I have 26 years of experience working as a full-time nanny with some wonderful families all around LA. Currently, I'm a nanny for a 2-year-old girl who I've been taking care of since she was 5 months old. Unfortunately she is starting preschool full-time so I'm looking for a new family to work for.
Although I have lots of...
Vicenta Villarreal can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Vicenta has been taking care of our son since he was 6 months old. She is a fantastic nanny who is professional, punctual, and clearly loves what she does for a living. Unfortunately, our son is beginning preschool and we no longer need her services full time,...
Currently, I am a part time nanny and during the COVID I am tutoring the kids online to make sure they stay academically up to date.
I tutored at the Huntington Learning Center from 2014-2017, working with students ages 6-17 both one on one and in group settings in the areas of reading, writing, phonics and math. With younger...
5.0
"Lovely lady! 1st one to respond and was available same day, really helpful and sweet, we were comfortable with her in minutes
Highly recommend working with Angela :)"
I am a creative, fun and caring person. I've been working with children since high-school, either
working as a teachers assistant, summer camp counselor, to date night babysitting and full time nannying. I believe babysitting kids is the one of the most rewarding jobs.
I enjoy singing, dancing, playing games, coloring,...
Gabriela can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"We were lucky to met Gabriela through care.com. She took care of our son for around a year. He loved her. She was very caring and playful with him. She is honest, reliable, good at following parental directions, and a joy to be around. The only reason she is not...
Hello! I'm Jasmine & I've been caring for children just under 20 years. At a very young age I began caring for ages 4, 2, & newborn. I worked with this family until college & began a professional career in childcare.
I had the pleasure of working with Springboard Education where I cared for 28 amazing K-2 students. I've also...
Jasmine can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Jasmine was great! On time, personable, great with kids. My kids warmed up to her immediately and she was engaged and caring to them both. Will definitely hire again!"
I am the fun, creative, outgoing, energetic and playful-spirited person you want to assist with your childcare.
I have over 15 years of experience in childcare. With 1 year of experience in being an assistant to a preschool teacher.
I've cared for children ages newborn to 15 years old. . With most of my years being with ages...
Ebony can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Ebony was absolutely amazing! She was great with our newborn and even helped around the house. She meal prepped for us when either my wife or myself didn’t have time.
We loved that she read our baby stories and kept her laughing and learning all day!
We know...
Hi there! I'm Roxi and I'm a fun, friendly, and bilingual (English and Spanish) babysitter in the San Fernando Valley. I have been working with children for over 5 years, and I love everything about it! I'm passionate about providing a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for kids of all ages.
I have experience babysitting...
Roxanne can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have been Roxanne’s friend for over 15 years and she has always been a reliable and trust worthy person that is filled with compassion. When I became a newly single mother she was one of my biggest supporter and watched my son on her time off while I worked....
Hi! My name is Lena and I am a UC Irvine University graduate now living in Los Angeles. I have had a lot of experience babysitting families with just one child to families with eight, with children from 3 months to 17. I was an Anthropology and an Education major and worked at Jordan Middle School as a special education aide. I...
Lena can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"There is no better way to sum up Lena’s help than to quote my 4yo son: “Lena is the best babysitter.” 🥰"
Hi! My name is a Betsy, 23, young professional/college student. I have over 4 years of experience by nannying for various families with multiple kids across various ages from infant to middle school.
I can tutor, cook, clean, do laundry and of course make sure that your children are safe and having fun! I'm excited to learn...
Betsy can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Betsy was our first nanny at home and probably the last because nobody is good for my kids as her. She is very responsible, respectful and honest. She also have excellent skills with arts. She worked with us per 6 monthos and she quite just because of her college...
Hi there, I'm Renie! I've cared for many children, from infants to special needs teens. If you'd like to meet with me as you consider hiring a new sitter for EARLY MORNINGS M-F (local only), NIGHTS, SATURDAYS, OR SUNDAYS, I'm happy to send you more info w/references and have a chat! I'm a fun but mature grown-up you can trust...
Renie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Renie was great with our 3 year old son. she was energetic and creative with him so that he enjoyed his time with her (which is not always the case with sitters). She also gave us the impression that she was responsible and dependable and we didn't hesitate to...
Independent nanny adept at taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities.
Maintain organized schedules with parental guidance. Over 15 years of experience teaching children and preschoolers.
Patient, confident, and committed in working with children.
Supervised new born to 5 years old children, teaching them basic...
Marta can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"A fantastic, loving, and caring person. You can really tell she loves what she does. Would definitely recommend her, she is amazing !!!"
I'm a social worker and experienced sitter who takes pride in providing attentive, consistent and developmentally-appropriate care - all while having plenty of fun. I'm in my last year of a PhD program and am looking to provide evening/weekend childcare while I complete my research. Prior to that, I worked for over 10 years as a...
Ivy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I could go on and on, but Ivy was such a find! We are so grateful to have her in our lives. She takes stellar care of our 1-year-old son. Should he be napping or playing, she always fills the time with meaningful, helpful things for our family. She is so...
