What are some basic requirements when babysitting another person's child?

Question

I want to start a babysitting business with some of my friends. I just need to know what are some things parents ask from you when babysitting. Feel free to leave tips about your babysitting experiences.

Answer 1

What parents may ask:

Do you have experience with children?

Do you have any children?

What types of activities would you do with the children?

What would you do if a baby just will not stop crying and you have fed, changed them?

What type of discipline do you believe in?

Do not be surprised if the parents do a CORI and SORI check on you.

Answer 2

My friend and I have our "babysitting club"

We both advertise and if one cant babysitting the other does. It is great. Parents will love if you are CPR certified and first aid certified. Do research online. Here are some ways to get babysitting jobs:

Here are some ways to find babysitting jobs.

What I did was put up a flyer in the grcoeery and store and you can also do it anywhere with a bulletin board. Also, give flyers to people you know with kids. word of mouth is the best. Ask your parents to help you find jobs. Also try craigslist. A great place with lots of people are at your temple or church. Parents also go to the park and you can hand them flyers.

Good luck.

You can email me if you have any questions :)