| Babysitters & Parents...
When you babysit, you are entrusted with
a child's life. Your responsibility is primarily
to care for the children's needs and most
of all: keep them safe. You can prepare yourself
for this important role by following these
guidelines.
Guidelines For Parents
Never leave children alone if they are not
capable of taking care of themselves.
Know your babysitter: choose a person who
has a sense of responsibility, a liking for
children and, if possible, someone who lives
in the neighbourhood.
Leave both written and oral instructions
with your babysitter, including:
- where you will be, how you can be contacted
(exact address, phone number) and when you
will return;
- the name, address and phone of a responsible
neighbour to be contacted in an emergency;
- the complete address of your residence;
- where the exits are located;
- where the telephone is located;
- how to call the fire service, police, ambulance
or a doctor in an emergency;
- Review both written and oral instructions
with your babysitter.
- Provide your babysitter with a flashlight
in case there is a power failure.
Guidelines For Babysitters
- In the event of a fire your first responsibility
is the safety of the children.
- If you smell smoke or gas, take the children
immediately to a safe location outside the
building.
- Never waste time dressing the children a
blanket will do.
- Do not turn on any switches as this may cause
a spark and an explosion.
- Never go back into a burning building for
any reason whatsoever. Smoke and gas are
dangerous, even from a very small fire.
- Have a neighbour call the Fire Service immediately.
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