Urban Programs Resource Network

Links and Reviews for Business of Babysitting

The following 289 sites have linked to our Business of Babysitting website. Links to commercial products or enterprises do not constitute endorsement by University of Illinois Extension.


Google Web Directory
http://directory.google.com/Top/Kids_and_Teens/Teen_Life/Babysitting/


Google Web Directory
http://directory.google.com/Top/Kids_and_Teens/School_Time/Social_Studies/Economics/Money/Earning/
"How to be a great babysitter and earn money doing it."


Open Directory Project
http://dmoz.org/Kids_and_Teens/Teen_Life/Babysitting/


Yahoo! Directory
http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Families/Parenting/Child_Care/Babysitting/


Yahooligans!
http://www.yahooligans.com/science_and_nature/health_and_safety/safety/Babysitting_Tips/
"Learn how you can run your own successful babysitting business. Discover the characteristics of a great babysitter, learn safety guidelines, and find tips on how to care for kids."

University of Missouri Extension
http://muextension.missouri.edu/boone/children.shtml

ABC.net Web Directory
http://www.abc.net/directory/Kids_and_Teens/Teen_Life/Babysitting/
"A guide for teenagers (age 14-19) on how to successfully run a babysitting business."

ABCparenting.com
http://www.abcparenting.com/index.cfm?cat=77
"A guide for 14-19 year olds on how to start and run a successful babysitting business."

About.com
http://parentingteens.about.com/cs/babysitter/index.htm
"An excellent resource for babysitting. Learn about the baby sitters job here."

Akron - Summit County Public Library, Ohio
http://www.akronlibrary.org/teens/realitybytes/teenparentpage.htm
"Great site for parents and caregivers alike!"

Alabama Cooperative Extension System
http://www.aces.edu/fourh/newsite/Programs/links.php

Alexa
http://www.alexa.com/browse?&CategoryID=468835

Alexa.com
http://www.alexa.com/browse/categories?catid=468835

Allegan Public Library, Michigan
http://www.alleganlibrary.org/teens.htm

Anderson Middle School, Anderson, CA
http://ams.cuesd.com/faculty/packham.htm

Ansme.com
http://directory.ansme.com/kids_and_teens/468835.html
"A guide for teenagers (age 14-19) on how to successfully run a babysitting business."

AOL Search
http://search.aol.com/cat.adp?id=468835&layer=&from=subcats

Arizona Cooperative Extension
http://cals.arizona.edu/4-h/project/child_care.html

AT&T Knowledge Network Explorer
http://www.kn.sbc.com/wired/bluewebn/contentarea.cfm?cid=13&page=3
"This creation of the University of Illinois Extension starts students thinking of babysitting as a business, and maybe the first step in their career path. Parents will like this site because it has materials you can give to babysitters of all ages, especially younger babysitters who are just starting out. No business license is needed yet, but the site covers good business practices, child development, safety and general tips on caring for kids."

AT&T Knowledge Network Explorer
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn/contentarea.cfm?cid=2&page=2
"This creation of the University of Illinois Extension starts students thinking of babysitting as a business, and maybe the first step in their career path. Parents will like this site because it has materials you can give to babysitters of all ages, especially younger babysitters who are just starting out. No business license is needed yet, but the site covers good business practices, child development, safety and general tips on caring for kids."

Athena Media Center
http://www.greece.k12.ny.us/ath/library/teacher-table.htm

babysitting - Search Results - MSN Encarta
http://encarta.msn.com/babysitting.html

Babysitting Forums
http://www.babysittingforums.com/forums/601/ShowPost.aspx

Babysitting Help
http://babysittinghelp.tripod.com/id3.html

Beaverton City Library
http://beavertonlibrary.org/teens/college.html
"The ABC's of caring for kids and running a successful babysitting business."

Belvedere-Tiburon Library (Tiburon, Canada)
http://www.bel-tib-lib.org/teens/college.htm
"U. of Illinois site on what a baby-sitter needs to know, care & safety of children, creating a flier, running the business once you have clients."

Best Sites For Web Directory
http://www.bestsitesfor.com/web/bsf.php?browse=/Kids_and_Teens/Teen_Life/Babysitting/
"A guide for teenagers (age 14-19) on how to successfully run a babysitting business."

Bethlehem Public Library (Delmar, NY)
http://www.uhls.org/bethlehem/db/FindAuth.asp?detail=entrepreneurship

Bhojpuri KnowledgeCulture
http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Towers/4567/bhojpuri.html

Billy Bear for Kids
http://www.billybear4kids.com/graduation/summer/time.html

Blue Web'n Weekly Update - July 27, 2001
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn/updates01_july.html
"This creation of the University of Illinois Extension starts students thinking of babysitting as a business, and maybe the first step in their career path. Parents will like this site because it has materials you can give to babysitters of all ages, especially younger babysitters who are just starting out. No business license is needed yet, but the site covers good business practices, child development, safety and general tips on caring for kids."

Boise State University
http://edtech.boisestate.edu/educ573/course_assignments/lesson14.htm
"Here you will find a guide to the business of babysitting. Includes links that describe the characteristics of a good babysitter and good business practices as related to babysitting."

