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"Amanda swiftly secured a great sitter for me at the last second when my mother's sudden illness left me in the lurch without childcare. - Aylett C."

"We would like to thank you for the outstanding service we have received with our Sitter Connection Premium membership. We love the convenience of sending one email to you and immediately getting connected to a sitter for our requested date. In particular we would thank you for connecting us with Jessica D. and Leanna C. who were wonderful with our baby. I knew I would like them the minute they came into our home and got on the floor to play with our 8 month old. They both had the experience and personal touch I had hoped for and it did not feel like I was leaving my child with a stranger. I highly recommend the premium membership service with Sitter Connection." - Ellie, mother of 8 month old

"I have been using Sitter Connection for a little over a year and it has been a life saver! I was having difficulty in finding qualified sitters for my 3 young children and a friend recommended I try Sitter Connection. My husband traveled weekly and I have a special needs child, so finding the right sitter was crucial. I contacted Amanda to see if she could find someone to fit my needs and she was very thorough. Each sitter she has recommended has been professional , experienced and most of all, fun! I am always pleased with any new sitter that she recommends. Thank you Amanda!! - Kristen H. mother of 3"

"I'm a stay at home mom of three children ages 3, 1 1/2 and newborn. My husband and I moved to Raleigh three months before the baby was born and had no idea where to turn for childcare help. Luckily a friend told us about Sitter Connection the week the baby was born. I called Amanda immediately and explained my situation. Within two days of filling out my online application, Amanda had two young women for me to contact and interview. I ended up hiring one on the spot and she started a few days later. We have been thrilled with her performance! She is wonderful with our children and goes out of her way to make my life easier around the house because she recognizes the demands I face taking care of two little ones who are used to having my full attention and a newborn baby who NEEDS my full attention. I highly recommend Sitter Connection! - Amy Lanier"

"Sitter Connection is a wonderful resource for families. Amanda is incredibly responsive and has an amazing team of educated, fun-loving, responsible and caring women - that are readily available when you need them most. My boys often ask me "Mom, when is a sitter coming?" because they love the sitters Sitter Connection provides! As a business owner of Polished, I can take time away for work and know my boys are well taken care of!" -Lisa Marie L. Ferrell, Polished LLC, Owner

"Sitter Connection is an amazing service! I was recently in a situation where I needed a sitter for 4 days. Amanda was able to find me the most incredible person and did so in a matter of days. I was so impressed with my first sitter that I immediately decided to become a member. She was incredibly bright and cheerful and my usually finicky son took to her right away. It's so helpful to have a service like this when you are in an area without family. Now I know my husband and I can go on date nights or to last minute functions and I'll always be able to find someone I trust to watch my two year son. I will highly recommend Sitter Connection to all my friends." -Linda C.

"Amanda, I wanted to thank you for your immediate response to our asking for help in finding a babysitter. Although there are plenty of sitters out there, we had not yet been able to find just the right one for our family. We tend to have very high standards and ideals, and on top of that special circumstances based on the individual needs of one of our boys. In very short order, you referred to me several great candidates. I do have to tell you though, that the girl you said you thought would be "the perfect fit" for us was just that! She far surpasses my hopes and expectations, and then some. My only regret is that I didn't meet her sooner... With great thanks... " Jenn, mother of 3

"Sitter Connection is the very best sitter service in the Triangle area - and I have tried almost all of them! When my husband got a new job he had to go away for nine weeks out of state.. so we hired a nanny. Twelve hours before she was supposed to start she decided to take a job at Macy's and let us know by email! Not knowing this, I waited on the morning of her start date thinking I could leave for work only to find the email and the fact that I had no one to watch our 10 month old daughter. I didn't know what to do. I called Sitter Connection and Amanda placed sitters for us for over three weeks until we could make other arrangements. I could never have made it without her! The girls she sent were absolutely wonderful. All of them were bright, and intelligent, and had a genuine love for children. Although I had different sitters, sometimes even everyday, each one outshined the next and my daughter loved them all. They were always on time, exceptionally polite and extremely interested in her well being. Every one of them took care to follow our daughter's schedule, write down notes, and even helped out with small chores in the house without even being asked. They just came and pitched in like they had been sitting for us for weeks! Instead of sitting in a meeting fretting about how the baby was doing with a new person, I was able to get what I needed done, without having to call home. The peace of mind was such a gift... thank you Amanda we are forever grateful. I would recommend Sitter Connection to anyone without hesitation!" -JC

