Urban Mamas

We are a family looking to share our Nanny. Our Nanny has years of experience as a teacher at the highly regarded Portland Waldorf School and Childroots Center for Young Children. She has a dynamic knowledge of early childhood development and will be a warm, engaged asset to your children and family.

Our Nanny situation:

Starting mid July, our Nanny will be looking to take on 2 addition in-home shifts. She is available work Mon, Wed, Fri after 230pm and open Tuesdays and Thursdays. She will be working with our family in the SE Portland / Sunnyside neighborhood Mon, Wed and Fri from 10-2pm. She is hoping to find a family in our neighborhood to build a long term, in-home care relationship with.  Depending on the situation, she is willing to work in other locations.

We are happy to pass on her contact/rate information if our situation matches your childcare needs.

 Andrew (503) 360-8352    aelmore75@gmail.com

 

 

Safe, Clean, Media-Free Environment.

Loving, Experienced Care Givers.

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

Join us on Saturday, March 2 between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm to play, learn, meet the teachers, and tour the facility.  Please RSVP to nfravel@wildwoodnatureschool.com for address and directions.

Hi there. We are looking for a PT Nanny for our 2 little girls, ages 5 and almost 3. Those with the ability to play dinosaurs and barbies, color, paint nails, and read the same book multiple times are strongly encouraged to apply :) Fine Print: We are also looking for someone who is mature, responsible, has previous childcare experience with similar ages, safe car and clean driving record, and CPR certified.

We are a professional couple and I work as a graphic designer on a freelance basis. Hours we definitely need are: Wed afternoons (12:45-4) and Fri mornings (9:30-1:30). If you have additional availability, that would be great as I frequently have a need for more hours as my workload fluctuates.

We live just up the hill from the NW 23rd area, right next to a great community center with a large park, playground and preschool. Our girls attend school there and you will need to pickup (on foot) on one day. Our girls also love to go to the zoo, children's museum, etc.

We are also looking for someone who is comfortable pitching in around the house (unloading dishwasher, folding clothes) as time allows. And we have a very slow, but sweet 13 year old lab who occassionaly likes to walk across the street to the park with the girls.

Please contact me if you might be interested.

Thanks so much!
Amie
amiekurian@yahoo.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!

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)

 

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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 February 2012 and August 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.

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.

Four Portland Locations

503.575.5654

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

Our wonderful nanny Alisa is looking for a new family. With the new baby on the way and my husband travelling for work, we came to heartbreaking decision that live-in nanny would better fit our needs. The problem is, we love our nanny, and we don’t want her to go! So we are on a mission to find new perfect family for her.

Alisa has been with us for the past year, taking care of our finicky son Eydan. She started with us when Eydan was 6 months old and would not sleep for longer than half an hour. Through this year, she was with us with LO getting constantly sick, fussy, teething – you name it – and she never lost her patience. She has been calm, organized presence and she quickly became part of the family.

Alisa is always smiling, on time and imaginative with Eydan’s activities. She has lots of childcare experience and natural love for kids. If you would like any additional information, please feel free to contact us and we will be glad to answer any questions - milka_vevoda@yahoo.com. We will be sure to forward any information to her.  She is flexible with her schedule and available as of week of October 22nd in N, NE, NW, SE neighborhood. Alisa has reliable transportation, but is unable to put a carseat in her car. It has never been a problem for us, but if you need someone with car with carseat, she may not be your gal. We highly recommend her and know that her new family will be very happy with her.

Thank you!

Mika Vevoda

Hello Portland Families!

I am seeking a family to participate in a nanny share!  Also I am available for part time childcare work!  Currently I am working for a family in NE Portland caring for their awesome 4 yo boy.   The family and I are looking for another family to join a Nanny Share 5 hrs a week!

We are really hoping for Weds morning and early afternoon, but more importantly we are hoping to find a buddy around 4 yrs. (3, 4 or 5) to join us on our many adventures (there is some flexibility with the day)!!! 

