In the Home

Baby-Sitter Safety Check List

1.  Get parents permission before accepting a job and give them the name, address, and phone number to where you are going to be.

2.  Arrange safe transportation to and from; never take a ride from someone that you do not know!

3.  Take a flashlight with you and keep phone information for where you are at, with you at all times.

4.  Write down the phone number that you can reach the parents or grandparents or trusted neighbor.

5.  When arriving, check the following:

a)  All doors and windows and how they work.

b)  Location and operation of smoke detectors (have parents test it for you).

c)  Location of fire extinguisher(s).

d)  Knowledge of home escape plan.

e)  Location of all phones.

f)  Child's favorite hiding place.

g)  Utility shut offs (electricity / gas / water)

h)  Type of heating system

I)  Outside lighting

J)  Use of kitchen appliances if you are to prepare meals

k)  Be familiar with basement and attic access

l)  Write down all instructions parents give you before they leave and ask any questions that you might have.