Boulder Public Library (CO)
http://www.boulderteens.org/random.htm

Brief Me
http://www.briefme.com/archive/article/10025

Bryan and College Station (TX) Public Library
http://www.bcslibrary.org/kidslinks.html

Cabot (VA) School Library
http://www.cabotschool.org/library/

Cadboro Bay Today
http://www.cadborobaytoday.com/index.php?pageId=tls
"This website is specifically designed to be used by young people, ages 14-19 who are interested in learning more about the business of babysitting. This is not developed for youth under the age of 14 or for child care professionals who generally need a more concentrated, in-depth learning experience."

Camden County Library System
http://www.camden.lib.nj.us/teens/rw.htm

Campbell Middle School Media Center, Lee's Summit, MO
http://bcms.leesummit.k12.mo.us/bcmslmc/student_resources.htm

Canton (MI) Public Library
http://www.cantonpl.org/ya/serious.html

Caroll Middle School
http://www.carroll.k12.ia.us/cms/specials/cs/Child_Development_Webquest.html

Central Massachusetts Regional Library System
http://www.cmrls.org/centralities/2001/nov01.html
"Everything you need to know about being a successful babysitter is available on this site. Topics include basic childcare issues as safety, bathing, diapering, feeding infants and children, and respecting family values. Sample flyers to help advertise babysitting services are also available."

Chaplin Elementary School (Chaplin, CT)
http://chaplinschool.org/classrooms/nokeefe/socialworkerpage.htm

Chesapeake Public Library System (VA)
http://www.chesapeake.lib.va.us/TeenSpot/Help%20Yourself.htm

childrenslit.com
http://www.childrenslit.com/sites_kidsres.html

Christchurch City Libraries
http://library.christchurch.org.nz/Resources/SocietyCommunity/Parenting/

Cincinnati Library
http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/kidspace/homework.asp?category=7

City of Tempe Arizona - High School Hangout
http://www.tempe.gov/youthlibrary/highschool/
"A guide to the business of babysitting for 14 to 19 year olds. This site has it all! Information about how to do business, what to expect at various ages & stages, and how to care for kids."

City of Tempe, AZ
http://www.tempe.gov/library/youth/ya.htm
"A guide to the business of babysitting for 14 to 19 year olds.  This site has it all!   Information about how to do business, what to expect at various ages & stages, and how to care for kids."

City of Verona, WI
http://ci.verona.wi.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7B700619B1-1D43-4EAF-A42E-91630B92458B%7D&DE=%7BCB0F3B65-734A-4CD4-8324-96EE8698D355%7D

Cleveland School District : Employment
http://schoolnet.cmsdnet.net/outreach/csd/library/curriculum_collections/cte/employment

College of Southern Maryland - Activities For Early Childhood
http://www.itc.csmd.edu/soc/maryh/EDU 1040/Syllabus-08.htm
"What we do with young children is based on our knowledge of child development. The following websites may be useful in reviewing stages of development. Ages and Stages—Infants http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/babysitting/age-infant.html Ages and Stages—Toddlers http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/babysitting/age-toddler.html Ages and Stages—Preschool http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/babysitting/age-preschool.html Ages and Stages—School Age http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/babysitting/age-schoolage.html"

Connecticut Department of Children and Families
http://ct.gov/dcf/cwp/view.asp?a=2565&q=318268&dcfNav=%7C&pp=12&n=1

Cooper County University Outreach and Extension Center
http://outreach.missouri.edu/cooper/cyf/

County of San Bernardino - Teen Issues
http://www.sbcounty.gov/library/teens/New_Page/issues/issues.htm
"Excellent advice on being a good babysitter."

Cuyahoga County Public Library, OH
http://www.cuyahogalibrary.org/teenspages

Deer Park Elementry School
http://dpes.pasco.k12.fl.us/esp_for_parents.html

Denim Jumpers.com Directory
http://www.denimjumpers.com/Kids_Korner/index.html
"A great site that gives you information that is needed to understand the kids you baby-sit for."

Directopedia
http://www.directopedia.org/directory/Kids_Teens-Teen_Life/Babysitting.shtml

DMOZ
http://www.wauu.de/Kids_and_Teens/Teen_Life/Babysitting/index.htm
"A guide for teenagers (age 14-19) on how to successfully run a babysitting business."

Dmoz Open Directory Project
http://dmoz.org/Kids_and_Teens/Teen_Life/Babysitting/

Dominion Web
http://directory.dominion-web.com/Top/Kids_and_Teens/Teen_Life/Babys

DurhamTutor.com
http://www.durhamtutor.com

Early Childcare and Education Career Guide
http://www.khake.com/page15.html

Educational Theory into Practice Software
http://www.etips.info/facs/2added.html

EKids
http://www.weberpl.lib.ut.us/eKids/kidsref.htm
"Useful tips and information for the serious babysitter."

Elk Grove Village Public Library (Elk Grove Village, IL)
http://www.egvpl.org/kidskorner/teenlinks.html

Environmental Education on the Net
http://eelink.net/~eeadmin/ee-link/archives/1943437/1943437.html

Excite Netherland Web Directory
http://www.excite.nl/directory/Kids_and_Teens/Teen_Life/Babysitting

FirstGov for Kids
http://www.kids.gov/k_careers.htm
"Are you ready to be responsible and to work with families who might be different from your own? The purpose of this site is to prepare potential babysitters with the knowledge and skills necessary to care for children."

