Miss Janelle is just the Best! She has a wonderful and genuine way of working with my child and meets him where he is at! As a parent she gives me updates on how he is doing and even gives me great feedback to help me at home! I am a single parent, so this means a great deal. My child is actually doing his homework there AND at school! He is enjoying reading a little more each day! Within Reach, as a parent, has been one of my best decisions! Thank you Janelle for caring for my Andrew read more

Before coming to WRLC, my child struggled with school work and didn't find joy in attending school. After starting this program, his joy returned for school. He looks forward to his weekly tutoring with Ms Janelle and Ms Rachel. We are so grateful to have found these educators who truly demonstrate how much they love working with children to help them succeed! read more

My daughter was really struggling in school and I knew a 1:1 tutor would be too much pressure for her. I decided to try this place out and I am so glad i did! Ms Janelle and ms Rachel have helped my daughter with her reading and writing and she's so confident now! She loves coming to wrlc. Ms Janelle communicates with the teacher at school if need be and she's so on top of everything. You get a progress report and it lets the parent know what they are working on , their improvements and what they need to work more on. If anyone's child is struggling or simply needs a summer program, I highly recommend this place. Thank you both for helping my daughter and keeping it fun for her. read more

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Ms Janelle is amazing! She has turned my daughter into a confident reader in less than 8 months. I don't have to fight with my daughter to do the reading lessons and when I asked how much longer she wanted to take reading classes, she said "forever". Pretty awesome for someone who was almost a grade level reading behind at school and is now above level. I highly recommend Within Reach. read more

Ms. Janelle is amazing! My 7 year old son has been struggling with reading and writing. When I try to get him to read to me he fights me and gets frustrated. Last week for the first time he picked up a book and read it to me with all of the funny tones of the characters and with perfect fluency! His self esteem has gone up so much! I am so proud of him. He loves going to Within Reach! He never fights me to go! Within the first month of him attending classes his writing became clearer and in a straight line. I cannot give Ms. Janelle enough credit, she is amazing! I am so glad we found her and I will be signing up little brother next summer! read more

If your child needs help with reading, Within Reach Learning Center is where you need to go. My son has been working with Janelle for a year now and she has completely changed my son's view on reading for the better. My son has become more confident in his reading abilities, isn't guessing at words when reading, and is a much stronger reader. My son is genuinely excited to come to class every week. Ms. Janelle cares so much about her students and their success...you really won't find a better spot for reading help. read more

My daughter started with Ms. Janelle because she was well below benchmark for kindergarten. This is her first year with her and she has made excellent growth in reading. Ms. Janelle makes learning fun. During Christmas time my daughter can't wait to find the elf at the learning center. She makes learning personalized. She knows exactly when to move student up to the next level and pull back when needed. My daughter had to be pulled back once to gain more confidence and we did not regret it. She does not make homework too difficult so my daughter does not lose interest. She makes learning fun! I have attached pictures of my daughter's progress. MANY THANKS to you, Ms. Janelle! read more

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Ms. Janelle and Ms. Rachel are amazing! We have been at Within Reach for about 9 months and could not be happier. Before enrolling at Within Reach, reading would result in tears and frustration. Over these 9 months, my child has gained confidence with reading and writing. More importantly, she looks forward to her class twice a week with her friends. The kids thrive in the small class setting and fun activities. Janelle is always coming up with new ideas to make learning to read fun. Additionally, she goes out of her way to really help your child. She has been giving my daughter a little extra help on her weekly tests at school. In just 2 weeks, her test scores have drastically improved. It's amazing to see the results of everyone's hard work. Janelle wants your child to succeed and is their biggest cheerleader. You will not be disappointed with Janelle and her team. Enrolling my daughter in Within Reach has been the best decision that I have made regarding her schooling. read more

