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

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

Escuela Viva
Community School
Offering a Dual Language Learning Environment
1111 SE Pine St. Portland, OR

Escuela Viva, has 5 openings available in our Preschool classrooms for the 2013-2014 school year.  Escuela Viva was developed with two main goals in mind.  The first is to provide an enriching environment that supports the spiritual, academic and humanistic needs of our children. The second is to support the development of both English and Spanish language skills.

The Learning Process:  Children, at Escuela Viva, are viewed as competent active learners (constructivism). Teachers are but one means by which the children learn. Learning occurs in collaboration between the classroom environment, the adult teachers, parents and the children (Reggio Emilia).

Escuela Viva, founded in 2004, is OPQ (Oregon Program of Quality) certified and is leading the movement to professionalize early childhood education.  Each day our team brings compassion and enthusiasm to the classroom.

Please read more about our educational philosophies and program at Escuela-Viva.com.  You can complete a waitlist application on the 'Enrollment' page of our website, and direct any questions towards info@escuela-viva.com. 

PS: We have two Open Houses on July 8th and July 29th at 5:30 p.m, hope to see you there!

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

 

 

The Love and Giggles Playhouse has a few openings left! We have a couple of openings for age two - five for full time care ( four - five days per week), or part time care ( three days per week. I am located in the SE Portland- Woodstock area ( close to 52nd & Woodstock). We are a state certified childcare with a preschool curriculum. I have seven years' experience, spotless record, great references, and I love my job!!

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 3 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. 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 Find more information @ http://openarmspdx.com/ LIKE us on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/openarmspdxchildcare references available upon request We currently don't have any openings for children under 24 months.

We're looking to add a family to an existing nanny-share in Westmoreland. The current share is with two other families held at my house with a very experienced nanny. There are only two babies together at a time (6 month old). Days and hours available right now are Mon, Tues, Thurs from 8:30-3:00 (and possibly Fridays). Cost is $8/hour. We're looking for someone to take 12-20 hours. If you are interested or would like to discuss details, contact Christine at steelechr@gmail.com.

Come visit Merry Montessori's new Primary House for our Open House Saturday, June 1st from 9am to 12pm.

Located at 4225 SE Woodward St. & 43rd in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Southeast Portland, our new space will house a foundational group of children ages 2 1/2 to 4 to begin our new Primary Program.

We will follow traditional AMI Montessori curriculum but are excited to also include Spanish language throughout the day with our children through songs, language works and through speaking Spanish with our classroom assistant.

Our primary program will be in an intimate home setting for the 2013-2014 school year with two guides and ten children, then grow out to a larger space for the following year with space for a larger group of children, eventually 20 to 25 children in total.

Come meet the guide and administrator and learn more about this exciting new community beginning this fall.

Visit our website at merrymontessori.com for more information!

 

 

Greetings! We are a small in home holistic state certified in home preschool & daycare looking for full time help. We will have up to 15 children a day & 3 (including you) teachers. It is a fun, joyful & peaceful environment. If you have had experience working with young children & feel it is a “calling” please consider working here. It is in a beautiful home, dedicated to serving the needs of young children & their parents. Please know about Waldorf/LifeWays education & RIE methods. We are looking for someone with good energy, joy to share & a peaceful attitude, honest, and very stable. You will also have to have strong leadership skills, be able to communicate well with co-workers & parents, be punctual & work hard. You must be in good health & able to lift up to 50Lbs. as well.

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

Nanny for hire, in my home or yours! 

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

My experience includes:

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

Tumbleweeds Playschool is a small, in-home program for children ages 2-4.    At Tumbleweeds, children participate in songs, stories, dramatic play, gardening, baking, and art projects.  Hours are from 9:00am-1:00pm, and children may attend one, two, three or four days a week). Organic and homemade lunch and snack served.  Licensed childcare provider, Eco-healthy certified.  For more information, please check our website:  www.tumbleweedsplayschool.com or email me at wintry@tumbleweedsplayschool.com

Hello mamas! I am going to be coming available mid June to watch your infant or toddler. I currently work mornings watching a sweet 2 year old, and occasionally her 4 year old sister as well. In the afternoons I work as a mental health therapist for children. I have many great family references, and am reliable, energetic and spunky! I am looking for a single child to watch long term, my place or yours. I live in the Arleta area in SE right next to Mt. Scott park! Please email me if interested! Eyeirish@yahoo.com

We have two remaining spots for two more fabulous preschoolers to join us for the next school year! We are a small home-based school on Mt. Tabor, focusing on outdoor and garden education.  We are open 9-1 Mondays through Thursdays, year round.  Please visit our website at www.littlehandsgardenschool.com to learn more about us.  Visitors are welcome Wednesdays at 10:15 to view the school.  You can email us at littlehandsgardenschool@gmail.com or call Erin Cowan, MA Ed. at 503 481-5189 to schedule your visit!

