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What to tell the babysitter?
What to Put on Your Babysitter Checklist
- Your cell phone number.
- Where you can be reached, and a landline phone number of the place where you will be in case the cell phone service is disrupted.
- Emergency phone numbers like police, fire, poison control, pediatrician, local hospital, your pharmacy.
What do you like most about babysitting?
Here are the top 11 reasons why babysitting is a great choice:
- Babysitters love what they do.
- You can stay in-touch with your inner-child.
- It’s easy to get started.
- You can make a difference in children’s lives.
- You can learn valuable skills.
- It’s a fulfilling way to earn extra money.
- You can babysit while studying.
What should I ask my babysitter?
You might ask a potential babysitter questions like:
- How long have you been babysitting?
- Are you ever available on short notice?
- Do you have reliable transportation?
- Do you have experience caring for children of [X] age?
- What activities do you like to do with kids?
- How comfortable are you enforcing household rules?
What to put on a babysitting flyer?
What to Include on a Babysitting Flyer
- A catchy headline.
- A fun image to draw attention.
- Your first name only (for privacy).
- A short bio about you.
- What services you offer.
- Your qualifications and certifications.
- Your rate per hour.
- Your contact details.
How do you ask someone if you can babysit for them?
Ask for a reasonable rate. If this is your first babysitting job, ask for $8-$10/hour. If you have references or extra qualifications, like CPR or first aid training, ask for a few dollars more. If you’re taking care of multiple kids at once, you can also ask for a little more, around $10-$15 per hour.
What should you ask before babysitting?
Babysitting: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Take the Job
- “What are the hours?” You know what time to arrive.
- “How many kids will I be babysitting?”
- “What kinds of things will you need me to do?”
- “Do you have pets, a pool, or anything else I should know about?”
- “How will I get home?”
How do I prepare for a babysitter interview?
How to Ace Your Next Child Care Interview
- Overall Considerations. Be on time—or even a few minutes early.
- Dress Comfortably and Professionally.
- Do Your Homework.
- Practice What to Say in a Child Care Interview.
- Prepare Your Own Questions.
- Engage With Both Parents and Kids.
- Follow Up With an Email or Message.
What do you say in a babysitter interview?
Here are our top 10 babysitter interview questions:
- How many families have you babysat for?
- Why do you like working with children?
- How many years have you worked with kids?
- What activities do you do with the children?
- What do you like least about babysitting?
- Do you smoke?
- Do you have CPR and first aid certification?
What is the best way to find a babysitting job?
Word of mouth is often the easiest way to land a job. Talk to your neighbors, people from your church, or families at your school who have young kids. Ask friends who are babysitters if they know of any openings. If you have an older sibling who is moving on to another job, contact their clients.
How to have fun while babysitting kids?
Keep the kids safe and comfortable when you watch them. The most important rule of babysitting is to watch the children and make sure they’re okay. Get them to eat their meals, do their homework, or clean up if they need to. After that, you can focus on having fun! Entertain the kids and let them have fun.
How do I advertise my babysitting services?
If you decide to advertise, check with your parents first. They need to know when you put out personal information. Put a flyer on any community notice boards. Put together a résumé outlining any specific skills, experience, and training you have. If you are old enough, register yourself on babysitting websites.
What is it like to be a good babysitter?
Babysitting requires a lot of patience and maturity, but it can also be really fun! If you’re new to babysitting, you might be wondering how to find clients, what to charge, and how to be a good babysitter. Don’t worry—with a bit of preparation and dedication, babysitting can be an enjoyable, rewarding job (that also earns you some extra cash!).