There is no law governing at what age it is legal for a young person to babysit. Parents must decide whether someone is old enough to babysit for them.
It is a good idea before contacting a babysitter on Mindme.ie that you decide what your requirements are. Do you need someone on an occasional or regular basis, what age group you are comfortable with, and are there other duties aside from looking after the children that you may wish the babysitter to perform? Your choice of babysitter should be based upon a number of factors, most importantly knowledge of your own children and knowledge of the babysitter.
Once you have decided on and contacted a babysitter, get to know the babysitter before offering a job. You should arrange a meeting so that you can get to know them and they can get to know you and your children. Use this opportunity to ask as many questions as you can so that you have all the information to decide if the babysitter is right for you and your family. It is your responsibility to engage someone that is responsible, trustworthy and reliable and who will put the welfare and safety of your children before anything else.
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