what questions would you ask a babysitter if you were considering them to baby sit your child?

Answer 1

~What kind of experience do they have
~have they taken C.P.R
~do they know what to do if there is a fire/ emergency
~ how much they expect
~ what is the youngest child they have worked with
~ if you have pets to make sure they are not allergic

~~ I wish you the best!!

Answer 2

I think it's important to talk to your babysitters parents, even more than the babysitter. If her parents are supportive enough to talk to you, that's a good sign that she's been taught responsibility.

You want to talk to her about her experiences as a baby sitter. Ideally you'd like her to have experience with children close to your own kids ages.

I think you'd like to ask her what kinds of things she'd do with kids when she was babysitting them. You probably want someone that likes kids and does art projects or games with the kids rather than someone that's just there watching TV while the kids burn down the house.

I'd just talk to the girl, if you can, learn if she has a boyfriend or whether her friends will be calling. I think it's ok for them to call, but I'd rather have her interested in spending time with the kids. I'd make sure she knows not to have anyone over.

You can ask her if she's had any emergency training, many sitters will take basic safety courses, like CPR and mouth to mouth training. I kind of think it's more important to find a baby sitter that is doing stuff with your kids so that no emergencies will happen, but if it's important to you then I'd ask.

Answer 3

Honestly I do not leave my child with anyone that I do not know very well. My son has been with the same babysitter since he was 9 months old. She runs an in home daycare.(Yes she is a certified caregiver) It is just her and a few kids, so my son gets lots of one on one time. We have known her since before we even had a child, her son and my husband and I were all good friends.

Answer 4

Visit them at their home and ask if they have references. Then get their numbers or go visit the references.
Ask if they are certified in CPR and create a few emergency scenarios, and ask them what they would do.
Ask to see the yard as well. There may be an unfenced pool back there or hazardous play areas. You want to be sure there aren't any.

Answer 5

#1. Have you babysat previously? If so, please describe your experience?
#2. Have you received any specialized training for child care (such as first aid/CPR, attended a babysitter course, or taken related school courses)?
#3. Do you regularly work/volunteer with kids? If so, please describe (such as helping out with young dance classes, serving as a sports assistant, etc.).
#4.Are your immunizations current?
#5. Do you have any health restrictions that could affect your ability to babysit? (Yes, it really is okay to ask this question.
And always get references to check out.
Also keep in mind if they do not have their certificates and been in school does not mean they are not right for hiring. Experience can be just as reliable as going to school.

Just keep in mind no question is to bazaar for your child's safely. I have also enclosed a site for you to check out. I hope this helps you out. good luck.

Answer 6

age, any siblings, are they allowed to be left at home alone themselves, any experience, references from other people theyhave baby sat for, and the age of the children they have experience..i would also make up situations like a strange man comes to the door and says we knew he was comming and wants in....what would you do?.....one of the children falls and gets a bad cut...what would you do..this will give you an idea of how mature they are to handle situations that may come up......i would also ask what things in the house are they comfertable with working, stove, microwave, washer, etc.

Answer 7

what they would do if a child did something they shouldnt, what would they do in an emergency
how long have they been babysitting
do they know what to do if a child had an allergic reaction
dot hey know what to do if a child hits there head an gets concussion
just a few to start with

Answer 8

ask for satisfied customers. if the babysitter is new and you would be #1 then ask to speak with her mom and dad. they can tell you how dependable and mature your babysitter is.if the report is good go for it.

Answer 9

I'd ask for references, call those people. Ask what they would do if your kid had a tantrum, wouldn't listen to you. Watch to see what they do in the interview and have your kid come to meet the sitter. Body language says a lot.

Answer 10

I would visit them at their house, and see how they live.