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2005-2006 District Crisis Manual | School Safety and Disciplinary Policies

There is important information that both you and your child need to know before he/she agrees to baby-sit.

For you:

• Know the adults who ask your child to baby-sit.  Do not let him/her accept a job from strangers.
• Be sure you have the address and phone number where your child will be.
• Know the phone number where the parents can be reached in case of emergency.

For your child:

• Have a “code” ring for the phone so you will know if the parents are calling OR let the answering machine pick up and screen the calls.  Make sure to agree on a plan before the parents leave the house.
• Get the name and phone number of a friend or neighbor and the family doctor.
• Know the address of the house where you are baby-sitting in case there’s an emergency.
• Always stay inside the house unless you have permission to take the children outside.
• Do not tell any callers that you are the baby-sitter and are alone with the children.  Explain that an adult is unable to come to the phone right now.
• If the house has a security system, find out how to use it.
• Turn on an outside light.
• Locate a fire extinguisher and all smoke alarms.
• Know where first aid supplies are stored.
• Stay out of closets, drawers, and personal spaces.
• Don’t tie up the phone talking to your friends.
• Don’t allow your friends to visit while you are baby-sitting.