: Ensure you know how to operate the home's security system and have all emergency contacts and the physical house address written down in case you need to call emergency services. Setting Your Rates
: Maintain a notebook to record specific details about each family, including house rules, child preferences, and emergency procedures.
: Advanced sitters should complete a course that includes CPR , First Aid , and choking rescue (Heimlich maneuver). Programs like the Safe Sitter course or American Red Cross classes are highly recommended.
: Always aim to arrive five minutes early. Arriving late creates a poor first impression that is hard to overcome.
Moving beyond the basics requires a more organized approach to manage multiple families and specialized needs.