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Michelle H.

Experienced Nanny and Preschool Teacher

Spring Valley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I'm a registered nanny and a former preschool teacher for 28+ years and a nanny for over 21 years. I believe children need love, understanding, empathy, and a firm, but gentle, hand in order to grow into well rounded young adults. I love working with and guiding young children because of their open minds, honesty and the love...

Joy A. says "Michelle has worked for us for over a year, and our daughter, E, absolutely adores her. When Michelle started, E was behind on her speech, so Michelle...

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Cindy R.

Spring Valley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as silly, organized and creative. I am available Wednesday-Thursday Working with children has been my life's work. I've been a teacher, director, mentor, foster parent Sunday school teacher and childcare provider. I started working with children when I was 17. I've been working with children for...

Care Member says "Cindy is a wonderful, and nurturing care taker. I wouldn't trust anybody else with my daughter. She is always present and attentive, and is kind towards...

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Ekaterina A.

Great Experience

Spring Valley, CA

from
$21/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Friendliness. Kindness. Modesty. For me, work is not an endless series of responsibilities, but an opportunity to give a piece of warmth to every child entrusted to me. I quickly find a common language with with the kids, am happy to teach them new skills and organize active play activities. I myself have wonderful children...
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Kimberly M.

Spring Valley, CA

from
$27/hr
1 year experience
I am a reliable, outgoing, and compassionate individual with a strong passion for working with children. I enjoy creating fun, engaging activities such as singing, reading, and teaching important life skills, including emotional regulation, kindness, and financial awareness. I am patient, dependable, and committed to providing a...
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Estefania J.

Fun And Caring Sitter :)

Chula Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Estefanía and I am 23 years old. I'm originally from San Diego, California and just moved to New York City. I speak, read, and write in both English and Spanish fluently. I have a younger brother that I took care of from a young age and have experience taking care of children that are family/friends from 5...

Tiffany M. says "There isn't enough amazing things to say about Steph! The first day she met my girls and I, she had such a warm welcoming and my girls ran into her arms...

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Sandy N.

Artistic & Patient Sitter, Gentle, Brings Books

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with cooking/meal prep, laundry, light housekeeping, errands, grocery shopping, carpool, crafts, swimming supervision, travel, remote learning, outside activities (park/museums) I am 27 years old and have lots of art supplies to entertain children. I love reading books to kids of all...

Care Member says "Sandy is so sweet and very reliable. She took initiative and was very easy to get along with. My son is 9 months old and she was great playing with him....

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Kristen B.

Full Time Nanny Available

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! I'm Kristen, I'm currently 32 years old and I have 12 years of child care experience. Before becoming a nanny, I worked in a daycare where I spent a lot of time, not just supervising multiple children, but teaching as well. I love to teach and I absolutely love to read!

Jason Z. says "Kristen was a nanny for our daughter for a year - from 6 months old to a bit over a year and a half. We can’t recommend her enough as a caretaker. As...

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Catherine T.

Science & Art Discovery-focused Care Provider With 15 Yrs Of Experience Of Bringing Passion To Life!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Catherine. My personality is bright, bubbly, enthusiastic, and practical. I am a nanny and tutor (including art, history, English, math, and science), cook, clean, and provide transportation. I am 32. I can provide a résumé, references, proof of no criminal history, and clean driving record. Plus, I'm CPR and First...

Bethany B. says "Catherine is wonderful! Kind, communicative, playful and punctual. She is very smart and engaged; she played board games, laughed and interacted with our...

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Amber K.

Loving Caregiver

Chula Vista, CA

4.9(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Amber and I am a recent SDSU graduate who has a passion for working with children. At SDSU, I majored in Business and minored in Child and Family Development. For the past five years, I have worked as a part-time nanny and I have been a date night babysitter since 2015. I grew up in a Christian home with both of...

Jacqueline L. says "Amber has been a reliable and trustworthy babysitter and pet sitter for our family for several months now. We have called upon her last minute several...

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Connie S.

Upbeat And Caring Nanny Available.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Connie. I have been a career nanny for over 10 years. I have professional experience caring for children of all ages from newborn to 12 years old. I have been a nanny to multiples, including a full-time position where I cared for two toddlers and a newborn. I worked as a preschool aide through college, where...

Care Member says "Connie is a patient, kind caregiver and my son and dog love her! She’s reliable and communicates very well. I would recommend her for kids and dogs, she...

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Victoria Z.

Nanny/Elder Care/Farm, Ranch Care

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Victoria. I was born and raised in Point Loma. I am a mother of (3) adult children. I home schooled them for part of their school careers. I enjoy teaching kids, having fun in nature, and doing arts and crafts. I love to read out loud and prepare healthy good food with them, always including and engaging them just...

