Urban Mamas

Hi!

    My name is Robyn Brigham and I am a 20 year old college student who is currently studying Biology at the University of Oregon. Previous to attending the U of O I received a K-12 Waldorf education culminating in my graduation from the Portland Waldorf High School in 2011. 

    I have been babysitting and occasionally nannying since I was 12 years old. I have also worked as a councilor at summer day camps and assisted my mother in her Waldorf kindergarten classes. I have experience working with all ages of children, including infants. 

    I will be available for part-time nannying and/or occasional babysitting beginning mid June through late September. I live in SE Portland and will primarily be commuting by bike or public transit. 

    If you are interested, would like more information about me or have any general questions please contact me! A resume and references can be provided upon request. 

My email: r.brigham@hotmail.com

Best wishes!

-Robyn Brigham

Hi,

I am a 20 year-old female university student who is living in Portland for the summer. I am taking one class at PSU but other than that have a completely free and flexible schedule. I have extensive experience in childcare spanning the past 7 years. I have been both a full time and part time nanny, wilderness camp counselor, lifeguard, Au Pair, volunteer at a babies orphanage, tutor, ski instructor, and ski racing coach for children between the ages of 5 months and 15 years. I have also worked as a chef in the kitchen at the wilderness and am able to prepare all types of meals. I am willing to commute as long as the house is accessible via public transportation. Additionally, I have my drivers liscense in case the children need to be driven to and from activities, etc.

I am living in Portland with my friend Mallory who has similar nannying/camp experience. We are willing to engage in a nanny share with multiple families, taking care of a group of children in one place. We could go on excursions, play outdoors, etc. Both of us are Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certified. 

I can provide references and more information if your family is interested. Please contact me:

phone: 802-310-2011

email: sokronk@gmail.com

Thanks,

Sophie Kronk

Hi there!
My name is Ashley. I am 26 years old and recently graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington in Texas back in December. I am looking for a full-time position, at least 35 hours a week, or even occasional babysitting- I am available anytime! While I was in school, I was a nanny for three children (ages 2-5) and was an occasional babysitter for a 4 & 10 year old. I have excellent references that I can provide for you and I have been babysitting on and off since I was 14. I love kids! I'm really big into reading (I absolutely love Fancy Nancy, Harry Potter and Eloise!), making music, dancing,  eating healthy snacks, science experiments, going to parks, arts and crafts, adventure, imagination, silliness and sidewalk chalk. I like to create games and scavenger hunts. I am open to doing cleaning and meal preparation, and any other household chores that need to be done. I rely on public transportation so I will need a family close to the MAX or buslines. Please email me: where you found my posting, a little bit about your family, your rate, and your requirements at ashleyborck24@gmail.com if you would like to to meet to see if your family and I are a good match!

I am a registered in home child care provider with over 14 years of experience.  I offer child care in my North Portland home from 7:30-5:30 Monday -Friday.  We are located near Rosa Parks & Trillium elementary school.

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

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

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

 

Hi! My name is Meg, I am a 24-year-old graduate student at PSU working on a double masters in Education and Counseling. I have a BA in education, and many years experience working with children and youth of all ages! I have worked for several elementary schools, summer camps, and youth outreach programs. My past experiences include working as a substitute kindergarten and pre-school teacher, running a before-an-after school program, teaching environmental education, and being a youth advocate at domestic violence shelter.

In particular, I am passionate about the arts and outdoor education. I love music, dancing, exploring, crafting, cooking, playing outside, making stuff. I have worked as a professional house keeper and would be happy to take on some cleaning and cooking tasks as well. I have current CPR/First Aid certifications, a clean driving record, and a smooth running, kid-friendly mini van.

I am currently taking some time off from school, and work staff relief for a teen crisis intervention program. Being that I work on-call, I have a very open, flexible schedule. Early mornings, late nights, and weekends are all great for me.I am looking for a regular nanny position or some date-night babysitting gigs- I would love to meet families for either.

Please contact me for a resume, references, and more information!

Thanks!
Meg

(651) 249-5906

meaghan.schmidt@gmail.com

 

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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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Open Arms PDX is a Licensed At Home Family Care dedicated to providing high quality care for infants and toddlers by fostering development of each child’s individuality and supporting families and community.

I am a mother of two, one school age and the other 2 years old. I have my food handlers card and will provide create fun healthy snacks / meals and willing / able to provide for food sensitivities. (at extra cost) or you can provide your own.

We like to play, read, dance, learn and sing. I live in the Mt. Tabor/Hawthorne area only three blocks from a park to play on dry days.

