Tutoring Resources Updated: Apr 5, 2022

This is a partial list of area resources for families seeking tutors or homework help for their children. By including a resource on the list, the Santa Fe Springs City Library does not specifically endorse or recommend it. It is recommended that you thoroughly investigate a resource to make sure it's best for your child before choosing it.
Learning Curve Homework Help, Santa Fe Springs City Library, (562) 868-7738
- Homework help provided by Library staff for grades 3-9
- Monday – Thursday, 3 – 5 p.m.
- Registration required
Lakeview Park, 10225 Jersey Avenue, (562) 864-5661
- Homework help provided by recreation staff for grades 1-5
- Monday – Thursday 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Little Lake Park, 10900 Pioneer Blvd., (562) 941-9585
- Homework help provided by recreation staff for grades 1-5
- Monday – Thursday 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Los Nietos Park, 11143 Charlesworth Road, (562) 948-3621
- Homework help provided by recreation staff for grades 1-5
- Monday – Thursday 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Santa Fe Springs Park, 10068 Cedardale Drive, (562) 863-9007
- Homework help provided by recreation staff for grades 1-5
- Monday – Thursday 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Town Center Hall, 11740 Telegraph Rd., (562) 863-4896
- Homework help provided by recreation staff
- Middle school students: Monday – Thursday, 3 – 6 p.m.
- High School students: Monday – Thursday, 6 – 9 p.m.
Whittier Public Library, 7344 Washington Ave., Whittier CA 90602, (562) 464-3450
- Open Monday 3 – 8 p.m., Tuesday 2 – 8 p.m., Wednesday 3 – 8 p.m., Thursday 3 – 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Located upstairs in the mezzanine
- Homework Centers available at 40 different locations
- Click on website above for locations and contact info
Boys and Girls Clubs of Whittier, 7905 Greenleaf Avenue, Whittier CA 90602, Learning Resource Center, (562) 698-8630
- Homework assistance for ages 7 to 18
- Monday – Friday 2 – 7 p.m.
- Children may attend daily
- Membership fee: $15 per year, scholarships available
- No geographic restrictions
California Education Center, 13047 Artesia Blvd, Suite C-204, Cerritos CA 90703, (562) 860-7633
- School-year program (September – June for K-12)
- Mon – Friday 3- 8 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Fees vary; call for information
- Summer Programs
- Special classes
Cerritos Community College, Job Placement Office, (562) 860-2451, ext. 2366
- Tutoring done by college students
- Parents contact tutor directly. Parents and tutor decide fee and tutoring location.
Kumon Math and Reading Learning Centers 8317 South Painter Ave, Suite #6, Whittier, CA 90602, (562) 696-5678
- Program developed about 50 years ago in Japan
- World’s largest and oldest after-school supplementary program
- Stresses self-learning, speed and accuracy
- Reading and math tutoring for ages 2 through adult
- Call for fee information or click website above
Little Bookworm Tutoring Center, 11217 First Avenue, Whittier CA 90603, (562) 902-0840
- Tutoring in all subjects for K-12
- One-on-one tutoring available
- Fee: $35 per hour
- Monday – Thursday 3:00 – 7:30 p.m., Friday 3:00 – 6:30 p.m.
- Program based on assessment given before tutoring begins
Sylvan Learning Center, 206 Stonewood St, Ste #206, Downey, CA, 20241, (562) 622-9210
- Tutoring in reading and math; SAT preparation also available
- Individual instruction, maximum three children per teacher
- Diagnostic evaluation performed before beginning program
- Minimum two hours per week; actual number of weekly sessions depends on goals, determined by evaluation
- Fees: Call for information