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The ULTIMATE Babysitter's Info Sheet!

Hey, all you pro babysitters out there! Need a card to store all your essential sitting info for each client? GL's got this handy-dandy Babysitting Template to keep all your info up-to-date. Download it, print it out and ask your client these q's before you take the job. Or, hand it to the 'rents before they head out the door. Keep 'em on file for future reference. Oh, and don't forget to thank us when the phone is ringing off the hook with all those jobs!

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BY CAITLIN R. ON 5/1/2009 7:00:00 AM 146 COMMENTS

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MOD!!!MOD!!!MOD!!! I need help I'm almost 13 I'm a certafied babysitter and iv been one for almost a year now and ive only had one job so far and it was a neighbor (kids ages 10 and 7) but they never called me back for another job cuz the oldest turn 11 last month I lov kids and I won't to babysit but how do I get clients? Everyone in my neighborhoods around 7 and 8 and 9 wat do I do i talked to my mom and she said it was becouse ww just moved here a year and a half ago but still help!!!! Please give some ideas!!!

Hey missy, you could make posters that advertise your babysitting buisness. Post them in your neighborhood, school, local mall, church and drugstore. As long as you spread the word that you babysit to different places, you'll start getting some calls.

Lynae P.

EACdancer24 on 2/28/2010 1:49:40 PM

I need help I'm almost 13 I'm a certafied babysitter and iv been one for almost a year now and ive only had one job so far and it was a neighbor (kids ages 10 and 7) but they never called me back for another job cuz the oldest turn 11 last month I lov kids and I won't to babysit but how do I get clients? Everyone in my neighborhoods around 7 and 8 and 9 wat do I do i talked to my mom and she said it was becouse ww just moved here a year and a half ago but still help!!!! Please give some ideas!!!

EACdancer24 on 2/24/2010 11:30:17 PM

Hey girls, i know many of you have plenty to ask and and I have plenty to answer! So check my profile - *Beth's advice* and trust me when I say this I will get to answer your quests ASAP!

All you have to is post you question on my Profile!And I WILL get back to you.

If you want advice from a chica like your self, ask me!

And unlike the people that answer here I will tell stuff that i had from my own experiences!

Also what is also cool is that some of my friends are going to help me answer some of the more challenging questions

And eventually I'm going to put up a website for all of you senoritas! but for now Go to my Profile and I'l make life a bit easier!

Beth's Advice! on 2/23/2010 6:29:52 PM

xxAutumnMoonxx- no i dont think so...im getting paid $6/hr so its pretty good...try looking at the pay under babysitting...that mite help..

xoxoxo
<3 Labluver!
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!

comment on my profile!

Labluver1996 on 2/12/2010 5:19:46 PM

OKAY,SO I WATCHED A 2 AND A 7 YEAR OLD ALL DAY FROM 1 TO 8. AND I HAVE ABOUT 1 YEAR OF EXPERIENCE AND I AM CERTIFIED IN CPR AND FIRST AID. I GOT PAID $30.00 AND BTW I LIVE IN K.Y, IF THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE?? SO AM I BEING UNDERPAID?

Xx Autumn Moon Xx on 1/30/2010 8:23:19 PM

i am scared to ask my dad if i can babsit what are some ways i can ask!!!!!!!!!!!!!HELP

teetee9356 on 1/20/2010 6:05:28 PM

I personally suggest to everyone about to start their Babysitting Business needs a few essentials to get threw the first few jobs.
- Training. Thought its not "needed" it looks great to parents, who will relax a little more with their kids in your hands. Along with you will relax too knowing you can handle most emergencies.
- A Private Line. You don't need a private ground line, but I would suggest you use your cell phone. It can get crazy when calls get all mixed up.
- Organization. Print off at least 5 of the Information Sheets above (or you can make your own with all the same details or more) and get a few 10 cent folders to organize your things in. One folder for: Information (the sheets above). Another for: Babysitting Log (see bellow). And another one for: Payment Log (see bellow)
-Babysitting Log. I know it sounds silly, but it's VERY important to keep a Log of your babysitting jobs. Just tittle it with the family's last name, date, hours, and kids. Ex: Johnson, 1/2/10, 4pm-6pm, Bailey. And then give a brief summary (yes the good AND the bad) of the entire job. That way next time you babysit for them, you can go back and see if you really want to take on that job.
-Payment Log. This is to keep track of all money you earn. It's really simple. Alot like the Babysitting Log. You Put the date at the top of the paper, and underneath write the last name, hours, and money earned. Ex: 1/2/10 Johnson, 2 hours, 14$. Then you can take your hard earned cash and tuck it away in your wallet. And you'll always have doccumentation of how much you earned.

