lil_blaze2004
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Questions For Babysitters
Posted: 04-10-07 13:05pm
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So, I am going to be interviewing
babysitters.
What would you ask them??
I want to see what I'm missing.
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Eyes Wide Shut
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Posted: 04-10-07 13:07pm
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refrences!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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non family!!
Sarah
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mamaTT
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Posted: 04-10-07 13:11pm
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I would ask for references, how they would
handle disobedience, if they had CPR
training...I'm sure there are others I
would ask, just can't think of any right
now.
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lil_blaze2004
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Posted: 04-10-07 13:12pm
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I already have 3 references for the one
lady I'm meeting, but want to meet with
her first to see what I think before
calling any of them. If Trey or I don't
like her, then there's no point in me
wastin my time calling her refs. 
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anttm04
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Posted: 04-10-07 13:15pm
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we asked for a copy of the drivers
license...depending on where you are, you
may be able to run a criminal check...we
were able to disqualify 2 people on that
alone...1 was wanted for assault..the
other had cancelled an interview with us
and then re-scheduled..apparently she was
busted for grand theft, assault on a
police officer and a whole list of other
charges..we opted out of the babysitter
experience
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lil_blaze2004
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Posted: 04-10-07 13:21pm
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| anttm04
wrote: | | we asked for a copy of the
drivers license...depending on where you
are, you may be able to run a criminal
check...we were able to disqualify 2
people on that alone...1 was wanted for
assault..the other had cancelled an
interview with us and then
re-scheduled..apparently she was busted
for grand theft, assault on a police
officer and a whole list of other
charges..we opted out of the babysitter
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lovely.
The area I used to live in had this
program where the local teens would all
take a babysitter's course and Red
cross/cpr and then if they wanted their
names would go onto a list and residents
could call up the community centre and get
names and we'd go for an interview and
blah blah everything was hunky dory. Now
it's like freaking hell trying to find
one.
As I don't really have family around and
Mikey's family is not really around. I
don't have much choice. It's either, I
stay home all the time or i try and find
someone so I can go take some classes at
night. I want to get a new degree.
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san54
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? For Babysitters
Posted: 04-10-07 13:23pm
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Do they know CPR, background check,
references from parents that they have
babysat for. I have been on both ends. I
had a girl telling me she was 16, turns
out she was only 13 and my child cried the
whole time we were gone. She was from a
co-op in our neighborhood. I would get a
nannycam. These days you can't be too
careful. Good luck.
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anttm04
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Posted: 04-10-07 14:37pm
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we ended up with a babysitter out of the
whole mess..the best references and
all..she ended up having to leave after a
month..then we went through the whole
process again..I ended up firing the
second one we chose the first day and i
refused to go through it all again. I was
able to take him with me to work (I worked
in child care at the time) until they
needed his space for a paying customer, so
i've pretty much been a stay at home mom
since (11 years now,..ugh)..I understand
about not being able to find anyone in the
first place, let alone finding someone who
can meet your expectations...good luck..i
hope you find what you need there.. 
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Eyes Wide Shut
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Posted: 04-10-07 15:05pm
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oooooh! Nany cam's are the best! You can
camo it in a teddybear or a picture frame!
Like the other's said, just make sure
she's not a nut. Do uninformed drop ins
while she's watching .trey.
Sarah
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Mommy35
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Posted: 04-10-07 18:26pm
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I would definetely ask them how they would
handle disobedience. Ask if they are
.C.P.R and first aid certified. Try to
find out how they handle multi-tasking,
which is what babysitting is all about.
Maybe give them a scenereo to see how they
would handle certain situations. Ask them
straight out, why should I hire you, and
if I do, tell me what kinds of things you
are going to do with my child while
sitting for him.
Get references from other parents they
have worked for.
I would even ask their parents if they
thought they were ready to babysit.
If you can check their criminal record, do
it
It's a scary scary thing, hiring a sitter.
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Posted: 04-11-07 08:40am
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When i took first aid and cpr for
babysitting i had a lady asking me all
sorts of scenarios like if they happened
to choke on a leaf etc. my friend is a
nanny at the moment. Make sure they have
had experience around small kids. Kinda
suck if ur kids in diapers and the ladys
never changed a diaper in her life ya know
etc.
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lil_blaze2004
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Posted: 04-11-07 08:46am
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great answers ladies. pretty much what I
was thinking. the lady I'm supposed to
meet with is a little older, so no need to
check with her parents-lol
Man I wish someone I knew had a little sis
or cousin who lived in my area.
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gobucks21
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Posted: 04-11-07 09:04am
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the popular thing in our area is to post
adds in the local college paper for
interested child development, education,
or nursing majors. A lot of the time
students will jump for the experience and
are very qualified considering their
educational experiences.
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hopefulmjz
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Posted: 04-11-07 10:25am
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.jess! I wanna start day care, bring .trey
down to me!! Adriana loves playing with
other kids.
I agree with the others. Also get
everything in writing.
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Posted: 04-11-07 16:49pm
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This is coming from someone who .i.s a
babysitter herself, and these are the
things parents always ask for:
-references
-proof of certification (because .I put on
my flyers that .I am first aid, cpr, and
heimlich certified, and .I've taken the
red cross babysitting course)
-rates
and then most parents keep me talking
while .I have to entertain the kid. That
way they can tell if you and their
child(ren) get along, and if you're
capable of watching their child.
If you're hiring an adult (which .I
inferred that you are) ask to see her
driver's license, and definitely make a
copy of it. background checks are really
important; it's the same thing as when
they screen people to be girl scout
leaders. they all get background checked
first.
And the random drop-ins are a great idea.
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lil_blaze2004
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Posted: 04-12-07 07:13am
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It would be great if some of you lived
closer!!
I am just looking for a now and then
sitter. For a Saturday night or
something. He goes to daycare during the
day.
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mayhi
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Posted: 04-12-07 08:05am
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I have been a Nanny for the same family
for almost 10 yrs. I chose to leave them a
few times because the first time I wanted
to go and check out Ontario, the second
time because I did not recieve the cost of
living rate they told me I would get, and
thirdly, was when I went off on Medical
Leave. I am back there again and its
mostly now because they have not been able
to find a replacement for me that has
suited them or gotten along with the kids
as well as I have. The kids are really
close to me as I have been a huge part of
their lives and even when I wasnt there I
was there if you know what I mean. Now
with me going off in a few mths on
Maternity they are worried about getting
someone again that works well for what
they need. They have hired 4 nannies other
than me and had to let everyone one of
them go. They actually have me helping
them find someone suitable as I always
seem to get a vibe from people. So you can
go by your natural insticts with them
too.
One of the best things that you can do is
check references. People will definitly
tell you what they think about them. Also,
watch for how they interact with each
other. If they are getting along well and
both seem content, thats a huge factor in
how things are going to be. You can also
try them out for like an hour, and pop in
early to see how things are going. May
sound sneaky, but I would do the same with
my child, and if you come in and everyone
is happy then you can be sure its going to
be a good match. Also make sure that
everything they have is up to date.
Good luck and I am sure that you will find
the right person for the job!
Mary
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Posted: 04-12-07 09:25am
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I think that nutrition is important. You
will want to make sure they will not be
letting him snack on things you deam
inappropriate, if they are comfortable
preparing meals and what they would be, or
if the prefer you precook meals (which can
be time consuming). Just an idea to throw
out there!
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Emma2
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Posted: 04-17-07 10:11am
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you can't do a criminal and background
check in canada. having her drivers
license is useless.
i wish i knew someone who lived close by
jess ...you live far or else i would know
someone.
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