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Let your child explore, create and learn at grandma's place. We're proud to present four convenient Portland locations: Center Village, Rose Quarter, Clark Family Center and Clark Family Center Infant and Toddler Annex.

Nanny for hire, in my home or yours! 

I am offering care 4 days/week (flexible days) between the hours of 7:30am and 6pm. I’m looking for one or two little ones to join myself and my 4-month old beginning in July. 

My experience includes:

• 15+ years working with families as a childcare provider
• 5+ years as a Montessori  Classroom Assistant  in infant, toddler, and primary classrooms—most  recently with Portland Montessori Collaborative (www.pdxmc.org)
• 3 years working with families as a birth and postpartum doula
• CPR and First Aid  Certification, Oregon Food Handler’s Card, Criminal History Registry

We are expecting our first child in July and will need childcare starting in late August/early September.  We live in Tigard and I work at Portland State, so preferably somewhere close to our home or on that side of town.  We are open to a nanny or nanny share, home-based care, or similar.  Care may be part-time at first as I may be able to work a flex schedule, but eventually we will need full-time.  I can be contacted at kelesc@gmail.com  Thanks!!  ~Kelli

Hi mamas!

I am a 22 year old college student looking for part-time employment (25ish + hrs/wk) with a new family. I am currently a nanny for preschool-age twins, but still have a lot of free time in my schedule. I have been committed to this family for over a year. I am available Mon. anytime after 12:30, 7:30-12:30 on Wed. and all day TTHF. There is room for this position to become full-time through September, but would require further discussion.

We are looking for someone to watch our daughter 2 days a week starting in June. She will be 3 months old at the time. We are in inner SE Portland and are open regarding location (we work in NE
and downtown and would be happy to take her somewhere in one of those areas.) The specific days of the week are flexible, to be worked out together. Our ideal would be to share a nanny with another family but we are open. We are looking for someone with plenty of infant experience and references. If you are a family with a nanny to share or are a nanny open to PT work please contact Andi at andicurry@gmail.com. 

   Warm and wonderful Golden Day Nursery School is now enrolling for Summer as well as the Fall 2013-2014 school year.  We are a small in home preschool program, welcoming children ages 1 1/2 to 4 years old.  We offer full or part time care, with a great ratio of six children and two teachers. Your child will feel happy and secure in this home away from home environment, with warm healthy meals, activities, circle and story time with puppetry, outdoor play rain or shine, and friends.   We are located in the family friendly neighborhood of Sellwood, at Share It Square.  Please see our website for more information at: Goldendaynurseryschool.com or call Ms. Indira at: 503-583-7349 

Looking for part-time care for 8.5 month old infant while I work from home or occasionally run errands away from home.  Probably 8 hours a week to start, potential to increase.  Also potential for weekly date night babysitting if interested.  Ideally hours would be split over 2-3 days, in 3-4 hour periods of time.  Flexible on which days of the week and whether hours are in morning or afternoon.  Would also consider child care swap with someone looking for similar care in the area.  I live in close in SE, near 48th and Hawthorne.  Email is best, fisher.a.kelly[at]gmail.com.  Thanks, Kelly

Let your child explore, create and learn at grandma's place. We're proud to present four convenient Portland locations: Center Village, Rose Quarter, Clark Family Center and Clark Family Center Infant and Toddler Annex.

Hillsboro Arts Preschool & Day School

* * *The only vegan, holistic early childhood community in the suburbs!* * * 

* *Perfect for Portlanders who want Portland's approach to child care but commute into the Beaverton/Hillsboro area!* *

We have reopened our doors! Infant & Toddler openings available!

Our program is for children ages 0 to 3.5 years and is inspired by RIE/Gerber and Reggio Emilia. 

ChildRoots, A Center for Young Children, (www.childroots.com), is an environmental and Art-and-Science-based learning community, dedicated to providing superior childcare for children ages six weeks to six years.

Open house this Saturday, April 6th from 10-12. Please email for addresses & to RSVP.