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)!!! 

Hi! I am a substitute teacher with a 2 ½ year old and another one due in December. I am hoping to find someone who would be interested in either swapping childcare 2-3 days out of the week or who would be interested in doing a nanny share throughout the school year.

I am reliable, easy going, and being a teacher has given me tons of training and ability to work with kids, so watching your child or two would come pretty natural. My son is also very easy going, potty trained, and is a joy to be around:) If you already have a nanny and would be interested in adding my son and later on, our new little one (probably end of Jan) to the mix that would work for us too. If you are a nanny and are looking for some part-time/on-call work, that could also be a possibility.  

Since I am lucky enough to get most of my jobs ahead of time (usually at least a couple days in advance) there wouldn’t be many weeks that weren’t planned out. I am flexible and open to lots of ideas, so if you have any questions or maybe you think it might work but aren’t sure, please don’t hesitate to email or call.

If any of this sounds like something that might work for you let me know and maybe we can work something out!

Thanks! Kristina

503-381-7817, kristinamarie360@hotmail.com

Hi, I am a nanny with experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (and beyond) looking to add a child or two to my week. I am generally not available on Mondays before 12:30 or Wednesdays, but would love to have a regular family on Tuesday and/or Thursday (ideally 15-20 hrs.) I am also available for some evening and overight work and would be willing to work as a shared nanny.

I like to get the kids out of the house in some capacity daily. I have memberships to OMSI, the zoo, forestry center, and Oregon Historical Museum. I like to do a variety of activities ranging from the park, to skating to the pool. I am also creative and like to do a variety of little projects.

I am college educated, CPR trained, very punctual and have several great references willing to talk with you. I do not have a car, but get around by bike, bus and foot. I live in the Sullivan's Gulch neighborhood.

If you would like to talk with me further, please don't hesitate to contact me at greatportlandnanny@hotmail.com

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

We currently don't have any openings for children under 24 months.

 

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.

We have a fabulous nanny. She has been with us since our almost 4 year old daughter was 4 months old, and now need to cut back her hours due to preschool. She has been amazing every step of the way, and we wanted to write her this letter of reference to ease her search for an amazing family. We are hoping to keep her with us part time, as she is now one of daughter's best friends. She is magic with infants, and could get my daughter to sleep way more than I ever could. She was adept in all my family's needs; cloth diapers, frozen breast milk, dietary restrictions, and anything we asked of her. As my daughter grew she always was seeking out age appropriate activities. She would search for classes at the community center to attend during her hours, and always taking our daughter to the playground. She takes my daughter all over to places like OMSI, children's museum, the zoo, playdate pdx, and swimming. She is energetic, bubbly, and fantastic with children. She is dependable and always on time. Please contact us via email with any additional questions you may have and we will be happy to call or email you back. For all other non-reference questions, please contact her directly. She has written some information about herself and contact information below. Thank you!
Mindy and Jeremy Stone
mindyfagerstrom@hotmail.com

Here is some information from our nanny:
I am seeking a part-time nanny position in order to supplement my current nanny position. I have been working with my current family for more than 3 years, but now that their daughter is in preschool, my hours have been reduced. I am available:
Tuesdays (any time)
Thursdays (til approx. 4 pm)
Friday (any time)
Some Saturdays & Sundays
I am seeking a minimum of 10 hours a week. With some advance notice, I am also available for date nights and other babysitting jobs.

I think that children (and I) do best to get out of the house daily, even if it's just for a walk around the neighborhood. I'm very pro-active about finding things to do and places to go, such as the library, various story times, kid's musical events, playgrounds/parks, Play Date PDX, the Zoo, etc. Portland's such a family friendly place and there's always tons of activities indoors and out, whatever the weather, and I like to take advantage of that. 

I am college educated, but plan to nanny for approximately the next 2 years. I have a clear criminal background history. I have taken infant and child CPR and 1st Aid, but my certification needs to be renewed, which I plan on doing asap. I am a non-smoker and have no pet allergies.

As for my general childrearing philosophy, I am very flexible, but tend to pull my beliefs from multiple sources, especially attachment parenting and Montessori. (Since every family and child is different, I don't believe that any one philosophy is "one size fits all.") I believe in soothing crying babies and being interactive with them, and have experience with cloth diapers, feeding with breastmilk, and babywearing. For toddlers and older children, I believe in learning while playing, silliness, and redirection if needed. Although I am flexible, I do believe that children thrive with some consistency and structure. 

