When I called the Portland Police Department to ask this very question I was told your children have to be 10-12 years old to babysit and 10 to stay at home alone. Of course this is only if the child is responsible enough to do so. Also many community centers offer babysitter courses for children 12 and up.
I do not believe things such as that are state or county regulated, at least not in my state. It is at descresion of the parent. I would advise at least 14 depending on the age of the other child.
At your local American Red Cross.
15 for permit 16 for license
Yes, I do! I don't plan on getting a license either!
In the state of Oregon, you must be at least 16 to get a Drivers License.
no, that 8 year old is basically a baby itself
A babysitter should have a babysitting license before babysitting in general. There is not really a specific time.
A babysitting class, it's not like getting your Drivers License.
the red cross
This depends on where you live...
As soon as they need the licences
What is the state law requirement to babysit a 3 years old. How old can the babysitter be and do you have to have a babysitting license.?
Greetings Folks, I'm a mom whose reviewing babysitting laws because my own daughter has reached babysitting age. From what I can tell you do not need a license to babysit your own flesh and blood. If however you are professionally babysitting other people's children, that is to say, running a daycare, then you do need a license. Anne