About Us

Substitute Mom has been a stable part of the Simi Valley community for the past 30+ years. We are Proud to say that we have truly become a part of the families we have provided care for. Our care has been extended to every type of professional, that includes many educators (Simi Valley, Moorpark, and LA unified School Districts), Law Enforcement (LAPD, SVPD, CHP and Both the LA/Ventura Sheriff's offices), and local business professionals from Bank of America, Amgen, AeroVironment and many more!

Finally, about the owner, Jolynn Boyer has been caring for children for over 30 years. After having her third child, she decided that she would be better off working from home raising her own children; while giving that same love and attention for other families. Jolynn has always had a desire to help children succeed, and this is evident in her continued education in the Social Sciences, early Childhood education, and family and human Development.  Jolynn currently has an Associates in Arts, (Social and Behavioral Sciences), from Moorpark College, and a Bachelor of Science in Family and Human Development from Arizona State University(ASU).  She is currently seeking her Masters in the same.

Now After 25 years, and countless children entrusted to her care, Jolynn continues to offer the same quality care as she did when she founded Substitute Mom. She can also claim to be "generational" as she is now caring for some of the children of the children she watched so many years ago.