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Expertise
As a babysitter and a certified Canadian safety (babysitting) counsel instructor, I know everything you need to know about babysitting. I can any questions like different activities to do with children of all ages, how to find a babysitter job, communicating with parents, how much is reasonable to charge, and more. I can answer questions from babysitters, children being babysat and having difficulty with their babysitter, or even parents. Please do not ask for names of families looking for babysitters in your local area.
Experience in the area
Been babysitting for many years and have been teaching babysitting to hundreds for kids
Education/Credentials
Certified babysitter course instructor Certified babysitter CPR C First Aid Emergence First Aid
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis | 05/19/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| pagan | 05/17/12 | 10 | 8 | 10 | very nice. Gives alot of info to ..... |
| Cindy | 12/06/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for the help! ..... |
| Angel | 11/03/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | you were great. you answer my question ..... |
| nikki | 11/03/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you! |
Recent Answers from LAURA!!
2012-05-09 babysitting:
Hi Pagan Thanks for the question. First, I would recommend taking a babysitters course. This will teach you a lot of really important skills and it is a qualification that most parents are looking
2012-05-04 Experience?:
Hi Alexis Thanks for the question! A great way to gain experience is through volunteering. Some great places to start volunteering are at schools, community centers, YMCA's or churches. This will
2011-03-06 babysitting:
Hi Samantha Thanks for the question! Yes, you are allowed to babysit at the age of 14. However, it is suggested that you take a babysitting course (they are offered at community centers, rec centers
2011-02-23 Babysitting:
Hi Amari Thanks for the question. If you can show parents that you are responsible, it is very possible for a 14 year old to babysit. The best way to get babysitting jobs is by letting people
2011-02-04 hey:
Hi Chantay Thanks for the question. Babysitting involves taking care of possibly multiple children of various ages, therefore babysitting can be difficult. However, with the proper training and
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