How to Find a Good Babysitter

Babysitters are sometimes hard to come by. Whether you are new in town or have lived in the same city for years, a perfect babysitter is possible, if you know where to look. Here's how to find your baby sitter!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Start with the neighborhood. Ask your neighbors if their kids babysit or if they have a name of a babysitter that they could recommend. It is suggested to ask five or six people and see who is repeatedly recommended or can provide references.

2. If you are open to a teenager who is responsible, call the local highschool and ask if they have a job center. Here you should find local kids who have babysat and are willing to do it again!

3. Ask at church. This is a great resource often overlooked. See if there is a bulletin board where folks put services offered and be sure to ask at the front desk to see if they know anyone!

4. Call the local parenting organization chapters for recommendations. Mothers of Preschoolers, Multiple groups and other parenting groups really do have the pulse on great sitters, so just ask!

5. Consider asking some local youngsters. If your neighbor has a kid who might be a good choice, don't hesitate to ask. Many kids haven't discovered babysitting yet and would like to have a small, part time job.

[dawnphilips]

on 4/1/2009 There are a couple other alternatives. I have had great success with tippleBox (www.tipplebox.com). You can search for sitters in your neighborhood by any criteria you need or post a job and let them find you. Best of all, it's free which is a big plus in this current economic climate