How To Find A Good Babysitter

Step 1: Speak to friends and family

The best way to find a babysitter is through word of mouth. Speak to friends and family who may already use a good babysitter or might have a teenage relative who they could recommend.
Also, think about having more than one babysitter you can call up. If they really are that good, they might not always be available so it is a good idea to have some backup phone numbers, just in case.

Step 2: The Interview

Before you hire a babysitter, sit down with them and chat to them about what they like and why they want to be a babysitter. It is good to know something about them so you will feel more comfortable about them being in your home.
Don't expect her to be a professional childcarer, that isn't her job. A babysitter is there just to have fun with the kids so you should look for someone who is enthusiastic and always happy to see your kids.

Step 3: Be prepared

Make sure that you leave enough time to show the babysitter round the house and that you leave them plenty of information about the children. This will probably include when they should eat and go to bed and if they aren't allowed to watch TV after a certain time.
This means that the babysitter will know exactly what you expect from them.
Always leave a set of emergency numbers with where you are going and also of friends and family who live close by in case of emergency