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Xiaoyuan L.

Childcare Experience

Los Gatos, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm looking for a full time job! Provide safe and reliable atmosphere for babe's activities also reading drawing and fun games! Also children's drive , homework, Chinese If you need some cooking, we can also negotiate it! My available time is Dec19-Jan5. Thank you!

Yuju L. says "Xiaoyuan is a very thoughtful, caring, and patient helper! She is highly responsible and always punctual, and I'm very grateful for her assistance. She...

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Sonia L.

Energetic Nanny Who Loves To Be Outdoors!

Los Gatos, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, my name is Sonia. I am a patient and nurturing person looking to help out a family in need of a Full time / Part time Nanny. I am currently a college student in the Bay Area pursuing my Bachelors Degree in Nursing. I enjoy doing a wide range of activities including spending time outdoors as well as doing art projects or...
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Danuta L.

30+ Years Teaching Experience - Nurturing Childcare

Los Gatos, CA

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$25/hr
20 years experience
Hello! I'm a retired second-grade teacher with over 30 years in the classroom and extensive childcare experience. I'm warm, positive, and highly dependable, and I enjoy supporting children's growth through reading, games, creative activities, and gentle structure. I'm fluent in English and Polish, and I have two Master's...
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Mary B.

Los Gatos, CA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Mary! I'm a creative, compassionate, and safety-conscious caregiver with over 10 years of experience as a nanny, babysitter, and private teacher for children ranging from 3 months to 13 years old. I hold a degree in English Literature from Wheaton College and have cared for a wide variety of families, including...
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Cynthia C.

Nurturing Nanny

Los Gatos, CA

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$35/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Dedicated childcare professional with experience caring for children from infancy to 12 years of age. Takes initiative in creating child friendly activities and loves to be outdoors. Recognized for nurturing style and emotional regulation/conflict resolution. Experienced teaching ESL students and reading tutor. Easily...
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Heidy G.

Full-Time Nanny With 2 Years Of Experience.

Los Gatos, CA

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi, my name is Heidy and I love kids. I have always been around children growing up. My mom was a Sunday school teacher, and then I became one. I started doing babysitting here and there. I have been a full-time nanny for 6 years and I love it. I am experienced in 6 months to 10 years old. I love taking them to the park and...
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Jaiden A.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have 15 years of experience working with children. I'm 40 years old and a graduate student. Working with children is my passion in life. I have an art degree and I love designing crafts for kids. I have been a nanny, tutor, summer camp counselor, babysitter, art instructor, tot walk leader, nursery assistant, after school...

Monica L. says "Jaiden cared for our 10 year old and 6 year old. She was a delight to work with and my kids loved her! We were sorry to lose her when we relocated. She...

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Anabell N.

Enthusiastic, Outgoing And Caring Babysitter With A Love For Children

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$37/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Anabell and I am 30 years old. I was born and raised in San Diego. A little bit more about me; I am a fun loving, caring, energetic and hard working person. I have always had a deep love and soft spot for children. Some things that I enjoy doing with kids are; being outdoors, arts and crafts, cooking, reading, playing...

Julia L. says "Anabell has been caring for my children for the past 2 years. She's always on time (early!), respectful towards everyone, and a joy to be around. All of my...

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Darren W.

Manny (Male Nanny)

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there, My name is Darren. I have a natural love for children. I connect with children in a unique way because I embrace my inner child & allow myself to connect with them & meet them at their level. That being said, I am also very professional & take my job seriously. It is important to take initiative, be responsible, &...

Tom C. says "Darren has been an amazing Nanny for our family. He is very reliable and proactive in communicating and keeping us up to date on how the kids are doing and...

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Christy A.

Nanny

Campbell, CA

5.0(1)
from
$49/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, My name is Christy! For the last 20 years, I have been a career nanny to families all over the Bay Area. My experience includes meal prep, driving to and from school/sports, play dates, engaging children in age appropriate activities, infant care, toddler care, and caring for twins. Over the last 4 years I have had the...

Sonia W. says "Christy is beyond personable - she is fantastic! She is very patient when it comes to caring for someone's child and her personality and demeanor with...

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Yolande M.

San Jose, CA

4.8(1)
from
$35/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Nurturing young minds is not just a job for me; it's a passion ignited by years of positive caring experiences and a genuine desire to make a difference in children's lives. For 30+ years, I've embraced the joys of teaching and childcare. I have Early Childhood and Elementary Education coursework, enhanced by graduate studies,...

Care Member says "Yolande was wonderful with our 4.5 month old baby! As first time parents hiring a babysitter for the first time we were a bit nervous - Yolande was...

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Jeanie S.

Infant/Toddler Provider

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have two grown sons and I am a grandmother of 4 (7 & 9 years old in Atlanta, GA; 13 & 15-year-old in Bethesda, MD). I was an active part of my 13 & 15-year-old grandchildren from birth until they moved to Maryland, August, 2019. I feel fortunate that I was able to be a part of my grandchildren's lives! I enjoyed watching my...

