Marion's Mailbox - Parent Comments

Hi Amy,

My name is Tasha O'Rourke, mom to 3 young girls, and I used your babysitting services during a family trip to Coronado last weekend. When the Hotel Del concierge asked me what type of babysitter I was looking for I was very specific on asking for a very friendly, positive, high energy and professional mature college student who loved kids and knows water safety (poolside and for beach play). When I met Amanda Gray and saw how she took care of my kids I couldn't have been more pleased!!!! Amanda was superior! She jumped right in and had a great attitude the entire time she worked with us. She was fantastic with my kids. My kids enjoyed being with her and I knew they were safe and being well taken care of while I was away. Thank you very much for providing excellent babysitting service to my family. I will definitely keep your company name on hand for future needs. I live in Los Angeles... do you offer your babysitting services in the San Fernando Valley?

Thanks again. and many many thanks to Amanda for going above and beyond and being one of the best babysitters we have ever met.

Kindly,
Tasha O'Rourke

Hi Amy,

I finally got the chance to sit down and send you a quick email about our experience with your child care service.

We were staying at Paradise Point, and you sent Colleen Cochran out. What a pleasure Colleen was! She was on time, she brought fun toys, she was excellent with our one-year old son - Liam, she asked appropriate questions and we felt 100% at ease and relaxed leaving Liam with her. We wanted to just say THANK YOU and we cannot say enough excellent things about Colleen!  If plans would have allowed for us to take another night out, we would have used the service again, and requested her!

We will refer your service to our friends, and will utilize you again the next time we are in San Diego.  Cheers, and thank you and thank Colleen!

Kurt and Kari Menslage

I just wanted to let you know how impressed I was with Beth Weigel. She was very nurturing, brought her own toys played great with my baby. I would recommend her to your pickiest clients. They will not be disappointed.
Thank you for allowing me to have a stress free evening knowing that my children were in good hands.

Best regards,
Samantha Dille

As a new resident to California and one who has not had many babysitters for her children, I was more than anxious and nervous about having a stranger come to a new hotel to watch my children for a wedding. Well, if only Brooke lived closer to us, I would use her as a regular sitter (and get out more!). She was phenomenal with my kids - professional, energetic, fun and nurturing. My kids were sad to see me come home! I hope we have another event in San Diego b/c I will definitely call you again.  Brooke was wonderful. Within minutes she had me feeling great about leaving my kids with her. Again, I am only sad that we don't live closer!  Thanks so much for providing such a wonderful service to parents in need.

Victoria Cronin

Amy,

My name is Denise Milett and I wanted to let you know how wonderful it was using your service while we were in San Diego last week. If it had not been for Karen and Maureen we would have cut our trip short. They were both wonderful to work with and my daughter Hattiebelle loved them both. Karen had Hattie in bed every night which was wonderful for me and we felt very comfortable leaving her with Hattie. We had used Maureen our last trip out in February and it was great having her watch Hattie again, she is a real joy and we are looking forward to our next trip to San Diego.

Thank you for providing such a wonderful service and giving my husband and I some need quality time while on vacation.

Denise Milett

Dear Amy,

I just wanted to thank you for recommending Rita to look after our son
Ben on Saturday night (Nov 7th). We found her to be a dream babysitter
and would heartily recommend her to all our friends and family.
Ben had never been looked after by a stranger before and we were
slightly anxious about leaving him but as soon as we met Rita my wife
and I were confident he would be just fine. Ben would normally show
signs of separation anxiety as we left but he didn't even shed a tear and waved
happily as we left, amazing!

Please pass on our thanks and gratitude to Rita, she is one in a million.
Thank you too for running a much needed and reliable service, we will
no doubt be using your services again soon.

Kind regards,

Daniel and Samantha Sheerin

Nicole/Amy

Just a quick message to say thanks so much for your kind attention to us during our recent stay in San Diego. Your agency was just so professional and obliging – we could not have been happier with the service we received. Stacy and her Mom were both just wonderful and we felt the kids were being well cared for in a happy, calm environment.

Best wishes for the holidays

Stan and Susan Platis
 

Dear Amy,

I just wanted to let you know what a great job Lauren Oldenburg did this past weekend looking after my daughters Indira and Isabella, so that I could attend the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia meeting. She arrived promptly, full of energy and enthusiasm and with a bag stuffed with toys and books. The girls had a great time and the only problem we had was that they didn't want to let her go home! Thank you for the excellent service that you provide. I certainly will recommend you to any families that I know of who will be traveling in the San Diego area.  Sally R.

Dear Amy,

I would like to thank you and your team for putting together such a wonderful program to have babysitters in hotels. As you know we stayed at the Coronado Island Marriott Resort for my wife's birthday and we decided to use a babysitting service for the first time. Yes, we were extremely nervous, having three young children and not having done this before was a bit nerve racking. I just want to say that Angella M. was by far the best caregiver we have met and would like to take this time to say thank you. Our three kids loved her and could not stop talking about how much fun they had. She made the whole experience wonderful and made us feel comfortable. The next time we are in San Diego, which is about twice a year, we will definitely use Marion's Childcare again and again.

