The following is a list of suggestions that create a very positive experience for the parents, the child, and the babysitter. When the parents are happy and the child is happy, then parents tend to tip more. The details are where it matters the most. If the parent feels that you did more than expected, you will get better tips.
When you contact the parent takes notes of the parent’s
answers:
1. Ask the names and ages of the child/children
2. Ask the parent specific questions about the child’s daily
routine
3. Ask safety questions and ask about any allergies
4. Ask the parent if they want the child to do any specific
activities
5. Suggest prepared activities keeping each age group in
mind
6. Ask for detailed directions, address info, phone numbers
7. Ask if there is a fee for parking and about parking
details
8. Verify time and date of the appointment including end
time
At the appointment:
9. Show up 10 minutes early
10. Be clean and dress professionally (no cutoffs, PJ’s,
low-cut attire, etc.)
11. Reassure the child that he/she is safe in your care, (if
the child feels safe and has a good time with you the parents will usually
re-hire you)
12. Interact and bond with each child (don’t watch TV)
13. Clean up the house (all parents are happy when they come
home to a clean house)
14. If you are putting the kids to bed, call or text the
parent to let them know the child is asleep
Before you leave:
15. Tell the parents how good their kids were with examples
16. Tell the parent what educational activities you did with
the child
17. Ask if there is anything else you can do before you
leave
18. Thank the parents
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