5 Ways to Hire a Trustworthy Babysitter
If you have to find a babysitter, find one that will leave you feeling confident your child is in safe hands. Look in all the right places and examine your choices like a detective. Let these tips help you hire the right one:
Get Recommendations
Finding a babysitter through a recommendation is one of the best ways to find one you will be happy with. Ask your family members or close friends if they know of someone who babysits and is trustworthy. Also find out if the babysitter is competent, punctual, and responsible.
Go to a Babysitting Agency
Find a babysitting agency that does background checks. A criminal background check will tell you if you want to hire this person. Make sure the check covers every state. Also make sure the agency checks records to make sure their sitters aren’t sex offenders.
Post an Ad in Your Place of Worship
Ask the secretary at the church or synagogue you frequent if you can put up a post requesting a babysitter. You may be able to find a trustworthy sitter within the congregation. List the qualifications you are looking for and a number where you can be reached.
Ask for References and Check Them
Always request references, even if the babysitter applying for the job found their way to you through a relative or a friend. When you have those references in front of you, call the numbers listed. Ask lots of questions about the sitter’s performance.
Conduct a Thorough Interview
Have a list of questions ready when you interview your prospective babysitter. Ask how they would handle an emergency. If your child is a toddler, access whether or not this person has enough stamina for the job.
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