One of the most important things for me is to have a good fit and partnership with the families that I work with. Please contact me via email or phone if you have any questions or would like to discuss things further. I would greatly appreciate if you would include some information about your family, child care needs, etc.

Thank you!
pdxnannyk@gmail.com 

Hello Mamas and Daddies,

 My name is Lindsey and I live here in NE Portland with my husband and our amazing nearly two and a half year old son. I have been providing childcare for a few other families in our home since the arrival of our own. I currently have an opening for Tuesdays and Thursdays. An ideal match would be near the same age as our son so they can have a blast playing together but I am open to other ages. Aside from being a full time mom I am also a licensed massage therapist and had a business based on infant massage. Our house is very baby/toddler friendly. We spend our days playing, making arts and crafts, laughing, making music, dancing, reading, eating organic and working on whatever developmental skills the tots are discovering at the moment. We spend as much time outside as possible whether it's going for a hike in the Gorge, goofing around at new parks, digging in the garden, meeting new animals at the zoo or discovering at the Children's Museum. I believe in a nurturing and confidence building environment. Providing childcare in my home during the week is something I feel very fortunate to do. It enables our son to interact and gain great social skills with a buddy. We live near the Kennedy School and live in walking distance to a couple of fantastic parks. If this sounds like a good match I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Thanks so much,

Lindsey 

 

 

Hello! 

Our little family of three just moved to Portland from Tacoma, WA and my husband and I would like to resume our bi-monthly date nights!  We are looking for childcare for our 3.5 year old daughter. 

Here are the details:

• Regular schedule of every other Saturday night. (2 times per month)
• 6:00 pm to midnight (probably home earlier, but never later)
• At our home in SE Portland in the Hosford-Abernathy neighborhood
• $40 flat rate (our daughter goes to bed at 8:00 pm so there would only be 2 hours of active child care needed) 
• Our date nights would begin in September.

This would be a great job for a nanny or college student looking for some extra cash.   

If you are interested, please tell me little bit about yourself at aebowman@hotmail.com. 

Thank you,

Amy

 

Hello! My name is Jillian I am 28, and have been a nanny for about 6 years
now. I have been bringing my daughter along with me
since she was 4 months old. It has worked out wonderfully! She now considers
herself to be an expert on babies and is a very good helper:) Over the past 4 years I
have worked with several wonderful families, who we still keep in contact with
and would be happy to provide references! I have recently worked with several
infants and do love babies, but also children 0-6 I like all ages, they all have their perks:)  I have CPR training, have had a background check, bachelors degree in psychology, follow
attachment parenting, I am also a hypnotherapist (all about positive thinking
and language) I work with a Healing Arts Collective and organize and run the
Family Dances there! Would love to talk more!

I am looking for full day's on Tuesday's and Thursday's. $11 an hour for 1 child $14 for 2. A nanny share would be awesome.

 I would like to find a position that starts the first week of September or shortly thereafter.  I like to get out of the house for walks, story times, play dates, etc. I can commit for 1 year at least.

Some weekend availability!

If you are interested email jillianbrown1@gmail.com or call 503-523-9569

I am looking for an occasional babysitter for my two girls, ages almost two and six.  Please email me if this is something you may be interested in.  Thank you!  Megan --  megcrutch@gmail.com

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It seems like there are so many ways to find a babysitter.  Online listing services, mommy blogs, professional agencies -- there are lots of options but where do you go when you want to hire an already thoroughly screened nanny for your children?  Call Care Givers Placement Agency .  We have personally met every nanny and done their background checks.  Our nannies are energetic, fun, and have experience working with kids of all ages.  They have professional child care experience, excellent references (we've checked!) and drive cars that are safe for children. 

You can schedule an on-call nanny for a day, an evening, a week or an ongoing, part-time schedule. 

And, yes, you can contact Care Givers 7 days a week!  We do sick child care and emergency back-up care so you can arrange child care for next day and same day service. 

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Hello!

Do you need part-time, date night or occasional childcare this summer? 

My name is Robyn and I am a currently a college student who is back home for the summer. I graduated from the Portland Waldorf High School and have a preschool-12th grade Waldorf education.  I babysat, children of all ages, as a high school student and have been a camp counselor at summer horse camps and Waldorf camps.

I am very active, organized, outgoing and reliable. A resume and references can be provided upon request. I do not smoke or drink.

If you are interested or have any questions please email me at: r.brigham@hotmail.com

Thank  You!