Thank you

Chau Family

Hi Amy,

I just wanted to let you know how wonderful Marianne was. We used her over the four weeks without any problem, indeed she was so helpful and the children loved her so much, I don't know what I am going to do when we go home. She brought different toys and DVDs each week, and printed out pictures of Paddy's favourite characters so he could colour them in with her. Anytime I needed a hand she seemed to know instinctively and just helped out. And she even managed to tidy the kitchen which was not part of her job description at all!

Anyway, it really made the vacation for us to be able to get a little time off together, so thank you and thank you Marianne for a wonderful job.  I hope we meet again one day!

Fleur

Chris did a great job with the kids both nights.  On the second night they were excited that she was coming to play with them again.  She brought lots of books that my daughter absolutely loved.  She was able to keep them occupied and happy, and she successfully put them to sleep!  Thank you so much.  If we're in San Diego again, we will certainly call you up and request Chris.
- L.H., Holiday Inn on the Bay & Catamaran

Dear Amy,

I was so impressed. Nicole Allen was wonderful with our son and he took to her right away. He woke up in the morning asking "Where's 'cole"  She was accommodating to our late return and tidied up our hotel room which made packing the next day for our departure so much easier!  We will be using your service on our next trip to SD. Thank you!  C & M.D.

I just wanted to THANK YOU for the OUTSTANDING care your service provided for my children during the Folickman-Siegel wedding last weekend. Your caregiver DONNA was *exceptional* … truly, one of the best caregivers we ever had! She showed up to our room in a prompt and happy manner, complete with a HUGE suitcase full of toys, books and games. She immediately charmed both of my children, almost-2-year-old son Ari and our 4-year-old daughter Elan. She was extremely helpful prior to the wedding, when we had to put Elan in her dress, and during the wedding, when she made our son feel important and involved, even though he was too young to attend. She was kind, warm, intelligent and extremely capable. We would be thrilled to hire Donna again the next time we are in the San Diego area.

I am cc’ing this to Lisa, the bride, so that she can pass on this information to her wedding planner when she comes up for air after her well-deserved honeymoon. :)

Best regards,

R.E.

Hi, we just wanted to let everyone know how great Clara was.  We have never entrusted our children to a "stranger" before; we had some anxiety about leaving them at the hotel to go out to dinner.  Clara was wonderful and overwhelmed our expectations!  She checked out library books, played Candyland...brought fresh cut strawberries and cream.  The kids just loved her.  Our four year old Emily kept asking "When is our babysitter coming back?".... she has decided that she will have to come back to San Diego and "see her again".... she didn't want to say "goodbye."  We just wanted to thank ya'll and Clara for a wonderful time!

I just wanted to write and let you know that Jennifer came and babysat for Annika this morning and she is wonderful! We are thrilled, she played with Annika the entire morning and Annika had such a great time. We are very, very happy with Jennifer, thank you for sending her our way!  We are looking forward to having Jennifer again for Annika in a few weeks.
Thanks again Amy, we are always so very happy with the sitters you send us!  We are very appreciative that you take the time to find such kind and caring women, it really makes going out for us so much more enjoyable that we don't have to worry about the kids. THANK YOU!!
 ~Laura

Hi there, it is Roxzana S. in Brazil. We were at the La Jolla Hilton in October of 2006 for my brother's wedding. Sorry it took so long to get this photo to you!  Arlene was a great caregiver and my son Caleb really liked her. Thank you for doing such a great job. We thought we would send you this photo because of my son's expression with Arlene. See, he has this thing for pretty girls/women (already!!) and has always been a bit too responsive to a cute smile and pretty face! If you look at his expression it looks so like, "Hey, hey, look who I'm with!" We thought we would send it to you for a little chuckle :). Again, thanks and take care. We'll be in touch again for sure when we're in the area next time. -- Roxzana, Regis, and Caleb

"Some Alexander pictures as promised. He looks so proud of himself on the carousel horse. Thank you so very much for looking after Alexander for us. I know that he became very fond of you. You probably heard him crying when you left that last day. He carries his little red key holder around with him often and tries to open the most unusual things. Thanks again. Next time we're in San Diego we will certainly ask for you." K. K. from Arizona

"Valerie cared for our 2-year-old Kevin at La Costa last week. She was fabulous. We are grateful to have had such great care for him. I was hesitant to hire a sitter, but Valerie was wonderful. Thanks so much." S.B. from Minneapolis

"Thank you so much for sending Sarah to us to take care of our two sons, Hunter and Tyler, while we were at a wedding at the Westin. She was absolutely wonderful and the kids LOVED her! We were able to enjoy our wedding with peace of mind that they were well taken care of by her. She was very polite and respectful to us, and overall a wonderful young lady. I wish her all the best with her future! Thank you for offering this service to parents who need sitters while on vacation. We hope to use your services again the next time we're in San Diego." D.K.

