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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
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Drew K.

Drew (her,she)

Spring Valley, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I have over four years of experience caring for children from babysitting children in my neighborhood in high school, being a camp leader of various age groups, serving in children's church, and being fully invested in my own children's lives. I genuinely love nurturing children because I believe they're truly the most...
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Alyssa S.

Spring Valley, CA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
I grew up babysitting infants and toddlers when I was 10 and started tutoring younger kids ranging from first grade to fifth grade including kids with disabilities while I was in high school. I love caring for others, so naturally I enjoyed babysitting kids and I have a little brother who l raised and he is now 8 years old. The...
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Ekaterina A.

Great Experience

Spring Valley, CA

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$21/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Monica M.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
CPR certified And Bilingual childcare provider with 10+ years of experience. Energetic, patient, and passionate about fostering creativity and development in children through play, music, and reading. Available for babysitting (infants - toddlers), Spanish tutoring, and overnight care. Flexible schedule, reliable transportation,...

Care Member says "Here's a review for Monica: Monica was absolutely fantastic! She stepped in last minute to care for our 1-year-old daughter and exceeded all...

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Nadia T.

Part/Full Time Nanny

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Nadia, a caring and reliable nanny with a passion for creating a nurturing and engaging environment for children, as well as accommodating any requests for limiting screen time. As a mother of three children myself, I understand the importance of safety, healthy routines, and developmental play. I specialize in caring...

Ann K. says "Nadia had been with our family for six years. She had been with both of my sons since they were 3 months old and has grown to be a part of our family....

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Catherine T.

Searching For Part-Time To Full Time Nannying, Babysitting, Dog/House Sitting Position!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Catherine, I am 32, and I have a chemistry degree, with 14+ years of nanny experience. I am reliable and have reliable transportation! I love kids and pets! I have spent most of my adult life working as a caretaker, tutor, and nanny. Interested in babysitting, nanny, tutoring, light cleaning, cooking/meal...

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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Lois S.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
In addition to supervising the kiddos and keeping them safe, I also tutor elementary through middle school aged children in Language Arts, English, and Reading Comprehension. My Bachelor's Degree is in Behavioral Sciences. Before obtaining my bachelor's degree, I had completed another 30 units in Early Childhood Development and...

Care Member says "My mother in law really enjoys her visits with Lois and said she is very positive, helpful and a great companion. Lois encourages her to be active and...

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Lisa Murrillisa M.

Babysitter Nanny/Part-time Weekend and Evenings

Santee, CA

4.7(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting since I was age 10; first my little brother, then in the neighborhood. I am a scout leader and have been for 7 years, meaning I have had 3 background checks, have had plenty of experience interacting with multiple kids and that I will to the best of my ability use honor in every aspect of caring for your...

Amy P. says "Lisa is a great sitter - she took care of my son and daughter for several months, and they adore her. Due to scheduling conflicts she is not able to watch...

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Laura T.

Nurture By Nature.

El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Laura, an experienced teacher and childcare professional from England. I was an ECE teacher for five years then a baby-room teacher in the UK for nearly a year and would often need to care for up to 6 infants at a time. This involved changing, feeding, tummy time, sensory activities, reading, music and activities that...

Jenny M. says "Laura was great with our 5 month old. She kept her engaged with various toys, even brought her own bubbles and books with her. She asked about our...

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Mariel R.

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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Nicole S.

Fun Babysitter And Really Enjoy Kids!

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I love being a babysitter and have been watching newborns, infants, toddlers, and kids (including twins!) since I was 10 years old. My responsibilities have included driving to/from school, crafts, tutoring, dance lessons, running errands. I am warm-hearted, energetic and enjoy spending my time reading, crafting and playing...

Ekaterina Z. says "Lovely, friendly and great with my 18 month old. Will hire again"

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Phoebe P.

Part-Time Tutor Available

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
ONLINE & IN-PERSON TUTORING AVAILABLE: please message for availability! Recent UCSD graduate with a B. S. in Microbiology - studied Biochemistry and Molecular & Cell Biology for two years before switching majors. I am currently taking 1-2 gap years before applying to med school. I have been tutoring since my freshman year in...

Tanuja K. says "My daughter is learning a lot from Phoebe. She's really a good communicator, very patient & flexible with timings.She helps with both Math & English. I am...

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Rocio F.

Great At Tutoring K-12!

Chula Vista, CA

3.7(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Hi! I have experience in tutoring K-12 in spanish, math, social studies, science, some french, english, SAT, etc. I have also worked with children with autism and have experience with helping them with homework, PECS, speech exercises, etc.

Isabel M. says "Excelent tutor, my kids really joyed her having around, she's really great! "

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Madison A.

Experienced Caretaker With Degrees In Behavioral Science

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Hello there! I hold two degree in psychology and behavioral science. With 15+ years of professional experience, I've spent my career as a teacher and tutor. I've worked with students of all ages (pre-k to college!). My expertise includes art, history, English, writing, social sciences, public health, job prep, college...
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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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Marlyn V.

Available For Full Time Sitting

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have 5 grown kids the last set of twins. I had my child care license from 2003-2008. I love working with the little ones, like to teach them colors, numbers, shapes, ABC's reading teaching while having fun. I took a 64 hour family child care training. I also took the 2 hour asthma education, menu planning, and child food care...

Care Member says "Our family would not have survived the past two years without the help of Marlyn! She helped our family of 3 kiddos now 7, 4, and 2. Marlyn does an...

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Monica M.

Spanish, Elementary Math, And English Tutor

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Enthusiastic Spanish tutor with a passion for helping children learn and grow. * Native-level fluency in Spanish and English. * Create engaging lessons that make learning Spanish fun and interactive. Flexible schedule, reliable transportation, smoke-free. Contact me to discuss your child's needs!
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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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Mitzi S.

Full-Time - Nanny

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
Preschool experience: My name is Mitzi and working with children is my passion. I worked as the 2-year-olds' teacher at a Christian preschool for over 14 years. During that time, I coordinated and worked with parents on an individual basis, keeping them informed of their child's needs, progress, and achievements. I fostered a...

Care Member says "It hurts me to write this review because our family is so sad that we’re unable to keep Mitzi with us. She was with us for only 2 months, but she’s had...

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  • 60 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.75/hr as of July 2025

  • 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 9 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.

Monica M.

Here's a review for Monica: Monica was absolutely fantastic! She stepped in last minute to care for our 1-year-old daughter and exceeded...

- Care member

Nadia T.

Nadia had been with our family for six years. She had been with both of my sons since they were 3 months old and has grown to be a part of...

- Ann K.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Spring Valley, CA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Spring Valley, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $22.75 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 Spring Valley, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley, 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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