 

Tabor Kids Club, a registered in home childcare, is now accepting children ages 2-5.

Hi mamas!

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

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

                      

          Merry Montessori is a four year-old home Montessori program in Southeast Portland that specializes in low impact, eco-conscious infant, toddler, and primary programs that support the whole child.  Our trained guides connect children with themselves, their peers and their world by helping them gain skills in independence, socialization and  focus.

We currently have a full infant toddler program and are excited about opening our new Primary Program in fall 2013 for ten children ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 and 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 (with previous Montessori experience).  Our new Primary Program will offer a Spanish-English language curriculum and experience, as we believe opening up children's language options opens up their world. 

If your child is mostly potty trained and ready to begin school in the fall we will begin offering visits to our new home program May 3rd and will host an open house May 3rd and will have an open house Saturday, June 1st from 9am to 12pm.

Please go to our website to learn more about our school!     merrymontessori.com

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

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

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

www.littlehandsgardenschool.com

 

Little Hands Garden School has a current opening T/Th from 9-1 for a preschool-aged child.  We are also filling up fast for Summer and Fall spots, so please email us at littlehandsgardenschool@gmail.com if you'd like to schedule a tour.  Please visit our website www.littlehandsgardenschool.com for more information!  Happy Spring!

The Love and Giggles Playhouse has a couple of openings left! We are a state certified childcare with a preschool curriculum. I have  seven years' experience, a spotless record, and great references. I have a few openings for age two - five.

We are located in the SE Portland - Woodstock area ( close to 52nd & Woodstock).

We are currently enrolling age two - five for full time care ( four - five days per week), or part time care ( three days per week).

We love to have fun - we paint, sing & dance, play outside as much as possible, lots of arts & crafts, play dress up, act out stories, pretend we are animals, practice manners- being a good friend, beginning math - writing- fun science projects, we run through the sprinkler on sunny days, and stomp around in our rain boots on rainy days, plant seeds and watch them grow, collect pretty fall leaves and make projects out of them, and much more. Our motto is to be safe, have fun, and learn every day.

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

CRileyteach@aol.com

Our South Tabor home sits in a lovely residential neighborhood. This intimate classroom space inhabits our entire main floor of the house with hardwood floors, lots of plants, beautiful materials and parent-made shelves/tables/chairs.  The children have continual access to our outdoor organic gardens as well as a room designated for movement, yoga, music and laughter. We’ve designed the space to be completely child-centered, warm, inviting, and stimulating.  Our environment fosters independence, concentration, community building, respect for all life while always encourageing the individual child's interest and curiosity.

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

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

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

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

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

Wildflowers Preschool

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

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Hi UrbanMamas!

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

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

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

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

Thanks SO much,

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

Questions?

Please email us: wildlilac@wildlilac.org

Or call: 503-236-3240

Come Play at Nelson's Little Monkeys

Bring your little ones to play while you're away!

If your child likes to have fun, this is the place to be.

Playtime at Mt Scott Park

Field trips to the Zoo and Children's Museum

Story time at the Woodstock and Holgate Library

Open play gym at Mt. Scott.

Our days are full of fun with lots of opportunities to learn new things.

Everyday we read books, sing silly songs and create master pieces using
crayons, paints, chalk, markers and play-doe.

We build towers and complete huge floor puzzles.

Come join us for circle time and practice counting, learn shapes, colors,
letters, words that rhyme, weather, seasons and the days of the week.

Create a culinary masterpiece in our walk in play kitchen and race cars and
trains around our train track.

Everyday we play outside in our big fenced backyard. We build huge sandcastles
and make mud pies. We draw on the chalk board and practice writing our names.
We love to blowing bubbles and race to see who can pop them first. Come pick
your favorite super hero to be and race around the back yard with us. See how
high you can swing and how fast you can go on our twirly slide.

At Nelsons Little Monkeys we pack lots of learning, healthy snacks, exercising,
art and fun into everyday.

We are located in SE Portland near Mt. Scott Park with easy access to downtown
and I-205.

We currently have openings for children ages 2-5 on Monday, Wednesday and
Friday.

2 Full time openings will be available June 1^st.  Reserve your space now.

Full time, part time and drop in clients are welcome

Jessica Nelson- aka Teacher Jessica, Childcare Provider
360-318-3521
www.nelsonslittlemonkeys.com

Please call or email for rates and a visit

Certified Childcare Provider

CPR/1st Aid Certification

Food Handler's Card

Member of the Childcare Improvement Project

Member of the Northwest Nutrition Food Program

 

 

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

We have a wonderful nanny for our 21 month old. She is kind, caring, interactive, playful, and professional--she even went to NW Nannies Institute so has professional training and her first aid and cpr certifications. She has been working with our family since Spring 2012 and we are extremely happy with her.  She has experience caring for multiples at both our home and elsewhere.

