Our Story

The Nanny Daycare is run by Debra Swensrud; a mother of three, grandmother to four and great-grandmother to one. Debra recently relocated to Portland, Oregon from North Dakota where she owned and operated a large daycare for the last 25 years. Not being ready to retire just yet, she re-opened with a small daycare in her home and has openings for children of any age.

Debra was licensed by the State of Oregon in March of 2022 and is fully vaccinated.

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Daycare Details

Capacity

Once upon a time, in a small town far far away, Debra's daycare was sized for over 25 children. As times have changed, so has the size of her daycare. Today she prefers to have no more than 6 little ones. Giving her more of the 1:1 time she prefers.

Rate

$1,000 per month / per child - enrollment special - month to month contract.

Flexible Hours

Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Email or call 503-539-1795 to inquire and schedule an interview.

Experience

Portland, OR

2022 - Present
In Home daycare with capacity for up to 10 children

Minot, ND

2001 - 20021
In Home daycare with 3 staff and over 25 children

Bismarck, ND

1998 - 2001
In Home daycare with capacity for 10 children

Education

CPR Certified

Food Handlers Permit

100's of hours of continued education since 1995 on a wide range of subjects. Courses include:
- Effective Environments for Infants and Toddlers
- Emergency Preparedness
- Social Emotional Development
- Health Practices and Policies
- Mandatory Reporting
- Safe Practices and Policies
- Spring into the Arts
- Taking the Challenge out of Behaviours
- Safe Sleep and Reducing the Risk of SIDS
- Illness and Prevention Management
- Food and Nutrition
- Selecting and Displaying Toys
- How Blocks Stack Up
- How Family and Culture Impact Learning and Development
- Music and Movement
- Creative Curriculum: Dramatic Play
- Getting in Tune: The responsive Process