1. Caring for Children -Babysitting Basics- © Showface | Dreamstime.com © Micha Fleuren | Dreamstime.com © Andrew Taylor | Dreamstime.com

2. Child Care Basics Get the basics of the job – Time & date – Names & ages – How long – Transportation – Agree on a payment amount © Alan Crosthwaite | Dreamstime.com 1

3. Child Care Basics Give your own family the details about the job: name, address, phone number. Arrive about 15 minutes early. Get emergency phone numbers and a number where the parents can be reached. © Lori Martin | Dreamstime.com 2

4. Child Care Basics Ask for special instructions concerning – Medication – Meals/snacks – Bathing and bedtime routines – What to do in case of misbehavior Ask for a tour: kids bedrooms, bathroom, play area © Andres Rodriguez | Dreamstime.com 3

5. Keeping Children Safe Caring for children requires your full attention! Make sure they are safe!! If you have a cell phone, keep it in a place that will not be distracting to you! © Monika Wisniewska | Dreamstime.com Stay with the children at all times!! 4

6. Meals & Snacks Ask parents about meals and snacks before they leave. What foods are off limits? Serve child sized portions. Children eat less than teenagers and adults! © Pamela Hodson | Dreamstime.com 5

7. Infants What are some good ideas for infant snacks? – Milk (ask parents) – Bananas – Yogurt © Kutt Niinepuu | Dreamstime.com © Dana Rothstein | Dreamstime.com 6

8. Toddlers What are some good ideas for toddler snacks? – Water – Small pieces of cheese – Soft fruit – Crackers © Dana Rothstein | Dreamstime.com 7

9. Preschoolers What are some good ideas for snacks for preschoolers? – Water – Juice – Popcorn – Fruit – Crackers © Mauro Bighin | Dreamstime.com 8

10. Bathing Check water temperature before putting the child in the water. Gather bath supplies (soap, washcloth, towel) before putting the child in the water. 9

11. Bathing Don’t let the child drink the bath water or suck on the washcloth. Lift the child with a secure grip and place on a clean towel quickly. NEVER leave child alone while bathing. © Dana Rothstein | Dreamstime.com 10

12. Bedtime Bedtime can be challenging because you aren’t part of the routine. Ask parents about the routine. – Begin relaxing BEFORE bedtime. – Try putting on pajamas and then doing quiet activities about 30 minutes prior to bedtime. Quiet activities include books, puzzles, coloring Quiet activities DO NOT include video games, blocks, tumbling © Charles Shapiro | Dreamstime.com 11

13. Safety: Indoors What are things to keep an eye out for inside the house? – Electrical sockets – Hanging cords – Open doors or windows – Toys on the floor 12

14. Safety: Outdoors Playgrounds: soft surface Streets & roads: NO! – Remember bike safety Wading & Swimming pools – Watch closely to avoid drowning © Dana Rothstein | Dreamstime.com 13

15. Safety: Matches & Heaters Be aware of dangers. – Keep matches and lighters away from children. – Keep children away from ranges, heaters, hot-water faucets, hot drinks. © Scott Collis | Dreamstime.com 14

16. Safety: Poisons Household items can be very dangerous to children. Signs of poisoning – Choking, coughing, stomach pain, dizziness – Unconsciousness, difficulty breathing – Vomiting – Skin rashes or burns Call the Poison Control Center – 1-800-222-1222 – Or 911 15

17. Safety: Toys Make sure the toy – Is clean, unbreakable, too large to swallow. – Has no sharp edges, no small parts. – Has no long strings or really loud noises. – Has no broken parts; all parts in working order. © Dana Rothstein | Dreamstime.com 16

18. Handling Emergencies *SEARCH* Stay Calm – Stay as calm as possible. Evaluate – Evaluate the situation. Action – Choose what action to take. Respond – Respond with first aid. Comfort – Make the child comfortable. Help – Call for help if needed. 17