Fort Bend Community, TX
http://fortbendcommunity.com/modules/xoopsodp/index.php/Kids_and_Teens/Teen_Life/Babysitting/?PHPSESSID=36559afc7376367672846f7b172f29c1

Fort Worth (TX) Public Library
http://www.fortworthlibrary.org/teens.htm

Franklin County Youth Life Franklin County, PA
http://fclspa.org/jobs.html

Free Service Directory
http://free-service.de/google/odp/?browse=/Kids_and_Teens/Teen_Life/Babysitting/

Garden City Middle School
http://middleschool.gardencity.k12.ny.us/library/links/childcare.htm

Garfield County Public Libraries - Teens - Babysitting
http://www.garfieldlibraries.org/GCLD/info/teensummerreading.aspx

Girl Scouts
http://www.girlscouts.org/program/gs_central/insignia/online/safety/11_17_safety_award.asp

Girl Start
http://www.girlstart.com/jobself.asp
"For tips on how to be a great babysitter, check out this website! It has a lot of really good suggestions!"

girlstart
http://www.girlstart.com/homebusiness.asp

GirlStart.com
http://www.girlstart.com/homebusiness.asp

Global Warming Awareness 2007
http://a-globalwarmingawareness2007.com/modules.php?name=odp&browse=/Kids_and_Teens/Teen_Life/Babysitting/

GoGuides.org
http://www.goguides.org/topic/76636.html
"Characteristics of a great babysitter, information you will need, respecting family differences, ages and stages, caring for kids, and babysitting puzzles."

Google Answers
http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=36908
"I found a wonderful resource to find out about the business of babysitting. It's produced by the University of Illinois Extension Service and has a wealth of information on all phases including how to conduct babysitting as a business, information on the stages of infants, and how to baby sit older kids. This would be my first stop and can probably answer most of the questions you asked."

Google Answers
http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=36908
"I found a wonderful resource to find out about the business of babysitting. It's produced by the University of Illinois Extension Service and has a wealth of information on all phases including how to conduct babysitting as a business, information on the stages of infants, and how to baby sit older kids. This would be my first stop and can probably answer most of the questions you asked."

Google Directory
http://www.google.com/Top/Kids_and_Teens/Teen_Life/Babysitting/
"A guide for teenagers (age 14-19) on how to successfully run a babysitting business."

Grand Blanc Middle School
http://mswww.grand-blanc.k12.mi.us/lfoster/8Announcement.htm

Greenville Public Library
http://www.yourlibrary.ws/YA_Webpage/YA300.htm
"The purpose of this guide is to prepare potential babysitters, ages 14 - 19, with the knowledge and skills necessary to care for children."

Greg Kline's Links Column (C-U News-Gazette)
http://www.prairienet.org/~gnkline/links.html

Hackley Public Library
http://hackleylibrary.org/teens.htm
"University of Illinois' guide to the Business of Babysittting. This handy online how-to covers all the essentials, including what to ask parents and how to ensure your safety and the safety of the children under your care."

Hackley Public Library, Muskegon, MI
http://hackleylibrary.com/teens.htm

Half Hollow Hills (NY) Community Library
http://hhhl.suffolk.lib.ny.us/yanew.htm

Half Hollow Hills Community Library - Teens
http://hhhl.suffolk.lib.ny.us/yanew.htm

Half Hollow Hills Community Library Online New York
http://hhhl.suffolk.lib.ny.us/teens.htm

Harford County Public Library - Kid Zone
http://www.harf.lib.md.us/kids/outputlevel2.cfm?HeadingID=181203
"Covers different aspects involved in sitting such as safety, play-activities, what to charge, etc."

here U are
http://www.hereuare.com/pnet_dir.php?dir=Kids_and_Teens/Teen_Life/Babysitting
"A guide for teenagers (age 14-19) on how to successfully run a babysitting business."

Horseshoe Bay Village, West Vancouver, BC Canada
http://www.horseshoebayvillage.com/index.php?pageId=tls&action=article&itemId=2493

Houston Independent School District
http://dept.houstonisd.org/centralregion/resources/index.htm

Houston Independent School District
http://dist.houstonisd.org/southwest/curriculum/resources/stuff_01.htm

Houston Independent School District - Educational Sites
http://dept.houstonisd.org/centralregion/resources/stuff_01.htm

Illinois 4-H
http://www.4-h.uiuc.edu/projects/onlineref.html

Incy Wincy Web Directory
http://www.incywincy.com/search-engine/directory/directory/Kids_and_Teens/Teen_Life/Babysitting.468835
"A guide for teenagers (age 14-19) on how to successfully run a babysitting business."

Iowa State University
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4H/ProjectLinks.htm

Iowa State University Extension
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/linn/info/4-H+Links.htm

Islington United Church (Islington, Ontario)
http://www.islingtonunited.org/resources.htm

ITALIENISCH SPRACHSCHULE PORTA D'ORIENTE
http://www.italienischammeer.com/sprachurlaub-sprachkurse-italienischkurse-sprachreise/sprachurlaub-sprachkurse-italienischkurse-sprachreise.php?c=/Kids_and_Teens/Teen_Life/Babysitting/

Jervis Public Library (Rome, NY)
http://www.jervislibrary.org/YAWeb/funstuff.html
"provides information on going into business, activities for ages and stages, and the basics of child care. It even has a link to help you make your own business flyer online!"