Whenever my middle son (6 years old at the time) and I would begin to sound out words and start "Mommy's version of school #TIGER MOM Studies" things began to go South FAST! I could tell his anxiety would increase when he would stumble on the words that I THINK that he should know, and he could also sense my frustration which started creating tension whenever it was time to sit down and "read". I didn't want the anxiety to be present because our family loves to read and I had good intentions whenever I sat down to teach him to read, but the frustration from both of us was just too hard to overcome, he became fragile and sensitive as he noticed his oldest brother who started to dive into Harry Potter books and so on. Once a friend of mine mentioned that her kids went to a reading center, I was so intrigued by it that I looked into further. I reached out to Janelle (owner/instructor) and we met in-person to make sure that her program would be a good fit for my son and that if I were to sign him up, that he would thrive and improve significantly in order to warrant the out of pocket expenses. Ms. Janelle gave my son and an in-person assessment and I could tell that her assessment was accurate and that she could see both his strengths and weaknesses pretty quickly and after chatting about those, she assured me that she could create/continue an environment for my son and others like him to begin their reading journey. Here is the breakdown of my son's experience at Within Reach/Janelle and fellow instructor Camille: -He began reading at a level 1 program in November 2017 -He currently is now at a level 3 program in August 2018 -In order to see results, your child needs to attend sessions twice a week (Ex: Tuesdays/Thursdays or Mondays/Wednesdays) at $30 for each session. Each session is 1 hour long therefore: $60/week -Arrive a few minutes early/on time in order to optimize the entire time for class. -Both Janelle/Camille make the learning part of reading, so fun and rewarding that the kiddos are excited to do their homework/worksheet, journal, ready out loud, and play fun reading games. In summary, Janelle/Camille have a great reading program and one that speaks to these kiddos in a way that doesn't create any negative emotions to what can be- a difficult journey and can negatively detract the desire to read. I am so thankful for Within Reach and it's been such a blessing. My son loves to read out loud and most recently, he was a part of the Summer Reading program where throughout the summer, they log the amount of time/pages/books for each day and turn it in for raffle tickets. In addition to the raffle tickets/prizes, the Top 10 performers, are able to go on a fun field trip. My son tied for 6th place in the reading program. He enjoyed the healthy competition and it was fun bonding with him and seeing his improvement with each book that he read aloud! I am so excited for his potential and I think that if any parent is seeing their child struggle, I encourage you to schedule an assessment, see if there's any financial allocating that can be done. Janelle and Camille teach our kids with fun/passion/and they get results. DJ placed 6th in the summer reading program, here's how they celebrated...Circus Trix! read more

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Words cannot express how thankful we are for within reach learning center. At the start of the pandemic and having to switch to online learning, we found our then first grader, really struggling to learn to read. My husband and I knew we had to find an in-person program outside of school that would help her, that's when we came here on yelp and found WRLC. Within just a few months our daughter was reading chapter books!! This was the best choice we could have ever made, seeing her enjoy reading and seeing her confidence go up in such a short time literally brought me tears. Ms. Janelle and the rest of the team are amazing and do a great job at making learning fun. Thank you WRLC for all that you do! read more

Within Reach Learning Center - Private Tutors Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

My daughter loves going to class to see Ms. Janelle and her co-teachers. They always have a positive attitude and make leaning fun.

This is what Janelle Caldwell helps make happen: two daughters with ADHD, who hated school and struggled with learning the "normal" way. Look at them now! Thank you Janelle and Within Reach! -- feeling grateful in Lake Forest, California. read more

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If your child is struggling with reading or math this is where they need to be. Before my daughter started at Within reach, she would cry because she struggled with reading so much. Janelle and her team have helped her become more confident and love reading. I'm forever grateful and my daughter absolutely loves coming to Within Reach! So thankful for Janelle and her team! read more

Within Reach is AMAZING! If I could give it 10 stars, I would. We absolutely found the perfect center for my son. He's been going since summer and we have seen huge improvements within the last few months. Unlike other centers, Janelle and her team make learning sooo much fun. He WANTS to go. I never have to force him. I would recommend to any family that needs the extra support. It is worth every penny. The center is bright and inviting too! read more

Very professional and honest in dealing with new customers. I was impressed with the follow up and detailed analysis provided on my daughter's skills which turned out to be a few grade levels above her current grade. read more

I am so thankful for having found Within Reach Learning Center & recommend it 100% to other parents. I was looking for a program that could: 1) help set a foundation in my son's interest/learning how to read and 2) bridge the gap in his learning during the summer months between preK and kindergarten. Janelle and WRLC more than exceeded my expectations and delivered on both items. I was shocked when within the first 2 weeks at WRLC my 5 year old was reading simple text! By the end of the summer he was writing complete sentences without any assistance. He went from being ambivalent about school to coming home from every WRLC class so excited and enthusiastic about doing the homework assignments - which I have no doubt will translate to his school work this year.  In addition to reading/writing, Janelle worked with my son on his confidence and speaking up for himself.  He walked into his first day of kindergarten self-assured & confident in his abilities as a result. We plan to have him (and my younger son) come back for future summers - or earlier should they ever experience any academic struggles. read more

