Nutrition & Mealtime
List 2 food allergies to be aware of?
Nuts, Dairy, Seafood, Gluten
List two 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.
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, small objects, etc.
You are giving Nick 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.
List 2 reasons why you want to begin babysitting.
Varies per person
What ways can you keep a kitchen space safe?
Keep hot things and sharp objects out of reach of children
List 3 activities to do with a baby (0-12 months).
Singing, talking, books, nursery rhymes, naming things, playing in the mirror, etc.
You are babysitting and 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.
List 3 bedtime routines for children.
Story Time, Wash-Up, Brush Teeth, Pjs, etc.
What is the main responsibility of a babysitter?
The safety of the child/children
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
List 3 activities to do with toddlers and preschoolers.
Toys, play pretend, books, dance, music, blocks, stuffed animals, color, puppets, cars, etc.
List 4 choking hazards.
Toys with small parts, game pieces, buttons, balls, strings, grapes, coins, etc.
True or False. The children are finally asleep. You can ignore them until their parents come home.
False. It is important to check sleeping children often to make sure they are actually sleeping and are safe.
List 3 things that should be included on your business card.
Name, Phone Number, Are, Age Range, Qualifications, Your Rate, Optional: Catchphrase & Images
You and the child made quite a mess when having a snack. What should you do?
Clean up the child by washing their hands and face. Put away dirty dishes into sink or dishwasher. Wipe down table/countertops, etc. Do your best to leave the kitchen as you found it.
List 5 items that you could include in your Babysitting Magic Bag.
Books, Toys, Play Dough, Craft Supplies, Board Games, Flashlight, First Aid Kit, etc.
Wash the area with soap and water. Try to find out if the dog has had its rabies shots. If necessary, call 911, then call the parents to let them know what happened.
List 3 ways to calm down a child before bedtime.
Singing Lullabies, Reading a Story, Storytelling, Quiet Play
You accepted a babysitting job for tonight weeks ago. But you have a huge test tomorrow and your friend wants you to study with them. What do you do?
List all 5 areas of the food pyramid
Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Dairy, Meat & Beans
You are babysitting 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.
For sprains and strains, what does RICE stand for?
R - Rest, I - Ice, C - Compression, E - Elevate
You have finally put the children to bed. Little Sarah comes downstairs and says she is scared. What do you do?
Let her know everything is okay. Offer to read her a story or sit with her until she falls back asleep.
1. What are the childrens routines & expectations?
2. When are you expected to return?
3. What number can I reach you at?
4. Do you have a list of emergency numbers?
Etc.