Job Central National Employment Network
http://www.jobcentral.com/youthCareer.asp
"A guide for teenagers about the business of babysitting"

Joeant
http://www.joeant.com/DIR/info/get/2025/9841
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Joeant
http://www.joeant.com/DIR/info/get/2025/73152

Katalog Stron Web Directory
http://katalog.orgs.pl/catalog/Kids_and_Teens/Teen_Life/Babysitting

Kenyon College
http://psychology.kenyon.edu/shpungin/Community.html

Kewword Search Results
http://cyfernet.ces.ncsu.edu/cyfdb/browse_3.php?keyword=Baby&search_type=keyword

Kids Konnect
http://www.kidskonnect.com/Babysitting/BabysittingHome.html

Kids.gov - Money - Earning (Grades 6 - 8)
http://www.kids.gov/6_8/6_8_money_earning.shtml
"Guide to the Business of Babysitting - If you like babies and enjoy babysitting, then check out this helpful site. It prepares you with the knowledge and skills necessary to care for children at every stage of life–from infants to school age."

kids.net.au
http://www.kids.net.au/siteprofile/14864

KidsKonnect.com
http://www.kidskonnect.com/Babysitting/BabysittingHome.html

KinderStart.com
http://www.kinderstart.com/educationdaycarechildcare/nannies/

Kirkwood Public Library - Teens
http://kpl.lib.mo.us/teens_entertainment.asp

Kishwaukee Education Consortium
http://www.kecprograms.com/student-careerinfo.htm
"This website is specifically designed to be used by young people, ages 14-19 who are interested in learning more about the business of babysitting."

Knowledge Network Explorer
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn/contentarea.cfm?cid=13
"http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/babysitting/index.html This creation of the University of Illinois Extension starts students thinking of babysitting as a business, and maybe the first step in their career path. Parents will like this site because it has materials you can give to babysitters of all ages, especially younger babysitters who are just starting out. No business license is needed yet, but the site covers good business practices, child development, safety and general tips on caring for kids. (added 7/30/01, reviewed 7/30/01)"

Knowledge Network Explorer
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn/contentarea.cfm?cid=2

Knowledge.com
http://directory.knowledge.com/kids_and_teens/teen_life/babysitting
"A guide for teenagers (age 14-19) on how to successfully run a babysitting business."

Knowledge.com
http://directory.knowledge.com/kids_and_teens/school_time/social_studies/economics/money/earning
"How to be a great babysitter and earn money doing it."

Knowledhe Network Explorer
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn/updates_list.cfm?year=2001

Lake Erie Triad Morpeth, ON Canada
http://www.lakeerietriad.com/index.php?pageId=tls&action=article&itemId=755

Lee's Summit, Missouri
http://its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/facs.htm

Leominster Girl Scouts
http://users.bicnet.net/~sykes/gs/Badge.htm

Librarians Internet Index
http://www.lii.org/pub/subtopic/917
"Everything you need to know about being a successful babysitter is available on this site, from planning play activities to great business practices. Topics include basic childcare issues such as safety, bathing, diapering, feeding infants and children, and respecting family values. Also available is a template for a flyer to advertise babysitting services."

Lincoln Daily News.com, Lincoln College, Lincoln, IL
http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2004/Jun/07/News_new/today_d.shtml
""The site helps children learn the basics of the baby-sitting business as well as general information about the behavior of children at different ages and stages of their development," said Scherer."

Link.toLearning.com
http://www.linktolearning.com/tap.htm

Links for Kids
http://www.links4kids.co.uk/economics.htm
"How to be a great babysitter and earn money doing it."

LinktoLearning.com
http://www.linktolearning.com/what's_new.htm

Little Links
http://d21c.com/LynnLynn/littlelinks.html

Logan (UT) Library
http://www.logan.lib.ut.us/directory/teens.html

Logan Library
http://www.logan.lib.ut.us/directory/links/family.html

Logan Library (Logan, UT)
http://library.loganutah.org/directory/links/family.html
"everything you need to know about being a successful babysitter from planning play activities to great business practices"

Los Angeles Unified School District
http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/Normandie_EL/baby/baby.htm

Los Gatos Public Library
http://library.losgatosca.gov/teenscc.html

Los Gatos Public Library Los Gatos, CA
http://www.losgatosca.gov/index.asp?NID=810

Los Gatos Public Library - Teen Zone
http://www.losgatosca.gov/index.asp?NID=810
"Provides useful tips and information."

Lower Hudson Regional Information Center (NY)
http://www.lhric.org/kids/index2.html
"A must for teens in the business of babysitting."

Lynnfield Middle School - Library Media Center - New Things to Do and Helpful Ideas
http://www.lynnfield.k12.ma.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=8529&PHPSESSID=9298d304f7ab...

Lynnfield Middle School, Lynnfield, MA
http://www.lynnfield.k12.ma.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=8529&sc_id=1173329409&PHPSESSID=d1d94a9c2ab316e4edf8956365ee16dc

Mad-Den UK Web Directory
http://mad-den.co.uk/modules/xoopsodp/index.php/Kids_and_Teens/Teen_Life/Babysitting/

Marietta College
http://www.marietta.edu/~cavaliec/resources.html

Marin Elementary School (Albany, CA)
http://www.albany.k12.ca.us/marin/helpful%20parent%20links.htm
"This creation of the University of Illinois Extension starts students thinking of babysitting as a business, and maybe the first step in their career path. Parents will like this site because it has materials you can give to babysitters of all ages, especially younger babysitters who arejust starting out. The site covers good business practices, child development, safety and general tips on caring for kids."

Mark Crawley's MOVIEPROP.COM
http://www.movieprop.com/tvandmovie/reviews/adventuresinbabysittinglinks.htm
"in depth analysis of the business of babysitting, including safety issues, bathing, dealing with infants, and professionalism."

