It is extremely important that you
take your sitting job very seriously and make a conscientious attempt to take
the best care of a family's most important possession; their children. Do not
look upon your babysitting time as leisure time for you to invite your friends
over or to be constantly on the phone such that the children are left
unattended. Remember that your first responsibility is to the children you are
caring for.
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Lock all the doors when the
parents leave.
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Watch the children carefully and
keep them away from dangerous objects or chemicals to avoid household
accidents.
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Do not permit your friends or
guests to visit without permission.
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Do not leave the children alone in
the house at any time.
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When the children go to bed they
should be checked regularly.
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Stay awake while babysitting.
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If the telephone rings, do not
tell the caller that the children are alone with a babysitter. Ask the
caller to leave a message.
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Never allow a stranger into the
house. Do not open the door to anyone unless the parents have given prior
permission. Ask to take a message.
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If the children are taken outside
in the yard, they must be watched carefully. The parent will let the sitter
know who their children may play with or visit.
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If you take the children to a
public place watch them carefully and do not allow them to wander. Make sure
all the windows and doors are locked before you leave on your outing. When
you return, if something seems suspicious (broken window or door open) call
the police immediately from someone else's house.
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Arrange transportation to and from
your babysitting assignment. Do not take a ride home from someone who
appears to be under the influence of alcohol.
