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Meet Yvonne – Founder & Managing Director

Yvonne Wonder Founder of Destination Sitters & The Blog

Yvonne Wonder, Founder I personally needed childcare when I moved to San Diego years ago. Like most parents, I assumed there were standards for temporary childcare; in reality, there are no state requirements or licensing standards for temporary childcare. The idea for Destination Sitters was born! I wanted to Give Parents Peace of Mind® when traveling with their children, so I created the strictest screening requirements in the industry for our sitters.

I strongly believe that family comes first. Especially when traveling away from home, there is nothing like the peace of mind that comes from getting great professional childcare help to care for your children. I founded Destination Sitters in 2008 with the goal of helping people traveling hire excellent fully vetted babysitters to help care for their family. As a mother, I understand how vital it is to match the right person with the right family. We not only to identify your needs, but to exceed your expectations! We have many bi-lingual sitters and sitters for families of children with special needs are available.

Hotel Babysitting, Wedding & Event Childcare

We are trusted by more than 1,400+ of the finest hotels, wedding & event planners, convention venues, destination management companies, and military balls & deployments. Organizations like American Express, Maritz Travel, the NFL & the NFL Players’ Association, Edward Jones, the Cystinosis Foundation, and others trust us to provide child care for their needs. We Give Parents Peace of Mind® with our trusted standards and professionalism when traveling with your family.

We currently have locations and local babysitters in San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, the Greater Palm Springs, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Las Vegas, Nevada and Orlando, Florida whether you need four hours, a full day, several days, or a week or more – we can help!

Check out one of the years we provide childcare for the Pro Bowl player and coaching staff.

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About the Author: Yvonne Wonder

Yvonne Wonder is an author, entrepreneur, and founder of Destination Sitters, LLC, a national babysitting referral service supporting traveling families across 21 U.S. cities. With more than 35 years of entrepreneurial experience—and 17 years dedicated to childcare in the travel sector—Yvonne brings a unique blend of expertise, creativity, and heart to everything she writes. She is the author of Mrs. Claus Saves Christmas, The Top 5 Tricks to Traveling With Kids That Will Change Your Life, and 26 Comfort Foods & Their History for Kids in the Kitchen. As a mom, she writes with warmth, real-world insight, and a deep belief that family moments matter most—whether at home or on the road. Through her leadership at Destination Sitters, Yvonne works with 6K+ hotels, wedding planners, and event professionals nationwide, all with one mission in mind: giving parents peace of mind while their children are cared for safely, joyfully, and professionally during travel.

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