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Kids and learningEvenings and weekendsFirst aid training and references

Start a babysitting business

To start a babysitting business, take a first aid or babysitting course, gather references, and check whether your area requires background checks or limits on childcare. Then let families book evenings and keep each child’s routine, allergies and emergency contacts on file.

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At a glance

You start with
First aid training and references
Time
Evenings and weekends
Where you work
Families’ homes nearby
Who pays
Parents who want a regular, trusted sitter for evenings and weekends
Check first
First aid training, background check rules, and limits on how many children you may look after

How to start a babysitting business

  1. 1

    Take a first aid course

    Parents ask for it, and it prepares you for the worst evening.

  2. 2

    Gather references

    Families you know, teachers or coaches who can vouch for you.

  3. 3

    Meet each family first

    Routines, bedtimes, allergies and house rules before the first evening.

  4. 4

    Keep a card for every child

    Allergies, routines and emergency contacts, kept up to date.

  5. 5

    Offer regular evenings

    A set night each week is easier for families and for you.

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Evening bookings and a profile for each family. Fabricate builds it from the words below; change any of them first.

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Questions about starting a babysitting business

How old do you have to be to babysit?
There is often no legal minimum, but families and local guidance usually expect sitters to be teenagers or older. Check the guidance where you live.
Do babysitters need background checks?
It depends on where you live and how you work. Many families ask for one, and agencies usually require it.

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