How to Be a Great Middle School Babysitter

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Take a babysitting class at Red Cross or a local Hospital.

   Don't take a class from a friend, or a childcare center.
   
   Though they may babysit a lot, they can't certify you.
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   Step 2: Make and put up posters.

   Make them eye popping and make sure you include all information.
   
   Make a separate babysitting email for clients to contact you at, and check it frequently.
   
   Don't use your cell phone number or personal email. , That way, you know the people your babysitting for. , You want experience before you babysit for people that you don't know.
   
   Also before starting your real babysitting jobs try a babysitting job while the parent is still in the house.
   
   Do this with someone you know, such as a friend of your parents. , This will give you a chance to meet the parents, get a tour of the house, and get the kid(s) medical emergency form filled out (see below, and put it in your babysitting notebook if you have one).
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   Step 3: Set up ads through your church or parent's work.

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   Step 4: Babysit you or your friend's younger sibling for your first job.

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   Step 5: Set up a meeting with the parents.

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