Barbara Correa writes about work and family for the Los Angeles Daily News.
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It's MYSPACE for babysitters. Finally, a social-networking style Web site for babysitters. At www.sittercity.com, you can see prospective babysitters photos, profiles, availability chart and what they charge (vary wildly, from $7 to $25). The site has partnered with LexisNexis to do instant background checks for $9.99.
Wish I'd thought of this.