Has Anyone Used Sitter City?

Updated on June 06, 2008
M.R. asks from Oldsmar, FL
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Has anyone used sitter city to find a good babysitter? We need someone to watch the baby occasionally when we have functions at night. We have a great daytime babysitter that we found through craigslist, but she is not available at night. Since this babysitter would be home alone with the baby, I like the idea of someone who is screened. It will be hard enough to leave my baby in the evening - it will be a lot harder to leave her with someone I don't know.

Also sittercity is expensive!

Thanks for any advice you can give me!

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A.R.

answers from Sarasota on

I have used sitter city and almost a year later, have 2 wonderful, consistent babysitters that watch my 2 kids (9 year old & 11-month old) sometimes at nights...They are wonderful. Very good experience with sitter city. A matter of fact, my family had done an interview for sittercity with Fox 13 tampa bay news. Great service. You also might want to check into LovingArms LLC. They are local out of Sarasota. They are a nanny, babysitting, petsitting, you name it type of service. They do all the background checks & everything. You pay a small fee to be a member & then pay by the hour for the sitter. But, you could get a sitter right away if you needed it or you could plan to have one. They are unbelievable when it comes to flexibility. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions.

A.

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K.V.

answers from Tampa on

I haven't used it and dont really need it, but considered putting my daughter on there who babysits, but decided not to for her safety.

We are Trinity area, are you close? I do have an acquaintacne who is starting up her own nanny business in this area. I could connect you, but would want to make sure she is OK giving out her cell number first.

K.

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M.P.

answers from Sarasota on

Dear M., I do not know here you live. My daughter is a young adult who may be leaving for missionary training this summer, but she does babysit. She has had all the YMCA courses over the years, and had worked for the Y since age 15. She even took care of a special needs child for a year who had a swallowing disorder, heart surgery and Down Syndrome, so his Mom could return to work. I am an RN,so she started across the street babysitting for another nurse's children, then the Y and has branched out, even to NJ as a nanny for a while. Maddie, Manatee County

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B.W.

answers from Orlando on

Good Morning,

I am a mature, responsible single mother. I am 24 year old who loves kids. I am also very enthusiastic, punctual and reliable. I love bringing games, books, videos and ideas to your house! I have experience as a personal assistant and look forward to being your helping hands.

-I have a CPR Certificate.
-I have previous babysitting/nanny experience and available references.
-I have three younger siblings and a daughter

Casual or permanent – day and/or night especially during the holidays!

My daughter will be with her father for a portion of the summer and I will not need to bring her with me as I have her summer schedule in place.

I look forward to hearing from you soon. Please let me know if you have any additional questions.

B. W.

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K.H.

answers from Fort Myers on

i dont know about getting a sitter, but i am listed on there, and get a lot of emails. Also, you can check here at mamasource, there are a lot of sitters here. You could also call the parks & rec center, they offer babysitter courses. Also, call daycare centers, they may have a listing of employees that work at night. GL~kim :)

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R.J.

answers from Tampa on

M.,

I have not tried sitter city but I did go on line to babysitters.com and I can tell you don't use that one at all. I emailed a couple of sitters and they have never emailed me back I don't know if it is a con to get your money but it sure feels like it since I never got a sitter out of it. I know that sitter city was more expensive so that is why I tried this other one. Good luck cause I am in the same boat as you trying to find a sitter is very hard.

R. J.

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