We are now looking to find a family to "nanny share" with--ideally we'll find a family with a child close in age to 20 months so the kids can become playmates and learn from one another.

The schedule: Currently our nanny works Tuesday through Friday from 8:45 AM to 4:45 PM. We are flexible on hours though and if you need care on Monday, the nanny is availale but it just wouldn't be a nanny share day (since we have Grandparents doing care that day). We are open to full time or part-time nanny share.

The location:  Our preference is to have the nanny share happen at our home because that is what works best for our schedules and the fact that we are a one-car family, but we would be open to discussing other options if someone lived close to us.  We are located on SE 15th a few blocks south of Tacoma--walkable to Sellwood Park, the Community Center, the library, New Seasons and it is a great place for the kids to have some activities outside of the house regularly without having to drive somewhere.

We have a separate room in the house where your child can sleep in a pack and play or in a crib which we could provide if it is regularly at our house.

When nanny share is at our house, we are happy to provide 100% vegan, healthy, mostly organic meals for both kiddos.

The rate: $8/hour per family.  (We do also pay taxes on top of this which we can help you with)

About us: We have our sweet 21 month old girl, 3 rescue chickens and a 60 lb dog named Meg who mostly keeps to herself. We make efforts to be green--from eating a vegan diet to using cloth diapers and natural products. My husband is a teacher and I work in renewable energy. 

Please get in touch if you are interested in discussing more! amandamortlock [@] gmail.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Logistics

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

Values

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

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

 

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

Call with any questions: (503) 780-8960

http://www.MyCMLC.com

GREAT NANNY, JUST FOR YOU!

Hi Everyone,

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

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

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

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

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

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

Best,
Jillian

Contact me anytime at:

Jillian.Mathews91@gmail.com

(503) 750-6136 (text friendly)

 

View Reviews, and background check at:

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

 

New Day School Portland's Ananda Marga, Vegan Preschool & Kindergarten

New Day School would like to invite families interested in applying for Summer and Fall 2013 to attend an open house January 20th at 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Come and explore our classrooms and outdoor environment.  Children are welcome to attend.

We offer a loving, creative environment for children ages 3-6 with low teacher/child ratio. We are a full day program with part week options in our preschool classes. 

New Day School Neo-Humanist preschool, childcare center and private kindergarten has been serving Portland's families since 1979.  We currently have spots available in our three, four and five year old preschool classrooms. 

New Day School offers a unique learning environment with a curriculum that is based on ethical values. 

Our kindergarten is a five day program, with before and aftercare included in monthly tuition.

 

New Day School offers a remarkable outdoor playscape, with a huge kitchen garden, which furnishes our garden to table program. 

We provide healthy vegan meals and snacks.

Our program features yoga and an introduction to meditation, arts and crafts, storytelling, music and lots of P L A Y.

 

For more information on our openings, contact Atandra from 9-3 at 503-231-7425.

 

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

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

Thank you!

Christine

steelechr@gmail.com

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.

We have a wonderful nanny for our 20 month old. She is kind, caring, interactive, playful, and professional--she even went to NW Nannies Institute so has professional training and her first aid and cpr certifications. She has been working with our family since Spring 2012 and we are extremely happy with her.  She has experience caring for multiples at both our home and elsewhere.

We are now looking to find a family to "nanny share" with--ideally we'll find a family with a child close in age to 20 months so the kids can become playmates and learn from one another.

The schedule: Currently our nanny works Tuesday through Friday from 8:45 AM to 4:45 PM. We are flexible on hours though and if you need care on Monday, the nanny is availale but it just wouldn't be a nanny share day (since we have Grandparents doing care that day). We are open to full time or part-time nanny share.

The location:  Our preference is to have the nanny share happen at our home because that is what works best for our schedules and the fact that we are a one-car family, but we would be open to discussing other options if someone lived close to us.  We are located on SE 15th a few blocks south of Tacoma--walkable to Sellwood Park, the Community Center, the library, New Seasons and it is a great place for the kids to have some activities outside of the house regularly without having to drive somewhere.

We have a separate room in the house where your child can sleep in a pack and play or in a crib which we could provide if it is regularly at our house.

When nanny share is at our house, we are happy to provide 100% vegan, healthy, mostly organic meals for both kiddos.

The rate: $8/hour per family.  

About us: We have our sweet 20 month old girl, 4 rescue chickens and a 60 lb dog named Meg who mostly keeps to herself. We make efforts to be green--from eating a vegan diet to using cloth diapers and natural products. My husband is a teacher and I work in renewable energy. 

Please get in touch if you are interested in discussing more! amandamortlock [@] gmail.com.