-Robyn 

I have years of experience with babysitting and as a nanny. I am a fulltime student who is happy to be on summer break. I am studying art and spanish. I have lots of flexibility in my week and weekends. I have wonderful references. Please email me for my resume and any other questions at maryannparrone@gmail.com 

Hi everyone,

My family and I are new to portland and are looking for an warm, caring, and energetic nanny to help with our two 2 boys, ages 1yo and 3yo.   I am looking for a morning nanny/mother helper 3 days a week (Tu or Wed,Th and F) and an evening nanny 2 days a week (thurs and fri) - every other week.  Also occasional 1-2x/month weekend help 3-4hrs.

Mornings:  530am to 830am

I leave for work at between 530am and 6am most days.  The ideal candidate for this position would be an early riser who would start at 530am.  While the children are sleeping they would quietly do light housework such as put away dishes, cook breakfast and lunch if necessary, tidy up the kitchen, i.e. sweep and put dishes away from the dishwasher, and fold laundry.  When the children wake up (usually around 7am) then help them get dressed, eat breakfast and drop them off to daycare/school in Portland by 830am.  This position is for 9 hours a week in the mornings from 530am to 830am on Tuesday (flexible), Thursday and Friday.

Evenings: Thurs and Fridays every other week -  530pm to 7-8pm (occasionally til 9:30pm)

Pick up the children from daycare/school bring them home and feed them dinner, take a bath and read books.  I should be home before bedtime most of the time.  Occasionally I will be home after bedtime. I will be able to give you advanced notice on late nights.

This is a perfect position for a person with busy days looking for a few more hours.

If you are interested, I would love to meet you.  Please reply with a little about yourself, your experience and your asking rate.

Carlene

clihalakha@gmail.com

Hello!
I am a mama of a 4 year old girl. I have been a nanny

for 6 years now. I have been bringing my daughter along with me since she was 4

months old. It has worked out wonderfully! Currently I care for 2 boys ages 3

and 5. We have been with them since the little one was 4 months old. I care for

them on Monday's and every other Wednesday. I am looking for some extra

hours, perhaps on Friday's and Tuesday or Thursday afternoons or over the

weekend. I have MANY wonderful references, CPR training, have had a

background check, bachelors degree in psychology, follow attachment

parenting, I am also a hypnotherapist (all about positive thinking and

language) I work with a Healing Arts Collective and organize and run the Family
Dances there! Would love to talk more!

In the Fall I will be looking for a MWF position or T TH.

I also have a resume if you’re interested. Please call @503-523-9569 or

email jillianbrown1@gmail.com if you think it may be a good fit!

I live in NE Portland, and I am open to any age! I do love babies!

Thanks,
Jillian

Are you looking for an experienced, fun, loving nanny to watch your little ones?

I am a full time nanny with 8 years experience and excelent references. I grew up on a small island in the San Juans, WA, where I spent most of my time outside. I think it is paramount for children to get as much time in nature as possible, even if it is only their own backyard. I currently work for two families in the portland area which fills about half of my week, and am looking to add one more family in the mornings starting the middle of June 2012. One of the families I work for now have two boys, 4 1/2 and 6, and they are two balls of energy, as well as daredevils. I have been with them for almost 3 years. The other family has a 3 year old girl and a 8 year old boy. I mostly only watch the younger one since the older one is in school most of the time, although I did watch him when he was younger, and still spend some time with him aswell. I have been with them for the past 3 years, and for a year previously with their son. the children I am with now are all about preschool age, but I love working with infants and toddlers aswell.

My childcare philosophy is simple. Possitive reinforcement. I find that they respond more to it than timeouts or scolding. Some children need a firm hand though, and I will use a timeout if it is needed (1 min. per year of child's age), along with clear comunication of expectaions. I find that if the kids are kept busy and engaged then misbehavior tends to happen less often. Plus, they have more fun, which in my opinion is one of the most important parts of being a kid.

I am an animal lover, I live with two cats at the moment and grew up with dogs, chickens, ducks, goats, and horses, so even a big crazy dog won't really faze me.

If interested please contact Laurel at lgstoft@gmail.com.

 

Hi, everyone!  I'm expecting my first child in September, and would like to try to save up some money for the first six weeks of baby's life.  So I'm offering occasional babysitting in order to supplement the income I already earn from working.  I currently work at a couple childcare centers, but neither of them full-time, so maternity leave is not a benefit I would receive.

I have experience helping friends and family with their children from ages birth to 6 (for about 8 years, combined).  I also have been working for licensed childcare centers for about four years, combined.  That has been with ages 0 - 5 years.

