Urban Mamas

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

Our Nanny situation:

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

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

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

 

 

 

TWO PORTLAND LOCATIONS (SW & JOHNS LANDING)

SERVING AGES 2-4 PRESCHOOL - PRE-K

NO POTTY TRAINED PREREQUISITE * MEDIA FREE

BOOKS * MUSIC * ART * SCIENCE * MATH * CHECK-SHEET

M-F * 7-5:30 *  503.550.4444

www.Avant-gardeAcademy.com

 

 

Looking for a great Montessori experience for your child, complete with Music Together, Spanish Immersion, and a flexible schedule?  Community Montessori in Lake Oswego has just two spots left for the 2013 - 2014 school year.

Safe, Clean, Media-Free Environment.

Loving, Experienced Care Givers.

Nanny for hire, in my home or yours! 

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

My experience includes:

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

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

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

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

Tender Leaf Preschool has one immediate PT opening and is enrolling for Summer and Fall 2013.

Imagine your child singing throughout the day, growing in a preschool where s/he feels the intimacy of a family, being surrounded by materials and activities that nurture personal interests and gifts, finding the joy of gardening, experiencing the fun and peace of yoga, meditating!!, as well as eating healthy meals which s/he helps to make, harvest, and even grow.... and much, much more.

Please join us for an open house Saturday, February 9th,  from 10:00am- 12:00pm  or  March 20th from 5-7pm.

 Come and meet our teacher, see our classroom, and get your preschool questions answered.  Children are welcome to attend.  

This Saturday's open house begins the enrollment period for the 2013-2014 school year.

Lotus Heart Preschool is a play based preschool located in southwest Portland, near Gabriel park, in the Hayhurst neighborhood.  We accept children ages 3-5 for our morning preschool program.

Please visit our website or call us for more details on our program.

www.lotusheartpreschool.com

503-452-6148

Have a great day!

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

Hi! 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

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!

Four Portland Locations

503.575.5654

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

My husband and I would like to invite a family into a nanny share.  I will be returning to work on February 1st and that is when we would like to start.  We live five blocks from Multnomah Village. The days/hours we are looking for would be Mon, Tue and Thur from 11-530 (days and times are flexible).  We have a 2 year old and 4 month old, both are boys.  Ideally we would love to have another toddler so the kids can play.  We are in the process of interviewing nannies that we have found on care.com.  We would need the childcare to take place in our home as well.  We also thought it would be great to find a nanny that spoke spanish or could teach some.  This is not a requirement but thought it might be fun.  A lot of the nannies that we have spoke with have experience teaching.  If you are interested in talking about this and working something out please email me.

THanks,

Wren

wren32@gmail.com

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

Thanks!

Amy Smith

amysmith_2006@yahoo.com

No “Potty Trained” Prerequisite 

Two SW Portland Locations

Media Free * Healthy Meals * Check-sheeted Curriculum

503.550.4444

http://avant-gardeacademy.com

Conveniently located near 1-5 in SW Portland, Vermont Hills Family Life Center has been providing a sense of community for families throughout the region for 13 years. At VHFLC the classes are small, the staff are experienced, the snacks are healthy, the families are engaged, and the parents are secure. 

• Currently enrolling children 15 months – 4 years old.
• Holistic education – focused on movement, music, art, and cognitive and social skill development.
• Knowledgeable staff – many of who have worked with VHFLC for more than 10 years.
• Flexible scheduling – open 5 days a week.  7 a.m. to 6 p.m.      

 

 

 

Call or just stop by and play with us at our Burlingame Site!            

                  707 SW Taylors Ferry Rd. Portland OR. 97219

                                                  503-452-7078

Four Portland Locations

503.575.5654

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

Still looking for a wonderful preschool for your child?  Community Montessori in Lake Oswego has an opening for a child 2.5 to 6 years old for the 2012-2013 school year!

Four Portland Locations

503.575.5654

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

I currently have one opening in my small home daycare.  14 years experience in childcare, preschool, elementary school and home daycare.  Please contact Ami at amilindsey@comcast.net if interested in learning more.  Thank you!

