I had Nita Nanny come and sit for my children at my home for a wedding that I couldn't find a sitter for. Before leaving we showed the sitter they sent were all the kids games where that they loved Candyland and Chutes an ladders, all the books, and what toys they liked.
While at the wedding my husband received emails from Amazon letting us know our children had watched SIX episodes of Bubble Guppies (at a cost of us of 3.99 each). We left early from the wedding.
When we arrived home we asked what the kids had done while away. We were regaled with stories of Candyland and games and activities. No mention of any TV. I was curious to what she would say so I asked if they had watched any TV. The sitter replied" oh a bit." I walked away a little upset. I came back and asked how much... "Quite a few episodes"
I looked on our camera that we have for security and the TV went on less than 20 minutes from when we left. The sitter was only watching them for 4 hours while they were awake. So for $20.00 an hour plus a 15 dollar travel fee we got one good hour of care. On the surveillance camera I also saw her looking through some stuff that we had on our table.
I contacted the owner Reyna about this. Honestly, I don't think she thought that it was a very big deal. In fact, she tried to blame my son - it was him that had the remote. Yes, my son was the one who pushed the button on the remote, but there was an adult there to supervise- who was not supervising. She said that sitter was cooking and that is why she was letting them watch TV. We had a thing of mac an cheese and a hamburger that just needed to be warmed up.
On review of the video- my kids were in no danger. The sitter was not harsh or abusive. If you need a warm body to watch your children while you are in town. They may be a decent option. I personally will not use nor recommend this service to anyone.
The sitter we had was acclaimed to have been one of their best and have worked with them for quite a while. If this is how they "watch" children when they are in a home with access to toys, games, and books. You can only imagine what is going to happen when they are in a hotel room.
Incredibly disappointed.
Their services are $15 for the first child $5 for each additional child. Plus a travel fee for certain parts of the valley.