Four Portland Locations

503.575.5654

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

Our wonderful nanny Alisa is looking for a new family. With the new baby on the way, we came to heartbreaking decision that live-in nanny would better fit our needs. The problem is, we love our nanny, and we don’t want her to go! So we are on a mission to find new perfect family for her.

Alisa has been with us for the past year, taking care of our finicky son Eydan. She started with us when Eydan was 6 months old and would not sleep for longer than half an hour. Through this year, she was with us with LO getting constantly sick, fussy, teething – you name it – and she never lost her patience. She has been calm, organized presence and she quickly became part of the family.

Alisa is always smiling, on time and imaginative with Eydan’s activities. She has lots of childcare experience and natural love for kids. If you would like any additional information, please feel free to contact us and we will be glad to answer any questions - milka_vevoda@yahoo.com. We will be sure to forward any information to her.  She is flexible with her schedule and ready to start mid-October in N, NE, SE neighborhood.  We highly recommend her and know that her new family will be very happy with her.

Thank you!

Mika Vevoda

Humming Hive Forest Preschool is looking for children, 3 or 4 years old, to fill the last 2-day and 4-day spaces.  We would love for your child to join us as we, inspired by the Waldorf philosophy, explore the magic of the forest, sing songs, tell stories, enjoy puppet shows, eat healthy, organic snacks cooked over a fire, garden, do art and crafts, visit the chickens and ducks, and more -- all part of an intention to cultivate a deep connection to the Earth and each other. 

  We spend all morning, from 9am to 1pm, outside, rain or shine.  The children are always dressed appropriately for the weather, so their days are filled with positive experiences of nature.  We do have a heated yurt, which we will go into on special occasions, and for short periods of time on the coldest days of the year. 

AS I GROW, a certified program designated as an "Oregon Program of Quality" by the state, has an immediate opening for the 2012-2013 school year.

AS I GROW is open Mondays through Thursdays, 8am-5:30pm and is located in lovely Beaumont-Wilshire Village near northeast 42nd/Fremont streets in Portland. 

North Portland Montessori School opening this fall!

North Portland Montessori School is a beautiful new school located in the Piedmont nieghborhood blocks away from Peninsula Park and Rose Garden.  We offer half day or full day Montessori five days a week for ages 3-6.  

We are currently enrolling children for the 2012-2013 school year.  Our teacher is and AMI trained guide with a Master's in Education and over seven years of classroom teaching experience.  

Hello!

My name is Hannah. I'm 24, reliable, very responsible, honest and I have a big heart.

I am looking for part-time nanny work come the school year. I have previous experience with children of different ages. I have worked in an elementary school teaching art, at an overnight camp for fourth graders, a Montessori school for children ages 2.5-5 and I have been a nanny for a family with a 3 year old.

When I started culinary school in 2011 I had to find a flexible part-time position which prevented me from working with kids. I've always enjoyed teaching and have found helping and enriching a child's life very rewarding. I miss it.

Hello!

My name is Robyn and I recently relocated from Seattle to the NW District for a great new career opportunity. I am a college educated, single female professional in my mid-thirties and while I don't have any  of my own, I do enjoy spending time with children. 

I have years of recent childcare experience with kids ranging from 6-months to 12 years of age. I had a couple of families in Seattle that I would sit for on a regular basis and I really miss them now that I have moved down to PDX. 

I work regular hours from Monday to Friday but would be interested in speaking with any families that are looking for the occasional reliable babysitter. I would be glad to meet for an interview and I also have references that would be happy to speak with you and vouch for my character. 

Please let me know if you would like to chat. The best to get in touch with me is email robynwoodman@gmail.com. 

Thanks so much! 

Robyn

Our play and nature-based preschool in rural NW Portland currently has a few openings (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays only now) for children ages 3-5. Wildwood Nature School is close to Forest Park, Bethany, St. Johns, and Sauvie Island but provides gardens animal care, 11 acres of open and forested land, and a calm, peaceful atmosphere that seems miles away from city bustle.
 

Hello! 

I am an experienced Montessori teacher trained at The Montessori Institute of Minnesota, with a Masters degree in Education and Child Development from Loyola College in Baltimore, Maryland.

