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The Complete Babysitter Checklist
30+ interview questions, safety checks, and a first-night info sheet — all in one printable guide.
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Section 1: Interview Questions Checklist
- ☐How long have you been babysitting, and what age groups have you worked with?
- ☐Can you describe a typical evening you'd have with a child my kid's age?
- ☐Tell me about a challenging situation you've faced with a child and how you handled it.
- ☐Do you have references I can contact? Can you tell me about your last family?
- ☐Are you CPR and first aid certified? When did you last renew?
- ☐What would you do if my child had a severe allergic reaction?
- ☐Have you ever had to call 911 or handle a medical emergency?
- ☐What would you do in a fire or if the power went out?
- ☐How do you prefer to communicate updates while you're watching a child?
- ☐If my child refuses to eat or go to bed, what would you do?
- ☐How would you handle it if my child told you they were scared or upset?
- ☐What is your approach to screen time for kids?
- ☐Are you comfortable following our family's specific routines or diet?
- ☐Why do you enjoy working with children?
- ☐Are you looking for ongoing work, or occasional bookings?
Section 2: Safety & Emergency Checklist
- ☐Verify CPR and first aid certification (check issue date — must be within 2 years)
- ☐Confirm sitter has reviewed and understands any allergy action plans
- ☐Check that sitter knows the home address for 911 dispatch
- ☐Share the location of the first aid kit
- ☐Confirm sitter knows where the EpiPen is kept (if applicable)
- ☐Review emergency exit routes for the home
- ☐Confirm sitter has emergency contact numbers saved in their phone
- ☐Review any medications and their dosage schedules
- ☐Discuss what symptoms warrant a call to the pediatrician vs. 911
- ☐Confirm sitter is comfortable being alone with infant (if under 12 months)
Section 3: First Night Info Sheet
- ☐Your cell phone number (always reachable) — Include a backup number
- ☐Emergency contact if you're unreachable
- ☐Child's pediatrician name and phone number
- ☐Nearest ER or urgent care address
- ☐Home address written out (for 911 dispatch)
- ☐Known allergies and reaction protocol
- ☐Current medications and dosage times
- ☐Bedtime and wake time for each child
- ☐Bedtime routine (bath, books, songs, etc.)
- ☐Approved snacks and dinner plan
- ☐Screen time rules and limits
- ☐Off-limits areas, security system codes
Section 4: Green Flags Checklist
- ☐Arrives on time and communicates proactively if running late
- ☐Asks thoughtful questions about your child's routine and personality
- ☐Gets down to your child's eye level and engages warmly
- ☐Mentions CPR certification and takes safety questions seriously
- ☐Can describe a typical babysitting evening with specific, thoughtful detail
- ☐Provides references who speak warmly and specifically about them
- ☐Welcomes a paid trial shift while you're home
- ☐Responds to messages consistently and within a reasonable time
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