In room babysitting?

[dphie28]

We are heading to WDW in July with DS1, DS3, my neice 7. Since neither DS is old enough for any of the resort kid camps, we have to opt for in room babysitting if we want an adult night out. Has anyone hired in room babysitting? What are your thoughts?

 

[jodifla]

We've been happy with Fairy Godmothers. They are a small, private company run by the same family for many years. Most of the sitters are of grandmother age. They bring age appropriate toys for the kids.

It's not cheap, but well worth it. We've used them about 6 times for DS, who is now 3. They have been able to send us the same sitter for all but one time, so she's no longer a stranger to us or our son. (A gripe you'll get from a lot of folks: How could you leave your child with a STRANGER??? Well, if you establisth a relationship, they're not a stranger anymore.)

 

[rt2dz]

I have never used them, but would. I know lots of people who have used Fairy Godmothers and loved (understatement) them, including my sister. With the 7 year old, I wouldn't worry too much about leaving the little ones with a stranger. Anyhow, here is info (from UG).


Kid's Nite Out, 407-827-5444, kidsniteout.com, male or female sitters, min. 4 hours, 1 child $14, 2 children $16, 3 children, $19, 4 children $21, transportation fee $8 starting after 9 pm +$2, payment by cc, gratuity in cash, must cancel prior to 24 hours. They are a Kinder-care company

All about kids, 407-812-9300, all-about-kids.com, male and female sitters, 4 hour min, 1 child $11, 2 children $12, 3 children $13, 4 children $14, transportation fee $8 starting after 9 pm +$2, credit card needed for reservation, must cancel prior to 3 hours

Fairy Godmothers, (407) 969-9847 and toll free 877-611-4314, mothers & grandmothers, 4 hour min, 1 child $12, 2 children $12, 3 children $12, 4 children $14, transportation fee $12 staring after 10 pm +$2, cash or travelers check for payment, gratuity in cash, must cancel prior to 3 hours

Sitters from all 3 are 18+, insured, bonded, & trained in CPR. Some sitters have advanced medical/first-aid training and/or education credentials. All sitters are screened, reference-checked & policed checked. Many sitters arrive loaded with reading books, coloring books, & games. Additionally, each offers bilingual sitters.