I currently work in an infant/toddler program that focuses on play in a mixed age setting. 

Before that I worked as an in-home Montessori/Spanish teacher, teacher at a local Montessori elementary school, and taught at the Montessori Children's Community in the Dominican Republic.

Hi! I'm an experienced nanny looking for a new nanny position I've been working as a fulltime nanny for more than 10 years now. I've worked for several families and children of varied ages. Most of my nanny experience has been with children from newborn to pre-school age. If you feel that I might be a good fit for your family please contact me at

nanny1116@yahoo.com

I am a nanny with over 10 years of full time nanny experience. Currently I am looking for a new family to work with hopes for a long term relationship. I am hoping to find a family with a infant or toddler as I have many years of experience with that age group. I am very dedicated to my profession and I focus on all aspects of child development while providing in my service safe and loving environment for your children. I am very patient, active, caring, attentive, and respectful..I enjoy bringing the children to the playgrounds, parks, libraries, OMSI, etc. I show good judgment recognizing the needs of your children and I make their safety my top priority. I have an excellent references that can be verified after in person interview. If you are looking for reliable nanny please contact me at

nanny4pdx@gmail.com

 

Hi! I'm an experienced nanny looking for a new nanny position I've been working as a fulltime nanny for more than 10 years now. I've worked for several families and children of varied ages. Most of my nanny experience has been with children from newborn to pre-school age. If you feel that I might be a good fit for your family please contact me at

nanny1116@yahoo.com

Our play and nature-based preschool in rural NW Portland currently has openings for children
ages 3-5. Wildwood Nature School is close to Forest Park, Bethany, St. Johns, and Sauvie Island but provides gardens animal care, 11 acres of open and forested land, and a calm, peaceful atmosphere that seems miles away from the city.


We are a state registered preschool, with highly qualified staff offering:

• Play-based interdisciplinary curriculum to develop the whole child in art, science, language, literacy, emotional growth, math, and movement.

• Outdoor gardening, animal care, and hiking on 11 rural acres abutting the Wildwood Trail.

• Indoor environment inspired by child-focused methods of Waldorf, Montessori, and the schools of Reggio Emilia.

• Knowledgeable and caring teachers with over 15 years experience in Early Childhood and Museum Education, Master’s degree in education, and bilingual in Spanish and English.

• Multiage setting where children learn from and about each other while following their own interests at their own pace.

• Flexible scheduling options include classes that meet 2, 3, or 5 days per week.

What parents are saying about Wildwood Nature School:

“There were more conveniently located preschools to us, but I wanted my daughter’s intoduction to school to be in a setting that integrates the natural world with the learning process the way that Wildwood does.” – Shanna, Sauvie Island Mom

“We consider ourselves extremely lucky to have found this gem of a school.  The location of the school at the edge of the Wildwood Trail gives children ready access to one of Portland’s treasures and is worth our drive.  By the third day of school, my son begged him to drop him off early because he ‘loves love loves my school!’” — Marcelle, Beaverton Mom


We spend half of each day outside, rain or shine, and combine experiential
learning with more traditional preschool academics. Please contact nfravel@wildwoodnatureschool.com, visit our website or like our facebook page to find out more information about how children learn from the natural world as well as a thoughtfully designed indoor environment.

Experienced nanny (infants, toddlers) looking for full-time nanny-share position. Excellent references, over 10 years experience, CPR training. Long term commitment preferred. Please email with a detailed description of your needs (info about your child, your area of town, hours/days needed) and I will get back to you as soon as I can. nanny4pdx@gmail.com Thank you,

GREAT NANNY, JUST FOR YOU!

Hi Everyone,

My name is Jillian M. Currently I am involved in a Nanny-Share with two infants, ages 7 months and 9 months. My contract ends at the end of the year when both children will be placed in local Montessori programs. I am looking for a position to start December-February-ish, the official start date is a bit flexiable. 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.