Lotus Heart Preschool is currently enrolling for fall! We are a play based preschool for 3-5 yr olds,  located in SW Portland in the Gabriel Park/Multnomah Village/Hillsdale area.

We are Eco Healthy certified, and our philosophy is inspired by Waldorf education and the schools of Reggio Emilia. We have a strong emphasis on art, nature, dramatic play, and environmental education. Sign Language and Spanish are part of our daily curriculum.

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

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

Community Montessori School in Lake Oswego is NOW ENROLLING for fall 2012.

• Certified AMI montessori teacher with 10+ yrs experience
• Small class size
• flexible schedules 2-4 days per week, half day option also available
• Spanish immersion
• weekly music together classes

 

www.communitymontessorischool.net

 

 

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.

Looking for a caregiver for a 6-month old bright happy fun-loving active boy in Hillsdale.  Both my husband and I work at OHSU in medicine and research.  

 

Hours: 10 hours on Fridays (7-5, but flexible)

 

Responsibilities:  Lots of interaction with baby, playing games like peekaboo, singing, reading, time outdoors, walks in the neighboring parks in baby carrier or stroller (even in imperfect weather)

 

Requirements: 

1) over 21  

2) least 2 years of experience caring independently for infants (parents not working from home)  

3) great references from parents of infants  

4) patience  

5) common sense

 

Would be OK if this is part of a nanny-share in our home or another home.

Preferred:  CPR/OCH registration, professional child-care or teacher training

 

Contact:  Magda at mpetryniak@gmail.com

 

Thank you!

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

nanny1116@yahoo.com

We have mixed-age groups -- a Toddler Community (beginning around 15-16 months) and two Primary classes ranging from two-and-a-half years old up through kindergarten age (6). In 2011-2012 we expanded our program to run two Primary classes, and we still have some openings for September 2012.  We also offer an optional summer program.

'We toured a total of six schools before we found the right one for our daughter. We even enrolled her in another one prior to Montessori Children's House only to pull her out because we were disappointed in our experience there. I wish that we had discovered this school sooner! It would have saved us a lot of stress.'

 

'The space itself is gorgeous, all new, beautiful learning areas, just what you would imagine a top notch Montessori school to look like...The location on South Waterfront is very easy to get to and from, parking is right in front of the main door and the teachers will even greet the kids at your car. We highly recommend Montessori Children’s House!'

3626 SW Bond Ave, Portland OR, 97239

email: info@childrenshousepdx.com

phone: 503.360.1179

website: http://childrenshousepdx.com/

Contact us today!

GREAT NANNY, JUST FOR YOU!

Hi Everyone,

My name is Jillian M. Currently I am involved in a Nanny-Share with two infants, ages 7 months and 9 months. My contract ends at the end of the year when both children will be placed in local Montessori programs. I am looking for a position to start December-February-ish, the official start date is a bit flexiable. I am comfortable doing either another nanny-share, or working for one family. I am comfortable working with up to 3 infants, depending on their ages, 4 toddlers, or 5 children in total but this would really depend on the overall dynamic of the situation. I am also comfortable doing care in your home, or mine. Ideally the position would provide at least 36 hours a week.

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

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

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

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

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

Best,
Jillian

Contact me anytime at:

JillianM@uoregon.edu

(323) 786-2642 (text friendly)

 

View Reviews, and background check at:

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

Our family is in search of a part-time nanny. M-F 1pm-5pm for our 2yo son.
He is an intelligent and kind boy who enjoys playing outside and with trucks. He likes to go on bicycle trailer and stroller rides.
We are a cloth diaper family and are currently working on potty training. We have two large dogs, both of which are extremely friendly with our son.
Our son currently sleeps from 1:30-3:30pm. We would like someone who could do some light house cleaning (tidying up the kitchen, sweeping the floor) for part of that time.
We are looking for someone with childcare experience and who enjoys being outside in all types of weather. We need a devoted individual as we are looking for at least a 6 month commitment at $10/hr.
If you are interested, please email me with a resume and references. We would like our nanny to begin Aug 13th, but we are flexible.

