Lisa

Hi. Anyone been to MGM and used the childcare program. Never been to LV and want to bring 6-year-old son but also want time with husband. Any other hotels with childcare? MGM's the only one we could find with a bonafide daycare center. Thanks.

Amber

Great question.
I have a 14 month old and a 3 year old I want to leave with the childcare service for a few days too so I can have some time to myself and with my boyfriend for a change.
Any good cheap services??

Monique

Here is a link to all casino chidcare in the Las Vegas area. You may want to especially check with MGM Grand again due to the fact that they shut down the theme park that was there a few months ago. My friend satyed at one of the station casionos and her kids loved it. Also you should be able to find a GREAT nanny from the concierge of the hotel. It most likely will cost over $10 an hour. Don't worry these people are actually qualified. I had great luck at Disneyland with one. Anyways here is the link. Anymore kids in Vegas questions feel free to ask. I have taken mine a few times although I much prefer to go with out them.
http://www.lasvegassun.com/dossier/c...r/casinos.html

Caution

Although I appreciate the need to find an out-of-town sitter now and then, I can't endorse it as heartily as some people on this thread.

My experience was with a relative who left a one-year old with a hotel sitter. The child screamed the whole time. Non-stop. You know, unfamiliar caregiver in an unfamiliar place.

This is bad enough when it happens to a parent, but it is unacceptable when the child is with a stranger who might or might not lose patience and hurt the child.

Now, as to the question of whether these people have been checked out thoroughly and are qualified . . . well, you have to be pretty naive to believe any kind of thorough check has been conducted on a hotel babysitter. The simple fact is that no one will screen a caregiver as well as the parents can, and you as the parent know nothing whatever about this person you are about to entrust with your child. Usually, they fill out a form or application, and that's it.

Sorry to be negative, but I have found that good nanny child care is not "cheap." I have had nannies in my employ for 9 years, and I cannot begin to describe the deceit people will engage in to get hired. I see no reason to believe hotel nannies are somehow more trustworthy.

Keep your eyes open and be careful, OK.

Amber

My 14 month old has cerebral palsy and can get fussy. Do you think that's too much to ask of a hotel sitter?

xxx

Amber, please don't ask silly questions on someone else's thread.

Thanks.

Monique

Caution you bring up some great points from the other view. Just because I did have one good experience doesn't mean that they are all good. I just figured that since the time I did use it was at Disney so I figured it would be o.k to try. For me it worked out well and I got an older but still energetic widow who pampered my kids. She had been trustlined which is the same procedure used to screen pre-school teachers in my state. I did check first. This may not be the case in Nevada though now that you bring it up. And I also never leave children with a sitter even one I was also envisioning it for older kids and not infants. Not sure I would use a service for that young of an age ever. Again sorry I sounded gung ho about it. That is why I like to leave the kids at home when I am in vegas but some of my friends have used the group care for their older 4-9 kids and they had to drag the kids out they were having so much fun.

gail

I think we need to remember that each person is different. Each child is different. If you are looking for the right questions to ask a possible child care provider, try calling your local Resource & Referral Agency. You can get this information by calling the National Association of Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRA).They have a web site.I would certainly find out if they have a fingerprint clearance (in California "Trustline" clearance).As for finding a "cheap" provider..Is that REALLY what you want in a strange city?

melinda

I have used the MGM childcare many many times for my 6 year old. He BEGS to go there as he has a blast. Same staff year after year and they are all FBI checked and we do not leave the hotel as there are great places to eat there. My son cries when we pick him up as he doesn't want to leave his dodge ball, foosball, pinball or whatever game he is playing. I would call and make sure they still are operating though. We used them this summer. I have had a nanny service in Vegas too...Grannies Nannies I believe and they sent a wonderful older woman that my kids loved. In the past we have had to use hotel sitters in many cities and my kids have always enjoyed them and had glowing reviews. We call all the time to make sure there are no tears but have always had luck. It is hard when you do not have family to help you out. A few hours alone makes me a fabulous Mom. MGM is the only hotel, to my knowledge, that has this service. E-mail me with questions. We are going to Vegas next weekend and will be at the Bellagio with the kids and a nanny for one night.