In Reply to: Babysitters posted by Masha on Friday, 24. June 2011 at 06:54 Bali Time:
Yes, you are exactly right, I am looking for professional childcare for my nieces and nephew.
My daughter is 11 years old, if we were at home, I would feel quite comfortable going out to dinner locally with her at home watching a DVD. She is very mature and capable of calling us if there were ever an issue. However I definately would not leave her in a hotel room in unfamiliar surroundings at home in Australia, let alone in another country.
As I know there are plenty of families that travel to Bali regularly and would use a babysitter/nanny whilst there, I think asking for feedback or recommendation on good service is quite ligitimate.
Thanks to all of those who have offered advice, I have contacted the Kristina Nanny service in Bali, and have set up a meeting for the second day we are there to meet the potential babysitter. Thanks again for your advice and assistance.