CuteAndClassic on 1/17/2010 6:23:11 PM

MOD MOD MOD!
So if you are an intern at GL what are the responsibilities? and do you have to become an intern to become a MOD?

Hey girl, interns do anything and everything. When I was an intern I wrote copy and I helped come up with stories and I got to sit in on celeb interviews. It was GREAT! To become an intern you have to live in Baltimore and apply for it xo JANA

jana k.

rainbowpanda! on 12/15/2009 9:23:21 PM

Hey! To start babysitting, ask your mom or dad to ask their co-workers if they could use a sitter. Start out by watching 5 - 8 year olds, that don't require a lot of attention but are so fun to play with! Bring slong movies and snacks for them to watch, and make sure you aren't too strict. Call ahead for information on family pets or allergies, and who's getting you home. It's easier than you might think.

And P.S. If you are not comfortable sitting in a certain situation (newborn baby, vicious dog, bad neighborhood), let the parents know! They can help you find an alternative (like having the kids come over to your house)! Don't be afraid to speak up!

For more babysitting advice, comment on my profile! I'll get back to you in about 2 days. Thanks!

pointeprincess on 12/14/2009 4:15:14 PM

MOD MOD MOD!!

I am a moms helper. I am awesome with kids. (not to toot my own horn) There is this things called moms club and my mom knows a lot moms who have kids who love me. The problem is the moms whos kids like me they think im just one of the little kids playing with them. How do i show them im responsible with out shocking and dissing the kids? HELP!PLEASE!

Hey girl! You just need to act mature and show them that you can handle anything.

Eryn G.

blackrose800 on 12/13/2009 8:03:09 PM

i just commented and were is my comment??

laxxer on 12/5/2009 5:35:55 PM

MOD
I live in a small neighborhood, with about 3-4 younger kids and i've tried almost everything to get a job (flyers, small talk, asking my rents to bring it up, ext.) and when i was outside talking with my friends, my age who had just moved to my neighborhood some of the people i have been asking to babysit for came out a yelled "Hey, i got your babysitting flyer and i might take you up on the offer" they were talking to my new friends who had just moved here. i just don't understand what i did wrong?

Hmm i dont know what you could have done wrong. Maybe try to ask your friend about her babysitting of your neighbors kids, and if they ask her to babysit and she cant, you should be the first to offer to do ti for them. Once you get a few jobs, families will come back to you. Just be a proactive as possible. Good luck! xoxo kerra

Kerra S.

laxxer on 12/5/2009 5:32:17 PM

y Girl

SierraRylee on 12/1/2009 8:10:35 PM

this is great!!! I already have my babysitting license, business cards, my magnets and handbooks, all I needed was this!!!
THANKSS!!!!

acousticchick on 11/30/2009 6:38:49 PM

hey girls!!
Are you a hard core christian? do u want to be?? come visit my profile and i can help u out with everything christian!!!

alixpoth on 11/20/2009 5:51:41 PM

hi im also new i have one question i posted a bod squad advice question when do i get the advice ?

gymnastics4ever on 11/11/2009 5:33:08 PM

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loveculturerox on 11/9/2009 11:47:14 PM

MOD MOD MOD! heyy i have a few quick questions. im 12, live in Baltimore ((like GL ;D)) and im really good with kids and like anyone, could use the extra money. do i need a license of some sort to babysit? is it legal for a twleve year old to babysit? i babysit my little brother and sister all the time, but my parents dont pay me becuz i never ask and my money is kinda their money. anywayyz, there's a bunch of kids in my neighborhood i could probably sit, but one of my neighbors babysits anyone for free anytime, so idk why i'd even try! my friend also wanted to try babysitting with me--how do we get started? THANX SOOO MUCH!!! SRRY THIS IS SO LONG! <3BEASTIEZ

Hey girl! You can look into taking a babysitting class or a cpr class. Then offering to sit for a few houses around your neighborhood and letting them know you're certified. They should automatically toss you a few bucks for looking after their little ones!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

beastiez on 11/8/2009 9:42:54 PM

There are these 2 adorable girls that live up the street from me and always come to my house to c if i can play.. I love to watch them while they play out front, but whenever they ask their parents if i can babysit they always say "no." what should i do? my mom has been looking into first aid clases and cpr classes because whenever some one gets hurt I always panic and dont know what to do... any tips?

