10 Safety Rules for Temporary Nannies
Here are 10 Safety Rules when caring for children that every Temporary Nanny should know.
1. Keep emergency contact numbers for the family with you at all times. You never know when you might find yourself in an Emergency situation, so it is important that you keep any important contact information with you at all times.
2. Never ever leave a child alone in a car, not even for one minute to run to get something. This is not only extremely dangerous, but it is also against the law.
3. Accompany all children to all public restrooms. If you are responsible for more than one child, you must take other children along. Never ask another person to watch one of the children.
4. Never talk on your cell phone while driving children. Pull over if you need to make a call. This is not only dangerous, but will be against the law starting July 1st, 2008.
5. Never take children to your house or the house of a friend or family member of yours without prior permission from family. Be sure to go over your plans with the parents before you go on an outing with the children.
6. Never have visitors (your friends, spouse or other family) while working. This is never acceptable. Make sure to schedule all of your social engagements for after you are done watching the children.
7. Never have additional passengers in car with children you are caring for unless approved in advance by family. If you need to transport other children or passengers in the car with you, be sure you have cleared it with the parents and other parties involved.
8. Always lock house door, even when you are home. It never hurts to be safe. Make sure all doors around the house are locked while you and the children are at home.
9. Ask parents specifically about food allergies if you are going to be feeding the children. It is important that you know any dietary restrictions or allergies that the children might have. Make a list and keep it on the refrigerator or cupboard for easy reference.
10. If you plan to administer any medication to a child (even over-the-counter medication) make sure you have the parent’s permission. Make sure you also go over the best way and time to administer the medication to the child.
