The only way that I see you getting a babysitting job is by attending Red Cross babysitting class and getting certified. This will show that you are sincere and you have received proper training. Contact your closest Red Cross and they will be able to provide you with a training schedule. Contact 3 local day care centers. Ask their hourly or daily rate for the age groups that you ll be babysitting. If you get a daycare license, you can charge dollar for dollar. If unlicensed, you will need to charge a dollar less per hour. I strongly suggest a business license when babysitting, even if a teenager. So that you can claim all expenses related to babysitting, such as snacks, toys, rewards, games, etc. Also, this will allow the parents to claim the daycare expenses for tax purposes, and it won t simply be money lost to babysitting fee s.
i wouldnt go online but go to a ymca or red cross center near you. it shouldnt cost too much and i took one and it is very hepful.
