Trish was a wonderful and helpful LCC when I was an au pair for almost two years in Gambrills, MD…read more I would like to thank her about everything she'd done for me

Trish is a great LCC, she is always there to hear you when you have a problem and help you with…read morethat, she is really kind

A group of friends and my family traveled to Bethany Beach for a week and used Lynsey's services…read moreone evening so we could have an adult dinner outing. She was great! She didn't need any hand holding - she just jumped right in. We provided her with instructions on the evening routine and she followed our instructions without any issue. She had to watch 3 kids all under the age of 4 and did an amazing job. The kids loved her and we would hire her again in a heartbeat if we return.

Allison is a well-balanced, intentional, creative, and compassionate young lady. Her demeanor stays…read moreconsistent on and off the clock and is always reliable and responsible. Allison would be the first girl I would call (and have called) to fill in and/or join me in a childcare opportunity. Because of her deep love for children, she takes her job very seriously and always puts the safety, joy, and comfort of the child first. Not only was she a joy to work alongside, but she is exactly what identifies and true friend. All in all, Allison is incredible and you should definitely choose her as your next childcare provider!!!

Ms. Tiara took great care of our 11-month old son this past Saturday while we attended an event…read more She sent several pictures of him having fun while we were gone and left us a written account of all of his activities. It's obvious she has a lot of childcare experience. I will use the FMOTG service again the next time we need childcare in the DC area.

Ms. Kesha and the FMOTG team are exceptional! Ms. Kesha had a play date with my son and I have…read morenever felt so secure, safe, and excited for a date as such. She came prepared with age-appropriate activities that my DS adored! She updated me throughout their time with photos, she arrived on time and was dressed for the occasion! Ready to have fun with my DS. She took safety precautions and wore her mask. She answered all questions I had and provided great suggestions and feedback on some engaging activities I could do with him on our own. What I really appreciated was also action report she provided thoroughly explaining their time together, what Kenin ate and what we enjoyed! Ineill definitely procure FMOTG services again. In fact, the very next day, my DS attended. Event hosted by Ms. Kesha and team which was also exceptional! Thank you!!

Great service! We had to get a sitter last minute for a wedding and they set us up the day before…read more Sue was incredible with our little one and would definitely recommend to anyone by the New Jersey shore.

As a mom of three under six who travels regularly with our kids, I'm used to working with agencies…read morein different places. This was the first time that the owner of the agency refused to provide a last name/resume/address/credentials/phone number/ANY VERIFIABLE INFORMATION for the sitter up front. She seemed to take it personally that I didn't take her word for it that her referral was flawless. But again, as a mom of three kids who travels regularly - I've learned the value in validating and doing a basic google search of the person I'm hoping to leave three small children with. On Monday, the owner wrote to me, "XX will reach out with a blocked call to introduce herself, if you miss her call, no worries, she will be there for you all on Saturday." I politely asked for a last name and a phone number, such that I could speak to her in advance of her standing in front of me and my kids before I leave to go to a wedding for six hours. The owner replied telling me no, I could not have any of that information because, "XX is very well established in our organization." Then she tried to push me by saying that there's only one other agency in the area and its not insured in NJ and is so large. This was consistent with the level of professionalism we experienced. By Wednesday morning, I still hadn't heard from the sitter or been given anything that I could independently verify. I emailed the owner to tell her this wouldn't work out. Magically, the sitter calls me within minutes of me hitting send and is now willing to make an exception and share her phone number. By this point (four days before the event), we have made other arrangements with someone willing to let me Google them in advance. This agency's sitters may all be amazing. But I've never once been told by an agency (or a competent babysitter, for that matter) that I can't see a copy of a sitter's CPR certificate, identification, or dated background check. In this day and age, we just can't take the chance and go with a "trust me, I run an agency" approach. Particularly when other reviews of this agency here and elsewhere indicate there have been issues of sitters not showing up or not being professional. The owner texted me to tell me that she would still charge us the sitter referral fee because she DID make a placement and it was my choice to cancel her. She and I have a different opinion on what a placement is - mine isn't "here is the first name of a person." She can keep the $20 though - seems like they need it more than we do. UPDATE: 10/25/2019 1) To re-iterate, we did NOT hire a babysitter and this is a review of the agency's policies, not the babysitter herself, since we found a different babysitter before this agency's sitter called us. 2) To be clear, the owner did not literally say "trust me, I run an agency." Instead, she argued that I did not need to see any supporting documents about the sitter (including her last name, a dated background check, or her phone number) because, as she literally texted to me, "I vet the sitter so clients don't have to." In three states and in five sitter agencies, I have always been sent more information and/or supporting documents or we have chosen not to use that baby-sitting agency. 3) The owner asserts that the babysitter called me several times and just did not leave a message. I do not believe this is true. 4) After texting me "as soon as you remove your yelp statement i will be happy to refund our 20.00 fee for scheduling n canceling a sitter," she did go ahead and refund the fee. To be clear, I did not request this refund. 5) The owner has told me multiple times by text message that she is contacting an attorney "in reference to slander and disrupting business on false pretenses."