Hi. A little bit about me. I'm a fun, loving, outgoing person who recently earned a certificate in Early Childhood Education from Santa Monica College. I've always been interested in caring for young children. My most recent experience is becoming a teacher for a preschool alternative and infant program. I am CPR/FirstAid...
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"We hired Jonah for a date night on Halloween. She followed instructions well for our toddler daughter and was flexible. "
I have been babysitting for the past 10 years. My experience is with infants and children ranging in age from 2 months to 12 years old. I am comfortable taking care of multiple children at once. I am a very fun, loving and energetic person. When babysitting, I enjoy planning activities (around napping and eating schedules...
Jackie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jackie is amazing. She is a diamond in the rough. She is punctual, dependable, caring and she is so wonderful with our little baby girl. She has a strong interest in child development which was important to us. She is great about our rules and schedule and even...
My name is Ana. I have 25 years' of experience in child care (including twins) from the ages of infant to 10 years. I am a very responsible person, and I enjoy being creative and outgoing with the children I take care of. My hobbies are reading, walking, playing and enjoying a good time with my friends. I work closely with...
Ana can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"For almost seven years she has been:
Reliable, caring, flexible, attentive, generous, warm, kind, energetic, playful, supportive and a truly good hearted member of our family home.
I hired her almost 7 years ago when my son was just three months old and I was...
Hi I'm Mel! I am currently a preschool teacher in Toluca Lake, pursuing an advance degree.
Before teaching I was a nanny for over 10 years and also worked in rare disease patient advocacy as a program producer.
When I'm not teaching I enjoy spending time with my husband, catching up with friends, cooking, reading, snuggling...
Melanie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Mel has worked for our family here in California for quite a few months now and she is absolutely amazing! We will continue to use her as much as we can. Our daughter is now 9 months old and is always so excited to see her. "
I have five years of experience volunteering as a tutor for elementary and middle school students during high school. I'm strong in both math and English and graduated with a 3. 8 GPA.
I am a fun-loving, warm, responsible and dependable woman who loves children and animals. I will give your child my very best attention, listen, laugh and maintain a safe and loving environment while you put your trust in my care, so you can focus on where you are and what you're doing. My goal is to be attentive and engage your...
Carla can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Carla is lovely! She is reliable, and was amazing with my 16th month old son and 9 year old son. She has an energy and an intuitive sense of caring. I feel safe with leaving my babies in Carla's hands!"
Hello! My name is Mary Rose and I'm 26 years old. I just graduated from UC San Diego for my MFA in acting. I absolutely LOVE my job as a nanny, take it very seriously, and specialize in infant care! I am CPR certified for infants and children.
A tiny bit about me: I'm from San Francisco, I am a spin instructor and...
Mary Rose can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Mary Rose is so wonderful! We are so thankful we found her. She's entirely trustworthy and really loves kids. We only wish she were around during the school year so we could use her more often. :)"
I have tutored people of ages 5-20 previously. I myself am currently in college with a GPA of 3. 8. I have taken the SATs before. I was recognized in the Caribbean for placing first in Biology. I have tutored children with disabilities before also.
I am currently a student at Saint Louis University, majoring in Pre-Medicine,...
5.0
"Juhi is a very dependable and reliable person. She is fun to be around and holds others accountable. As her supervisor at Saint Louis University, Juhi won many awards. The award of that I am most proud that she won was the one where her peers voted her, "Most...
I give tutoring in Spanish classes. I read, write and speak English.
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Recent reading tutor reviews in La Crescenta, CA
Vicenta Villarreal A.
5.0
Vicenta has been with our family full-time since our daughter was 5 months and our daughter is now 2 years old. We would keep Vicenta forever because she is such a huge help to our family, but our daughter is starting preschool! Vicenta is amazing and we trust her fully with our daughter. She is...
- Dan D.
Angela H.
5.0
Lovely lady! 1st one to respond and was available same day, really helpful and sweet, we were comfortable with her in minutes
Highly recommend working with Angela :)
- Lina W.
Gabriela H.
5.0
We were lucky to met Gabriela through care.com. She took care of our son for around a year. He loved her. She was very caring and playful with him. She is honest, reliable, good at following parental directions, and a joy to be around. The only reason she is not still working for us is because we...
- Juan L.
Jasmine A.
5.0
Jasmine was great! On time, personable, great with kids. My kids warmed up to her immediately and she was engaged and caring to them both. Will definitely hire again!
- Care member
Ebony M.
5.0
Ebony was absolutely amazing! She was great with our newborn and even helped around the house. She meal prepped for us when either my wife or myself didn’t have time.
We loved that she read our baby stories and kept her laughing and learning all day!
We know exactly who to trust when we need a...
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in La Crescenta, CA
How much do reading tutors charge near me in La Crescenta, CA?
Hiring a local reading tutor in La Crescenta, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $28.67 per hour as of April 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.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in La Crescenta, CA?
Care.com currently has 3 reading tutors in La Crescenta, CA. You can search for candidates by their distance from La Crescenta 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 La Crescenta that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in La Crescenta, CA?
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 La Crescenta 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.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in La Crescenta, CA?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in La Crescenta, 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.
What types of reading tutors near me in La Crescenta, CA can I hire?
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.