J.D.
Hi D.,
I know Im a little late in my response to your request, but I use a service called SittersUnlimited. I have 3 young children and no relatives near by, so they really have saved me. All the girls they have sent us have been great! They are really great with the kids and always follow my instructions to a T.
You can book your "sits" online which is nice and they will send you an email with the girl they matched to you and all of her information. All the girls are background checked and have child care experience. I was really nervous at first, but I have had several different girls and no complains whatsoever!
If you are in a bind or just need a nice night out, you may want to think about it. I think the website is SittersUnlimitedltd.com. Good luck!