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Starla S.

Child Care

Ojai, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 28 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
I have lots of experience for helping you out with your little ones, while you enjoy your stay at The Ojai Valley Inn. I live right up the street! I bring books, toys for meet n greet time . I have a love for children, Mother of 4 all grown & now I have time to help with yours. Born in Ojai. Love walks, crafts reading & taking...
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Jeannette L.

Child Care

Ojai, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am currently teaching a toddler/ preschool program at a Montessori school. I also was the infant teacher for 5 years as well. I have all the Early Education/Child Development requirements (ECE and (CDA) along with being First Aid/CPR pediatric certified. I am also a mother of three.. 2 grown adult boys 27 and 24 along with a...
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Melanie R.

Ojai, CA

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Melanie. I have cared for all ages for many years. It is important for children to feel loved and heard; I value their wisdom, innocence, enthusiasm, and unique perspective. I am interactive, present, and support them in exploring their imagination, feelings, intuition, and environment. I make sure their physical...
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Martha H.

Playful, Experienced Sitter Looking For Part-time Work

Ojai, CA

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$25/hr
20 years experience
Light cleaning
Hi there! I'm a voice actor looking for some part time work between jobs. I have extensive experience babysitting and teaching mommy-and-me classes. I bring a gentle, warm, curious, and kind energy into the room. I'd describe my personality as compassionate, perceptive, and playful. I like working with kids because...
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Nidia L.

Santa Paula, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Nidia. I am a reliable, honest, punctual, caring, responsible, and creative caregiver. I have 7 years of paid experience as a caregiver as well as experience with my own kids. I have taken care of children of different ages from newborns to 10-year-olds. I have an AA in Psychology, early childhood college...

Sonya L. says "We hired Nidia through Care.com in 2019 to care for our infant son and preschooler as I returned to work from maternity leave. She has remained with us...

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Cynthia C.

Experienced, Loving Nanny

Ventura, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I was born and raised in Ventura/Ojai, CA. I have raised three children and was fortunate enough to stay home full-time to be with them. I also was an integral part of a small business (food services) during this time. Multitasking is something I am quite good at. I have 40 years experience with child rearing and child care. I...

Alexander A. says "Cynthia cared for our 1-year old daughter for several days in November 2022. We could tell that she connected with her on a personal level, based on...

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Heather C.

Your ANGEL Of Assistance!

Ventura, CA

3.9(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Infant and toddler experienced 15+ years. I am patient, kind and love sports and outdoors! I read and sing to your children daily and encourage them to do the same. I love to cook and enjoy taking advantage of "teachable moments" such as having your child learn to cook with me. I teach children to believe in themselves and try,...

Rebecca M. says "Heather is an amazing employee. She takes initiative to see what can be done to further help with the home kids and pets. She was a true gift in our...

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Lisa H.

Caring And Experienced Nanny Available

Ventura, CA

4.5(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I enjoy taking care of kids and pets! I have over 15 years of experience taking care of children between the ages of infant through teenager. Some of my childcare duties have been pick ups and drop offs at school, homework help, driving kids to sports, the park, and other activities, preparing meals/snacks/bottles, reading,...

Jamie P. says "My daughter loves Lisa and asks for her to come and play all of the time. She is always dependable and there for us when we need her. She is so nice and I...

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Tania C.

Former Educator And Caregiver Available

Ventura, CA

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
Update for fall 2024: Currently working full time with families but can do date nights and weekend work if schedule permits I come from a big family and I am the oldest of the cousins, I have always loved children and help raise and care for most of my family members. I have done babysitting for friends and family. I am a...

Melissa B. says "Tania was a great help for me and my two kids. She helped me with taking my daughter to soccer and dance and taking care of my baby as well. I was on...

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Karla M.

ABA Therapist Looking To Find Weekend Sitter Job

Santa Paula, CA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
My name is Karla, I am 27 years old and I have 4 years of experience as an Applied Behavior Analysis therapist for children on the Autism spectrum. I am currently in a graduate program to move up in my field and become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. I work full time, and I enjoy painting, working out and reading in my spare...

Care Member says "Our experience with Karla was absolutely amazing. She’s very kind and thoughtful. She has such an amazing patience with kids and understanding to...

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Sarah C.

My Experience:

Carpinteria, CA

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I absolutely love kids and I've been babysitting for years, I have tutored kids, babysat them, and cared for them. I am a middle school art teacher as well so have experience with kids in a lot of areas. I also love pets, I have a bunch of them myself and have no issue with them. I've grown up teaching myself and taking care of...
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Jacqueline V.