I was in DC for a 2-day work trip with full-day meetings and needed someone who could come to my…read morehotel so I could continue exclusively breastfeeding my 8-month-old between sessions. Honestly, it's really hard to trust a service like this with your baby, especially in a city away from home. I had a few things in place so I could keep an eye on my daughter throughout the day, and because of that, I know she was genuinely well cared for. Alison from The Educated Babysitter was great. She arrived on time, took my daughter on walks outside, changed diapers, and kept her happy and comfortable throughout the day. By the second day, even the hotel staff knew my baby and would stop to say hi. The only reason I'm taking the time to write this review is because I know there are other moms in similar situations trying to balance work travel and motherhood, and trusted childcare like this can make all the difference.

Good babysitter was provided for me the first time but when I reached out again two other times for…read moreadditional babysitter service, I was told that they would get back to me regarding whether or not they could get a babysitter for the requested date/time. I was pretty much ghosted and never received a follow up response...on two occassions.

This is a very professional business, that puts their clients needs first. They go out of their way…read moreto make you as a parent feel comfortable and at ease with the entire process. From the choosing of your particular Nanny. To the way they make the introductions with the actual children. The effort to really meld the personalities of the child to the Nanny sets them apart. Full background checks, referrals at the ready. I really felt like they cared more about how the kids would assimilate with the nanny, than about pricing or duration of the contract. I will definitely recommend them and continue to use their services.

One of the biggest fears in the world for parents is the fear of someone else watching their…read morechildren. Fortunately, I no longer have that fear. As a single parent, it can be a struggle sometimes with work and other obligations in addition to being a father to my daughter. I feel very blessed to have found this company. Initially, I thought their name was out of my league. However, their name relates more to the services they provide opposed to their rates. The Nanny this company selected for my household is fantastic! My daughter has adapted to her very quickly. The Nanny is always on time and continues to exceed my expectations. Now I don't have to worry about rushing home, which is sometimes unpredictable with Atlanta traffic. Thank you for everything! Both my daughter and I are thrilled each time you are in our home!

At last minute I needed a sitter for my 8 year old daughter while staying in rehoboth. I spoke to…read moreLouise who was very kind and informative and she selected Bobbie to watch my child for four hours. Bobbie was kind, energetic and engaged with my daughter. She took her for snacks, on rides and played games at Funkand and I. Our hotel room. She made us all comfortable and would absolutely recommend this agency to anyone looking for a sitter whole at the beach. They were communicative. Professional and toon great care of my daughter.

Imagine being a single military parent new to the area, and tasked to attend a week long training…read moreout of town. Kidz R Us solved my dilemma and took exceptional care of my daughters. LeKeya was available immediately for an interview. She addressed all my concerns, and we worked together to come up with a plan of care. She kept me informed with frequent updates, accommodated meal plan requests, and maintained my daughters' routines. The most telling factor of great service was how happy my daughters were when I spoke with them. You can rest assured with Kidz R Us that your kiddos are in competent, professional hands!

I am so grateful to have Kidz R Us' service available to me! Keya (the owner) is so professional,…read moredependable, caring, and warm. Your kids will not be bored when they're with the Kidz R Us staff. I certainly felt like I could breathe more easily knowing my son was being cared for with Kidz R Us staff. I couldn't recommend them more highly! Thank you so very much for being there for our family!

We refer to Balia and could not be more satisfied with their services and attention to detail.read more

I Accidentally contacted this people or institution looking for work but they were looking for…read moresomething else and yeah they're on point I would do them

Beware of significant variability in degree of skill amongst providers. I had assumed that all…read morewould be excellent at soothing a newborn. My husband gifted me 2 consecutive weeks of a night nurse upon arriving home. It was a priority to breastfeed and I was given the baby nearly every 1-2 hours to nurse for the first 4 nights. Because the Christmas holiday required a different night nurse, I experienced a dramatic difference (was given the baby every 3 hours). As I wasn't sure if this was a natural change or due to a difference in the nurse. When I completed the additional subsequent day with the primary nurse, she continued to give me the baby every 1-2 hours, and even endorsed use of formula (Which I relented to). As the pediatrician confirmed that the baby was gaining weight well, and my lactation consultant confirmed that I did not have a supply issue, I knew that the skill of my primary night nurse was inadequate. I reached out to LMS immediately. I discontinued care with the primary nurse, and complete one night on my own (baby woke every 2 hours). While they were able to switch my night nurse to one with the ability to soothe the baby, they refused to give me a refund for the nights I had worse sleep. Instead, they provided only a $500 credit ($100 per night of poor sleep). Ultimately, I paid $1600+ and got worse sleep for 5 nights! They argued that I should have contacted them earlier, but I did contact them as soon as I noticed the differences in care. As LMS advertises skilled staff with soothing techniques and bottle feeding, the assumption is that the care delivered is standardized. I recommended that (1) the night nurses send them a summary of the schedule and (2) that they administer a survey after the first and second night to evaluate the mom's experience. This may help to reduce issues for future moms that I experienced.

Had a fantastic experience with two different night nurses while spouse was away. Excellent…read morecommunication with caregivers and coordinators. Took great care of my infant overnight. Followed instructions regarding care and feeding. Even washed pumped parts and bottles and made up bed ( sofa sleeper) I had set up. You don't need an extra bed, but we had one. Nurses had infinite patience with my fussy infant overnight. The service is expensive, but well worth it if you can swing it. I would absolutely use their service again.