Babysitting

Front

What is your first priority when babysitting?

Back

safety of the children

Front

It is NEVER okay to hit or shake a baby or child

Back

True

Front

Writing down important information and arriving early to meet the children are NOT important parts of babysitting.

Back

False

Front

Yelling and screaming louder than a child having a temper tantrum will get the child to stop.

Back

False

Front

What do you need to have in writing before the parents leave?

Back

the address of the house in case you need to call 911, the parent's cell phone numbers, the names and numbers of emergency contacts.

Front

A sitter should always expect to do house cleaning and laundry as part of the job.

Back

False

Answer explanation

It is nice for the parents if you go above and beyond, and some parents do expect it, especially if you are babysitting after bed time, however, children should always be taken care of first.

Front

Crying is a normal behavior for an infant.

Back

True

Answer explanation

Crying is a way to communicate. Even though it is normal, it does mean the baby needs something.

Front

Never leave young children alone in the bath tub.

Back

True

Front

You are babysitting two children, a 4-year-old girl and an 18-month-old boy. The girl wants to do a jewelry-making craft and takes out a box full of small plastic beads, sequins, and plastic thread. What should you do?

Back

Change the activity, as the craft supplies are a choking hazard for the toddler boy; this is not an age-appropriate activity.

Front

Decide how much you will charge ___________________ you babysit.

Back

before