Resort childcare

[lundve]

MY DS will almost be 4 when we go this fall. DH and I want to have a night out and wondered something. How strict are the On Site resort babysitting services about this. Anyone with experience with this?

 

[JuliaK+3]

I can't say for an abolute fact but from everything I've read, the kids have to be 4...no ifs ands or buts about it.

I'm in the same boat as you. DS will be 3 and 9 months. If we want to go out, we'll have to get the in room sitter which I don't think we'll do.

 

[lundve]

I figured as much - maybe next year - we'll prob go with Kids Nite Out then. We definately want to get away since we're only taking the oldest with us for this year's trip

 

[wdwrich]

Don't give up on the idea quite yet! There are other babysitting services available. The following is from AllEarsNet.com:

What if my child is too young for one of the clubs? Or what if I'd prefer to have a babysitter come to our room?


Disney recommends:

Kid's Nite Out
1-800-696-8105 (press 0 for reservations)
Rate and Review the Child Care Clubs at Disney World!

Kid's Nite Out Caregivers are at least 18, are insured and bonded, have hands-on training and childcare experience, including child/infant CPR and basic first aid. They will provide one-on-one in-room childcare in a Walt Disney World Resort room, and will provide a variety of activities, including reading, coloring, or games. A sitter can also be hired to accompany children to area attractions or act as father's/mother's helper. Kid's Nite Out also plans and works children's parties, camps, and children's theme conventions.

Hours: Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at all Walt Disney World Resorts

Rates are based upon the number of children --

* 1 child $14 per hour
* 2 children $16.50 per hour
* 3 children $19 per hour
* 4 children $21.50 per hour
(For groups of more than four children, call Kid's Nite Out for rates.)

NOTE: After 9:30 p.m., there will be an additional $2 an hour charge. A one-time transportation fee of $10 will be applied to each bill.


*All rates are hourly based. Four (4) hour minimum charge. Caregiver transportation fee is $10. Reservations that begin after 8:59 p.m. require an additional $2 per hour premium. Cancellations require a 24-hour advance notice. Advance reservations are required. Holidays and special events require an additional premium. Rates are subject to change.

 

[RMulieri]

they have to be 4.The lady at the Sandcastle Club told me it was for insurance reasons.She alos told me to be on the safe side( DD looks younger than 4) to bring a copy of her birth certificate because they will ask for it.I found that odd since they never did that before( when I traveled with my niece) .Oh well.