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 including Montessori, 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:

JillianM@uoregon.edu

(323) 786-2642 (text friendly)

 

View Reviews, and background check at:

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

I am a nanny with over 10 years of full time nanny experience. Currently I am looking for a new family to work with hopes for a long term relationship. I am hoping to find a family with a infant or toddler as I have many years of experience with that age group. I am very dedicated to my profession and I focus on all aspects of child development while providing in my service safe and loving environment for your children. I am very patient, active, caring, attentive, and respectful..I enjoy bringing the children to the playgrounds, parks, libraries, OMSI, etc. I show good judgment recognizing the needs of your children and I make their safety my top priority. I have an excellent references that can be verified after in person interview. If you are looking for reliable nanny please contact me at

nanny4pdx@gmail.com

Experienced nanny (infants, toddlers) looking for full-time nanny-share position. Excellent references, over 10 years experience, CPR training. Long term commitment preferred. Please email with a detailed description of your needs (info about your child, your area of town, hours/days needed) and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

nanny4pdx@gmail.com

Thank you,

I am a nanny with over 10 years of full time nanny experience. Currently I am looking for a new family to work with hopes for a long term relationship. I am hoping to find a family with a infant or toddler as I have many years of experience with that age group. I am very dedicated to my profession and I focus on all aspects of child development while providing in my service safe and loving environment for your children. I am very patient, active, caring, attentive, and respectful..I enjoy bringing the children to the playgrounds, parks, libraries, OMSI, etc. I show good judgment recognizing the needs of your children and I make their safety my top priority. I have an excellent references that can be verified after in person interview. If you are looking for a loving and dedicated nanny please feel free to contact me at

nanny4pdx@gmail.com

Hi! I'm an experienced nanny looking for a new nanny position I've been working as a fulltime nanny for more than 10 years now. I've worked for several families and children of varied ages. Most of my nanny experience has been with children from newborn to pre-school age (as they're the ones who usually need fulltime nannies). If you feel that I might be a good fit for your family please contact me

Asia7831@yahoo.com

Greetings!

Humming Hive Forest Preschool is a Waldorf-inspired, outdoor preschool, located on the edge of Forest Park, just across the bridge from St. Johns.  We welcome children, ages 3-5 years old, for a seasonal curriculum full of song, story, puppets, art, crafts, gardening, animal care, and of course, exploring the magic of the forest.  Healthy, organic snacks are cooked over a fire everyday.  We spend all morning, 9am-1pm outside, rain or shine!  There is a small, heated yurt, which we will use for special occasions, festival celebrations, and the occasional storytime on the coldest days of winter.  

If you would like to support your child's connection to nature in a nurturing and imaginative environment, please find out more about Humming Hive!  You can do this at our website, www.humminghive.org.

If you are interested in enrolling your child for this school year, please hurry.  We have only one 4-day schedule (Tuesday-Friday) available.  There are also two or three 2-day schedules (Thursday/Friday) available, and possibly one 3-day schedule (Wednesday/Thursday/Friday) available.  

 You can also contact Ms. Christy for more information at nwforestpreschool@gmail.com.

Thank you!

I hope to hear from you soon!

I am a nurse who needs full time childcare for my 17-mo old son for 8 weeks beginning 8/20 while I go through the Providence Health new employee orientation.  I would love to join a family who employs a reliable nanny in order to help cut your costs for a couple of months and to keep us from having to make a long-term commitment with a commercial provider.  We are in SE but are willing to travel to NE or downtown.  Our son is a great eater/sleeper and is gentle with other children in social situations.  We would like him to get outside to parks, fountains, OMSI, etc as much as possible.  Please email Sarah at SLMA79@YAHOO.COM or call 828.337.7189.

Scuola Italiana di Portland is accepting registration for its Reggio Emilia-inspired, Italian Immersion preschool in the Pearl District. The preschool is located in the Zimmerman Community Center at 1542 NW 14^th Ave.  The program operates Monday through Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM.  The program is taught by an experienced, native Italian teacher. The school maintains a 4:1 student teacher ratio.  Children must be 3 years old to attend the program.