I have CPR/First Aid certification, Food Handler's card, and some Domestic Violence Advocacy Training.  I also am registered in the Oregon Registry.

My rate for babysitting would be $10 an hour, and I'm comfortable with up to three kids at a time.

If you're interested and need a caregiver, I'd be more than happy to talk further and answer any questions, provide references, etc.  Thanks, everybody!  Have a nice day!

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Hi,

I'm a mom to a 3.5 year old and a 10 year old.  I'm also a student at PSU working towards my MSW (social work) and have a DHS background check, child welfare experience, etc.  I'm looking to provide part time care to a child near my daughter's age (2-5ish) this summer (or even now!).   I'm open to varied situations or hours, but would like to do care in my home.  I'm up for evenings (including date night!), weekends, overnights, or day hours.  I can be flexible on pay depending on the situation but $5 per hour or $30 per day is what I was thinking.   In addition, although once school starts up again I won't be available during weekday days, I will continue to be available on weekends and evenings after the summer, if you're looking for someone long term for drop in care.

Generally we spend our days playing at the school/park next door, going to water play areas, library programs and things like that.  I live close in NE, not far from downtown.  We usually take the bus places or walk.  

If interested in talking more email me at jc97210@gmail.com

Thanks!

Hello. I am a 25 year old mother, and part time student looking for a family in need of a part time nanny.  My family and I just moved, so I lost my job as a nanny, where I was caring for another child along with my own, within my own home. Now I’m looking for a part time child to care for outside the home, where I can potentially bring my own 2 year old daughter with me. 

 

I am highly qualified to be your nanny. Before having my own daughter, I was employed at CCLC “Children’s creative learning center”, as a full time toddler teacher. Before that, I was employed at A Childs Kingdom working mainly with toddlers, and infants. I have worked part time in a few other licensed child care centers, and I’ve been employed as a nanny for two different families. Over all, I have nine years working with children and I love doing it. 

 

I contain an abundant of skills including empathy, energy, communication, listening, playfulness, creativity, organization, multi-tasking etc.  

 

If I sound like I could be a good fit for your childcare needs, please feel free to email me at:

 

itskatelin@gmail.com

 

I look forward to hearing from you!

 

Hello future families,

 My name is Wendy and I have been working in the child care industry for the past 4 years.   I am a compassionate, patient, hard working, individual seeking a laid back, loving, and friendly family to work for.   I have passed a National background check and Oregon’s background check for child care workers.  I am CPR/First Aid certified, have some basic knowledge of ASL (American Sign Language), and have obtained 400+ hours in Early Childhood Education. There for I am confident that I have the experience and the qualifications that you are seeking in a caregiver.

 I have been working in the child care industry for the past 4 years; however, I have over 10 years experience caring for children, including raising a step son.  Most of my experience is with wobblers and toddlers (1-3 year olds) as this is my favorite age group.  I do however; have experience with children of all ages. I have cared for children on a one-on-one basis and in a group setting.   I am a mature individual seeking a long term position; whether it is occasional, part-time, or a fulltime position.

I am a very fun loving and active nanny.  I believe that children, especially babies, are learning and absorbing things all the time.  I enjoy fostering this learning and natural curiosity by stimulating them with fun and educational activities.   I enjoy taking them on walks, setting up play dates, taking them to any classes that you might have them signed up in, and other age appropriate outings. 

I am pet friendly, have experience with expressed milk and cloth diapers.   When the time comes I also have experience with potty-training.   I believe in little to no television, I make sure that all schedules are followed, (within reason) I encourage verbal skills by talking and reading to the children, and I try to get out of the house at least once a day. 

My rate generally starts at $12/hr and goes up from there (dependent on job duties and number of children in care).   However, I am flexible and willing to negotiate.   I have a resume, references, and many more details to give.  Please contact me at pwhobear@gmail.com, at your earliest convenience.    

