Babysitter Checklist

A babysitter checklist is a must-have when you are leaving your children with someone else. Looking after someone else's child is a big responsibility and it can be stressful. You need a checklist to make sure your babysitter has all the information together in one place, clearly written and detailed.

The babysitter checklist needs to be completed for each babysitting session so that all information is up to date and if there is an emergency (unlikely of course but it's always worth being on the safe side) then the correct information is immediatley to hand.

Although there is alot of information to fill in, it will mean that you can go out and relax knowing that your children are safe and that your babysitter has all the information they need.

Parents names:

Children's names and ages:

The address and telephone number of where you are going:

Neighbour or friend's number (1):

Neighbour or friend's number (2):

Police contact number:

Fire Department contact number:

Poison control number:

Name and telephone of doctor:

Hospital or emergency number:

Childrens Insurance details:

Any known medical conditions:

Any allergies:

Any minor ailments currently:

First Aid Box location:

What the children are allowed to eat and drink:

What they are not allowed to eat and drink:

Any bedtime drinks or snacks:

Bedtime Routine for children begins at:

Lights out at:

What the children are allowed to do:

What children are not allowed to do:

What to do if the children misbehave:

Are there any other issues that your babysitter needs to be aware of?

Are there any computer restrictions?

Any other activity issues?

Should your babysitter answer the door?

Any instructions regarding the alarm system?

Any instructions regarding your locks and other security measures?

Any instructions regarding pets?

Emergency Treatment Consent

I hereby give my permission for any licensed physician/doctor, dentist or hospital staff may to necessary emergency medical service to my child ...................., date of birth ..................at the request of the person bearing this consent form.

Signed by Parent or Legal Guardian:

Date:

Print this babysitter checklist (you may need to copy and paste the text onto a word document) and use it each time you use your babysitter. Take the time to complete it so that you can go out, relax and enjoy yourself!

(babysitter forms printable)