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In-room childcare and pet sitting from two Orlando agencies, with rates, minimums and cancellation rules as each company publishes them.

Kids 2

In-room babysitting · Orlando hotels & rentals

(407) 842-8713(or 1-888-748-5439)

Office 9am–6pm daily

Rates: $35/h (1 child), $38 (2), $41 (3), $44 (4); call for 5+
Minimum: 4 hours per sit
Extras: +$10/h midnight–8am; +$10/h beyond 8 total hours; time-and-a-half or double on listed holidays
Ages: Not stated
Lead time: At least 24 hours suggested; more for multi-day; same-day if a sitter is free
Cancellation: By phone to a live person: 24 h for a single 4-hour sit, one day per booked day for multi-day, 72 h for holiday sits
Vetting: Background checked, drug tested, references checked, First Aid & CPR certificates, minimum age 18

In-room babysitting · Orlando hotels & vacation homes

Reservations 9am–7pm daily; care 24/7

Rates: $35/h (1 child), $38 (2), $41 (3), $44 (4), $47 (5+)
Minimum: 4 hours; $15 caregiver transportation fee
Extras: +$5/h for starts before 7:59am or after 8:59pm; holiday premium; provide a meal for 6+ hour shifts
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years, incl. special needs
Lead time: Advance reservations required; 2 weeks to 30 days suggested; up to 12 months ahead
Cancellation: 24 hours (48 on holidays), by phone to a live person
Vetting: Caregivers 18+, CPR and first aid certified, background checked

No water activities (bathing, swimming, boating). Parent's Helper for park days needs a park ticket for the caregiver.

Pet sitting · Orlando hotels & rentals

Offered: Yes; Destination Sitters lists pet sitting for travelers in Orlando, "may be available"
Rates: Not listed; call

Pet sitting · Orlando hotels & vacation homes

Book early for holidays: both companies charge holiday premiums and need longer cancellation notice then.
Both have a 4-hour minimum, and both take cancellations only by phone with a live person.
Kid's Nite Out adds a $15 caregiver transportation fee to each booking.
Vetting, as each company states it: Destination Sitters background checks, drug tests and checks references; Kid's Nite Out runs background checks and requires CPR and first aid.