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The Parent Report: A New Babysitter Franchise Helps Parents Find Qualified Babysitters

BOSTON (CBS) - Finding a babysitter can be a challenge for parents, but there's a new way to accomplish that feat.

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Two moms from Shrewsbury got together and formed their own online babysitting franchise.

Kim Schofield says "Seeking Sitters" takes the work out of checking out babysitters qualifications.

Another feature of the service is families who travel can find a sitter in other parts of the country.

Stephanie Ackerman is another Shrewsbury mom who runs the franchise with Schofield. She says the background check on sitters is extensive.

Kim Schofield says they take these checks very seriously.

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