Bedtime
Foods & Mealtime
Toy & Entertainment
Safety
Jobs
100
You are giving Oterri a bath before bedtime. The phone rings. What do you do?
Let the phone ring until bath time is over. If it's the parents they will call back or leave a message.
100
What are some food allergies to be aware of?
Peanuts, Nuts, Milk, Chocolate, Seafood
100
List 4 toys that would be unsafe for a child under 3.
Any toys with small parts or objects. Small toys like marbles, balls, strings, balloons etc
100
When putting a child down in their crib or letting a child play in an area. What should you check for?
Clear the area of any sharp objects, choking hazards, pens, small objects, breakables etc.
100
What questions do you ask parents for first time you sit for them?
Questions about Bedtime, Eating, Entertainment, Toilet routines. Where is the phone and emergency numbers?
200
List some bedtime routines for children.
Story, washup, pajamas, brush teeth, etc.
200
What ways can you keep a kitchen space safe?
Keeping hot things and sharp objects out of reach of children.
200
List 3 suggested activities to do with a baby (0 - 12 months).
Babies like singing, talking, board books, nursery rhymes, naming things, playing in the mirror, etc.
200
You are sitting. The children are sleeping. Suddenly the smoke alarm goes off. What do you do?
Get yourself and the children out of the house immediately and call 911 from a neighbor's phone.
200
Someone asks you to sit for their child. What steps do you go through before accepting or declining the job?
Ask the details of the job (date, time, how many children, rate). Ask your parents if it is okay for you to babysit these clients. Check your schedule for tests, extracurricular activities (games, plays, practice), and events your parents may have planned for you.
300
True or False. The children are finally asleep. You can ignore then until their parents come home.
False. It's important to check sleeping children often to make sure they are actually sleeping and are safe.
300
True or False: When babysitting you can eat anything you find in the kitchen.
False. If you haven't been told you can eat something, don't. If you have questions, ask the parents if you can have a snack.
300
List 3 suggested activities to do with toddlers and preschoolers.
toys, play pretend, books, nursery rhymes, dance, music, blocks, pat a cake, stuffed animals, cars, puppets. Preschoolers like to color and draw but be careful. They don't always stick to paper when coloring.
300
What are choking hazards?
toys with small parts, game pieces, jewelry, buttons, ribbons and strings, balls, hot dogs, grapes, coins, small items
300
You accepted a babysitting job for tonight for the Cook's weeks ago. You have a huge test tomorrow and your friend wants to study with you. What do you do?
You accepted this babysitting job week's ago and the Cook's are depending on you. While babysitting the children need your full attention. It would be irresponsible to study or have your friend over while you are watching the children.
400
What are some ways to calm down a child before bedtime?
singing lullabies, reading a story, storytelling, quiet play
400
What is a good way to know about any food issues or eating expectations?
Complete a family information sheet and ask for specifics from parents.
400
List items that you could include in a Babysitting Kit.
Books, DVDs, CDs, and toys from the library. Play dough. Safe craft supplies. Coloring books. Games. Flashlight & First Aid kit are also helpful.
400
How should you put an infant to sleep?
On his/her back.
400
You and your best friend are fighting. You are at a babysitting job and she keeps txting and calling you. She has even posted stuff on Facebook. What do you do?
While you are babysitting the children are your number one priority. Anything with your friend can wait until after your are done with your job. Do not check facebook (even though you are tempted), and turn off your phone if you have to.
500
You have finally put the children to bed. Little Dominic comes downstairs and says he is scared. What do you do?
Let him know everything is okay. Offer to read him a story or sit with him until he falls asleep.
500
You and the child made quite a mess when having the afterschool snack. What should you do?
Clean up the child. Wash their hands and face. Put dishes in sink or dishwasher. Clean up messes. Wipe off table, countertops, high chairs. Do your best to leave the kitchen the same way you found it.
500
You are sitting for two children 6 & 8. They start to play a sword fighting game with sticks. What do you do?
Ask them to put down the sticks. Suggest another game to play. Distract them with something else.
500
List 3 things to help you prepare for a Fire emergency.
ASK the parents if they have a home fire escape plan; HAVE them give you a home tour; Learn where all the windows and doors are and make sure you can open them;FIND two ways out of each room -especially bedrooms;CHECK for working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms; MAKE sure the family has decided on an outside meeting place.
500
How do you prepare for babysitting jobs?
Know where you are going. Arrive to jobs early. Have parents fill out First Home Visit Survey.
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