard/kid friendly dog

Walks Daily/Park/Library once a wk or so

Arts/Crafts; Preschool Curriculum

Read/Sing Songs/Dance/Make Friends/Dress-Up/Puppet Play

We have Lots of FUN!!!!!!

For more info please write or call Kathy at;

jkmcky@q.com

503-762-3289

Have a Great,  Thanks for Looking

Do you need part-time childcare for your little one and live near MLK & Lombard? I may have just the space you have been looking for. My daycare group size is usually three or less per day. Currently I have two spaces available for infant (3months) – toddler (3yrs). I have a BS in Education with over 12 years of experience working with children and families. I provide walks, songs , loads of books, art projects, dance parties, cuddles, naps, and organic snacks. My hours are from 8am -5:30 pm Monday–Friday

Visit our Blog to see some of the fun! : http://notmybabyblog.blogspot.com/
Email me with your questions : anna@spiny.com

Peace,
Anna

Hi! We have a fabulous nanny (college educated, creative, loving, etc.) that cares for our almost 14-month old daughter.  We live in the Laurelhurst neighborhood near Glisan and are looking for another family that has a child of a similar age (ideally in the range of 1 year to 18 months) that would be interested in sharing our nanny 2-3 days per week (M, W, Th--with some possibility of alternate days, if needed) beginning around Thanksgiving. Our nanny currently works for us from 7:15 am to 4:45 pm. Please contact us if this sounds of interest to you, and we can compare needs to see if this might be a good fit!
Jen
jen.wigal@gmail.com

Hello!  I am the mother of a sweet, intelligent 2 ½ year old daughter.  I'm looking to care for another toddler around 2 ½ years old, in our home.  We live in the Hawthorne area across the street from a park/playground. Before becoming a mother I worked as a nanny, babysitter, and daycare provider for 12 years.  I am CPR and First Aid certified. 

Days: M/W/F (or two of those three days ok too)
Hours: 9:00 am - 12:30pm
$8/hr

The playschool day consists of lots of open play (in the playroom and fenced back yard), circle time (with song and music activities, stories, dancing), and arts and crafts.  This is ideal for people looking for small setting childcare (4 children per day).

If this appeals to you and suits your needs, please email me so we can set up a time with you to meet our family.

Thank you!

Jennifer

jcavagnetto@msn.com

Hi,

My name is Kristen. I run a small in home childcare (Lil Roo’s Playhouse)in the St. Johns area, and have been open for 11+ years. I am licensed, on the USDA food program, member of the CCIP (Child Care Improvement Project), have my CPR/First Aid/Food Handlers card per state regulations, and have taken multiple classes pertaining to children. I currently have one opening beginning on 11/3. None under 16 months please. I offer a small structured in-home environment, a pre school program, weekly library trips, and field trips, all at a reasonable price. I believe children learn by being hands on, exploring our senses, and having fun. I look forward to meeting with you, discussing my program, and making sure I am a good match for your child. Thank you.

Kristen Gray

Lil Roo’s Playhouse

lilroosma@msn.com

Kenilworth Presbyterian Church Early Childhood Center, A Community for Children and Families, Announces the Opening of a New Cooperative Preschool!

The Early Childhood Center is a half day, play based preschool that welcomes three and four year old children into a creative, warm and inviting environment. The curriculum incorporates the best practices in early childhood development and is influenced by the insights and ideals of the schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy.  Our goal is to provide an enriched learning environment supporting a child's social emotional development. In an atmosphere of understanding, nurture,trust, and respect where children are thought to be fully capable, intelligent creative thinkers and that play is their work. The preschool supports the belief that parents and the teacher are partners in the education of their child. That the teacher and children are seen as researchers and learners together. There will be multiple opportunities for children to play such as, blocks, and builders, dramatic play, painting, clay, drawing, along with a wonderful outside playground! As a cooperative preschool, parents will have an opportunity to be actively involved in the development and growth of the preschool program.

Three year old Class is Tuesday/ Thursday, Four year old class Monday, Wednesday,  and Friday. School hours are from 9:30 to Noon  for both classes.

Contact Information: Gretchen Nelson Teacher/ Coordinator  Early Childhood Center of Kenilworth Presbyterian Church 4028 SE 34th Ave. Portland Oregon 97202, kpcpreschool@gmail.com  503 235-3977

Information about Kenilworth Presbyterian Church web site: www.kenilworthpc.com

All children and families are valued and welcome to apply for enrollment.