Mid-Continent Public Library
http://www.mcpl.lib.mo.us/Links/Teens/Careers/
"Everything you need to know about being a successful babysitter is available on this site, from planning play activities to great business practices."

Middleton Public Library (Middleton, WI)
http://www.midlibrary.org/library/teen/colleges.htm
"OK, more of a job than a "career," but here's everything you could want to know about babysitting..."

Montgomery County Public Schools (Rockville, MD)
http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/curriculum/facs/facslinks.html

Moorestown Library - Just for Teens
http://www.moorestown.lib.nj.us/teencareers.html
"Find out what makes a babysitter great, how much to charge, how to diaper a baby, and more! The site also has a template for designing babysitting flyers."

Mountain Shadow Service Unit
http://azmetro.com/mountainresources.html
"Girls working on the Caring for Children badge may enjoy The Business of Babysitting site which features a program to make your own advertising flyer."

Multanomah County (OR) Library
http://www.multcolib.org/outer/careers.html

Multnomah County Library
http://www.multcolib.org/teens/work.html
"Learn how to be a great babysitter."

My Room
http://www.wc-link.org/wcfl/ya

Nassau Library
http://www.nassaulibrary.org/bryant/blteens/justforfun.htm
"Use this site to create your own babysitting flyers or to learn about children of different ages!"

National Education Telecommunications Network
http://www.netn.net/10113.htm

Nebraska's 4H'ers
http://holt.unl.edu/funsites.doc

New York Online Access to Health
http://www.noah-health.org/en/healthy/children/wellnes/basic.html

North Bethesda (MD) Pathfinder First Aid Project
http://mcps.k12.md.us/schools/northbethesdams/firstaidpath.html

North Branch Middle School, North Branch, MN
http://www.northbranch.k12.mn.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=5209&sc_id=1172766334&PHPSESSID=5dfda158ac43f29753aa975af4d1fd70

North Carolina Cooperative Extension
http://cyfernet.ces.ncsu.edu/cyfdb/browse_3.php?keyword=babysitting&search_type=keyword
"A great web site that leads teens through the process of setting up a babysitting service."

North Carolina State University, NC
http://cyfernet.ces.ncsu.edu/cyfdb/browse_3.php?keyword=Baby&search_type=keyword&search=Health
"Publisher: University of Illinois Extension Description: A great web site that leads teens through the process of setting up a babysitting service."

Northwest Allen County Schools
http://www.nacs.k12.in.us/cms/FACS%20Tool%20Box.htm

ODP
http://www.mojplanet.net/odp/index.php?c=Kids_and_Teens/Teen_Life/Babysitting
"A guide for teenagers (age 14-19) on how to successfully run a babysitting business."

Ohio State U. Ross County Extension (Chillicothe, OH)
http://ross.osu.edu/seasonal.htm
"Want to start your own babysitting business? Visit this site to learn what you need to know to become a great babysitter! (University of Illinois)"

Ohio State University - 4-H Projects
http://clark.osu.edu/4h/4hprojects.htm

Onondaga County Public Library
http://www.onlib.org/website/teens/money.htm
"For people ages 14-19 who are interesting in learning more about the business of babysitting. This guide prepares potential babysitters with the knowledge and skills necessary to care for children."

Onondaga County Public Library
http://www.ocpl.lib.ny.us/website/teens/money.htm

Oregon Area School District
http://teachers.oregon.k12.wi.us/shumaker/index.htm

Oswego Public Library (Oswego, IL)
http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/greatsites/600.htm

Oxnard High School (Oxnard, CA)
http://www.ouhsd.k12.ca.us/sites/ohs/counsel/cclinks/cclinks.htm
"offers tons of information."

Parenthood.com
http://www.parenthood.com/links_display.html?cat=77

Parenthood.com
http://conception.parenthood.com/links_display.html?cat=77

Parkway South Middle School - Debbie Schneider - Babysitting 911
http://www.pkwy.k12.mo.us/southmiddle/ProjectPathways/babysitting_101.htm
"Lots of great information about what to ask parents, ages and stages and safety tips. Have fun exploring!"

PBCLibrary.org
http://www.pbclibrary.org/teensfunstuff.htm
"For 14 to 19 year olds. This site has it all! Information about how to do business, what to expect at various ages & stages, and how to care for kids."

Pearson Education
http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_childhood_cluster_1/0,6413,497822-,00.html

Peggy Riehl Child Psychologist
http://home.sprintmail.com/~peggyriehl/precefamily.htm

Peoria (IL) Public Library
http://www.peoria.lib.il.us/Youth_Services_Folder/pages/teen_site_links.htm

PepeSearch Web Directory
http://dir.pepesearch.com/cgi-bin/apexec.cgi?etype=odp

Pequot Library (Southport, CT)
http://www.pequotlibrary.com/teens/websites.html

Pittsford Elementary School
http://pas.k12.mi.us/elemlab/safety.htm

Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County
http://www.teenxtremeonline.org/jobs.htm
"A guide to prepare potential babysitters with the knowledge & skills necessary to care for children and start a babysitting business. Includes a template for making your own flyer!"

Quince Orchard High School, Gaithersburg, MD
http://facs.qohs.org/rsh.htm

Rapid City (SD) School
http://www.rcas.org/websites/sites4kids.htm

Resource Central
http://www.resourcehelp.com/employ_res.htm
"A great website whose purpose is to prepare potential babysitters with the knowledge & skills necessary to care for children."