Hey girl! I say the classes are a really great idea! The parents may feel a little better about leaving their daughters home with you, then! Take them and see!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

volleyball_luver218 on 11/8/2009 9:38:06 PM

MOD MOD MOD
Heyy I'm 12 and I have my babysitting certificate from the red cross, how much should I charge per hour??
thanks!
-lizzy<3

Hey girl! When I used to babysit I used to leave it up to the parents. Generally they give you a pretty decent amount of money. I never charged any money and always got more than I expected.

xoxo

Liz

Liz L.

ncgirl on 11/4/2009 3:02:06 PM

MOD!
I live in CO and I was wondering if I needed a license to babysit? Thanks in advance!

Hey girl, you def don't, but you can get certified from a babysitting course. While not required, it def helps you look more employable for your neighbors.

xoxo

Alyssa B.

ILoveBuck on 10/28/2009 10:24:58 PM

While babysitting my younger cousins, I was surfing the Web when I came across a site that was still on the screen from someone else using it. The site was called AcceptEdge and was really cool. It helps narrow your search of colleges in the US and tells you which ones you would be likely to get into to. I think it was up there b/c of their older sister, but since I am 15 and about to start thinking about colleges, I thought it was really neat. It is definitely something that I will use in my future college search. You guys should check it out too!

LaurLaur811 on 10/28/2009 4:32:13 PM

AH-Mazing!

sarajane on 10/25/2009 12:00:10 PM

MOD
I just took a babysitting class, but I have no one to babysit. My mom won't let me babysit my little brother either. What should I do?

Hey girl, why not try putting flyers up on a community bulletin board or around your neighborhood? You never know who might need a little help nearby and now you're certified.

xoxo

Alyssa B.

faith78885555 on 10/22/2009 7:29:27 PM

MOD!! I Love Little Kids, I love to Babysit, but I'm short. and because of that parents don't think I am mature enough!! What should I do??

Hey girl! For starters, try sitting for people you know. Relatives, neighbors, fam friends who know how mature you are will be fine with letting your babysit. Once you have a li'l experience under your belt, then you can go after other fams. You can let parents know that you have tons of experience, and show 'em you're mature by arriving a little early, checking with them to make sure you've got everything you need, and just being polite. Good luck!! Kristen

Kristen Y.

CoCo.la.mean on 10/17/2009 7:47:59 AM

Soooo...i just started babysitting for this family, a cuuuute 6 year old and 3! And their older brother is applying for colleges... I want to impress the parents so I've been looking up things online like acceptedge. Is there any other stuff in internet-land i can send his way?

emilee.stewart on 10/16/2009 5:30:28 PM

MOD MOD MOD
Hi! I'm 11 (and 1/2, LOL), and I think (I know this sounds rude but I'm just being honest) I'm pretty mature for my age. I was planning on starting w/ mother's helping, but my neighbor called and asked if I could babysit their two kids (1-year-old girl and 4-year-old boy) for two hours... tomorrow. I'm trying to get as much info as possible b4 my job. I feel comfortable because they live just across the street and my parents will be home, and because it's from 9:30-11:30 AM so it'll still be light out, but I'm not quite sure about things such as what to charge. I was planning on 14 dollars TOTAL because they are young children, but now I'm rethinking it and I may charge 12 dollars. What would you do? Thank you so much!
CassieAnn

Hey babe,

I think 14 dollars is a fair price to say if they ask you.

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

cassieann23 on 10/9/2009 6:38:54 PM

thats cute!
MOD!!!
i got my first gig on friday (can't wait!!!) im perfectly comfortable with kids but i need a few tips......
1) what should i charge???? im gonna be there for a full 6 hours (7 pm - 1 am)but he'll probably be asleep for like 3-4 of those hours!
2) what do i do to keep him occupied??? hes like 4 or 5 years old.
3) what should i keep with me at all times just in case something happens?
4) what do i do when hes asleep that would be appropriate for a babysitter???

Hey girl! You could charge minimum wage or a little higher..whatever your comfortable with. You can usually watch tv or do homework when he is asleep. You want to keep a phone with you just in case of an emergency

Eryn G.

Hershey on 10/3/2009 3:24:17 PM

MOD MOD MOD
One of the parents on the block offered me a babysitting job. Ive babysat my cousins and dident get payed cuz were family. I dont know how much to ask for if they ask how much i wanna get payed!I would babysit at least 1 to 2 kids. do you have any suggestions on how much i should ask for???thx!