CRileyteach@aol.com

I am a 28 year old nanny and art student. One of my part time childcare positions is ending and I am looking for another great family to begin working with, ideally within the next 2-4 weeks. I have one other family I do regular care for on Thursdays (I also do occasional sitting and fill-ins for several other families when I'm available.) My weekday availability is M/W any time, and Tuesday until 4;30. Friday afternoons may also be a possibility, especially after Spring term ends. 

I have been a nanny/childcare provider full time since 2003, but have been relied on to babysit younger siblings, family members, and neighbors since the late 1990s. I have experience caring for children ages 0-13. I've worked in preschool and in-home childcare settings and was a live-in nanny for 2 years in Baltimore. I am comfortable caring for multiple children of same and varying ages including infants, toddlers, and school age children.

www.portlandbabyschool.com   *   971.266.3606

Located in North Portland in the Mississippi neighborhood, Portland Baby School has 2, 3, 5, and now 4 day openings for children from 3 to 9 months old.

At Portland Baby School, Children learn to:

• Think critically and creatively
• Empathize with others
• Communicate well
• Move with dexterity

Hello nannys! I am looking for part-time childcare for my daughter starting in May. I live in Beaverton and work in Tigard so anywhere in between would be great.  I am open to nanny sharing or daycare out of my home or yours. It would be for 2 days a week (Mondays & Thursdays, 7-4ish). My daughter will be 3 months old in May so someone with experience with young children is a plus! I can be reached via email at jolie619@gmail.com.  I look forward to hearing from you!
-Emily

We are looking for a nanny to care for our  sweet 4 month old daughter beginning in April.  Our ideal scenario is on site at our home in the Clinton district Mon-Thurs from 9-5.   We are somewhat flexible though with times and location (and are open to sharing a nanny with another family).  Infant CPR and personal references will be required.  Please email me @ aksheridan@gmail.com if interested and/or if you have any leads.  Thanks in advance!

Concordia Montessori in NE Portland is an enriching community for students ages 14 months - 6 years old. We are proud to offer an affordable, high quality, in-home Montessori option for working families in our NE neighborhood.  We are currently enrolling for our toddler program (ages 14-28 months).

Wild Lilac Child Development Community is now enrolling for Fall 2013.

Wild Lilac is a reggio-inspired program that offers high quality, inclusive, culturally competent, and accessible early childhood education and comprehensive family support to the Southeast Portland community.

Marti's Place, a Certified home based child care is looking for an experienced child care specialist.  We specialize in infants up to three years old.  We are located in NE Portland, Alameda neighborhood.

We have a full time position as well as a part time position open now.  Both positions are starting immediately.

If you have at least two years experience working in a certified setting, registry in the Oregon Criminal History Registry and a desire to work in a fun, happy, family oriented child care that has been around for 30 years,  please send your resume as well as a cover letter explaining how your experience would be helpful for us (nanny work does not count in the two year's required experience).

Check out our website too!

Hope to chat with you soon!

Marti

Martisplace.org

martisplace@gmail.com

Looking for a great Montessori experience for your child, complete with Music Together, Spanish Immersion, and a flexible schedule?  Community Montessori in Lake Oswego is now enrolling for children to 12 months to 6 years old for the 2013 - 2014 school year, and will be hosting an Open House on Friday, March 8, from 10am to 11am.

If you are interested in attending the Open House, please contact Ginger (contact info below) for the  address.  

Let your child explore, create and learn at grandma's place. We're proud to present four convenient Portland locations: Center Village, Rose Quarter, Clark Family Center and Clark Family Center Infant and Toddler Annex.

Join us for our Kindergarten Round Up on 3/2 from 10-2! CMLC schools offer fresh and healthy snacks, lunch and organic dairy, small class size of ten students, fun educational activities, Starfall curriculum, field trips and much more. Come visit us at www.MYCMLC.com We have six locations that may be fairly close to you! Hope to see all your smiling faces soon!

Hello!

We have an opening in our small, in-home day school for a young child 1 year or older. We are also accepting wait list applications for an infant slot that will become available in September of this year.

