Childcare and Babysitting

you must keep the child or infant in your sight at all times, monitoring the toys it is playing with, the things it is putting in its mouth and how it is behaving.

In most cases you have to be at least the age of 12 in order to babysit someone. However if you live in Maryland, USA you will need to be at least 13 years old to babysit someone. As I said, there are generally no legal age requirements as long as you as mature and know how to look after a child. As a preteen, it is better to babysit somewhat close to home, with the agreement of your mother. That way, an adult can step in if the situation changes from playtime.

12. Before you do this, if would benifit you to take a babysitting class atthe Red Cross. It really benifited me and not to mention you can raise your prices.

I myself am 12 and went to a babysitting coarse by the RedCross and i know for a fact that it is legal to stay home alone AND babysit at the age of 12, but no younger.

According to the Oregon Statutes there is not a legal age set for a babysitter. There is a definition of "babysitting", according to Oregon's Department of Human Services which states:

"Babysitting" means the provision of temporary, occasional care for a child or young adult that is:

(a) Ten consecutive hours or less; and

(b) Not overnight care.

In instances of foster children in the home the babysitter must be at least 14 years of age, again according to Oregon's Department of Human Services:

Babysitters.

(a) The certified family must use a responsible person 14 years of age or older for babysitting, and must:

(A) Assure the babysitter is capable of assuming child care responsibilities required to meet the needs of each child or young adult, and will be present with the child or young adult for whom the babysitter is providing care at all times, and

(B) Have no reason to suspect that the babysitter --

(i) Has any criminal history or child abuse or neglect history; or

(ii) Poses any risk to the child or young adult for whom the babysitter will provide care.

If its just you, you can babysit up to four kids, if there is someone helping you, you can babysit up to 8.

around 6

At least 10 but they have to be responsible and know by heart all of the emergency contacts. Also, you should judge your babysitter by how long you are going to be out. The longer you are, the older the babysitter

There's really no set-in-stone way to go about doing this. First, get him to notice you. Second, talk to him. If he likes you, you two can eventually become a couple; however, keep in mind that there is no natural way to force someone to like you.

tehcnically it doesnt matter. but id say 14+

You have to be 11- 12 to become a babysitter but you need the babysitters licence first!

If the 13 year old is very responsible, then yes. Though if not, no.

caregiver or child care provider

I'm guessing ur the 10 year old. no, that is way too young. Your still a baby your self but when you turn 11, start with babysitting a younger sibling or walking/taking care of other people's pets. When your in middle school (12), then you are ready to start babysitting kids that are around 3-8. Before that though, WAY too young. Most people would rather have a 14 year old that does a good job and wants a lot of money, than a 10 year old who is actually having a playdate with the kid they are supposed to babysitting. It's better if you wait. Good luck though! I started babysitting when i was 12 and i got a lot of money. I tried to get a babysitting job started at 11 but everyone said i was too young and it WAS true. I had to wait another year.

it depends, if your just nipin the shop down the road then maybe it would be finee. but not for too long they may get hungry an try an cook some food, or answer the door to a complete stranger who will then rob your house and take your kids you neva no what would happen these days

on tennessee.gov it says you are considered a Child Care Facility and require licensing if you care for 5 or more children.

That part is true but also on there it says without being licenses you may only keep 4. But 5 or more you have to be licensed.

Legally it is like a job, age 15. My granddaughter babysits for family and she is 12 and very responsible and has been around a lot of babies and small children. You can really babysit for someone if they know you are responsible and you know what to do in an emergency. although most people are able to start at 12, and are usually trained through some sort of course.

I'd charge $3 dollars if you lived in Michigan.

They could be mother's helper and then when they r 12 they could babysit.

i would not think so. As long as u r responsible and the landlords trust you than it is at their own risk. I would say that I would trust andyone 13years+. At nine u have not even left primary/elementry school, you have to think about all eventualitys, e.g fire, burgarly ect... could a nine year old cope? I hope this has been useful but the answer is a matter of opion NOT law. :)

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