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4 Questions to Ask
Before you accept a babysitting job, remember the four questions you must ask:
Employer Meeting
Remember, it takes about 10 minutes with a repeat employer and 30 minutes with a new employer for you to discuss what you need to know to take care of the children and to learn the rules of the house.
Before the employer leaves you in charge, make sure to take notes on the following information:
Order the Safe Sitter® Important Information Note Pad in our online store to track important information for your babysitting jobs.
Ask the employer to take you on a tour of the house. Note the following information:
The BEST babysitters know the child’s routines. Before the employer leaves the house, ask about the following:
Before the employer leaves, be sure to ask about house rules and other responsibilities. Take notes about:
Learn more about staying safe when you’re home alone or babysitting in a Safe Sitter® class.