"I wanted to write and thank you for helping us out this past weekend when my wife unexpectedly was admitted to the hospital for surgery during our brief visit to La Jolla. First of all, we were extremely pleased with the care Leticia gave our son, Thomas, the night prior. They had an instant rapport and we felt very at ease with her watching him. Then, after a stressful and sleepless night -- with my wife at the emergency room by herself and me at the hotel with Thomas -- you came through again and were able to send Sharon our way for the entire day. She was very patient with Thomas and supportive to me on a day that proved difficult for everyone. My wife's surgery was successful and her recovery is progressing well. And while our weekend in La Jolla proved to be much more than we asked for, we want you to know that your helpfulness and the professionalism of your staff meant a lot to us. We look forward to returning to the area and using Marion's Childcare again, though hopefully under less difficult circumstances." C.S., Massachusetts

"I just wanted to say thank you for your wonderful babysitting service. We really enjoyed our dinner out and the sitter, Ruby, was perfect. She brought books and Kelly seemed comfortable with her from the minute she walked in the door. Please pass on to Ruby our appreciation. A.M.

"My husband and I just wanted to thank you for the excellent child care provided by Dora during our September 17 wedding and recpetion at Humphrey's Half Moon Inn. We had one couple who brought their two children. Our friends were very anxious to leave their kids as they had never used a sitter before -- except for family and friends of the family. They were certain that the situation would not work out and one or the other of them would have to miss the reception. Dora kept the children occupied for the entire time, much to the surprise of the parents who were able to completely enjoy their day, and so much husband and I were, too! I think we now have our friends convinced that they can even afford a date night once a moth for some time to themselves! Many, many thanks to Dora -- I hope you will pass our thanks along! K.H. & J.C.

"Just wanted to send a quick note to tell you how impressed we were with your service. The sitter who watched our 2 1/2 year old son was prompt, and our son loved her! Even though it was only one evening he still asks if she is coming to play and read him books. She was wonderful and we were so fortunate to have found your service . . . We wish you were in every city! Thank you for allowing us to have a special evening." C.C., Pennsylvania

"I would like to thank you for providing us with an excellent sitter and for your professional service. Our children really enjoyed Megan. We felt extremely comfortable leaving them with her. Please pass this "thank you" along to Megan! If we ever find ourselves in SD again, we will look you up!" B.B.

"We had the pleasure of using your company for childcare while staying at the Bay Club Hotel on Shelter Island on August 4, 2005. We were very pleased with your service and especially the young lady, Emily. She was a wonderful person and the children loved her. We wanted to let you know we appreciated her great job and your company. Thank you, R.S."

"Betty watched our six-month-old, Davis, and she was fantastic. Davis is not the easiest baby to keep entertained or calm before sleep. Betty was a natural at reading his signs and took him for walks, played with him, and helped him quiet down before feedings. This was the first time we had left Davis with someone other than a grandparent, and we were nervous to say the least. Betty allowed us to enjoy our first evening out in six months, and she showed us that it was possible in the future. Thanks so much!" M.H.

"Linda, Thank you so much for all your help and patience and complete fabulous-ness with our children during the retreat. It was such a relief knowing they were all in such great hands. I really appreciate all your flexibility and willingness to go the extra mile with us. Thank you so much for everything."
C & G

"Hi Janice, The girls said they had a very fun time with you. Thank you so much for taking such good care of them. Tim and I had a very nice time on our "date night"! It was nice to meet you. We hope to see you again. C. & T. N."

"Just wanted to pay a small compliment to you and your staff. One of your caregivers babysat our 2 1/2 year old, Austin, this week. It was our first experience with an unfamiliar babysitter. Austin has always been lucky enough to be watched by either grandparents or family friends. Your caregiver seemed to be a "kid at heart" herself, and it sure seemed to rub off on Austin. They got along great! In fact, the very next morning Austin woke me up to ask where Rose was! Thanks again!" C.H. from Palm Springs

"Here are the pictures I promised. Thanks again for all your help during our stay in SD. We look forward to seeing you on our next visit. Gabby says your name when she plays the little horn you gave her, and takes a bow. I know you taught her that." M.H. from Florida

"I just wanted to drop you a quick note and thank you for the excellent service you provided for us during our recent stay in the San Diego area. I'm sure it was no big deal for you, but for us, it was, as we had not left Elliot with anyone other than family members and friends previously. Anyway, we were instantly at ease with your caregivers, and as a result we were able to relax and enjoy our golf. We haven't been able to play together much since Elliot came along and it's something we have missed. Thanks again and good luck!" M.T.

"Mae looked after our five-month-old baby boy for two weeks approximately 8-12 hours each day. She was absolutely wonderful with him. It was very noticeable how quickly he felt relaxed and attached to Mae. She came with her own portable rocking chair and always rocked him to sleep. She took him for walks around the hotel and generally made him feel very comfortable in his new surroundings. I'm sure Ben ended up loving her as much as his own grandparents as she really treated him like one of her own." Yours truly, P.M. from New Zealand

"My personal thank you for doing a superb job in taking care of our "precious cargo." You and your staff are #1 in my heart. Thanks, J.C.