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Emily R.

Ladera Ranch, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
I have 3 years of professional tutoring experience at Kumon Math and Reading Center and am comfortable providing assistance with anything from early developmental skills to middle school studies.
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Laura L.

Ladera Ranch, CA

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a Mom of two wonderful children, now grown, ages 24 and 22. Over the years I have been a Nanny for many different families. I have worked as a Swim Instructor teaching children with Autism and Special Needs to swim. I volunteer at a therapeutic riding in San Juan Capistrano and have been a part of 100 lessons. I also...

Care Member says "Laura has been such a wonderful help to our family. She has a very calm, gentle, and nurturing presence that immediately put both me and my children at...

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Natasha K.

Experienced Teacher & Former Nanny Available For Summer Care

Ladera Ranch, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hi there! I'm Natasha. I'm 31 and I'm an elementary school teacher with over five years of classroom experience in both 2nd and 4th grade. Before stepping into education, I was a full-time nanny, so caregiving has always been a big part of my life. I have my bachelor's degree in Psychology and am currently in the final semester...
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Sofia R.

Children Are Our Most Valuable Resource!

Ladera Ranch, CA

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$8/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
If you have a warm, loving and affectionate relationship with children it will help them feel safe and secure. I care about how children are raised and nurtured. I create a safe, nurturing environment; engaging; child-focused; compassionate; excellent communication skills. I believe in maintaining high standard of hygiene. I...
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Marina R.

Child Care

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have worked with the same family for 10 years. It has been a great pleasure working with this family who treat me like a member of their family. The children are amazing, and I have received so much pleasure from reading them books, helping with homework and many other learning opportunities. I also enjoy outdoor activities...

Care Member says "Miss Marina is amazing!!! So sweet and good with my kiddos (17 month old son and 4 year old daughter):) Super reliable and dependable. Always brings...

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Shoreh F.

Aliso Viejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Dear parents, I love and adore children. I have so much fun with them, yet I'm persistent, firm and disciplined as needed. I enjoy doing art and crafts with children, read to them and teach them with fun activities such as drawing, painting, legos and many more. I have my AA in Child Development, and my BA in Psychology. I...

Care Member says "Shoreh took care of my daughter since she was only few months old until she was almost 9years old. During this process she nurtured my daughter both...

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Diane M.

Fun, Loving

Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Diane and I am an experienced nanny. I love infants and toddlers. I worked for a family and cared for their 6-month-old until she was almost 2. We read a lot, we played with her educational toys, and I did whatever I could to help her advance. I recently was working for a single dad who has a 5-year-old son and a...

Care Member says "One of the best Nanny’s ever!! Diane was such a pleasure to have with our family. She connected with our 8 year old so well, even though we did not hire...

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Juan L.

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
I am a Non smoker. I don't drink alcohol. I admire healthy lifestyle. I am CPR trained and First Aid trained: My first aid certification and CPR certification valid from 09/04/2025-09/03/2027. I can pick up kids and take them to activities: I have a 2024 five seats Lexus. I have been driving for 16 years with no accident...

Care Member says "Juan was great with our daughter!"

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Bigane P.

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
Hello, My name is Bigane and I love children very much. I from a young age have loved children. I have experience with 4-month-olds up till 8 years old. My duties included taking the children out on walks, putting them down for naps, engaging with them (playing, reading, arts and crafts). I have recently been helping families...

Aashish G. says "Bigane has been with us since January 2024 and takes care of our now 11-month old baby. She is truly one of a kind. Bigane is patient, kind, and...

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Manuela C.

Energetic, Patient, And Caring

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have worked with 2-month-old infant to toddlers and multiple babies (6-month-old triple infants), sometimes just one baby and others taking care of two or three children at the same time. I play with them, feed them, bathe them, change their diapers, sterilize their bottles, do developmental steps with infants like crawl, clap...

Corina R. says "We literally struck nanny GOLD when we found Manuela to care for my son when he was 4 months old. My son is now 19 months and he absolutely adores her...

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Marina B.

Experience Babysitter Available Weekends And Some Weekdays

Irvine, CA

3.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
Recent graduate student. However, I had many years of taking care of special needs since my sister is special needs. I was also the leader of the children's department at my church where I was responsible for helping and teaching them various skills they needed in school. throughout my life, I have been part of various outreach...

Tiffany S. says "Marina has worked for our family on and off for a year. I have a non verbal severely autistic son. She has always been punctual, incredibly professional...

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Mahnaz K.

Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
I have 4 years experience as a daycare assistant and extensive experience babysitting kids , I believe all kids need love, care, and attention, and I always trying to do my best. Cared for children ages infant to 9 years old, prepared meals and ensured kids were fed, bathed, and put to bed, assisted kids with homework and...

Madisyn G. says "Mahnaz is such a wonderful, careful, and dependable person. My husband and I often have meetings that run late or last minute things that come up and she...

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Shyla C.

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Shyla. I am reliable, loyal, patient, and flexible with my time. I have my own vehicle willing to commute. I have a college education, proficient in English, Spanish, studied 2 years of American sign language. I pride myself on aiding to improve each individuals cognitive, social skills, and behavioral. Furthermore,...

Ana A. says "First and foremost, Shyla is incredible at working with kids. Our shy and willful toddler gravitated to her instantly! Shyla finds creative ways to engage...

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Lisa W.