I care for a great little group of friends here in my home in inner NE Portland near MLK and Rodney.  I currently have a very small group and am looking to add a couple more personalities into the mix.  I would love to add an infant to the group but would gladly accept ages up to 4 years old.

We love to sing and dance, read books, have puppet shows, do puzzles, art projects, preschool activities and play with all of our toys in our great play-space and baby-room.  We have an organic garden and chickens that the kids get to "help" with in our great big back yard.

I provide healthy home-cooked meals and include many organic foods but we do eat some conventional foods as well.  I provide a loving and comfortable environment and lots of hugs but I have found that when working with a group it isn't feasible to accommodate attachment parenting. 

I was a nanny for many years before becoming a mom myself and I have been providing care here in my home for the past five or so years.  I can provide many loving references.

I am available Monday - Friday 7:30 - 5:30 and charge $35/day.

Thank you,
Rachel (rachalla@hotmail.com)

I am in search for full time daycare for my precious baby girl starting almost immediately!  I'll be returning to work mid-November and need a safe, fun place to take my two month old.  We live in the Clinton Street Neighborhood and would love to find someplace close to home!  Please contact me if you know of any places.

Thank you!

Marsha

marsha0705@comcast.net

503 936.0720

Hello!

We are looking for a nanny or Babysitter who is able to help us out this coming Wednesday morning for 2 hours. We are in SE portland and pay well. Please email us at tangerinesamurai@mac.com. Thank you!

My great Friday morning nanny has a new job & won't be able to watch my baby anymore after December.  So, I'm looking for something new.  I'm wondering if this might be a good time to start a nanny share or a small childcare setting as my boy is going to be one at the end of November and no longer needs quite as much undivided attention as a little baby does.  Our current nanny has a little girl who is a year older than my baby and they enjoy each others company.  For a nanny share I think somewhere between 8 mo & 2 years would be ideal.  I hope to find something in the SE or possibly southern part of NE further out (close to 82nd).  Our current nanny lives in Montavilla and that works well for us.  Woodstalk or somewhere between the two would be good as well.  Hours needed are about 8:45 - 1:15 (depending on drive distance from our home) on Fridays.  A little flexibilty would be nice as I occasionally have a different work schedule, but it isn't necessary. 

Thanks for any interest or information,
Claire
clairestar.g@gmail.com 

Hi there!

I'm seeking a friendly down-to-earth family to begin working with, one who values and respects their nanny. I'm available to begin immediately, but would also be open to setting something up for dec. or jan. I'm available to work anytime after 11 or noon on mondays, anytime on tuesdays and wednesdays, anytime up until 1:30 pm on thursdays, and anytime up until 3 pm on fridays. I'm also available weekend days. I'm looking for part-time work right now, anything from 8 - 21 hours/week, give or take...

I'm a 29 year old female part-time student, progressive-minded, artistic, active and healthy, politically engaged, fascinated and enamored with the world around me. I like to ride my bike, play music, draw, eat delicious foods, study science, dream about universal healthcare, work in my garden, and hang out with animals, kids, and my friends! I'm queer, and am only interested in working with a family that is queer-friendly.

Happy November!

I am seeking a part-time nanny beginning in January for my son who will be 5 months old. I need someone two days a week - I'm flexible on what two days, Monday through Thursday. Hours would be 6:45am to 3:45pm. This would be a great job for a part-time college student! Would want the person to be CPR certified, provide references and have prior experience with infants.

If you know of anyone who would be interested, please let me know.

Email me any of your recos!

I'm looking for some kind of part-time childcare arrangement for at least May of 09. I'll be in school when my second kid is born (sometime around the end of April), and I will need part-time care on weekdays and/or weekends in the daytime, probably to the tune of 5-10 hours a week for May and early June, possibly beyond. I won't be wanting to be away from him/her for long, and I will need the time mostly to do homework, so I expect that the work will be in 2-hour shifts, usually with me close by, and will be pretty flexible in scheduling. I am open to any arrangement that works - babysitting swapping, regular old babysitting (a nice teenager with some tiny-baby experience would be fine), a nannyshare, whatever! I live in Sellwood. If you're interested in exploring some kind of option, please contact me at ostling32@gmail.com.
Thanks!
Sara

Hi Mamas,

I am looking for one or two other families to start a nanny share with us in close-in NE. I have a two year old daughter and a 2 mo. old daughter. I would love to find a family with a little one that is close in age to my older daughter so that she can have a playmate. I am looking to find care (I have some interested Nannies) for 3 days a week. Please email me if you are interested!

Thanks,
Ali
aligator66@yahoo.com