Thank you,

Wendy

 

Registered In-Home Daycare, located in SE Portland has Full time, Part time and Drop in spots open for ages 19 mths-5years. My goal is to provide a safe place for kids to be while their parents are working. We take daily walks, reading time, fieldtrips, play time inside and out, learning through play, music and crafts, healthy meals and a variety of other preschool activities. I will work to make every day as enjoyable of an experience for all. It's an opportunity to give kids a chance to play, interact, and build valuable social skills. I keep my group small so that I can keep a good adult to child ratio. I am licensed by the State of Oregon Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided according to USDA standards. We have a fenced in yard with a play area and are walking distance to the park. This is a happy, safe, loving environment for you to leave your children for the day. My in-home location provides a feeling of security for the children. I have some experience working with ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome and children with Speech delays. Certified in CPR/First Aid I have 6 years of in-home daycare experience and 13 years of experience as a Mom. I have volunteered as a teacher for our Kid's church for about 5 years and I am currently a teacher in the nursery and Pre-K classes at my Church. I am looking to fill full time, part time and drop in spaces. $100 per week for full time (30 or more hours) please call or email for drop in or part time prices, as they very per need DHS is accepted Hours are 7am to 6pm Monday through Friday (I can be flexible with the starting and ending times, just ask and we can see if I can fit your needs). If interested in more information or to set up an interview please feel free to call me at 503-319-9328 or you can e-mail me at sdrautio@yahoo.com. I have references Thank you, Stephanie

Fabulous nanny with long-term childcare experience. Familiar with ages 0-10, seeking families for date nights and evening care after 6pm. CPR (infancy through adulthood, expires 2013), First Aid (expires 2013), RRCAN certification. Able to cook, provide bedtime routine assistance, administer baths, nightly medication if needed, etc.

Experience working as an evening nanny, very experienced working with children from afternoon to bedtime and beyond! Fun-loving, adventurous and playful, I do my best to make everything fun even if it isn't! ;)

I am specifically seeking out short-term gigs from now until the 14th of May during the daytime hours, and families interested in a long-term relationship for date nights thereafter! I book my date nights with preference to families that stick with me long-term, so if you're interested in establishing such a relationship you will for sure get priority booking with me!

Rates dependent upon family location and amount of children. Email educatoralicia@gmail.com if interested with pertinent information and I'll do my best to get back to you as soon as possible (generally within 12 hours of email). Things I generally ask about are; amount of children/ages, family location (nearest cross street or landmark is fine, within 1 mile preferably), needs.

 

Experienced childcare provider looking for a family to work with. Specifically interested in long-term, full-time employment. Would consider part-time that would work up to full-time within 6 months.

I have multiple years of experience (total of 10 years childcare experience) working with children ages 0-10. Great families for you to contact that can attest to my ability to be on-time and engaging with children of any age.

Comfortable with cloth diapers (assisting with diaper laundry and children's laundry as well) and feeding expressed milk as well. I'm flexible, easy-going and a great communicator. I am happy to provide a daily rundown of what we did, etc.

I'm cpr/first aid certified, have taken the RRCAN class, am in the process of completing my food handlers certification, and am enrolled in Oregon Criminal History Registry # (for working in a childcare center). Background checked through a reputable childcare website. (care.com). Non-smoker, valid license/insurance and reliable vehicle for transportation (Plymoth Neon, seats 5 total). I can drive manual and automatic transmissions, and vehicles of all sizes if you have one to provide for outings.

Engaging and active; I do multiple activities with children from sensory play (shaving cream, paint, play dough, etc.) to arts and crafts with older children. Familiar with assisting in school-aged learning, assisting with writing/reading, spelling, abc's, 123's, colors, shapes, etc. Primary focus working with children ages 0-6.

I can and will take your children on outings if you would like, am able to assist with errand running/shopping if necessary as well as light household chores (dishes unloaded or loaded, light sweeping, child laundry/room cleanup, etc.). I love going to the park even if it's wet, and love to puddle jump!

Available for any weekly schedule, weekends as well though currently engaged for Saturdays 12-5 until 06/2012.

If you're interested, please feel free to email me with all pertinent information such as: your care needs (frequency, total hours, daily schedule if varied), a bit about your family/children (names/ages/a bit about them) and what you are expecting to pay.

My hourly rate is anywhere from $12.00-$15.00 depending on needs, location, amount of children and offered schedule. I am currently only interested in positions which are 'on the books', where taxes are withheld.

For inquiry/interest please email educatoralicia@gmail.com and I will be happy to provide you with a phone number to reach me at after initial questioning.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

 I am a certified middle school English teacher, and have experience nannying and babysitting all ages.  I am available after school and on weekends for tutoring young people in reading, writing, organization and study skills.  I am also an energetic babysitter available after school and on weekends, I like spending time engaging in imaginative play, eating and cooking, being in nature, doing crafts and art projects, and reading aloud.  I look forward to hearing about your little ones!

emily.winokur@gmail.com

Hi urbanmamas,

I am seeking part-time childcare (10ish hrs/wk) for my 1.5 yr old. I would prefer a SAHM or in-home childcare situation. I would most likely need childcare in the afternoons a few days a week. My kiddo is fun and easygoing, and really enjoys playing outside and being with other kids. If you are interested, pleas email me: ilovelabello (at) gmail.com

thanks!