Established in 2009, we offer:

State registered family child care home

Pesticide-free yards and gardens

Natural toys and materials

Cloth diapering

Eco-Healthy certification from the Oregon Environmental Council

Guest Artist Program

Produce delivered weekly by Organics to You

We are vegan owned and operated

We are pro-family and pro-choice

We welcome GLBT families

School teacher? Social worker? Single parent? We have a tuition assistance program for qualifying families. 

Please check out our website: http://hillsboroartspreschool.blogspot.com

You may get in touch with us through the Contact page of the website or via: hillsboroartspreschool@gmail.com

We have an open house on the first Saturday of every month at 5pm. Our next open house is scheduled for 3/2/13. Please email us if you plan on attending.

Thanks & good luck in your search!

We're looking for a nanny on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8-4 (flexible on time) for our soon-to-be 6-month-old daughter starting in March (flexible on date). The position includes spending time with an energetic weimaraner from time-to-time.

Main responsibilities would include:

• Creating a stimulating, nurturing, and safe environment for the baby
• Implement daily routines (she is already on a consistent nap schedule and will be just starting solids)
• Prepare meals and feed
• Perform light housework related to childcare including washing the baby's clothes, cleaning up after meals, and tidying play areas (would pay extra for doiong additional household chores)

Education and Experience

• High school graduate
• Training in early childhood education preferred

Since she takes at least two naps each day, so this could be a great position for someone finishing their degree who wants to get paid while doing homework.

We would also consider nanny-sharing if anyone in the area is interested in banning together.

Contact Rebecca at becca.combs@gmail.com with a letter of interest/resume.

Creative Minds Learning Centers are family owned child care centers serving the community since 1997. They have opened their sixth school in the Happy Valley/ Clackamas community and are accepting applications for Infants - Kindergarten children. This school is beautifully designed with murals and creative interest areas which are sure to delight your child. Creative Minds are Oregon Program of Quality, State and ECO certified and winners of Red Tricycle's Child Care. Check out their website to learn more about their philosophy and story: Creative Minds Website 

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Creative Minds Learning Centers Happy Valley School Open Houses this February

Looking for a great Montessori experience for your child, complete with Music Together, Spanish Immersion, and a flexible schedule?  Community Montessori in Lake Oswego is now enrolling for children to 12 months to 6 years old for the 2013 - 2014 school year!

Hi UrbanMamas!

We moved to Portland recently for my husband's job, and there must be something in the water, because we're already expecting our first child - a baby boy - in June 2013!

As per instructions from almost everyone I know, we're already starting to look into infant care options for when I go back to work full time in September 2013.  We've gotten a few recommendations from my still measly social networks here but mainly we're relying on internet research which seems to be turning up the same few options: ChildRoots, Creative Minds, Grandma's Place, Belmont Academy, CCLC, the OHSU CCLC (we're looking in/near SE).  Or find a nanny.  

I figure this can't be all that's out there or 90% of the babies in SE Portland wouldn't have a place to go.  My prenatal yoga instructor says many places just don't have websites.  Does anyone have ideas - specific places or lists of places?  A nanny or nanny share would also be an option.  I work from home and have a fairly flexible schedule, so I don't necessarily need a full-time, 9-6 deal.  On the other hand I've been told not to expect to get any work done if I'm home with the baby, even if there's a nanny there too.  And I do travel for work from time to time, and my husband has VERY long and VERY inflexible hours (he's a resident at OHSU).

Would love to hear from anyone with experience or ideas!  Places you or your friends have sent your babies, lists you've received, other networks you think I should tap into?  Mamas who work from home, any creative ways you've made it work?  Nanny+coworking space?  Would love to hear any and all input!

Thanks SO much,

Beth Stucky (bethstucky1@gmail.com) - that's a number 1 in my email address

Wild Lilac offers a progressive Waldorf and Reggio inspired ealry childhood program for children ages six weeks through 5 years old in SE Portland!

Our homey classrooms provide children with plentiful and varied opportunities to construct knowledge about the broadening world around them using simple wooden toys, a plethora of art, building and storytelling materials, dress up clothes and silks, materials for light and shadow exploration and more!

