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For Parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Yale Babysitters?
What experience do the sitters have?
How do I post a job?
What kind of job can I post?
What happens after I post a job?
How much should I pay?
What if I have a question, problem, or suggestion?
Who Are the Yale Babysitters?
Yale Babysitters are current Yale undergraduate students and
graduate students.
What experience do the sitters have?
The experience of each sitter varies. Some sitters have been
caring for children for many years and have references; others
have only watched kids in an informal setting. Please keep in
mind that YALE SITTERS ARE NOT TRAINED BY THE UNIVERSITY. We
encourage that you ask for references, and have a telephone
or in-person interview. Yale University makes no representation
as to the qualifications of the sitters.
How do I post a job?
After a parent or guardian registers for the Yale Babysitting
Services, he or she can post jobs directly on the website. To
register you will need to Log-in with your NetID and then fill
out an on-line registration form. After
you have registered the first time, you can always click directly
on the appropriate link to post or review a job. PLEASE MAKE
SURE YOU POST A JOB AT LEAST FIVE DAYS BEFORE YOU NEED A SITTER.
What kind of job can I post?
Parents or guardians can post a sporadic, one time job, or regular
basis job with a set weekly schedule. Please keep in mind that
because of class schedules evenings, weekends, and short, flexible
daytime hours are ideal for most of the sitters.
What happens after I post a job?
Sitters view jobs on the website, where they are arranged by
day, time, and frequency. When a sitter is interested in your
job, he/she will contact you directly. Once a sitter has confirmed
a job, it is the parent’s responsibility to remove it from the
website. Please remember that NOT ALL JOBS WILL BE FILLED.
How much should I pay?
The Yale Babysitting Service does not have an established pay
range. This should be discussed one-on-one with the sitter.
Some factors to consider for payment include number of children
and difficult hours. As a reference point, the parent or guardian
may want to check with the Yale Student Employment Office for
the current hourly wage.
What if I have a question, problem, or suggestion?
Please email babysitting@yale.edu.
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