The preschool is a full immersion program, meaning Italian is spoken from day one.  However, on occasion, the teacher may find it necessary to use English to help a child understand a word or phrase.  At these times, the teacher will use the “sandwich method” – Italian word| English translation| Italian word again -. 

Our play and nature-based preschool in rural NW Portland currently has openings for children
ages 3-5. Wildwood Nature School is close to Forest Park, Bethany, St. Johns, and Sauvie Island but provides gardens animal care, 11 acres of open and forested land, and a calm, peaceful atmosphere that seems miles away from city bustle.
 

Hello!

Hello!

Hey mamas, 

We have two Au Pairs who are currently in the US but here as Au Pairs that are looking to continue with a host family.

There are many more amazing Au Pairs available as well. If you have a certain language or culture you want your Au Pair to come from let me know and I can send you a few that may work for you. 

Right now the two I am trying to find host families for in Portland are Irina and Stacey. 

Stacey is about to turn 19 years old, has three younger brothers ages, 17, 13 & 1 and is from North Lakes, Australia.  Stacey had her own car in Australia and has been driving while participating in the au pair program. 

Stacey’s childcare experience includes working in a school setting with children between the ages of 3 months and 12 years old.  She also provided care for a brother and sister aged 5.  She also provided care for her youngest brother.

Irina is 19 years old, has an older brother and is from Disentis, Switzerland.  In addition to fluent German and fluent and Rhaeto-Romance Irina speaks strong English as well as basic French.  

Irina’s childcare experience includes caring for three siblings over the course of two years.  They were 10, 9 and 5 when Irina started caring for them.  She also cared for a little girl from the time was 4 until she was 6.

Irina’s hobbies include snowboarding, tennis, volleyball and swimming.  She also plays piano and took singing lessons when she was younger.

Stacey and Irina are participating in the State Department Au Pair program. The State Department created the program in 1987 as a childcare option and cultural exchange experience for American families. We have been participating in the program since 1989 and have placed over 80,000 au pairs with American Families. Please contact me for more information about either Au Pair or the au pair program.

A little about me, I am a local mom here in pdx and I am passionate about attachment parenting, the environment and creativity. I work with an amazing Au Pair program and I believe it fits well with so many Portland families. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or are interested or pass my name and info along! Cheers!

Rachel Kampstra

rachelkampstra@gmail.com

503-810-0770

 

Our play and nature-based preschool in rural NW Portland currently has openings for children
ages 3-5. Wildwood Nature School is close to Forest Park, Bethany, St. Johns, and Sauvie Island but provides gardens animal care, 11 acres of open and forested land, and a calm, peaceful atmosphere that seems miles away from city bustle.
 

We are a state registered preschool, with highly qualified staff offering:

• Play-based interdisciplinary curriculum to develop the whole child in art, science, language, literacy, emotional growth, math, and movement.

• Outdoor gardening, animal care, and hiking on 11 rural acres abutting the Wildwood Trail.

• Indoor environment inspired by child-focused methods of Waldorf, Montessori, and the schools of Reggio Emilia.

• Knowledgeable and caring teachers with over 15 years experience in Early Childhood and Museum Education, Master’s degree in education, and bilingual in Spanish and English.

• Multiage setting where children learn from and about each other while following their own interests at their own pace.

• Flexible scheduling options include classes that meet 2, 3, or 5 days per week.

 
We spend half of each day outside, rain or shine, and combine experiential
learning with more traditional preschool academics. Please contact nfravel@wildwoodnatureschool.com, visit our website or like our facebook page to find out more information about how children learn from the natural world as well as a thoughtfully designed indoor environment.

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Our play and nature-based preschool in rural NW Portland currently has openings for children
ages 3-5. Wildwood Nature School is close to Forest Park, Bethany, St. Johns, and Sauvie Island but provides gardens animal care, 11 acres of open and forested land, and a calm, peaceful atmosphere that seems miles away from city bustle.
 

We are a state registered preschool, with highly qualified staff offering:

• Play-based interdisciplinary curriculum to develop the whole child in art, science, language, literacy, emotional growth, math, and movement.

• Outdoor gardening, animal care, and hiking on 11 rural acres abutting the Wildwood Trail.

