I have an 11 month old, and we moved here three months ago and have yet to find a babysitter. Where we lived before, her daycare providers moonlighted as babysitters, so it wasn't that hard. But here, no one seems to want to give recommendations. When I answer ads, either here or on craigslist (which makes me incredibly nervous) they either don't respond or don't show up for the meet 'n greet appointments we set. It's not an ideal way to find someone to take care of your child, I get that, but if you're posting an ad that that's what you do, why not show up? What's the big secret? Any ideas? We live in Alexandria.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a part-time in-home day care in Kingstowne? We have a 10-month old, and I only need about 12 hours a week until I go back to work full time, whenever I find a job, and then it would go full time. Thanks in advance!