For instance, should the sitter have some form of permission to care for the child in case the child is injured or becomes ill and the parent can not be reached at work. Is there anything the sitter should provide the parent - proof of auto insurance?
In this day and age I see the importance of protecting yourself and the child no matter if you're the parent or the sitter, but I just wondered if there were specifics that one should do.
2006-09-25 01:32:08 · 8 answers · asked by sweetsoutherngal70 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
By the way I am the sitter not the parent.
2006-09-25 09:29:11 · update #1
yes on insurance permission for emergency care, which emergency room ,list of alergies, phone # and DR, name and #,
2006-09-25 02:24:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for you! Most parents just drop their kid(s) off, and never consider the "what ifs", and neither do a lot of private sitters. You should have a limited medical power of attorney for your sitter - most hospitals have them on pre-printed forms. A copy of your insurance card isn't necessary unless you are going to be out of town for several days. You should ask the sitter for proof of anything that might be important in the care of your child - child care license, auto license and insurance (if they transport your child), etc. You should aslo have instructions as to any allergies you child has, and specific release as to who can pick up your kids! Good Luck!
2006-09-25 10:33:51 · answer #2 · answered by working mom of 3 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Both the parent and the provider should have, in the form of a written contract, their expectations for handling discipline of the child, meal times, food allergies, medicine, handling days off (either advanced noticed ones ((vacation, days off for Dr appts)) or in cases due to illness or and emergency) contact numbers, illness of other children in the facility, payment arrangement and hours, late pickups/drop offs, who is allowed to or not allowed to pick the child up, and any other concerns that fit your needs for the child(ren). Also terms of termination on the parents part and the sitters part. Good luck and I hope this helps
2006-09-25 09:58:46 · answer #3 · answered by NolaDawn 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
first it should be someone you trust and if the sitter cant reach you in case of emergency than provide the sitter with an emergency # of someone who can help like a parent grandparent or a relative or something,todays day in age only one parent works and the other stays home...
2006-10-01 16:58:33 · answer #4 · answered by cabby 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nice to see a sitter who is concerned. If it were me I would follow my common sense. A limited medical power of attorney could not hurt. As a parent I have given this to my sitter in years past.
2006-10-02 16:59:42 · answer #5 · answered by doicu 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its strange that you have to ask the question. Generally, all parents leave a comprehensive list of contacts, instructions, etc.
Expect maybe for goofball parents.
If they do not present you with such detailed instructions , ask for them ASAP. And dont sit for them anymore. They are irresponsible WHo knows what the kids are like.
2006-10-02 14:25:09 · answer #6 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
head of state
2006-10-03 00:34:14 · answer #7 · answered by bjh 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
good care and good incentive
2006-10-02 03:37:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