Babysitting

BABYSITTERS FIRE SAFTY CHECKLIST

1. Emergency Phone Numbers:

    Fire:__________________________________
    Police: ________________________________
    Ambulance:____________________________

Poison Control Center:____________________

2. Babysitting Address:

____________________________________

(cross street if available)

3. Telephone Number Where Parents Are:

____________________________________

4. Time Parents Are Expected To Return:

____________________________________
5. Location of:

Exits:_________________________________

Smoke Detectors:_______________________

Fire Extinguisher:________________________

6. Are Home Escape Plans Posted?____________
7. Neighbor's Name and Phone Number:

____________________________________

8. Relative's Name and Phone Number:

_____________________________________

9. Child's Medical Problems:

____________________________________
10. Expected Visitors:

____________________________________

11. Other instructions:

____________________________________

1. Know what to do in emergencies by being prepared for one, knowing what could happen and how to react to it.

2. Always know where the emergency exits are located.

3. Keep doors and windows locked for the safety of both you and the children.

4. Know where "dangerous" items are located such as medicines, bleaches, household cleaners and electrical appliances.

Keep them out of children's reach if parents have not locked them away in a secure place.

5. In case of accident or illness, don't try to be a doctor or nurse except for minor cuts and bruises.

6. Keep your babysitter's "emergency checklist" handy.

7. Depend on parent/guardian or a neighbor in any emergency situation that you are not sure how to handle yourself.

8. Prevent play accidents by keeping yourself safe. Supervise where they play, what they play with and teach them safe play.