Rich Central High School
http://www.richcentral.org/MCPathfinders/entrepreneurship.htm
"This creation of the University of Illinois Extension starts students thinking of babysitting as a business, and maybe the first step in their career path. Parents will like this site because it has materials you can give to babysitters of all ages, especially younger babysitters who are just starting out. No business license is needed yet, but the site covers good business practices, child development, safety and general tips on caring for kids."

Riesel Jr./Sr. High School Library, Riesel, TX
http://www.rieselisd.org/hslib/appliedscience.htm

Saline County 4-H, Benton, AR
http://www.uaex.edu/saline/newsletters/green_white/2006/april_may_2006.pdf
"This Babysitting Guide has great tips for anyone who will be babysitting this summer."

San Bernardino County Library - Teen Issues
http://www.sbcounty.gov/library/home/teenloader.aspx?page=teens/issues/issues.ascx&ptitle=Issues
"Guide to the Business of Babysitting: Excellent advice on being a good babysitter."

San Bernardino County, California - Teen Issues
http://www.sbcounty.gov/library/teens/New_Page/issues/issues.htm
"Guide to the Business of Babysitting: Excellent advice on being a good babysitter."

San Jacinto College
http://www.sjcd.edu/program/child_dev_career_resources.html

Santa Clara: Washington County Library - Young Adults
http://library.washco.utah.gov/santa-clara/young-adult/
"Guide to the Business of Babysitting - learn how to be a great babysitter"

School Library Journal
http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA148772.html
"Tweens' first jobs often are babysitting younger kids in their neighborhood. This great site provides tons of information about how to keep their young charges safe and happy, as well as how to turn babysitting into a profitable and satisfying endeavor. Creator: University of Illinois Extension Service, Champaign, IL. Don't Miss: The "Infants," "Toddlers," "Preschoolers," and "School Age" sections, with solid information about child development. Also see "Planning Play Activities," and the babysitting flyer that kids can create at the "Make Your Own Flyer" link."

Scouting Web
http://www.scoutingweb.com/scoutingweb/Junior.htm

Scoutingweb.com
http://scoutingweb.com/scoutingweb/Program/CadSen.htm

Search Info Reference Directory
http://search-info.com/Dir/Kids_and_Teens/Teen_Life/Babysitting/index.html
"A guide for teenagers (age 14-19) on how to successfully run a babysitting business."

Simiax Web Directory
http://simiax.com/KidsandTeens/TeenLife/Babysitting/

Slider.com Search Engine
http://www.slider.com/Kids_and_Teens/Teen_Life/Babysitting.htm

Smithtown Central School District
http://teacher2.smithtown.k12.ny.us/amslibrary/cool_sites.htm

South Lake Elementary School (Gaithersburg, MD)
http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/schools/southlakees/03.html.homepage/student-parent web connect.htm

Springfield (MA) Library
http://www.springfieldlibrary.org/liblinks/teenlnk.html
"This handy online babysitting how-to covers all the essentials, including a template for a good flyer to advertise your business."

St. Louis Public Library
http://www.slpl.lib.mo.us/kidzone/links/STUDY.HTM
"A guide for potential babysitters with tips for getting started and caring for kids."

St. Mary's Catholic Elementary School
http://goderich.hpcdsb.edu.on.ca/studentsstuff.htm

State of Connecticut - Department of Children and Families
http://www.ct.gov/dcf/cwp/view.asp?a=2565&dcfNav=%7C&q=318268

State of Connecticut - Department of Children and Families
http://www.ct.gov/dcf/cwp/view.asp?a=2565&dcfNav=%7C&q=318268&pp=12&n=1

State of Connecticut - Department of Children and Families
http://www.ct.gov/dcf/cwp/view.asp?a=2565&q=318268&dcfNavPage=%7C

State of Connecticut - Department of Children and Families
http://www.ct.gov/dcf/cwp/view.asp?a=2565&Q=318268

Stock Market Investing
http://stock.camedwards.com/babysitting.html
"A guide for teenagers (age 14-19) on how to successfully run a babysitting business."

Stoneybrook Heights London, ON Canada
http://www.stoneybrookheights.com/index.php?pageId=tls&action=article&itemId=755

Sunnymead Elementary School (Hillsburough, NJ)
http://www.hillsborough.k12.nj.us/sunny/links.htm
"How to start a babysitting service."

SuperLinksDirectory.com
http://www.superlinksdirectory.com/xq/asp/category.teens:babysitting:playtime/qx/

Surry Community College
http://depts.surry.edu/lrc/guides/activities.html
"Planning Play Activities (University of Illinois Extension) – a concise list of play activities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers."

Surry Community College - LRC Subject Guides
http://depts.surry.edu/lrc/guides/activities.html
"Planning Play Activities (University of Illinois Extension) – a concise list of play activities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers."

Sutherland Shire Libraries - Cool Site for Teens
http://www.suthlib.nsw.gov.au/ssc/suthlib.nsf/AllDocs/RWP78E57E378F66EC13CA2570DC000FC6ED?OpenDocument

Sutherland Shire Libraries - Cool Sites for Teens
http://www.suthlib.nsw.gov.au/ssc/suthlib.nsf/PrintView/78E57E378F66EC13CA2570DC000FC6ED?OpenDocument

Taryn's World
http://www.tarynsworld.org/taryn/fun.htm
"Sure, it's fun, but it's cool to earn money, too!  This site tells you how to do it."

