I want to quit my job and start babysitting, but....?

Question

I need to have kids to babysit first because I can't have a break without any money coming in. How do I go about this?

Answer 1

start advertising, talking to people with small kids that you know.

set a limit on the lowest number of kids you can take, eg how much money you need to survive.

set a deadline to achieve this number, if you dont get enough kids, dont quit for job yet

Answer 2

First, let's define "babysitting." Are you looking for a day job (e.g., 8-10 hours per day, 5 days a week)? A part time job (e.g., watch kids 1-3 hours a few times a week)?

With a single family? Or do you want a list of clients that'd call you when they needed you?

Either way, you should ask around. Post ads at the supermarket, deli, bagel store, church (or other religious place) -- always with permission. Also, ask at local pre-schools to see if they know parents that are looking for part time nannies or babysitters.

If you've never done this before, you're going to have a reference problem. While everyone needs a first job, people who hire you to look after kids are going to want to know that you're honest, qualified, safe, etc. They'll want to speak to your current employer and ask very detailed questions about your honesty, reliability, etc. If you current boss won't answer these questions (or you don't want your boss to know), you've got a problem.

If you have your own kids, that's a plus, but not a guarantee.

Answer 3

Ads and word by mouth! Are you certified? Have a plan in place before you take the final steps. Talk with others in that field on how to get started. If you aren't certified, enroll in classes at the community college.
Also have enough lined up before you quit your job. Most important is the planning.

Answer 4

well are u trying to like do daycare or just care for 2 or 3 kids?
i do home daycare and before you really deside to do this pray because i love kids but babysitty is hard and i no longer have time for me . if i get sick i cant close cause these parents are depending on me so they can keep their jobs. if you do make sure you have help. and also think how much you will chare for what ages and how and when you want payment.
are you goin to try geting paid from soical service ?
things to think about and also if your going to do it make some flyers tell about yourself and what you have to offer place these in stors everywhere go to schools and ask to place some in office or on board good luck

Answer 5

first thing you need is experince or a babysitting course then you can run a ad in the news paper and hang your ad up in public places like restraunts laundry mats these places have boards to hang your ad on . and if you do dishes take out trash shovel snow and do house work ill pay $ 10.00 hour to baby sit my kids they need a sitter as they dont do any of these things [[ baby sitting course required by law in canada ]]

Answer 6

You can also place some fliers and inform others if they know someone needing care for their child to contact you. Good luck!!!

Answer 7

Put an add in the newspaper.

Answer 8

place ads
spread the word to your friends.
ask around at church.

Answer 9

ur friends, neighbors, church ,ads,word of mouth,etc..