Top 5 questions to ask your babysitter?

Finding a babysitter can be tricky. Finding a great babysitter can be can be even harder. You want them to be responsible and respectable and actually interact with your kid.


So what should you ask your babysitter?

• Is your babysitter certified? You would want to look for a babysitter that is certified with Red Cross or American Heart Association.
  
• Does your babysitter have references? If the babysitter has references, it would be a good thing to call them. Babysitting is like any other job. Think of yourself as the boss of your company. So, be sure to do a background check.
  
• How much experience does your babysitter have? Good places to gain experiences are church nursery, school practicums, family member, and neighbors.
  
• Does your babysitter love what they do? You want your kid to like them. You would also want them to like your kids. They should love what they do. Babysitters that actually take a effort in what they do are great babysitters. This says that the babysitter is very interested in what they do and responsible.
  
• What are the rates? Consider what minimum wage is and consider that you are hiring a trained person to take care of your most prized possessions. Some sitters charge a flat rate; some charge more for extra children; some charge extra for children under 3; and some charge extra for late hours.