I found Within Reach Learning Center through a Yelp search and I am so grateful that I did. My first-grade son has been struggling with his reading and writing and I felt it was time to get some outside help. Although there is a different learning center five minutes away from my house, after checking out the program I knew right away that it wouldn't work for my child. When I visited Within Reach and met the owner Janelle Caldwell, I had a very good feeling that this was the program for my son. Janelle is extremely professional and organized. She is also upbeat and radiates kindness. The center itself is bright, cheerful, fun and engaging. Janelle and her staff are simply stellar. My son is responding so well to the positive and playful style at Within Reach. He loves going to class and within his first month, his entire attitude about reading has turned around. I am blown away by the progress he's made in such a short period of time. I drive a fair distance to go to Within Reach. To me, it's more than worth it. I feel so lucky to have stumbled upon this outstanding program and I would highly recommend it to any parent. read more

The best learning center around! Jannelle is fantastic! My children have shown tremendous improvement in their reading!

Best tutor in town!!!!! My son looks forward to his tutor class every week! Thank you Janelle and team for all you do!

I can't say enough about this learning center is the best. So caring and my daughter loves to go and learn

My first grader started reading class with Janelle and we quickly saw an improvement. Her teacher let me know that she has seen a difference in her reading and that things are starting to "click"! She loves coming to class and has so much more confidence in her reading!! Definitely recommend Within Reach Learning Center! read more

I am amazed by the teachers at WRLC! Within a month, I noticed the transformation! My child went from being too lazy to put in the work (guessing words) to having the confidence and bravery to keep trying even with the possibility of not getting it right. Now she puts in the work and is self motivated. I found her doing WRLC homework at 6:30 AM. This is a life skill that was very hard for me to instill in her and WRLC was able to! read more

Have been with Ms.Janelle and Ms.Grace since last Sept til now May, and my son started at the Pk to K level! I am so glad this place is so awesome that allows him to practice his writing and get started to read! Most importantly keep the class fun and my boy expects every session here! He now loves reading and doing very good in the learning progress! Ms. Janelle gives feedback occasionally which help to know how's he doing in class! We drive like 20+ mins to class but I would said definitely worth the effort as I can see my boy makes great progress here! Definitely recommend this place and the teachers! Fantastic jobs read more

I cannot say enough about what Within Reach has done for my son and daughter. Ms. Janelle and Ms. Camille really know how to make learning fun. These classes have given both my children the confidence they needed to be able to excel in Math and Reading. Thank you for everything you do!! read more

This is the best money I have ever spent. My kid went from being two grade levels behind in math to getting straight As. They work to curriculum, so my son is working on concepts in tutoring before he learns them in class. It has made him so confident. Thank you!! read more

I cannot say enough about Ms. Janelle and what she did for my son over the last school year! My son had done 'distance learning' for Kindergarten in 2020/2021. He was 'in person' for first grade, but it was an emotional adjustment. We just wanted him to acclimate to being away from home and mom and dad and academics took a back seat. When he was entering second grade this year, we wanted to help him focus on the academics more and 'make up the gap' from the previous years of numerous adjustments. So, we found Ms. Janelle online and met with her and LOVED her! Through the past year, he has gone twice a week, she has encouraged him, she has kept in close contact of his progress, his teacher has also been in contact with me over his progress and he has had fun going (especially at holidays when Ms. Janelle dressed up!). Yesterday, I got a call from my son's teacher, that his end of year assessment showed 223% growth from his assessment at the beginning of the year!!! To me, there is no better 'review' than that! I am so grateful to 'Within Reach' and Ms. Janelle for the effort and encouragement they poured into my son! I am a 100% satisfied customer! I would recommend this to any parent that wants some extra academic support for their child! read more

I really can't say enough positive things about Within Reach Learning Center. My daughter has gone from a resistant reader with a defeatist attitude about her skills to reading every night and enjoying books! She enjoys going to reading class which in and of itself is a win in our house. Janelle has been amazing working with her and targeting her specific needs. I've seen growth in my daughter beyond just skills but in confidence as well and she's improving in her school work as a result. If your child needs support, definitely check out Within Reach Learning Center!! read more

My son used not have much confidence reading out loud in his classroom. Now he loves reading out loud to classmates and others by reading jokes from a joke book he got. Thanks to Janelle and her other helpers for giving him the confidence he is needing. read more

