Anyone have comments on use of babysitting services at Disney resorts?

[pearland1]

Specifically All Star Music if you have any info.

Is it high-quality and would you do it again?

Thank you!

 

[diselderm]

We used Kids Nite Out last year who will go to any resort. The lady we had was great and we would definitely do it again for one adult night out.

 

[pearland1]

Thanks! How old are the babysitters and are they trained with CPR, etc.? (nervous parent syndrome)
Also, how much does it cost?

Thank you!

 

[swilphil]

I used Fairy Godmothers, after reading about them in the Unofficial Guide and on All Ears website. We were very happy with their services. It's been over two years ago, but if I remember correctly they were bonded and insured. The company did background checks on the sitters, but I don't remember if CPR was mentioned anywhere.

One reason I went with Fairy Godmothers is because they seem to be mostly young grandmother types instead of just college girls. It was also fun to tell the kids that a Fairy Godmother was coming to play with them. And she brought her own toys.

 

[diselderm]

I'm pretty sure both services mentioned are CPR trained. You might check out the info section of these boards for more info or the allears site.

I was nervous too. We reqested an older female and the lady was probably in her late 40's or early 50's. We kept her name somewhere and will try to request her again if possible.

How old are your children? Those 4y/o and potty trained can use the childcare services at some of the Disney hotels.

 

[pearland1]

One is 16 months and one is 3 (but potty-trained).

 

[diselderm]

For those ages, the in-room sitter would be the option for you. You might do some searches on this board for other threads about in-room sitters and see what you think. The first time we arranged one, we cancelled because we still felt nervous about it. This last trip was the first time we actually did it and once the lady arrived we felt comfortable with her. Good luck with your decision.

 

[3boyzmom]

Hi,

We've used Kids Nite Out twice and have been very happy with the service. We actually requested a college age/yoiung adult the last trip because our kids are more comfortable with this type of sitter. The Kids were very happy and well taken care of. Check out the web site for all the specifics ...

http://http://www.kidsniteout.com/svcs_sitter.aspx