SeekingSitters is a nationwide business which now has a location in the DC Metro area, much to the relief of many Washingtonian (and suburban) families. You must become a member to take advantage of this unique, reliable service, in which all their sitters are prescreened Contract Professional Sitters, with years of child-care experience. They arrive at your home with the skills needed to handle situations with all ages of children. They have CPR and First Aid training and know what to do if an emergency need arises. Whether SeekingSitters Babysitting Service is used for a one-time occasion or for a full-time need as an alternative to traditional daycare, each family must also be screened and approved (through a simple, quick member verification process). The online application is easy to fill out and you can even start requesting sitters the same day! A one-time membership activation fee of $39.99 is required. (Please visit the DC Metro area website to view service fees and hourly babysitter charges.) If you win this certificate, you will receive four $25 dollar coupons toward babysitting on four different occasionsyou can not double them up or use them all at once. Valid only for DC Metro area; expires May 31, 2012.