• Indoor environment inspired by child-focused methods of Waldorf, Montessori, and the schools of Reggio Emilia.

• Knowledgeable and caring teachers with over 15 years experience in Early Childhood and Museum Education, Master’s degree in education, and bilingual in Spanish and English.

• Multiage setting where children learn from and about each other while following their own interests at their own pace.

• Flexible scheduling options include classes that meet 2, 3, or 5 days per week.

 

We spend half of each day outside, rain or shine, and combine experiential
learning with more traditional preschool academics. Please contact nfravel@wildwoodnatureschool.com, visit our website or like our facebook page to find out more information about how children learn from the natural world as well as a thoughtfully designed indoor environment.

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Our play and nature-based preschool in rural NW Portland currently has openings for children
ages 3-5. Wildwood Nature School is close to Forest Park, Bethany, St. Johns, and Sauvie Island but provides gardens animal care, 11 acres of open and forested land, and a calm, peaceful atmosphere that seems miles away from city bustle.

We are a state registered preschool, with highly qualified staff offering:

• Play-based interdisciplinary curriculum to develop the whole child in art, science, language, literacy, emotional growth, math, and movement.

• Outdoor gardening, animal care, and hiking on 11 rural acres abutting the Wildwood Trail.

• Indoor environment inspired by child-focused methods of Waldorf, Montessori, and the schools of Reggio Emilia.

• Knowledgeable and caring teachers with over 15 years experience in Early Childhood and Museum Education, Master’s degree in education, and bilingual in Spanish and English.

• Multiage setting where children learn from and about each other while following their own interests at their own pace.

• Flexible scheduling options include classes that meet 2, 3, or 5 days per week.

We spend half of each day outside, rain or shine, and combine experiential learning with more
traditional preschool academics. Please contact nfravel@wildwoodnatureschool.com, visit our website or like our facebook page to find out more information about how children learn from the natural world as well as a thoughtfully designed indoor environment.

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  There are still a few spaces left for children, ages 3 - 5 years old, next school year at Humming Hive Forest Preschool, a Waldorf-inspired outdoor preschool.  We are located on the edge of Forest Park, on a hill in the forest, just across the bridge from St. Johns.  We spend the whole morning outside, from 9am to 1pm, rain or shine, singing songs, building fairy houses, telling stories, learning about the plants and animals, doing art and crafts, eating wholesome, organic snacks cooked over a fire, and exploring the magic of the forest.  We also have a garden and 5 friendly chickens, who we visit every day.  

   There is a yurt, heated with a wood stove, for special occasions and to warm up for a bit on those especially cold days.

   We meet Tuesday through Friday, 9am - 1pm, with 2-day, 3-day, and 4-day options.  Please check the website, www.humminghive.org, for more information, and to schedule a tour.    If you have questions, please e-mail Christy at nwforestpreschool@gmail.com.

Summer camp programs also available.  

ChildRoots, A Center for Young Children, (www.childroots.com), is an environmental and Art-and-Science-based learning community, dedicated to providing superior child care for children ages six weeks to six years.  ChildRoots, which is located at 50 SE 17^th Ave. and E. Burnside, has a new Center location in the Pearl that opened in April.  The new Center, entitled ChildRootsNW, is located at 1740 N.W. Flanders St. on the corner of N.W. 18^th and N.W. Flanders St.  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. Because this space was previously home to another child care center, the remodel efforts and structural changes will be minimal.

ChildRootsNW features a nice-sized outdoor area for play and its very own parking lot. The Center will also have an art lab and a science lab.

Active enrollment for Preschool has begun at ChildRootsNW.

ChildRoots has been recognized by local media including The Oregonian, the Portland Tribune, the Hollywood Star, and Metro Regional Government for its leadership in sustainability.  ChildRoots features organic meals and snacks, locally-sourced food, cloth diapers, non-toxic wooden toys, creative spaces, a Preschool Atelier Program, and play-based learning.

For information about enrolling at ChildRoots NW, please contact Christina or Beverly at (503) 227-2630 to set up a tour.