Hey babe! Anywhere from 8-10 dollars is what I usually charge!

Megan R.

dancingchick on 10/3/2009 10:37:17 AM

MOD MOD MOD I really want to babysit but my older sister has all the kids on the block. or the kids are older than me! what should i do?!

Hey girlie! Just put the word out that you are babysitting! Pick up any nights your sis might not be able to sit for the neighborhood kids!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

fionaforbes on 9/29/2009 5:24:01 PM

Hey girlies! i need help with babysitting. Sooo i really wanna start cause i LOVE kids and of course i would like to make some mulah. but i dont know how to get started and i dont know what an acceptable pay should be. Help!
love Diana Marie

sassygirly1@hotmail

Diana Marie on 9/27/2009 10:17:00 PM

Hey Sweties!,

If you have mods that you need answers for ASAP,im your girl! Check out my profile and I'll answer as fast as I can!

♥ Love,Christina ♥

Coca-Cola Fan on 9/15/2009 9:09:33 PM

I am really nervous about baby sitting before my first time do you think I should be?

hssgirl on 9/9/2009 5:03:04 PM

MOD!! how do you go about becoming a mod??? im curious. VERY curious

Hey girl! I intern at GL, so I got trained to become a mod.

Eryn G.

kellytalks2fast on 9/8/2009 3:27:47 PM

i HAV NO WORK!!!! HELP!! i took a babysiting class and am experienced (baby sis)... i need $$!!

hmsfc on 8/16/2009 7:34:35 PM

I'm starting babysitting and i was nervous that I would lose or forget important info, but now it is all in one place!!! COOL

live2dance21297 on 8/16/2009 4:04:43 PM

i am sooo gonnna print this out!!!

CHECK OUT MY PROFILE

Livi Jonas928 on 8/16/2009 8:55:51 AM

awesome idea! tomorrow i am taking a babysitting course. I can also use this.

Livi Jonas928 on 8/16/2009 8:51:34 AM

im new, what does MOD mean?
thanks!

Hey chicky, welcome to Girls Life! Mod is short for moderate. And thats when us girlies dish advice to help you girlies on any problems ya might have! We also monitor and approve comments!

Lynae P.

XC BINZ on 8/14/2009 11:32:10 AM

OK im new and i have some questions...
1 when does the winners list come out?
2 if u asked Lily for advice how do u know when she will respond?
3. how will i know when u respond to my comments?

Please help me...
Thanks a lot

XC BINZ on 8/14/2009 11:28:11 AM

Thats so cute!
MOD
I can't tell if this guy likes me or not. He doesn't flirt, really, or get flustered when he's around me, but I catch him looking at me sometimes, and when I talk to him, he ALWAYS makes me laugh UNCONTROLLABLY. He also looks me in the eye when I talk to him. Does he like me??

Hey babe,

He clearly likes you at least as a friend if he's making you laugh and really paying attention to you. You might just not recognize his way of flirting. Get to know him better and you'll find out for sure!

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

furuba97 on 8/11/2009 5:03:35 PM

I love It I just took an american red cross babysitting class and this will help me also

get_in_shape on 8/11/2009 2:24:28 PM

sorry not edcross...lol.......RED CROSS

MrQuackr on 8/9/2009 1:34:00 PM

GO TO EDCROSS.COM THERE IS MORE THINGS LIKE THIS ON THERE!!!! sorry didnt mean to put it in caps...and sorry i didnt want to re-write it!

MrQuackr on 8/9/2009 1:33:32 PM

Hi people i am new here so how do you get icons? And how do you responed to people coments? You can post the answers on my Profile Page.

Thanks!

Livi Jonas928 on 8/8/2009 10:02:32 AM

I love it! Check out my profile! I will give you advice!

Livi Jonas928 on 8/8/2009 10:00:52 AM

AWESOMENESSSSSSS!!!!lOL

lalaawesome012 on 8/7/2009 11:18:57 AM

Cool, that seems like a cute, organized sheet. But, my printer is not plugged in at the moment.... Maybe I could go make my own.... yeah! Excuse me, I need to go get some paper colored pencils....

FrenchMani<3 on 8/7/2009 10:28:23 AM

MOD

For the next several months (and by several I mean MANY) I will be sitting my little cousins (one is almost six months old and the other is almost two). I'll babysit 12 hours a week, dividing the hours into two or three days, and I wondered if you had any tips for me? I'm mostly concerned about activities for me and the kids and for me when it's naptime... thanks!

HeartOfSong on 8/4/2009 1:42:54 PM