Visitor and Caller Safety
True or False: You should only open the door for the parents of the children you are babysitting.
True
True or False: It is okay to leave the children alone for a few minutes while you use the bathroom when they are in the kiddie pool in the backyard.
False - NEVER leave the children unattended by any amount of water
True or False: You will not have to know how to set and unset alarms while babysitting.
False - you need to know how the alarms work.
True or False: Toddlers can play with Legos
False - they are too small for toddlers and they may put them in their mouth and choke
True or False: It is okay for a child to sit on the curb or in the ditch when playing outside.
False - they could get hit by a car.
What should you do if visitors are expected?
Have the children identify them before letting them in.
If a parents says the child needs to use a floaty while in the water, but the child says they do not need a floaty, what do you do?
You tell the child they must wear a floaty or not get in the water.
What should you do if you smell smoke or see flames in the house?
First, get all of the kids out, then call 911 and the parents.
How can sharp objects hurt children?
It can blind them or give them a serious cut.
How do you keep children safe on slides?
What phone numbers should you have when you are babysitting?
The parents of the children, a trusted neighbor, and/or your own parent
If a child is running on the border of a pool, what should you say to them?
Walk!
How do you make sure the kids are safe before they go to sleep?
Make sure all windows and doors are locked.
Name three unsafe toys.
Legos, play dough, toys with batteries, small toys, toys with sharp parts
How do you keep children safe on swings?
Keep children from the front and back of the child swinging and do not allow children to push others off of the swing.
True or False: It is okay to invite your friends over to "help you babysit."
False - the parents will not be pleased to see 5 babysitters instead of just the one they hired
How could a child get hurt by diving or jumping in a pool?
Hitting themself on the bottom or side of the pool. Do not allow the children to dive or jump in a pool.
What should you do if you get locked out of the house of the family you are babysitting for?
Know where the spare key is or call parents/trusted adult.
Why are small toys bad for children?
They could swallow or choke on them.
How many kids can be on a see-saw at one time?
2-4
What should you do if someone at the door says they are the police?
Ask for their badge number and call to verify.
What should you do if a child is having trouble in water?
Throw them a floatation device.
What should you do if you suspect there may be an intruder in the house?
Find a safe space, take your phone, and call 911. Do not go looking for the intruder.
Why are balloons bad for children?
They can cause choking when deflated or popped.
What should children wear if they are biking or rollerblading?
A helmet