Teacher Web
http://teacherweb.com/MD/JacobsvilleElementarySchool/MrsShilkret/links1.stm
"A Guide to the Business of Babysitting"

Teacher Web
http://teacherweb.com/AR/SiloamSpringsMiddleSchool/LibraryMediaCenter/wqr2.stm
"Information on Babysitting~1"

TeensConnect.com
http://www.teens-connect.com/teenlinks.cfm?cat_id=409
"All you could ever want to know about babysitting is here, including child care by ages and stages, tips about how to do business, and even how to make your own flyer to advertise. A must-see site for anyone trying to make some money on a Saturday night!"

Tempe, Arizona - Youth Library - High School
http://www.tempe.gov/youthlibrary/highschool/
"Babysitting: A guide to the business of babysitting for 14 to 19 year olds. This site has it all! Information about how to do business, what to expect at various ages & stages, and how to care for kids."

The Bryant Library (Roslyn, NY)
http://www.nassaulibrary.org/bryant/blteens/justforfun.htm
"Use this site to create your own babysitting flyers or to learn about children of different ages!"

The Frugal Shopper Web Directory
http://www.thefrugalshopper.com/directory/links54.html

The Official Kids Portal for the US Government
http://www.okcps.org/lcs/JOM/Careers%20-%20Kids_gov.htm

The UK Web Design Company Web Directory
http://www.theukwebdesigncompany.com/dmoz.php?browse=/Kids_and_Teens/Teen_Life/Babysitting/

The Youth Online Club
http://www.youthonline.ca/online/babysitting.shtml
"A fantastic site that tells you how to conduct a successful business by knowing your stuff. Topics include, "Doing Business", "Ages and Stages", "Caring for Kids" and "Creating Your Own Flyer"."

Timberland (WA) Regional Library
http://www.timberland.lib.wa.us/teens-real-world.asp
"Everything you need to know about the bizz of babysitting is right here: what makes a great babysitter, the different needs of different ages of kids, how to take care of kids, how to respect differences in childrearing among families, and how to run a great business. You'll even be able to make your own babysitting flier online."

Trumbull County (OH) Education Service Center
http://www.trumbull.k12.oh.us/teachers/resources/webquests/fuhry/careofchildren.htm

TYGO.com - Search Engine & Directory
http://www.tygo.com/Dir/Kids_and_Teens/Teenage_Life/Babysitting

University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
http://ag.arizona.edu/4-h/project/child_care.html

University of California Cooperative Extension San Joaquin County
http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/files/filelibrary/2019/1703.pdf

University of Florida - Family &Consumer Sciences Resources - St. Lucie County Extension Office
http://stlucie.ifas.ufl.edu/family_and_consumer_sciences_links.html

University of Florida Extension - Family & Consumer Sciences Resources
http://stlucie.ifas.ufl.edu/family_and_consumer_sciences_links.html

University of Florida Extension Jackson County
http://jackson.ifas.ufl.edu/4h/links.htm

University of Florida Extension Sarasota County
http://sarasota.extension.ufl.edu/FCS/FCSLinks.html

University of Illinois Extension
http://www.4-h.uiuc.edu/projects/onlineref.html

University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension - Lyon County 4-H
http://ces.ca.uky.edu/lyon/youthdev/links.htm
"Items of interest outlined by the University of Illinois Extension"

University of Kentucky Extension
http://ces.ca.uky.edu/lyon/youthdev/links.htm

University of Michigan - Health Systems - Babysitter Safety
http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/yourchild/babysit.htm
"Here is a link to a great site for sitters called: A Guide to the Business of Babysitting. It's also in Spanish! Parents may want to refer their sitter to this web page, or print this information and give it to their sitter ahead of time, so the sitter is aware of the level of professionalism expected by the parents. Sitters who know and follow these guidelines will be highly respected by parents, and always in demand. A child who will be home alone should also be familiar with all the babysitting safety information."

University of Michigan Health System
http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/yourchild/babysit.htm
"Here is a link to a great site for sitters. Parents may want to refer their sitter to this web page, or print this information and give it to their sitter ahead of time, so the sitter is aware of the level of professionalism expected by the parents. Sitters who know and follow these guidelines will be highly respected by parents, and always in demand."

University of Missouri - St. Louis
http://www.umsl.edu/rcew/pf-resources/linksstudent.html
"Website designed for young people, ages 14-19 interested in learning more about the business of babysitting."

University of Missouri Extension
http://outreach.missouri.edu/cooper/family.shtml

University of Missouri Extension
http://extension.missouri.edu/cooper/family.shtml

University of Missouri Extension
http://www.outreach.missouri.edu/cooper/family.shtml

University of Missouri Extension Cooper County
http://extension.missouri.edu/cooper/family.shtml

University of Missouri Extension, Boone County
http://extension.missouri.edu/boone/family.shtml

University of Missouri Outreach and Extension Boone County
http://outreach.missouri.edu/boone/children.shtml

University of Missouri Outreach and Extension Cooper County
http://outreach.missouri.edu/cooper/family.shtml

University of Missouri St. Louis: Regional Center for Education & Work - Links for Students
http://www.umsl.edu/rcew/pf-resources/linksstudent.html
"Business of Babysitting Website designed for young people, ages 14-19 interested in learning more about the business of babysitting."