Hello future families,

My name is Wendy and I have been working in the child care industry for the past 4 years.   I am a compassionate, patient, hard working, individual seeking a laid back, loving, and friendly family to work for.   I have passed a National background check and Oregon’s background check for child care workers.  I am CPR/First Aid certified, have some basic knowledge of ASL (American Sign Language), and have obtained 400+ hours in Early Childhood Education. There for I am confident that I have the experience and the qualifications that you are seeking in a caregiver.

I have been working in the child care industry for the past 4 years; however, I have over 10 years experience caring for children, including raising a step son.  Most of my experience is with wobblers and toddlers (1-3 year olds) as this is my favorite age group.  I do however; have experience with children of all ages. I have cared for children on a one-on-one basis and in a group setting.   I am a mature individual seeking a long term position; whether it is occasional, part-time, or a fulltime position.

I am a very fun loving and active nanny.  I believe that children, especially babies, are learning and absorbing things all the time.  I enjoy fostering this learning and natural curiosity by stimulating them with fun and educational activities.   I enjoy taking them on walks, setting up play dates, taking them to any classes that you might have them signed up in, and other age appropriate outings. 

I am pet friendly, have experience with expressed milk and cloth diapers.   When the time comes I also have experience with potty-training.   I believe in little to no television, I make sure that all schedules are followed, (within reason) I encourage verbal skills by talking and reading to the children, and I try to get out of the house at least once a day. 

My rate generally starts at $12/hr and goes up from there (dependent on job duties and number of children in care).   However, I am flexible and willing to negotiate.   I have a resume, references, and many more details to give.  Please contact me at pwhobear@gmail.com, at your earliest convenience.   

Thank you,

Wendy

 

 

Hi Urban Mamas!  

I'm an experienced nanny/babysitter looking for a family for the coming summer!  I have been babysitting for ten years, providing afterschool, summer, and date-night care.  I have been blessed to serve as a nanny to several phenomenal families with typically developing children.  Additionally, I’ve had the privilege of working in several contexts with people who have disabilities.  Part of my experience with the latter includes having worked 5 summers at a camp for children and adults who have cognitive/developmental disabilities.  This job cultivated in me creativity, patience, and an impressive repertoire of camp songs! 

I will be available in the Gresham area from June 25^th-August 10^th.  I would love to hear from you and pass along some great references if you think I may be the right fit for your family!  Please contact me at cglayden@gmail.com.  

 

Looking to open our arms and heart to a little one while you work.

I am a mother of two, one school age the other 2 years. I am available to watch your little one from the hours of 7am- 6pm Mon-Fri however days/times, nights/weekends are up for discussion.

I currently have my food handlers card and create fun healthy snacks/meals and willing/ able to provide for food sensitivities.

I'm in the last stages of becoming a Licensed Registered Family In-home Child Care Provider (finish at the end of April)

We like to play, read, dance, learn and sing.

I live in the Hawthorne/ Buckman area only three blocks from a park to play on dry days as well as close to the bridge so if you work downtown it is a quick easy drop-off/Pick up. 

I  have my Medical Assistance certification as well as Infant CPR/ First aid training and currently registered in the Criminal Background Registry. 

So if you are in need of someone affordable to play, love and teach your little one while you're away please contact me! 

Rashell at rashell@openarmspdx.com

http://openarmspdx.com/

references available upon request

 

Hello future families, My name is Wendy and I have been working in the child care industry for the past 4 years. I am a compassionate, patient, hard working, individual seeking a laid back, loving, and friendly family to work for. I have passed a National background check and Oregon’s background check for child care workers. I am CPR/First Aid certified, have some basic knowledge of ASL (American Sign Language), and have obtained 400+ hours in Early Childhood Education. There for I am confident that I have the experience and the qualifications that you are seeking in a caregiver. I have been working in the child care industry for the past 4 years; however, I have over 10 years experience caring for children, including raising a step son. Most of my experience is with wobblers and toddlers (1-3 year olds) as this is my favorite age group. I do however; have experience with children of all ages. I have cared for children on a one-on-one basis and in a group setting. I am a mature individual seeking a long term position; whether it is occasional, part-time, or a fulltime position. I am a very fun loving and active nanny. I believe that children, especially babies, are learning and absorbing things all the time. I enjoy fostering this learning and natural curiosity by stimulating them with fun and educational activities. I enjoy taking them on walks, setting up play dates, taking them to any classes that you might have them signed up in, and other age appropriate outings. I am pet friendly, have experience with expressed milk and cloth diapers. When the time comes I also have experience with potty-training. I believe in little to no television, I make sure that all schedules are followed, (within reason) I encourage verbal skills by talking and reading to the children, and I try to get out of the house at least once a day. My rate generally starts at $12/hr and goes up from there (dependent on job duties and number of children in care). However, I am flexible and willing to negotiate. I have a resume, references, and many more details to give. Please contact me at pwhobear@gmail.com, at your earliest convenience. Thank you, Wendy

