Hi! I looking for some tips/ideas for questions to ask a potential babysitter and terms to establish? I’ve never had one before and I’m not quite sure what’s normal? Do people have like formal paperwork they use with them or anything? I’m looking to have someone come to our house and babysit my 8 month old, part time Monday-Thursday. I’m just not quite sure what normal details to ask specifically and if I should have something in writing like how we do payment, terms for if she no longer can do the work or if we need to cancel, etc like just trying to navigate what I should have in place. Any others have experiences with this? Thanks!
honestly I would go with your gut each person is different…but honestly I would set up terms you are both comfortable with as well as keeping things simple as well so you don’t both feel overwhelmed by everything. which is a turnoff for the potential person you have watching too many rules
Make sure they are licensed, CPR certified and get references. When I was looking for a sitter for my youngest, she had all the paperwork to sign. With her wages, hours, etc. everything needs to be in writing.