University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension
http://www.southernplains.unl.edu/fourH/pub040505120716

University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension - Lancaster County
http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fun/

University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension - Thayer & Nuckolls Counties
http://www.thayer-nuckolls.unl.edu/fourhpage

University of Nebraska Lincoln Cooperative Extension
http://www.southernplains.unl.edu/fourH/pub040505120716

University of Nebraska Lincoln Cooperative Extension
http://countywebapp.unl.edu/counties/richardson/fourhpage

University of Wisconsin-Extension
http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/onlinpro/childdev.cfm

University of Wisconsin-Extension
http://www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/Oconto/4h/familyhomeandhealth.html

Vancouver Public Library
http://www.vpl.ca/branches/LibrarySquare/you/ahead.html
"A Guide To The Business Of Babysitting Here's everything you need to know about being a successful babysitter from play activities to great business practices. Covers basic childcare issues as safety, bathing, diapering, feeding infants and children, and respecting family values. There's even a template for a flyer to advertise your babysitting services."

Vancouver Public Library Online
http://www.vpl.vancouver.bc.ca/branches/LibrarySquare/you/ahead.html
"Here's everything you need to know about being a successful babysitter from play activities to great business practices. Covers basic childcare issues as safety, bathing, diapering, feeding infants and children, and respecting family values. There's even a template for a flyer to advertise your babysitting services."

Vindex Web Directory
http://www.vindex.nl/dmoz.jspx?topic_id=Top/Kids_and_Teens/Teen_Life/Babysitting
"A guide for teenagers (age 14-19) on how to successfully run a babysitting business."

Virtual Middle School Library
http://www.sldirectory.com/studf/cool.html

Vocational Information Center
http://www.khake.com/page15.html

Wayne County, IN
http://www.waynet.org/waynet/featured_link/2001/12.htm
"Are you - or a young person you know - interested in babysitting? Check out this guide on the business of babysitting!"

Waynet Community Network
http://www.waynet.org/people

WayNet Community Network Association
http://www.waynet.org/people/youth.htm

Web-Beacon
http://www.web-beacon.com/DIR/index.php?c=76636
"Characteristics of a great babysitter, information you will need, respecting family differences, ages and stages, caring for kids, and babysitting puzzles."

Weber County Library
http://www.weberpl.lib.ut.us/kids_teens/eTeens.htm

Web's Biggest
http://www.websbiggest.com/dir-wiki.cfm/Top/Kids_and_Teens/Teen_Life/Babysitting
"A guide for teenagers (age 14-19) on how to successfully run a babysitting business."

WebSpawner.com
http://www.superlinksdirectory.com/xq/asp/category.teens:babysitting/qx/

WebSpawner.com
http://superlinks.webspawner.com/xq/asp/category.teens:babysitting:playtime/qx/

What's On the Net
http://whatsonthe.net/teenmks.htm

Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babysitting

Wilton (CT) Library
http://www.wiltonlibrary.org/ya/issues.asp

Winnipeg School Division Library Media Services
http://www.wsd1.org/PC_LMS/inklings/2001-02/0112.pdf

Wolfhard Touchard, Reference & Database Librarian, Andrews University
http://www2.andrews.edu/~touchard/eb-money.html
"this great site provides tons of information: how to keep their young charges safe and happy how to turn babysitting into a profitable and satisfying endeavor"

Wollongong City Library
http://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/library/weblinks/Category.aspx?Cate

Wollongong City Library - Category Index
http://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/library/weblinks/CategoryIndex.aspx
"A Guide to the business of babysitting - everything you need to know about being a successful babysitter from planning play activities to respecting family values."

Wollongong City Library - Index
http://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/library/weblinks/CategoryByDate.aspx
"# A Guide to the business of babysitting - everything you need to know about being a successful babysitter from planning play activities to respecting family values."

Wollongong City Library - Teens
http://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/library/weblinks/Category.aspx?CategoryId=83
"A Guide to the business of babysitting - everything you need to know about being a successful babysitter from planning play activities to respecting family values."

World of Education
http://dirs.educationworld.net/cat/468835/
"A guide for teenagers (age 14-19) on how to successfully run a babysitting business."

Yahoo Answers Canada
http://answers.yahoo.ca/question/index?qid=20060707152935AA8ejRk&show=7
"It has good pointers that I, myself, use."

Yahoo Search Directory, Australia
http://au.dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Families/Parenting/Child_Care/Babysitting/
"Hints for babysitters doing business, tips for caring for kids at different ages and stages, and an online guide to create your own babysitting flyer. Also in Spanish."

Yahoo!
http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Families/Parenting/Child_Care/Babysitting/
"hints for doing business, tips for caring for kids at different ages and stages, and an online guide to create your own flyer. Also in Spanish."

Yahooligans
http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/Science_and_Nature/Health_and_Safety/Safety/Babysitting_Tips/

Yahooligans Directory
http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/science_and_nature/health_and_safety/safety/Babysitting_Tips/

Yal
http://www.yale.edu/babysitting/activities.html

Yale Babysitting Services - Activities
http://www.yale.edu/babysitting/activities.html
"University of Illinois Extension: A Guide to the Business of Babysitting"

Yolo County (CA) Library
http://www.yolocounty.org/org/library/YA_link.htm

YoloCounty.org
http://www.yolocounty.org/org/library/branches/YA_link.htm

Youth Online, Canada
http://www.youthonline.ca/online/babysitting.shtml
"Some good babysitting tips for young sitters."

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