How do you become a babysitter?

Answer 1

To get started in babysitting try the following: 1. Check your community learning centers and see if they have an Introductory Babysitting Certification course. Often an inexpensive investment ( maybe $20 dollars ) they can teach you , how to handle emergencies, "tricks" to entertain and control young kids, and give you the confidence to start babysitting! A certificate in First Aid is also a good idea, it will show future clients that you are serious about babysitting, and a prepared to take care of clients children. 2. If you have younger siblings and you often look after them when your parents are out, you already have experience in babysitting. Use this as an example when offering to babysit for others. 3. Offer to babysit for family like Aunts and Uncles, etc. Give them a free night and then if they like what you can do, start charging for cash!! 4. Once you have some experience, make sure your neighbours know that you are starting to babysit. Once you can babysit for neighbours, word of mouth will definitely work to your advantage, as you can get good recomendations from previous customers. Hopefully this will get you started!!! Good Luck!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Have your parents let their friends know that you are interested. Have your pastor let people at your church know that you are interested. Have your teacher let anyone he or she knows that you are interested.

Or even put up a flier at some of the grocery stores. For example: "Hi, my name is Jane, I'm 14, very responsible, and looking for babysitting work. I've the best rates in town!"

Soon you'll have a few clients. Hopefully then, you'll do such a good job that you'll get recommendations.

Also, if any of your friends are already babysitting, offer to fill in for one of them if they need an evening off. Anything to get you started!

Answer 4

ok I took a baby sitting course and first their is no legal age to babysit it depends on your maturedy. 2nd never babysit for a stranger.3rd do NOT put up adds. 4th ask your ant uncle family friend ect.

Hope that helps!

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Answer 5

You should go and get your baby-siting certificate, then if your parents have friends who have young children, let them know that you are now a baby sitter. Your first job should be only what you can handle easily.

When u are a beginner, always work with people you know. Friends,neighbors,family. After you get the handle of it, proceed to working with other people.

Answer 6

ive been babysitting for a long time. the best way to get a job is to take a babysitting class, and tell some neighbors that have young children that if they ever need to go somewhere, you're experienced in babysitting and would like to do it for them if they ever need you to. its best not to mention a price until they accept, or better yet, dont mention money at all

Answer 7

Take a babysitting course at your local community center or Red cross to start out then have your parents post an ad on there work bulliten!

Answer 8

You need a clean inside area with AC. And you need alot of stuff for little kids to play with. exc.