Babysitting Safety Tips Babysitting is one of the biggest responsibilities you will ever accept. Part of your responsibility is protecting yourself as well as the children you will be taking care of. The following are some tips for you when accept a babysitting job.   Tell your parents where you are babysitting. Leave them the name, address and telephone number of the people you are babysitting for, and what time you will be home. Know your employer. Only accept jobs from people you know or for whom you have a reliable reference. Ask the parents what time they will be expected home. Ask the parents where the emergency exits, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers are. Be sure and get a phone number of where you can reach the parents while they are away. Do not open the door to a stranger. Don’t let anyone know at the door or on the phone that you are there alone. If asked, tell them you are there visiting and the parents can’t come to the phone right now. Do not go outside to investigate suspicious noises or activities. Turn on the lights and call the police. Be sure all doors and windows are locked. If you plan to take the children to the park or anywhere else, make sure you have a house key and lock the doors and windows before leaving. If you ever feel uneasy or suspicious about something you hear, don’t hesitate to call the police. You should try to take a first aid class and/or take a babysitting class.