"I have truly benefited from Sitter Connection. I have used the service for 2-3 years now, and I truly appreciate and value the time and effort Amanda puts into forming this babysitting list. She is conscious of both parental and caretaker needs. The fact alone that she forms a list of names of young women who would be interested in babysitting is great, but Amanda also gives their times of availability, contact information, and relevant certifications such as CPR. I would recommend her service to those who are seeking young, energetic caregivers for their children."
-Roane, mother of two girls

"I have only used Sitter Connection for about one month, but I have found Amanda to be extremely responsive. Amanda found me a babysitter for three days a week at 7 am in the morning and it only took a few days to fill the position. I was amazed at how quickly it all happened. Thanks, Amanda!"
-Elizabeth DeLoache

"Sitter Connection has been a terrific help for me by providing qualified, pre-screened babysitters that I know I can trust. I had been spoiled when I had just had one child, because my parents were always willing to help with sitting. Then after the birth of my second son about two years ago, I went outside my family for sitters. I feel as completely secure when I leave my two, rambunctious boys with any sitter from The Babysitting List as I did leaving them with my parents. The sitters are prompt, polite, and competent. Also, one of the perks of this service is The Babysitting list, with all the information you could want about a sitter. This list further provides e-mail addresses, so I can, as a working mother, quickly send out e-mails, instead of trying to make phone calls, to get a babysitter from my workplace."
-Kendrick Fentress

"I have used Sitter Connection for the past year, and have had one positive experience after another. I work part-time at home and have two young children, so my needs have been for a sitter on a regular basis. Amanda has come through in finding just the right sitter! She has even gone over-and-above by helping to match personalities. Overall, Amanda's caring and conscientious attitude, experience with children, and professionalism "sets the bar" for the sitters on her list, so I feel confident calling on all of the sitters."
-Andrea Trowell

"I have been very pleased with Sitter Connection. I have used the service for one year thus far and plan to continue using it. In the past, I have put ads in the newspaper or with the part-time employment office at various universities, but found it nerve wracking to have to wait for responses and then to interview each person etc... All of the sitters I have used with Sitter Connection have been polite, responsible, and very child friendly which has put me at ease while I am at work. I especially like the "placement service" as Amanda does most of the legwork for me. She is very responsive if I have emailed asking questions-which is nice. I highly recommend Sitter Connection."
-Heather Major

"We have found two excellent part-time regular nannies through Sitter Connection. Amanda provides a valuable resource by connecting mothers with college babysitters. Amanda does all of the coordination and pre-screening work herself, so a parent can be at ease using one of her babysitters."
-Diane, mother of three preschoolers

"We have been using Sitter Connection for over a year now, for everything from evenings, days and weekly babysitting for my two little girls, ages 2 1/2 and 14 months. My husband and I have been consistently impressed with the professionalism and warmth exhibited by all the babysitters and Amanda. As with many babies and toddlers, many times my youngest daughter does not like it when we leave, and can become quite upset. All of the babysitters we have used have always shown great compassion and patience with her, and with us which is reassuring to all of us. With a third baby on the way, we hope to utilize Sitter Connection even more in the coming year!"
- Laura Aylward

"I have used Sitter Connection for the past two years and have found wonderful babysitters who are very special to our family now. Using the list, I can almost always find a sitter quickly and easily. I especially enjoy being able to communicate with the sitters by email, which is a huge time saver for me. Amanda herself has sat for us on many occasions and my three children just love when she comes. I highly recommend this service."
-Michelle Tanner, mother of three

