To the editor:

I was pleased to read the article in Thursday’s paper, “Countdown to New Year’s Eve child care.” The article gave a summary about how, all across the country, baby-sitting services are changing the way we look at sitters.

I have always been extremely particular about who I have allowed to care for my two kids. My son’s first sitter was 27 years old, and that maturity gave me comfort. More and more parents are having higher expectations of the individuals they leave in charge of their kids. Parents are given comfort in knowing a sitter has been interviewed, had references checked on them and background searches performed. The use of online services just simplifies the entire process. Luckily, we don’t have to go to Kansas City for referral services as there are local services available.

DeAnn Windibiziri,

Lawrence