Outside of the classroom, we explore our neighborhood and community through fieldtrips to gain a deeper understanding of the ideas we explore inside our classrooms.

 

Our teachers hold the image of each child as capable, competent, and curious and strive to meet each individual children's interests and passions with learning opportunities that inspire. It is the teacher's role to observe the children, support their learning and to gently guide them to accept challenges and solve problems. Wild Lilac teachers document the children's experiences to make their learning visible to the whole community.

At Wild Lilac, we see ourselves as a community of child and adult learners and we provide regular opportunities for parent/guardian discussions and community events for children staff and families.

Food is an important part of the culture of our school. Our cook prepares organic meals (breakfast, snack, lunch and afternoon snack) for the children that feature local and seasonal produce, whole grains, beans, and homemade breads.

Come join us for our February open houses: feb 2nd at 10am and Feb 12th at 3:30pm, to see our classrooms and learn more about our school!
Visit our website: www.wildlilac.org or our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WildLilacCDC

Questions?

Please email us: wildlilac@wildlilac.org

Or call: 503-236-3240

 

WeVillage is now open at Orenco Station! Taking ages 6weeks-12years for Drop in care, full day, half day or by the hour! date night everynight!

Buy packages and save big!

Opening hours are 9am-7pm M-Thur, Friday 9am-10pm, Saturday 10am-10pm

Sundays are for birthday parties!

WePreschool 9am-1pm M-W-F, $438.00 per month! Montessori and life skills based program.

1-6 ratio! No potty training required!

2700 sq feet of modern drop in playcare at its best! Intel and Nike Discounts!

    WePreschool

1295 NE Orenco Station Pkwy, Hillsboro Oregon 97124

click here www.wevillage.com

 

We are a working couple seeking a nanny who is available to help care for our 2 children in our home in SE Portland. We need someone who is available regularly on Mondays from 2-6, and occasionally in the evenings. I work from home, as a freelance editor and writer, and my husband is the office manager of a CPA firm downtown.

 Our son, Teddy, is nearly 2 years old. He consistently naps from 1:30-3:30, sometimes later. Our daughter, Elliot, is 2.5 months old and does not yet have a consistent nap schedule, though she does sleep for some portion of the afternoon. We need someone who would be comfortable watching both kids if they are both awake, and who is willing to help out with light housework (ironing, dishes, vacuuming and dusting, some dinner prep, etc) if they are both sleeping. The ideal candidate will have experience with both infants and toddlers, and knowledge (or the willingness to learn) baby sign language. We are looking for someone who can start by mid-February or sooner, and commit to the position through mid-July.

We live within walking distance of the Mt. Scott Community Center, the Woodstock Elementary playground, and the Woodstock public library.

If you are interested, please send us an email detailing your experience and your hourly rate. A background check and at least 3 professional references will be required.  

Please contact Jamie and Melissa at: jamie.yourdon@gmail.com

My name is Preston and I am currently looking for a PT nanny position in Portland! I am in my second year of the MA in Child Counseling program at Lewis and Clark College, and already working for a precious three-year-old boy two days a week. I would be available for a PT nanny opportunity roughly 20-25 hours a week. Continue reading for futher information!

We are two couples looking for a nanny to watch our new little boys, Salix and Brayden. We would like to hire someone for part-time employment sometime between mid-February and March. Hours, schedule, and wage will be negotiated during the interview process. Find an introduction paragraph for each of our families below.

We are Kate and Amy. We have been together for ten years and have one little boy, Salix, born in November. We both work full time—Kate as an environmental designer and Amy as a college writing instructor.  Our home is in the Foster-Powell neighborhood, and is quite small. Both of us love to exercise, spend time outdoors, eat delicious food, garden, and spend time with family and friends. We have two charming cats.

