I have 2 children and need to find a baby sitter. The whole thought of it freaks me out though. Ive heard so many horror stories. Relying on our parents is really getting old. I dont need an all day thing, just a few hours here and there. Ive asked some parents at my son's preschool but havent gotten any leads. Any suggestions?
2006-11-29 04:47:29 · 14 answers · asked by familyof4 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
If you're nearby a major city, try Craigslist.org.
Otherwise, post ads at a local college (if you're willing to shell out a little more money) or high school. Post ads at your church, or any nearby church or synagogue. Start asking your neighbors. Somebody has to have a niece or nephew or cousin or something that is good with kids.
2006-11-29 04:57:30 · answer #1 · answered by lovebluenfluff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-29 22:33:13 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mmm babysitting. put an add in the paper for one then go to the local police offic and ask if you can get back ground checks on them tell the officers why you need this done ( trust me they will understand) if not look in to day cares but rember to ask for the lincens and all the rules of the day care itself ask to view the faclity. and if you child crys or acts differnly infront of the person trust it means bad person a baby or a small child are like anmails they can sence good and bad in people. and go with your gut as well. as a mother of a 5 month old child i only turst very few people to look after her other then myself her father ( hes a soldier) and our famliy. just rember when it comes to the safty of your kid you can never be over protive on it
2006-11-29 04:54:34 · answer #3 · answered by Angel of Death 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive found referalls to be best. You could also try looking into babysitting classes that are held for kids when they are 12 I think and maybe the teacher could give you a referral or something. Kids always want to babysit and make money.
2006-11-29 08:31:58 · answer #4 · answered by crashqueen_77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey. well first of all, you should try and ask the people that you know. i would never ask a person i didn't know. that would scare me too. for starters i would ask your nieces and nephews either to babysit or ask them to ask their reliable friends. then have them over to watch the kids on day while you are in the house, but doing something else, like laundry, or cleaning. this way you get an idea of their capabilities. hope you find something that works! good luck.
2006-11-29 05:00:38 · answer #5 · answered by Athletic.Chick.29 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Callyour local HS or Jr College. High schools have childcare programs and so do colleges. Their students make excellent sitters and most schools have a list of available students who want to sit.
2006-11-29 04:50:57 · answer #6 · answered by jachooz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you get like 2 or 3 references and call them like someone they have worked for you also get a crimnal background check and a drug test if you are really worried and that is about it i wouldnt choose the first i would make sure to call and ask good questions to the references like was she ever late how did the kids adapt how many did she watch was there any accidents and all or attendence just the stuff you would want to know first.
2006-11-29 04:51:25 · answer #7 · answered by crystal b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They only good babysitter is yourself, it's hard to find good babysitters, I wanted to spend time with my newborn daughter and I wanted my son to play with other children, the lady told me about what she does for the child, and I knew she wasn't doing it. I watched closely and she just sat on the couch 97 % of the time. I would ask the woman to follow her closely and see what she does for activities. Look online in you area and see what babysitters are available.
2006-11-29 05:03:44 · answer #8 · answered by fourcheeks4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well u should be very careful in this. make sure u get refreences and check them out. I watch give r kids in my home and i alwaysgive references. YOU CAN NEVER BE TO CAREFUL THESE DAYS. U could try a church day care and maybe they can help u. Do u have family that could help out.?
I knwo this seems like a hassle to do but it is safeer for your children and ur family
2006-11-29 04:50:33 · answer #9 · answered by Jennifer Witchey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im a good sitter and love kids what state do you live in?
2006-11-29 04:50:36 · answer #10 · answered by annonymous 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