Loves To Care For Your Children

Irvine, CA

4.4(1)
from
$36/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 30 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping. Also making sure your children brush teeth, comb hair, fix beds load there back pack with homework n have lunch ready for school no task is to small. bottle feed baby feeding time s keep baby on schedule. Love to sing to baby and especially read. love...

Care Member says "Lisa is a fantastic dog sitter. She watched my toy poodle and made her feel right at home while she was away from home. She went above and beyond...

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Jessie D.

Fun, Safe, And Reliable Summer Babysitter With Education Experience.

Mission Viejo, CA

4.5(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello. My name is Jessie and I would love to be your babysitter! I am a 2nd grade teacher locally, and I have my Masters degree in Education. I have experience working with children aged 2-12 in camp, school, and 1 on 1 settings. I love art, reading, and spending time outside in my free time. My goal is to provide your child...

Care Member says "great communication, kids had fun, she brought engaging toys and books, very responsible"

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Maria T.

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

5.0(1)
from
$36/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'm an educated person who studied to be a Kindergarten teacher. I really enjoy working with children from newborns up to teenagers. I have more than 11 years of experience working for very nice families in Orange County with success. I have a strong skill with the little ones and at the same time I can bond very well with the...

Rachelle H. says "Maria was such a great help with our infant. We had her full time from when our son was 3 months to almost 9 months. She read to him, did tummy time,...

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Angie C.

Loving Infant Nanny / Part Time / Child Behavior Specialist

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello! My name is Angie and I love babies!! I have worked with infants for many years and I enjoy working with them developmentally helping them to meet their milestones. I have also worked with many preemie babies who have a need to catch up. I have my Bachelors, my Masters as well as Child Development Certification and enjoy...

Care Member says "Angie was absolutely wonderful with my son! I hired her when he was 7 months old and she was his nanny for 5 months. I wish I found her sooner because...

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Jamaica M.

Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I started nanny/pet care in 2012. I've worked with newborns to teenagers. Duties included light housekeeping, laundry/meal prep, before/after school pickups, travel to sports events/parks/libraries, bath/bed time, music, arts, crafts, story time and overnight care for children and pets. I was a Parent Educator for parents who...

Danielle G. says "My son loved her! Great with meal prep. Very responsible and reliable."

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Patricia P.

Experienced California Baby Sitter Available Full Time

Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
I have over 10 years of experience caring for children. I'm known as a nurturing nanny. I specialize in newborn, infant, toddler, and multiples. I can't think of doing anything more fulfilling. Through the years, I believe I've made a difference in young lives through loving, reading, educating, building confidence and...

Care Member says "I’m so sad we are losing Patty due to an unexpected job change. I can wholeheartedly give the best vote of confidence that Patty is an incredible nanny....

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Sarah G.

Aliso Viejo, CA

4.5(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hi! I truly love working with children of all ages and creating a warm, nurturing environment where they can learn and grow. I've worked as a preschool and daycare teacher and have many years of experience caring for newborns, toddlers, twins, and school-aged children. I'm certified in Infant and Child Development, CPR, and...

Alex H. says "Sarah was an excellent nanny for our baby boy from 4 months old until 1 year old. She was always reliable, on-time, and brought a lot of experience,...

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Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Ladera Ranch, CA

Reading Tutors in Ladera Ranch, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Laura L.

Laura has been such a wonderful help to our family. She has a very calm, gentle, and nurturing presence that immediately put both me and my...

- Care member

Marina R.

Miss Marina is amazing!!! So sweet and good with my kiddos (17 month old son and 4 year old daughter):) Super reliable and dependable....

- Care member

Shoreh F.

Shoreh took care of my daughter since she was only few months old until she was almost 9years old. During this process she nurtured my...

- Care member

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Ladera Ranch, CA

The average cost for a reading tutor in Ladera Ranch, CA as of May 2026 is $20.50 per hour. Rates can vary based on the tutor’s experience, education level, and the type of support needed. Tutors with specialized training in literacy, early education, or learning differences may charge higher rates, while group sessions or recurring schedules may offer more consistent pricing.

Reading tutors in Ladera Ranch, CA help students develop key literacy skills such as phonics, vocabulary, reading fluency, and comprehension. Depending on the child’s needs, tutors may focus on early reading fundamentals, improving confidence, or helping with school assignments and test preparation. Sessions are often tailored to the student’s grade level and learning style.

To find a good reading tutor in Ladera Ranch, CA, many parents compare profiles based on experience, teaching approach, and reviews from other families. It’s helpful to ask about the tutor’s methods, familiarity with your child’s curriculum, and experience working with similar age groups. Scheduling an initial session can also help determine if the tutor is a good fit.

Parents in Ladera Ranch, CA often consider hiring a reading tutor when a child is struggling with reading skills, falling behind in school, or lacking confidence. Early support can help build strong foundational skills, while older students may benefit from targeted help with comprehension or academic performance. Tutors can also support children who simply want to advance their reading abilities.

Many reading tutors in Ladera Ranch, CA have experience supporting students with learning differences such as dyslexia or attention challenges. Some tutors specialize in structured literacy approaches or individualized learning plans. It’s important to ask about a tutor’s experience and training to ensure they can effectively support your child’s specific needs.

Before hiring a reading tutor in Ladera Ranch, CA, consider asking about their teaching experience, approach to instruction, and familiarity with your child’s grade level. You may also want to discuss goals, expected progress, and how sessions will be structured. Understanding how the tutor tracks improvement and communicates updates can help ensure a successful experience.

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