We are Karl and Michelle, and we are expecting our first child in December.  We live in a clean, cozy house in the Mt. Scott-Arleta neighborhood in SE Portland approximately one mile south of Kate and Amy.  Karl works Monday through Friday for a computer consulting firm and Michelle works part-time for an environmental non-profit.  We are hard working, family-oriented professionals. We are adventurous and enjoy seeking new and unique experiences.  We value thought-provoking conversation, healthy diets, and quality time spent outdoors.  We have one small, affectionate dog.

Both couples are looking for the following capabilities and characteristics in a nanny:

Logistics

• Age-appropriate developmental activities
• Cloth diapering
• Avoiding screens (TV, computer screens, phones)
• Comfortable taking care of two infants
• Pick up after yourself, but not clean our house
• Nanny needs to have a car, insurance, and a cell phone
• Non-smoking

Values

• Lots of outside time
• Engaging with boys
• Good use of common sense
• Good at handling stressful situations
• Healthy eating
• Reliable, responsible, energetic, nurturing, and engaging  

If you think you might be a good fit for our families, please contact us at salixandbrayden@gmail.com.

Located in North Portland in the Mississippi neighborhood, Portland Baby School has 2, 3, and 5 day openings for children from 3 to 9 months old. We offer:

• Respectful and loving care
• No teacher turnover
• Program from infancy to age 3
• Reggio and RIE-inspired philosophies
• Outings into the neighborhood
• Organic, vegetarian food
• Musical environment
• Caregiver with Masters degree in early childhood education
• Holistic education--ensures healthy development of cognitive, social-emotional, and physical skills

For more information, visit our website pdxbabyschool.com. 

Four Portland Locations

503.575.5654

http://www.mybundle-of-joy.com

 

Let your child explore, create and learn at grandma's place. We're proud to present four
convenient Portland locations: Center Village, Rose Quarter, Clark Family Center
and Clark Family Center Infant and Toddler Annex.

Call with any questions: (503) 780-8960

http://www.MyCMLC.com

GREAT NANNY, JUST FOR YOU!

Hi Everyone,

My name is Jillian M. Currently I am looking for a new position as a Nanny. I was involved in a Nanny-share for almost the duration of the year but as the contract term ended and the children turned 1 they were placed in Montessori. I am comfortable doing either another nanny-share, or working for one family. I am comfortable working with up to 3 infants, depending on their ages, 4 toddlers, or 5 children in total but this would really depend on the overall dynamic of the situation. I am also comfortable doing care in your home, or mine. Ideally the position would provide at least 36 hours a week, but this is also flexable as I explore my options.

Here's a little information about me. I have an immense amount of experience with children. I started my babysitting career at 12 years old, after I received my Oregon babysitters training, and CPR certification. Since then, I have had experience in taking care of about 25 different children, usually two or more at a time (five max), in in-home settings. My experience with children ranges from newborns to 13-year-olds. About half of my clientele has been parents of children diagnosed with Autism. I have also worked and volunteered with a school that caters to meeting the needs of children diagnosed with Autism . My tasks at the school included building a summer reading program for some of the more advanced students. I directed the students during "signing times" videos (videos that teach the children sign language). I did teacher aide duties in the classrooms working extensively with the pre-schoolers, and in the occupational therapy room. In addition to this experience, I was also a camp counselor in high-school at Camp Howard outdoor school for 2 seasons.

I love to do activities with children. I am not the type of care provider who will sit children in front of the TV and do my own thing. Just to be clear, I rather children have no screen time during my time with them. I prefer for children to have fun. If the parent permits, I like to take them on outings to the park, or maybe a day to the zoo, children's museum, library, or swimming pool depending on the child's interest. I love doing art projects, or fun cooking activities, playing board games, and will even happily partake in dress up or tea parties. As well as making sure the children enjoy the time we spend together, I firmly believe in education. I like to come up with developmentally appropriate activities that stimulate the intellectual growth of each child. For school aged children I come in great handy for help with homework. 

I am a student and am working towards a degree in early childhood education. I take courses through the local community college's online program, when I transfer next year I will continue primarily with online education. I am familiar with many learning/parenting styles includingMontessori, Waldorf, Attachment Parenting, and Positive Redirection. What I am unfamiliar with, I am willing to learn. My time spent with your children is based on your needs, their needs, and your parenting beliefs. I am very flexiable when it comes to this as I understand it is your child and I enjoy learning new styles. 

