How do I start babysitting? (without experience)?

Question

I am a 16 year old who has finished my GCSEs and am looking for a job for the summer and perhaps the rest of the year.
One idea is becoming a babysitter... but I don't know where to start.
I know I could send out leaflets and ask around, but:
* I have had no real experience - I've never done babysitting before
* I don't want a family agree to me being their babysitter if I feel that I will not be able to cope as I have no experience

To get experience I must start somewhere... but where do I start?
After all, most families would not appreciate a baby sitter who has no experience, but everyone needs to start somewhere...

Answer 1

I seriously suggest you go out, get your babysitters certificate. Also, get CPR and first aid certified. Its way more professional. (:



Then, you can start getting experience..

- Start off with your neighbors and family. Neighbors: If you see their kids outside, why don't you go outside and play? Offer yourself to their parents "Hi, I was wondering if you ever maybe wanted to go out sometime, or maybe wanted to clean around the house, but you can't do so with the kids around? I'd be glad to just play with them out here, take them to the park, or play inside." Family: Just start playing, offer to babysit, etc.



- Start with cheapish rates, and work yourself up. I charge probably $10/hour for any amount of children, its just easier. You start off with $5/hour. With experience (because I have 3 years experience, I add $3), certifications (because I am CPR/First aid certified, I add $1), and precious clients references (because I have many references, I add $1)...So $10/hour total.



- Good luck :)♥



Babysitting is a very profitable and rewarding job that not everyone can do. :)

If you decide babysitting isn't for you (it rarely is), go to a grocery store or shopping mall and apply there.



Babysitting isn't for everyone, and the kids can tell that you don't enjoy being there.. So be careful!

Answer 2

Babysitting Jobs No Experience

Answer 3

Start by taking some first aid and CPR classes. Volunteer somewhere that provides childcare to patrons. Then find short-term (3-4 hours max) babysitting for 1-2 children when parents go out at night for a couple hours, or when parents need a couple hours during the day of childcare.

Answer 4

Ask friends parents, ask your parents if their friends have little kids. Most of the time this will be ok with people you know well. As far as strangers They would probably want certain information before they let you. Best bet ask your friends and older family members if they know anyone. You can talk price once you get in contact with them.

Answer 5

find an experienced friend and ask (and get the customer's permission) to go along as an unpaid assistant for a couple of jobs

Answer 6

yah i know it almost makes no sense literally



but im just gonna say that i think its a positive that your like saying if i feel that i might not cope cause like it shows some sort of readyness to me

Answer 7

start with just friends and neighbors every weekend or so, and then once you think you can handle more kinds and different ages start putting flyer's and things up.(: