A Guide to the Business of Babysitting

A Guide to the Business of Babysitting
An Internet Hotlist on Babysitting

created by Mrs. Cinco in partnership with Mrs. Symancyk and Mrs. Barmes
Sagamore Middle School

Introduction | First Steps | Information YOU Need | Ages and Stages | Babysitting Rules

Introduction
So, you want to start your own babysitting business. Terrific! Your first job, the first time you will earn some money for yourself, very exciting.

Let's see what you need to do for success!

Use the sites below to help you begin this entrepreneurial adventure.

The Internet Resources

First Steps

Accepting the Job - Let your clients know information about YOU.
Characteristics of a Great Babysitter - Why is it important to be healthy when you babysit? What does it mean to be adaptive? What do you think is the most important rule and why?
Communicating with Your Own Parents - Wht should you let your parents know about your babysitting job?
Create a flyer - You need to advertise your services. Look at this sample and then create a flyer.
Good Business Practices - Why shouldn;t you stay on the phone for long periods of time while babysitting? What is an appropriate amount of money to ask for your pay? Name the three General Expectations of babysitting.

Information YOU Need

Babysitting Basics - Why must you stay focused on the children at all times?
Information to Get from Parents You are Babysitting For - What is some important information you need to get from parents? List all the information you need to know about the child (there are 6).
Respecting Family Differences - What are two questions you should ask families that you baby-sit for? Why is it important to ask those two questions?

Ages and Stages

Infants - What are some of the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual developmental stages you should know about infants?
Pre-school Children - What are some of the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual developmental stages you should know about pre-school children?
School Age Children - What are some of the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual developmental stages you should know about school-age children?
Toddlers - What are some of the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual developmental stages you should know about toddlers?

Babysitting Rules

Rules - Here are some handy rules for you to print out and keep as you begin your babysitting jobs.

Content by Mrs. Cinco in partnership with Mrs. Symancyk and Mrs. Barmes
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Last revised Fri Jan 20 10:53:12 US/Pacific 2012