I have a license, car insurance, and a car for transporting needs. In addition, I know basic Spanish, and am furthering my skills incase you are interested in your child learning a second language.

I would ideally like a position that offers at least a 1 year contract.

Best,
Jillian

Contact me anytime at:

Jillian.Mathews91@gmail.com

(503) 750-6136 (text friendly)

 

View Reviews, and background check at:

http://www.care.com/r/childcare/jillianm97

We are seeking a nannysitter for approximately 30 hrs a week to care for our then 3 month old daughter, beginning in mid-February. We are located in Westmoreland, and hours will be approximately 9 to 3, Monday through Friday.

Warm and attached care for our baby is the highest priority; some light housekeeping duties may also be included. References and a background check will be required.

Thank you!

Christine

steelechr@gmail.com

Happy New Year!  Our family needs a nanny starting the last week in January.  We have 2 daughters, one that just turned 2 and another that will be 3 months when the position starts and I return to work.  The hours are: 30 Hours per week, 10 hours per day, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30 am - 5:30 pm.  Additional hours also available a few times a month.  We have a lovable dog, a fun house & yard for playtime, and we live right near Fernhill Park.  We're looking for someone with experience working with 2 kids of these ages, or someone who has had their own children and knows what it's like to multi-task and perform the juggling act.  Light housework expected but also greatly appreciated.  We'd prefer someone who doesn't smoke, doesn't wear perfumes, and doesn't have a cat at home-  my husband is very allergic.   If you're interested, please contact me!  Thanks! 

Stephanie

stephhayes75@gmail.com

 

Hello, my name is Karla Normington. I am from Brasil
and live in Portland since June, 2007. In the past I
have worked as an assistant in a daycare and Nanny. I have great references.
These responsibilities included:



* Supervision of infants, toddlers, and school age children

* Planning and implementing creative activities

* Setting up play dates

* Driving children to and from school and other activities

* Providing a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment

* Attending to physical and emotional needs of children

* Helping children with daily routines such as toileting, dressing, eating,
bathing and sleeping

*Cooking healthy Brazilian/American
meals

After working for years as a Nanny I decided to open my in home day care that
will be running for me . The day care will offer full- and part-time
enrollment. . We are a full Portuguese immersion program. All meals and snacks
will be  included (I
will provide healthy  made from scratch
food  for 
the children everyday), as well a detailed
curriculum outlines each week, periodic assessment of your child's development
and photos  to document your child's
experiences away from home.  The
environment is safe, clean, friendly, and inviting!

There is a large indoor and outdoor play area full of toys to increase their
thinking skills.

The toys I have are all educational crafts, puzzles, books, games, toys, etc.
So even as the kids are playing, they are learning.

My goal is to provide a loving, happy, educational
and safe environment for children.  I strive to enrich each child with a
love of learning, positive self-image, and a sense of creativity and imagination.
 I hope to create a nurturing environment to promote creativity!  I
try to recognize teachable moments throughout a daily schedule. I incorporate
music, art, and stories in a daily routine! The first language
spoken in our day care is Portuguese. We will bring and teach Brazilian culture without losing the American. Our goal is to teach
both cultures showing the differences/commonalities between the two Countries. My Mom is a Portuguese teacher in Brasil and she is sending me a
lot of materials so I can use here with the kids.

Our programs balance child-initiated and
activities, nutritious meals, snacks, rest time and outdoor/indoor play.

 

 

Our Philosophy:

We believe:

• 
  Children are
  competent, capable and have unlimited potential;
• 
  Children benefit from
  both routine and spontaneity, self-initiated play and teacher planned
  activities;
• 
  Children construct
  their own understanding of concepts, based on their world as well as
  interactions with adults;
• 
  Children  need 
  opportunities to make meaningful choices within clear boundaries;
• 
  Children grow though
  collaboration, community and being treated as individuals with strengths
  interests and needs.