Experienced childcare provider looking for a family to work with. I would prefer a long-term, full-time (30-40 hours weekly) position but would consider part-time (15-25 hours minimum weekly) as well. I have multiple years of experience (total of 10 years childcare experience) working with children ages 0-10. Great families for you to contact that can attest to my ability to be on-time and engaging with children of any age.

I am well-versed in Montessori learning style as well as a bit of knowledge in attachment parenting. Comfortable with cloth diapers (assisting with diaper laundry and children's laundry as well) and feeding expressed milk as well. I'm flexible, easy-going and a great communicator. I am happy to provide a daily rundown of what we did, etc.

I'm cpr/first aid certified, have taken the RRCAN class, am in the process of completing my food handlers certification, and am enrolled in Oregon Criminal History Registry # (for working in a childcare center). Previously background checked through DHS for 3 years, open to having background check run as well as having two through reputable childcare sites (sittercity.com and care.com). Non-smoker, valid license/insurance and reliable vehicle for transportation (Plymoth Neon, seats 5 total, 2-3 car seats in back depending on width!)

Engaging and active; I do multiple activities with children from sensory play (shaving cream, paint, play dough, etc.) to arts and crafts with older children. Familiar with assisting in school-aged learning, assisting with writing/reading, spelling, abc's, 123's, colors, shapes, etc. Primary focus working with children ages 0-6.

I can and will take your children on outings if you would like, am able to assist with errand running/shopping if necessary as well as light household chores (dishes unloaded or loaded, light sweeping, child laundry/room cleanup, etc.). I love going to the park even if it's wet, and love to puddle jump!

Available for any weekly schedule, weekends as well. Would prefer to have 2-3 days off weekly in a row.

If you're interested, please feel free to email me with all pertinent information such as: your care needs (frequency, total hours, daily schedule if varied), a bit about your family/children (names/ages/a bit about them) and what you are expecting to pay.

My hourly rate is between $11.00-$13.00 per hour, I base my price on your needs, family size, as well as location and am slightly flexible with families that can provide me with stability as I can for them. :) 

For inquiry/interest please email educatoralicia@gmail.com or call (971)-217-8414. If I do not answer please leave a message; I do not return calls without one since I can't be sure who I am attempting to contact! Please be sure to include as much information as possible so that I can give you an accurate quote!

Thanks!

Hello my name is Gnora Gumanow and I will be teaching private swim lessons and running a babysitting service all summer long (from May 7-August 31st).

I am a current sophomore at Ohio Wesleyan University studying psychology and spanish. I will be in Portland all summer.

I have been a swim instructor employed with Portland Parks and Recreation for 4 years and I have built a lot of experience through teaching with them. I am also a certified lifeguard with infant, child, and adult CPR and first aid training. For lessons I will figure out a pool plan with each family individually. I am also willing to babysit during the day or at night for kids over the age of 2. I have been babysitting since I was 14 and I have a lot of experience working with kids. I was a camp counselor last summer and I would be willing to take the kids to the zoo, or to the park to play games.

I am very flexible with hours and activities so you and I can talk about what you want your kids doing during the summer when they are under my care. I usually charge around 20 an hour for swim lessons plus any pool fees, and 12 dollars an hour for babysitting, this can all be negotiated between me and parents. 

If you are interested please feel free to email me.

Email: nrgumano@owu.edu

 

My 1 year old daughter is in need of a travelling nanny while I work during the day on Orcas Island. We would leave Wednesday March 23 and return Monday March 26th. All expenses paid plus $75 a day. We will be staying at a beautiful summer camp with lots of nature to explore. On Sunday night we will head to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island and return late on Monday night. My daughter loves being outside so someone who loves exploring and willing to stay at a large summer camp would be ideal. Possible zip line experiences available. Please contact me if you are interested and I can share more details and answer questions. deanna.r.pickett@gmail.com