This school is the best kept secret in Mission Viejo! - and the teachers(Mrs. Janelle and Miss Stacy) are so warm and loving. There is nowhere else I can imagine taking my kids --- My children have learned SO much and have had fun doing so. I highly recommend this school. You will love it! Academically, my children are well above their grade level. I really appreciate having such a wonderful school.. Mrs. Janelle is a very wondeful person and a FANTASTIC teacher.... --Submitted by a parent read more

This is the only tutoring program that has actually achieved what I as a mother hope to get for my daughter. She has built confidence and actual skill. She ALWAYS enjoys going to tutoring AFTER school when most kids just want iPad time. Ms. Janelle and Ms. Camille create an engaging learning environment and their caring for each of the kids is evident. This is an amazing program and I feel so lucky to have found them. This is a highly professional organization, well run, and providing excellent support to kids. I give my highest endorsement for Ms. Janelle and all she does for kids. read more

Imagine the most engaging, fun, caring and rigorous learning program and that is what we have experienced here! I'm thankful for this unique opportunity to expand my son's reading skills! We couldn't be happier. read more

My 6yo twins have been going to Within Reach for nearly a year now straight and refused to take a break during the summer. They enter and leave with a smile, and can't wait for the next class. Janelle makes learning fun (even if it means dressing like a turkey on thanksgiving) and their lessons stick. Their teachers at school tell me it shows in their work. Win win for mom and kiddos! read more

Amazing tutoring center! Great teachers. Fun, enthusiast, friendly. My daughter is learning a lot and having fun doing it.

Love this place. My daughter used to hate reading and now she doesn't. She looks forward to coming here each time. Not only are they amazing they are also generous, they donated tutoring sessions for my daughter's school spring auction. It's great that they give back to the community. Highly recommend! read more

We absolutely love everything about Within Reach! My daughter really struggled with reading and we couldn't tell if there was something deeper happening. A friend told us about Within Reach and Janelle (owner) and how it made such a difference in their children's lives. We received an evaluation and my daughter enrolled and within 6 weeks, moved up a level in her reading and writing skill set! She started to gain more confidence and trust in herself that she can read and to feel comfortable enough to at least try and make the effort which will give her rewards and incentives to keep moving forward. Her penmanship greatly improved, too. I can recognize her letters now and it's like a 180 from what she was like before coming to the learning center. Janelle is so wonderful with monthly progress reports, text messages, and email -- she keeps parents in the loop and encourages us to give her feedback or any questions/concerns we may have so she can tackle any problem and have a positive solution. I wouldn't go anywhere else and I highly recommend everyone I know to come here if they need help with their child's reading/writing skills and/or math. Thank you, Within Reach! read more

My son has come tremendously far due to WRLC! Janelle is AMAZING with the kids!!! Highly recommend!!

This teacher has been very helpful with both of my kids!!!! Both in reading AND in writing!!!! She's teaching them things, especially in writing, that has allowed them to not only get great grades on their papers, to also have a uniquely theirs, yet proper writing styles! For example, one of my son's comments on his paper was "Great job! You write well beyond your years!" IN OUR OPINION, SHE GETS A+ AND TWO THUMBS UP!!!! read more

Within Reach has been a great tool for our daughter's reading and writing abilities. We have seen her improve greatly due to Ms. Janelle's help. Her program is ideal for any child struggling in school. The class sizes are small and encourage your child to thrive in a fun learning environment. We are incredibly grateful to have found Within Reach Learning Center for our daughter. read more

I have two children that attend Within Reach. My daughter has been attending sessions for both math and reading for the last year and has made tremendous progress. She was reading below grade level when she started the program, with zero confidence and zero self esteem about her reading abilities. Now she is reading at grade level with much more confidence and is excited about what she is able to read. On the math front, she is consistently in the highest math group at school and gets the continued support she needs from her sessions at Within Reach. My son is not yet in Kindergarten but has started the Beginning Reading program at Within Reach and after just a few short months already knows between 30-50 sight words and is reading short books. Both kids can't wait to go to class each week and the positive reinforcement they receive has really helped motivate them. I have referred several others to the program, and they too have seen great results with their children. I continue to be a strong advocate for Within Reach and would definitely recommend this program to others. read more

With school classrooms being overcrowded, many teachers overworked, Within Reach Learning center offers phenomenal support and teaching services in a smaller setting. Evidenced by the support Within Reach receives from local schools and by the recognition kids have when they see Miss Janelle at school fairs, local events and such. The kids have increased confidence and skills to make school a more enjoyable experience! I would highly recommend Within Reach Learning Center to all kids at all learning levels! read more