Our process:

• 
  Creativity;
• 
  Self-Expression;
• 
  Hands on activities;
• 
  Sensory Oriented
  activities.

Our Environment:

• 
  Space are designed for
  children’s needs;
• 
  Highest standards of
  cleanliness and safety;
• 
  Soft spaces and warm
  atmosphere

 

 

We feature:

• 
  Art/Music
• 
  Language development
• 
  Multicultural activities
• 
  Field trips
• 
  Contact with nature
• 
  Body  exercise
• 
  Portuguese language instruction
• 
  A year-round, all-weather outdoor play area
• ·        
  Flexible and affordable full-day schedules
• ·        
  Nutritious meals and snacks

More info: http://asementinhadaycare.blogspot.com/

Do you need childcare for your infant in the Irvington Neighborhood?

ChildRoots is considering expanding to the Irvington Neighborhood. We are looking at a cohort with birthdates that range between 4/12 -12/12. If you have a child born between this date range and you are interested in care in this neighborhood, please contact Nina, Christina@childroots.com

A little bit about us:
•ChildRoots is an Art–and–Science–based learning community dedicated to providing superior child care for children six weeks to six years.
•Our ChildRoots Annex locations specialize in providing care to children ages six weeks to three years of age in intimate in-home settings complete with chicken, rabbits and lovely gardens.
•Our awe-inspiring classrooms are designed to provoke wonder, encourage inquiry, and allow for movement. All classrooms are child–focused: everything visible to children is available for their use. Classroom materials are continually adapted to suit their developmental needs and interests.
• Nutrition is important at ChildRoots. We provide amazing and inspiring organic vegetarian meals. Please feel free to read about us: The Oregonian's Food Day.
• Children go outside and play each day- we use our large outdoor spaces, take walks and visit parks. Children need time outdoors to run, yell and be exuberant (or just stare at the trees or birds flying by).
•Our teachers are trained to provide a consistent care, with particular interest focused on language acquisition, social and emotional development, and fostering curiosity, wonder, and self-esteem.

Please visit our website www.childroots.com for more details about our schools.

Creative Minds Learning Centers are excited to expand to the Happy Valley/ Clackamas community this Winter! We can't wait to host an Open House for families to preview our beautiful, Eco friendly school for Infants through Kindergarten. This school showcases breath taking murals by artist, Stephen Williams, custom facades, wood classroom equipment, natural toys, commercial kitchen, outside play areas, garden space and community room. Creative Minds Learning Center schools also offer Creative Outlets 4 Kids programs, High Reach and Starfall curriculum, language, music, dance and holistic play in media free environments. Please RSVP:  Creative Minds Open House to join us and meet our team, the founders and see what our family owned child care centers can offer your family! Our Open House is on Saturday, 12/15 from 10:00- 2:00 pm at 12771 SE Sunnyside Road in Clackamas.

ChildRoots, A Center for Young Children, (www.childroots.com), is an environmental and Art-and-Science-based learning community, dedicated to providing superior childcare for children ages six weeks to six years.  ChildRoots is opening a sixth Annex, the Grand Annex, in March 2013.  Located at 3727 NE Grand Ave. in the Irvington neighborhood, the Grand Annex is a beautifully-remodeled home and it will provide the same high quality care in a more intimate, in-home style, childcare setting.  It will serve Infants and Toddlers ages two months to three years.  The Annex follows the principles of the “ChildRoots Way” which is our unique brand of childcare designed to honor each child’s authentic, powerful self and support them in their development and acquisition of essential life skills.  Embracing elements of Attachment Parenting, Love & Logic and Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE), our teachers are dedicated to creating strong, consistent, and healthy bonds with the children in their care.  The Annex also follows our commitment to sustainability which includes the use of cloth diapers, reusable hand towels, organic meals and snacks, and maintaining a bleach-and aerosol-free environment.  The Grand Annex is now enrolling Infants and Toddlers who were born between April 2012 and December 2012.  To learn more about the Grand Annex, please visit www.childroots.com.  To learn more about enrolling, please contact Nina at Christina@childroots.com.   

