I am looking for a babysitting job. I really need some money and i`m good with children. I`m 17 and i can`t seem to find anything. How do i get started? Thanks.
2007-03-05 21:39:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
try leaving flyers at the library
2007-03-05 21:47:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have your parents spread the word to friends and neighbors. Also, if you're still in school, let the guidance counselors know as some people do call schools for sitters-I used to.
How about a part time job at a daycare center.....that should lead you to lots of weekend work!!
Good Luck!
2007-03-05 22:32:01 · answer #2 · answered by njsueb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's good to start with your parents' friends. See if any of them have little children that need taking care of. Also see if your mom can help you ask them instead. Once you get started, people will spread by word of mouth of your babysitting services.
2007-03-05 21:44:01 · answer #3 · answered by shakensunshine86 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I made flyers and handed them out to people I knew that had kids. I put on the flyer my name, adress, phone number, e-mail, rates, age, and my experiences with kids.
My Rates
1-2 kids ~ $5.00/hour
Each additional child ~ $1.25/hour
*When you are babysitting a baby under 10 months old, you should ask to be paid a bit more than your regular charge, since you must give more attention, change the baby, feed the baby, and put the baby to bed.
2007-03-08 08:38:04 · answer #4 · answered by Juno ツ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should start by sitting children in the family first. Learn what things to do and what not to do. Babysitting kids can be very big responsibility. It is also a very touchy subject. You have to know what the parents expect and what they don't expect. Like knowing how to discipline the child and all those things. unless, your sitting newborns. You don't want any problems or mis-understandings.
2007-03-06 02:57:25 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Make up a sign on your computer with your name, age, and availability...and your phone number....then make copies and hang in elementary schools, day care centers, grocery stores, laundramats. You can also run a short ad in local newspaper. These are all things my daughter did at your age to get jobs. Good Luck :-)
2007-03-05 21:49:02 · answer #6 · answered by Julie B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one really good thing that helps in the hiring process is knowing cpr, that makes moms feel good. well, u can put flyers around the city. make business cards and ya, its really not that hard. just give it time
2007-03-09 18:01:41 · answer #7 · answered by icangels92691 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look in the want ads. Make sure you have references and make sure you love babies!!
2007-03-07 02:51:39 · answer #8 · answered by LadyL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start with your neighbour and your parents connection
2007-03-09 15:39:55 · answer #9 · answered by flower 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
flyers =]
2007-03-05 21:47:11 · answer #10 · answered by ♥ lovely 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