Fun And Loving Sitter

Ventura, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have 2 years of experience being a Nanny. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. As as native Spanish speaker, I can teach kids how to speak Spanish. I have a Biology degree and can help kids with their homework (math/ science/ reading/ writing). I love to play sports, do arts & crafts, and read, all fun things I...
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Dawn H.

Professional Nanny 25+ Yrs , Full Time ($23.HR) Serious Apps Only Please

Ventura, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
BA degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Special Education. 31 yrs experience with caring ans/or teaching for children in a variety of capacity in and out of the home. (Under my name is says 10 years experience because the computer only has 1-10 as a choice ). Very friendly and a great multi-taxes, mom of an...
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Mari D.

Ventura, CA

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$50/hr
20 years experience
Bilingual Teacher - Fully Credentialed. Early Childhood Education through College. Creative Writing, Essays and University Application Assistance.
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Peggy D.

Full Time Nanny

Ventura, CA

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$17/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I have been a nanny for 9 years, working for 3 families. My first full time job was with a 7-week-old boy and ended 6 years later with his 3-year-old brother. I still work as needed taking boys to school, activities and over night. For one year I was on call spending 3 days to a week with a 4month old as the parents both had...
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Lena A.

Kind, Patient, Loving Caregiver

Ventura, CA

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi I'm Lena! I've worked in education for the past 12 years as a preschool teacher and in several other positions with the local school district. I've also worked as a police dispatcher but found that my real passion is in working with kids and families. I am patient and calm, and am known for my dependability. I love animals,...
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Anna W.

Teacher

Ventura, CA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Retired English as Second Language teacher. Spanish major undergraduate. I have many approaches and skills in teaching language. I can make teaching a language fun so that the student has motivation to learn. Certificate in Pronunciation.
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Stephanie J.

Ventura, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as hard working, easy going, and caring I started working with kids when I was a teenager. I babysat and tutored for many years. I have also worked as a gymnastics coach, nanny, teacher, and teaching assistant. I have my bachelors degree in elementary education. In my spare time, I like to do yoga,...
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Amy R.

Fun Tutor!

Santa Paula, CA

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$17/hr
I have tutored many children in various subjects. For 2 years I volunteered to tutor elementary students with math, English, reading, and spelling. Throughout my 4 years in high school I've gained the knowledge of Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry/ Pre-Calculus, and Statistics.
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April E.

Tutor

Ventura, CA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I have my bachelor's in Sociology. I am now a pre-k teacher. I like to work extra hours on the side. I have worked with Sylvan Learning Center and Kaplan.
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  • 25 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.00/hr as of July 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Ojai, CA

Reading Tutors in Ojai, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 25 listed reading tutors

Nidia L.

We hired Nidia through Care.com in 2019 to care for our infant son and preschooler as I returned to work from maternity leave. She has...

- Sonya L.

Cynthia C.

Cynthia cared for our 1-year old daughter for several days in November 2022. We could tell that she connected with her on a personal level,...

- Alexander A.

Heather C.

Heather is an amazing employee. She takes initiative to see what can be done to further help with the home kids and pets. She was a true...

- Rebecca M.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Ojai, CA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Ojai, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $27.00 per hour as of July 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each candidate has, how often you will need them to help your child with reading and the age of your child.

Care.com currently has 4 reading tutors in Ojai, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Ojai and compare your options by hourly rate, the experience each reading tutor has and the specific skills they can teach. You can also see reviews from other families in Ojai that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.

The goal of hiring a reading tutor is to improve your child's grades and vocabulary. Ask questions about the process each tutor uses to get these results from the kids they've worked with in the past. Also ask each reading tutor if they are familiar with some of the goals the schools in Ojai have. Finally, see how long they are willing to commit to helping your child with their reading tasks. Your child may only need a few tutoring sessions or long-term help with their reading that could require the tutor to stay with them the entire school year.

When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Ojai, CA, we ask all reading tutors listed on Care.com to complete a background check known as a CareCheck (look for a badge on their profile that shares when they had this background check run). However, to safely hire a reading tutor, we strongly advise you to do your own research by requesting references, interviewing multiple candidates, and running an independent background check.

With the help of Care.com, you can find the best reading tutors for your child. You can find tutors for reading at all levels. From learning how phonics work to improving reading comprehension. Once your child gets older, you may even want to switch to a writing tutor who can help them develop their writing skills alongside their reading comprehension skills.

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