Originally Posted By abandbelsmom Is there any babysitting services in the anaheim area? My husband and I are contemplating hiring someone for an evening during our vacation, but don't know if it is worth it. We have two small girls, so it would be fun to have a night to do all the "big" rides together, but not sure if I could trust anyone that I don't know. DLH says they offer in room sitters, but don't have contact info. If anyone has any suggestions, or phone numbers it would be greatly appreciated.
Originally Posted By kari12177 The only one I know of is at the GCH, but that's only for people staying there and it's $13 per hour,5pm-12, ages 5-12.
Originally Posted By quincytoo Unoffical Disneyland guide has half a page about Fullerton Babysitting service. If my children were that age again to beneeding a sitter we'd use them in a heartbeat 1 714 528 1640 We have used a babysitting service once many years ago staying in Vancouver BC and while it was expensive over $30.00 for 2.5 hours....17 years ago, at the time it was the GOOD money spent for time spent away from the kids Kids had fun and so did we Enjoy yourself!
Originally Posted By retlawfan The Pinochio's Workshop at the Grand is wonderful, although a bit pricy. THey not only watch the kids, they give them arts and crafts, movies, video games, and even feed them. Well worth the $$, IMO, as I feel a lot more comfortable leaving the kids there than hiring someone locally that I know nothing about to just sit in the hotel room with the kids.
Originally Posted By tooele13 We did Pinocchio's workshop with my kids last year and they loved it and have asked to go back on our next trip. Well worth the money.
Originally Posted By abandbelsmom The only problem is that my children are under 5, so they can't go into the workshop. If anything, it would have to be the in-room childcare.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ The hotels provide lists of licensed and bonded child care/babysitting services.
Originally Posted By quincytoo SuzieQ Thank you for posting about the asking the hotels for their lists. This is what we did when we stayed at The Pan Pacific and used their babysitting service. We were assured that all babysitters were screened, bonded, police checked and all had good referances. I would hope no one would ever try to make anyone feel like an unfit parent shoulld they decide to use the babysitting services offered by Fullerton Babysitting services or any of the hotel's lists, or chime in with how *they* wouldn't feel comfortable with leaving their children..yada yada After all the OP didn't ask how we felt about leaving the little darlings alone but rather she asked about babysitting services and their numbers.
Originally Posted By grumpster Good call quincytoo. Informational posts are so much more enjoyable to read when when parental judgement isn't an issue. BTW - Love to have a few hours at a restaurant in DTD or at the park away from the precious darlings.
Originally Posted By abandbelsmom We had a last minute change in plans. My mother-in-law wants to meet us there for a couple nights. So she is more than happy to watch the kids for us. I do appreciate all of the info everyone. We will be there the week after mother's day, and looking forward to it.
Originally Posted By Disneyma ^ Oooh, free babysitting and you already have refrences! That's a great deal!
Originally Posted By ncnike7 That's funny, I would trust a complete stranger with my kids before I would trust my mother-in-law! Or maybe that's just sad.
Originally Posted By quincytoo LOL^^^^^ No really it is not!!! At least the babysitters have gone through police checks, been bonded, and had to provide referances before *they* were hired. Also, I would bet money that if they had any complients from clients they would be dropped from the service like yesterday's news. Sadly enough MILs don't have the same requirements... Too bad before you get married, you can't ask any sister or brother in laws of your intended husband or maybe an ex-wife..... Anyhow have fun on your *date* with your DH
Originally Posted By abandbelsmom We are pretty lucky in this aspect. My girls love their grandma, and she hates most rides. So it works out pretty well for us. Thanks again everyone!
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb ^^^me three At almost 11, my son would be the "responsible one" if he and his paternal grandmother were ever alone together (never happened, never will).
Originally Posted By Disneyma Sounds like I'm not the only one who doesn't get along with the in-laws. Thankfully, DH loves my parents and they are in the girls lives. They are the only grandparents they know of.