Erin M. says "We were incredibly lucky to have Jeanie as our daughter's caretaker. She started looking after our daughter when she was about one month old up until she...

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Laurie C.

Experienced Teacher Tutor

Santa Clara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$75/hr
10 years experience
Being a teacher is in my genes! My mother was a teacher and my grandmother was a teacher. I have over 25 years of experience in the field of education in positions which include: elementary school teacher, mentor teacher, teacher certification field supervisor, K-12 reading specialist/education consultant, principal intern,...

Alana B. says "We truly cannot express enough how grateful we are to have found Laurie to be our daughter’s tutor. With her we have the best of both worlds. Laurie is a...

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Dianna Z.

Math Tutor Available

Saratoga, CA

5.0(1)
from
$49/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
I offer in-person and remote tutoring. I have a bachelor's degree in Biology from Stanford, and have been teaching informally and formally since I was in junior high myself, when I used to help my sister and classmates with their math questions. I am known for being very approachable, and for making math accessible to students...

Joyce E. says "Dianna is an excellent Tutor. We initially hired Dianna to help our son in 7th grade math. She is able to easily connect with our son and he enjoys...

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Veena P.

Creative Fun K-6 Experienced Tutor .

San Jose, CA

4.4(1)
from
$60/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Tutoring in person and online And drive depending on the area as well Tutoring at your home .

Mona C. says "My 4th grade son was struggling in private school. We put him in public school, and he was still having issues. Ms. Veena has been such a big help. She...

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Elizabeth V.

Part-Time Tutor

Saratoga, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I had a fulfilling career as a high school English teacher for 15 years. More recently, I have served as as an education director for a tutoring center and worked with pre-k students up to college aged students. I have helped prepare students for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, ISEE, HSPT, and TOEFL. I especially enjoy...

Care Member says "Elizabeth guided the English, literature portion of our youngest son's middle school homeschooling program. Liz combined reading both contemporary and...

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Jasmine H.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hi! My name's Jasmine & I'm a 29-year-old who absolutely adores children & pets! I've been babysitting since I was 14 years old & have 1 french bulldog with a big personality. I worked at a daycare with kids of all ages for 2 years & at the university of iowa in patient care of all ages and departments for 2 years. I have been...

Alexis R. says "Jasmine was wonderful with my daughter! She is patient, flexible, and helpful my daughter to meet all her milestones. My daughter had a little issue with...

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Shadi M.

Pre-K - 3 Tutor Available

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$75/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hello! I was a teacher at Challenger School for 20 years as a kindergarten and first grade teacher. I have teaching and tutoring experience with pre-k through 3rd grade level material. I dedicated my life to crafting young, bright minds, and would love to continue to do so in my retirement.

Estelle M. says "We began working with Shardi, (Mrs M) 2 years ago and she quickly became an essential part of our son's education and our family. Shardi saved us. Our...

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Joyce L.

Sunnyvale, CA

4.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
My name is Joyce. I have more than 30 years of experience as nanny. I have worked with children of all ages, from infant to school age. I am loving reliable, energetic, fun and above all, an experienced nanny. I believe in maintaining a safe, healthy and loving environment for children. I like to take the children to the park,...

Nili A. says "Joyce is amazing! she has taken care of our twins since they were 4 month old, now they are almost 2 years and they just love her! She has so much energy...

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Alisson M.

Part-time Babysitter - Nanny Available

Campbell, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi I'm Alison , and I'm from Peru . I'm bilingual . I'm a native Spanish speaker . I have 8years experience working with kids ( 9 months to 12 years old ). I'm a college student . I enjoy to play with the kids , do art crafts , reading , walk , etc. I really like to be active with the kids playing their favorite games . I'm a...

Care Member says "Alisson was absolutely amazing with our 3 kids. Very personable, paid the upmost attention to detail, and our kids loved her. She came on time and had...

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.00/hr as of April 2026

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Los Gatos, CA

Reading Tutors in Los Gatos, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Xiaoyuan L.

Xiaoyuan is a very thoughtful, caring, and patient helper! She is highly responsible and always punctual, and I'm very grateful for her...

- Yuju L.

Jaiden A.

Jaiden cared for our 10 year old and 6 year old. She was a delight to work with and my kids loved her! We were sorry to lose her when we...

- Monica L.

Anabell N.

Anabell has been caring for my children for the past 2 years. She's always on time (early!), respectful towards everyone, and a joy to be...

- Julia L.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Los Gatos, CA

The average cost for a reading tutor in Los Gatos, CA as of April 2026 is $27.00 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 Los Gatos, 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 Los Gatos, 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 Los Gatos, 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 Los Gatos, 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 Los Gatos, 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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