Charlotte V. says "Victoria has been so amazing with our first child that we asked her to come back for our second child. Now she watched both children and loves them...

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Angela H.

El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hey there! I am a full time registered behavioral therapist to kiddos on the autism spectrum and I've been sitting with care. com for about 2 years now through a professional company here in California. I'm background checked in both VA and CA, CPR/AED and first aid certified, have 10 years of teaching and childcare experience,...

Care Member says "Angela is amazing, we have known her for 6.5 years now and she has been babysitting our boys for about 4 years. She takes on all 4 of our crazy boys...

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Mary C.

School Work Help/tutor/nanny

Chula Vista, CA

5.0(0)
from
$24/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Nanny/school work help plus other duties. I am former team mother, room mom, GS leader, coach, CASA (Voices for Children). I can assist your family with school work. My kids are grown and now I want to use my skills to help your family. I work well with all ages of kids... from newborns to teens. I'm best at reading to...
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Dona A.

Hello I'm Dona I Am Available 24/7 Full Time Nanny

Santee, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have many years experience with a daycare which was 24/7 we did overnights Saturday children were 6weeks to 12 years. I also have been working as a nanny for 10 years now! I also am the mother of four , catering and spending time with my children I love outside parks museums beach swimming crafts reading playing educational...

Sofia L. says "I really didn't want to leave a review as I don't want other people to hire her or steal her from us. She's a wonderful nanny to our 15 month old and has...

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Cauanny Z.

Experienced After School Teacher!

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
I have experience running a 1-6th grade classroom and have helped/tutored kids with their homework and projects ranging from all subjects. English and writing are my specialty as I have always taken advanced/AP classes :)
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Teresa O.

Child Care Provider

San Diego, CA

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
I am a fun, loving and very experienced childcare provider. I am Covid vaccinated. I love children of all ages. I am very experienced caring for infants, toddlers as well as schools gets. I have a teaching background. I ran my own licensed day care for many years. I have cared for many children from the time they were newborns...

Karen R. says "We're so grateful we found Terri during our search for a sitter to watch our 2-month-old while we attended a wedding in San Diego. Terri was the perfect...

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Mariel B.

One Time - Part-Time

San Diego, CA

4.7(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hello everyone my name is Mariel . I have 14 years of experience as babysitter "families and friends. I a nice honest and hard worker. I like to explore the world teach to the kids new things, paint, draw, read, write, walks., explore new places and learn new things., I love dogs they are very important to me. I'm a honest...

Care Member says "I’ve had Mariel as a housekeeper for a few months now and she is a Godsend! Goes above and beyond, very communicative, flexible and my house feels...

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Ignacio C.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hi Families, My name is Ignacio but go by (Nacho) I am 24 years old and am a Preschool Teacher at Kindercare Education and have been working with the company for 2 years now. I have experience working with children for about 4 years now from Infants to 10 years old. I'm looking to watch your little ones on the weekends or...

Tasia E. says "Ignacio kept my two and three year olds happy and busy for three hours so I could attend a virtual meeting. I could hear them and everyone had a great...

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Shakaira W.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Shakaira, I am very dependable, outgoing, loving, goal-oriented. I am a college student studying Nursing(I attend school Tuesdays & Thursdays) I also have previous work experience as a nurse aide. As you could probably tell I love the medical field, the main reason being I enjoy helping people. I am certified...

Ashley C. says "Shakaira was amazing and we would have used her longer if she was available. Our 9 month old son loved her and she was very good with him. She is a great...

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Sarah M.

Tutor Preschool - Sixth Grade

La Mesa, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
I've tutored tutoring in an afterschool program. I enjoy tutoring one on one or small groups. I prefer tutoring English, writing, reading and math.
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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.75/hr as of May 2026

  • The average star rating for rated reading tutors is 5.0

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Spring Valley, CA

Reading Tutors in Spring Valley, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors

Michelle H.

Michelle has worked for us for over a year, and our daughter, E, absolutely adores her. When Michelle started, E was behind on her speech,...

- Joy A.

Cindy R.

Cindy is a wonderful, and nurturing care taker. I wouldn't trust anybody else with my daughter. She is always present and attentive, and is...

- Care member

Estefania J.

There isn't enough amazing things to say about Steph! The first day she met my girls and I, she had such a warm welcoming and my girls ran...

- Tiffany M.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Spring Valley, CA

The average cost for a reading tutor in Spring Valley, CA as of May 2026 is $25.75 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 Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley, 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 Spring Valley, 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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