1.
Let the sitter know to contact you with any questions
If the sitter knows she can contact you without you getting angry he/she will be more at ease.
20 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
2.
Your cell number or pager
If you have a pager show the sitter how to use it.
14 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
3.
All emergency phone numbers
Fire, hospital, police etc.
12 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
4.
Write down your address
A lot of sitters don't know the address of the house in case they need to alert the police or fire department.
4 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
5.
When you plan to return
2 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
6.
Parents names
Other than Mr. and Mrs. Smith
0 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
7.
Hospital's phone number
0 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
8.
Who you will be with
Sometimes the people that are with the parents are easier to get a hold of.
0 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
9.
Where you are going
0 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
10.
Snacks before bedtime
Some parents want the kids to go to be with a full tummy.
0 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
11.
How to handle strangers at the door
0 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
12.
What time is the child's bedtime.
Kids will try to push the envelope with this one.
0 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
13.
If the children need to be read to before bedtime.
0 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
14.
Limit on video games
0 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
15.
What television shows the kids can watch.
0 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
16.
What neighbors can help in an emergency
0 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
17.
If the children have any allergies
Let the sitter know regardless of how many kids there are.
0 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
18.
How to answer the phone
Saying the parents are not available is still a good option.
0 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
19.
What friends (if any) the children can have over
0 points - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
20.
Special Instructions
If someone will be picking up Sally for girl scouts make sure they know their name and description.
-1 point - added 13 years ago by JanetK -
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