The Ainsworth Annex is located at 3405 NE Ainsworth in NE Portland near The Kennedy School. The Annex is a beautifully-remodeled home with a large fenced yard and ample space to explore and garden.  The Ainsworth Annex is now enrolling Infants and Toddlers who were born between February 2012 and August 2012. To schedule a tour of the Ainsworth Annex and to learn more about enrolling, please contact ainsworthannex@childroots.com.

The Burnside Annex is located at 35 NE 17^th Ave., across the street from the main ChildRoots Center. The Annex is a beautifully-remodeled home with a large fenced yard and ample space to explore and garden.  The Burnside Annex is now enrolling Infants and Toddlers who were born between October 2010 to August 2011.  For questions and to schedule a tour date, please email burnsideannex@childroots.com.

ChildRootsNW is located at 1740 N.W. Flanders St. on the corner of N.W. 18^th and N.W. Flanders St in the Pearl.  The Center is a 9,000 square-foot-space comprised of nine classrooms, with a total capacity for 110 children.  The space was formally a Children’s Creative Learning Center (CCLC) child care, aka KinderCare. ChildRootsNW features a nice-sized outdoor area for play and its very own parking lot. The Center also has an art lab and a science lab.  ChildRootsNW has Preschool spots available now.  For information about enrolling at ChildRootsNW, please contact Beverly at (503) 227-2630 or via email at nwdirector@childroots.com to set up a tour.

I am seeking a nanny-share arrangement. I have an infant daughter who is 2 months old and am looking for childcare 4.5 - 5 days a week to begin the second week in January. 

We are seeking a part-time nanny for our 3 month old son two days per week (Tues and Thurs 7:45am-5:45pm) when I return to work in January 2013.  We live in SW Portland near Multnomah Village.  We are hoping to find a nanny who can commit to this schedule for at least one year.  If interested please contact us.  References and background check required.  

Thanks!

Amy Smith

amysmith_2006@yahoo.com

Hello! We are looking for a warmhearted nanny to help care for our 3-month son starting in January.  Hours would be 8am-5pm; initially, we would need 2-3 days/week, moving up to 4 days/week in February and onwards.

We are looking for someone with experience - particularly caring for infants - who enjoys spending time outside, making art and music, and approaches childcare with humor and skill.

If this sounds like you, please share your resume, any references, and rates.

We've also had excellent experience with nanny shares in the past - our other son is 2.5 years - and would welcome contact from families in the neighborhood who employ nannies and are interested in sharing.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Bree (breeoswill@hotmail.com)

We are the parents of two sweet and happy little girls – each will be 6 months old when you start.  We are looking for someone who can help our babies grow and thrive in a happy, stable environment.  Our girls are kind, loving, energetic, and affable children. Since we live in a great area of Portland, we hope our nanny will help us expose them to the many activities available in our neighborhood as well as in other areas of the city.

Our houses are located one block away from one another and we will be switching childcare locations every other week. We will need care 3.5/4 days a week (approximately 8am-5:30pm) and rather than looking to pay an hourly rate, we are offering a flat weekly rate of $425 per week. We are also looking for a one year commitment starting in early January 2013.

Responsibilities: Your primary and most important responsibility will be the safety and well being of the children during the hours that we are away from home. During the day, we’d like you to provide a variety of activities to develop the children including reading to them, playing with them and their toys, arranging some classes for them (when they get a bit older), etc. Our expectation is that no television will be watched during the day. Weather permitting; we also would like to see the children have the opportunity to get outside at least once per day, unless of course they are sick.  Possible places to visit are nearby parks and the local library (as they get older and can attend reading groups).

Qualifications: We are looking for someone who has at least 1-3 years experience working with infants aged 6 months+ and does not smoke.  Some early childhood education is also preferred, but not necessary for the right fit. We are very much looking to find an enriching, long-term childcare experience for our daughters and welcome nannies looking help to contact us.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Melissa - melissa.krzeminski@gmail.com

FT/PT openings - infants & toddlers - arts based preschool, day school, nursery (vegan Hillsboro)

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