Jovie of Portland

Nannies & Babysitters in Portland

connecting families with the right nannies and babysitters

meet Jovie of Portland

We provide reliable nanny and babysitter services to families in Portland. We know how important it is to find the right help for your family, that's why our nannies and babysitters are experienced, carefully screened, and vetted to help your family thrive.

We offer full and part-time nannies and on-demand babysitters so you can balance your family, personal, and professional life. Jovie of Portland can also provide childcare services for conferences, events, parties, and business meetings. We're locally owned and operated and part of your community - here to provide exceptional support to your family when you need it most.

Visiting or traveling to Portland, OR and looking for a babysitter or nanny to watch your kids in a hotel or Airbnb? We can help! Our vetted care providers can travel to your hotel or Airbnb and provide on-site or in-room childcare. Contact us for more information!



We need you. Smart, capable, ready for anything.

Become part of a purpose-driven organization that provides you with training, resources, and support to help you develop your skills as a caregiver. Whether you're looking to work 40 hours a month or 40 hours a week, we can match you to a vetted family and work with you as your availability changes. When you couple the opportunity to join the nation’s largest nanny employer with the chance to play each day and build stronger families, that’s something really special!

Benefits of working for Jovie of Portland, OR:

  • Flexibility: We offer a wide range and variety of work schedules

  • Support: We vet families and handle the communications and schedules so that you can focus on the kids

  • Growth: Earn your CPR & First Aid certification, work in a variety of childcare settings, and strengthen your childcare skills through training

  • Compensation: Get paid on time, let us handle your payroll taxes, and have access to benefits and vacation time

  • Fulfillment: Leave an impact on the families in your community

Meet the Team

Shay W.

Shay W.

Role Model Manager

Before bringing her passion for helping her community to Jovie, Shay worked as a retail operations manager for nearly six years in Southern California. In February of 2021, she moved to Oregon and started her career with Jovie. Shay enjoys hiking, cooking, traveling, and volunteering in her free time. She is excited to continue to help build stronger families with Jovie!

Miranda T.

Miranda T.

Family Placement Manager & Executive Assistant

An Oregon native, Miranda brings 15 years of childcare experience to the team, including three years as a nanny with Jovie, nearly a year as Family Placement Manager, and a school year as Executive Assistant at a fantastic Pk-12 private school where no hat went unworn. Miranda enjoys reading, cooking, hiking, all things musical, and time with her family.

Brian R.

Brian R.

Franchise Owner

Brian and his wife, Sharon, are the franchise owners of Jovie of Portland, OR (formerly College Nannies, Sitters, + Tutors). Sharon and Brian live in Beaverton and have 3 young adult children. Brian has a BS from Penn State University in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from the University of Oregon. Brian worked in the technology sector for many years in sales, marketing, and general management roles.

Sharon R.

Sharon R.

Franchise Owner

Sharon and her husband, Brian, are the franchise owners of Jovie of Portland, OR (formerly College Nannies, Sitters, + Tutors). Sharon and Brian live in Beaverton and have 3 young adult children. Sharon has a BS from Penn State University and an MA from the University of Maryland in Geography. Sharon worked for several years in software development before becoming a full-time homemaker. Sharon was a school volunteer for many years and served as a high school band booster president. Sharon is pleased to continue work helping families with Jovie.


Local Events & More

Customer Referral Program
Childcare for Weddings, Parties, and Corporate Events

If you’re looking for a babysitter or nanny for a wedding, party, business event, corporate event, or special occasion in the Portland, OR area, we can help! Our vetted care providers can provide on-site childcare to help make your next event more family friendly. Let your event attendees enjoy the best of both worlds: the comfort of knowing that their children are well cared for and the ability to fully engage and enjoy the event. Contact us for more information!

Customer Referral Program
Substitutes for Daycare Centers and Preschools

If you’re looking for a substitute teacher for your daycare center or preschool in the Portland, OR area, we can help! Many of our care providers are also registered with the Central Background Registry, or CBR, and can provide on-call substitute help in a pinch. Whatever your needs – be they short-term or long-term – we have a solution for you. Contact us for more information!