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When to Use a Babysitter Contract
Parents may consider using a babysitting contract when they have chosen a sitter to care for their child on an ongoing basis. The agreement may also be helpful in situations where the parents will be away for an extended period of time.
What’s Included
Contact Information – The agreement should provide the cellphone number of each parent and the emergency contacts for when they can’t be reached. The babysitter should provide their phone number as well.
Compensation – The babysitter’s hourly rate and any overtime compensation should be described.
Children’s Names and Important Information – The agreement should include the name of each child, their age, and any known allergies. Instructions for emergency procedures can be relayed also, along with a list of each child’s medication and when it should be taken.
Schedule – If the babysitter will be hired on a regular basis, their weekly schedule can be added to the contract. The document can also state when the contract will come into effect and how either party may terminate it.
Responsibilities – The parent’s expectations for the babysitter’s duties should be listed. These responsibilities could include cooking, cleaning, homework, or changing diapers.
Sample
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BABYSITTER CONTRACT
1. THE PARTIES. This Service Contract (the “Agreement”) made on [MM/DD/YYYY] (the “Effective Date”) is by and between [BABYSITTER NAME], with a mailing address of [BABYSITTER ADDRESS] (the “Service Provider”), and [PARENTS’ NAMES], with a mailing address of [PARENTS’ ADDRESS] (the “Client”).
2. CONTACT INFORMATION. The Client can be reached at:
Parent Name: [CONTACT NAME] Cell Phone: [PHONE #] Work Phone: [PHONE #]
Parent Name: [CONTACT NAME] Cell Phone: [PHONE #] Work Phone: [PHONE #]
3. CHILDREN. The Service Provider shall be responsible for the supervision and care of the following children:
Child’s Name: [CHILD NAME] Date of Birth: [CHILD DOB]
Child’s Name: [CHILD NAME] Date of Birth: [CHILD DOB]
4. SERVICES. The Service Provider agrees to provide the following: [DESCRIBE SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED]. Hereinafter known as the “Services.”
5. PAYMENT AMOUNT. The Client agrees to pay the Service Provider $[RATE]/Hour for the Services.
6. ALLERGIES. It is known that the child(ren):
☐ – Do not have any known allergies.
☐ – Have the following allergies: [INDICATE CHILD AND ASSOCIATED ALLERGIES]
7. EMERGENCY CONTACTS. In the case of emergency, the Service Provider should contact:
Emergency Contact Name: [EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME]
Phone Number: [EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE NUMBER]
Relation: [EMERGENCY CONTACT RELATION]
Emergency Contact Name: [EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME]
Phone Number: [EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE NUMBER]
Relation: [EMERGENCY CONTACT RELATION]
8. EMERGENCY PROTOCOL. [DESCRIBE EMERGENCY PROTOCOL]
9. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. [ADD ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS, TERMS, CONDITIONS].
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto agree to the above terms and have caused this Agreement to be executed in their names.
Client’s Signature: _________________________ Date: _______________
Printed Name: _________________________
Client’s Signature: _________________________ Date: _______________
Printed Name: _________________________
Babysitter’s Signature: _________________________ Date: _______________
Printed Name: _________________________