Lansdowne, VA, November 19, 2009 – Sitters.com, recently rated by Parenting Magazine as the safest online site for finding care providers, is working again this year to connect Black Friday shoppers with its nationwide source of up-to-date care providers and babysitters.

As retailers continue to slash prices, more parents than ever are looking to get their shopping started on Black Friday this year. In a recent survey conducted by Sitters.com, 34% of parents who intend to shop on Black Friday also plan on finding a sitter. "I love to get to the stores right when they open but not at the expense of my children," says Emily Chapman, a mother of two girls. "Hiring a sitter on Black Friday gives me some time to myself to find great deals!"

Sitters.com recommends posting a job no later than Tuesday, November 24th to ensure that parents have time to make proper arrangements before the biggest and busiest shopping day of the year.

"Our All-Mom Editorial Team is working around the clock to ensure that families can quickly and safely connect with local care providers," said Mike Cravens, CEO of Sitters.com. "The team reviews every care provider profile and every job posting. Parents who post a job typically see applications from care providers and babysitters within an hour."

Sitters.com provides families with the tools they need to easily compare applicants, including free access to background checks, ratings, and reviews.

Sitters.com also encourages families to review these quick Black Friday planning tips:

Tip #1 – Create a game plan in advance and review it with your provider and your children. This should include discussion of your family’s normal morning routine, planned activities, emergency contact information, meals and snacks, any special instructions, and review of household rules.

Tip #2 – Work out the details of early morning arrivals so that children stay in bed and aren’t disturbed.

Tip #3 – Use the Sitters.com provider profiles to introduce children to their care provider in advance.

Tip #4 – Discuss a schedule of activities so that kids have fun and stay safe.

Tip #5 – Plan for your babysitter to stay an extra hour or two so that you have time to recover after a busy morning or day of shopping.