"We have loved having The Babysitting List. It has been so helpful to have the babysitter's schedules; it makes it so much easier to find a daytime sitter! This is a perfect list for moms!"
-Beth Self

"Without the luxury of family nearby, all I kept thinking was "I want ME fifteen years ago as a sitter for my children"! Then about two years ago I found Sitter Connection, and it's been a GREAT resource for me and my two children. All the young women on the list have been bright, energetic, and responsible caregivers who really want to spend time with young children. Because it's been so well organized, it's been very easy to find sitters on a regular basis and I've been so pleased with all the young women I've contacted via the list. Now, thanks to Sitter Connection, I can go out and relax and enjoy myself knowing that my children are in good hands and happy at home."
-Kathy, mother of two (including a young baby)

"I have been so impressed with the entrepreneurial and organizational skills of Amanda. I have used various sitters from the list and they have all been wonderful. It is such an exceptional service. I just recently used the "one-time placement service" for New Year's Eve thinking it was a tough request and Amanda found me a sitter within 2 hours......now that's service!! I can't say enough great things about Sitter Connection!" - Jennifer C.

Babysitter Testimonials

I have had only wonderful experiences with Sitter Connection. All the families that I have babysat for have been superb. I have made great connections with all the families and many of them have gotten to know me as a person rather than just a sitter. Sitter Connection is a great success and I hope that more families hear about it and use this source of connection for new sitters and families. There is always room for more families to sit for and to be a part of my life. I have been with Sitter Connection for two years now and have always been impressed with the results of how the business is run.
–senior at Meredith College

"When I first started on the babysitting list I was unable to do a lot of the jobs since I was working all of the time and going to school. Then I started babysitting for this one family and I absolutely loved it. I babysit for them on a regular basis, and I am so happy that I was able to meet them. I feel like I am more than a babysitter that I am also a friend to them as well. I always try to fit this one family in my schedule even if I have to change something else that I am doing. I just feel like they are always so giving and they make me feel like their house is my house. I have had the best experience with the babysitting list and being a part of it. I would recommend it to anyone because you can meet many great families and maybe even feel like you are part of that family. I have been a part of Sitter Connection for a year in a half. What I like best about it is that you can meet many new people and wonderful families. I also enjoy that you can become close with the families and actually connect with them. What I have gained from this service is more knowledge about children and also knowing many wonderful families. I think it also helps me in knowing how to maybe raise a family when the time is necessary. It has been a fun experience for me."
-Jillian Carley, Graduate of Meredith College

"This is my first year working with Sitter Connection and I have enjoyed it! I think it's really neat to be connected with families around the RDU area and meet new faces. Being a Sophomore in college, some of the families I have worked with have become like a second family to me. I find myself each week looking forward to what games or activities I will experience with each family's child/children. Being a Child Development major, working for Sitter Connection has helped me become more engaged and interested in a child's life. I look forward to working with many more new families in the Wake County area, while hopefully making a positive impact on a child's life."
-Lindsay Fisher, Sophomore at Meredith College

"I met Amanda on one of my first visits to Meredith and knew then that we would become great friends. At the time she was a Junior at Meredith and I was a Freshman. What we had in common was that she loved babysitting just as much as I did. Back home I was the babysitter. I babysat for my teachers, my fellow church members, and family friends. When I went to Raleigh I was not sure how I was going to begin to babysit. Then I started sitting for one family who I still sit for today. Then Amanda told me about the list and I have been on it ever since. I think it is great for getting students and families connected."
-Michelle Daloisio, Junior at Meredith College

"Being a part of Sitter Connection has been a great experience for me. I have loved being a part of this service because I have had the opportunity to meet some of the most generous and kind families here in Raleigh. Babysitting has always been something I have loved to do and being able to connect with so many families and children has been so wonderful for me. Not only have the children been a joy to sit for but its been so great getting to know each family, all of which have been amazing and so kind and welcoming. I truly could not have asked for a better service to be a part of."
-Brooke Rice, Sophomore at Meredith College