Thanks!

Angela

adials@hotmail.com

Hello friends... I am looking for childcare for my daughter, Quinn, who will be 3 1/2 months old when I return to work just after Labor Day in early September. We live in the SW, near Gabriel Park and Multnomah Village. We would be interested in a nanny share with another family or two. If you are also looking for a nanny share in the SW, then perhaps we could meet and see if our needs match up.  Please contact me at tinaoliver@yahoo.com.  Cheerio! -Tina

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

Asia7831@yahoo.com

Are you seeking a reliable, fun, caring, educated nanny for full-time child care in your home? 

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

Hello!

OPEN HOUSE:

Tuesday July 24th, 6-8:00PM

 

Your family is warmly invited to the Montessori Children's House open house on Tuesday July 24th, 6-8:00PM.  Our open houses provide an opportunity for prospective families to meet MCH staff and explore our environment.  We are currently enrolling for the 2012-2013 school year.  We also offer an optional summer program.

We currently have openings for children over 2-and-a-half years old.  Our Toddler Community (under this age) is on a waiting list basis until the second semester.

Montessori Children's House offers both  Toddler and Primary Montessori programs.  We are located in a dynamic and diverse new neighborhood, the South Waterfront, adjacent to a lovely park with good facilities, plus the Willamette River Greenway and a lot of other neighborhood amenities.  In the last couple of years, the neighborhood has attracted a number of young families with children, although our families come from a variety of other areas as well.

Hello!

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

Hey mamas, 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rachel Kampstra

rachelkampstra@gmail.com

503-810-0770

 

We are parents of a 6-month old boy, looking to share a nanny with another family 1 or 2 children.  We can host in our home in Hillsdale or drop off at other family's home.  Currently we have an experienced nanny, but if you prefer we could interview additional nannies  for this nanny-share.   Rate is $8/child.  Hours are 6:30am to 5pm, but are flexible.  Our home is smoke and pet free;  we are both OHSU employees  who place value on maintainng a clean and child-safe home, which also gets a lot of natural sunlight.  We'd be happy to discuss details over the phone or in person.  

Call Greg at 415-559-1442 or e-mail gpot9883@gmail.com

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Hello!

Hello Portland Parents!

I have over 7 years experience working with children as a nanny and teacher's assistant. I am a female in my early 30s and have experience being a nanny for over four years and have worked at several elementary schools and preschools as a teacher's assistant, as well as a Waldorf inspired preschool where we did arts and crafts, circle time and songs, stories and puppet plays. I have lived in Portland for two years now and simply love it! I also have over a year of Waldorf training and have attended an Early Childhood Waldorf Conference.

I have experience with all ages of children and especially love to spend time outdoors with them. My passions and skills include: gardening, cooking wholesome food, singing, telling stories, arts and crafts, exploring nature, games, and laughing (all the good things in life). 

I love spending my days with children as we go on outings to the library/museum/park (The library is one of my favorite places as I love to read and tell stories to children), explore nature, read, sing, dance, create art, and do pretend play. I feel passionately about children being in an environment in which they are treated with respect, gentleness, and love at all times.

I am very familair with Waldorf philosophy and I try to use these methods when working with children. As a childcare provider I believe in educating the whole child through art, music and creative play. I am always actively engaged with children and challenging them to think for themselves as well.I hope that I can help to instill in your child a love of learning and help your child to see the world as a interesting and good place to live in.

I have a valid drivers license, reliable car with car insurance, CPR trained and have done a criminal history backround check. I have excellent references and will send you my resume upon request. I charge $12.00 hr. Please respond with a little info about yourself and your children and what days/hours you need. I am looking to work at least 15-20+ hours per week and am available days or   evenings with flexibility for date nights, sleep overs and occasional weekends. I look forward to meeting you, have a great day!!
Gardenfaerie@msn.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!