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Finding a babysitter...help!

mommy06mommy06 member
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I have never really had to find a sitter for my kids. My oldest dd stayed with a family friend who cares for children. She no longer cares for kids so now I am in the hunt for a new sitter. Not only do I have to find a sitter, but I need to find a sitter who can deal with a sn child and allow early steps therapy in her house three times a week. I don't even know where to start or what to ask the sitter if I were to find one. I would obviously check background and references, but what else? Where to start??

 

Thanks 

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Re: Finding a babysitter...help!

  • superkarynfragilisticsuperkarynfragilistic member

    I would ask your EI therapists and any EI contacts (such as your caseworker) you may have.  Once you narrow the field, you can request the caregiver's ssn and run a full background check.  Our state has one for teachers/daycare workers/childcare providers which seems pretty comprehensive.

    Good luck!

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  • MaxandRubyMaxandRuby member

    Are you needing a babysitter or daycare? You could always go by the way of an in-home daycare center. That is where both of my kids go (found her on Craigslist and she is a God send!). My DCP allows EI to come into her home.

    You can also go to Care.com who I know has an option for special needs or Sittercity. You may have to pay to contact anyone/post a job but it may be worth it. I have accounts at both and is where I find my babysitters.

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  • SueBearSueBear member

    I babysat for a special needs (medical - her child had CP) child when I was younger. The mother trained me as a mother's helper, then the more time I spent with her children eventually I was a regular sitter when she want out.   

    I think you are looking for a home-based daycare?  If that is the case, maybe check care.com. 

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  • MirandaHobbesMirandaHobbes member

    I second asking EI therapists for advice, and sittercity and care.com. I know that DS' special ed aide moonlights as a PCA and also will do SN nannying in the summertime.

    I was fortunate in that the typical daycare we attended before we joined a SN daycare was quite willing to work with EI therapists. They made sure he got on the bus on days he went to group, and were welcoming of aides visiting his classroom. It was a win-win for everyone because the therapist could watch DS in a group setting with other typical kids.

    As DS' therapies increased it made sense for us to move to a SN inclusive setting though. I was surprised when I found out the cost difference wasn't that much different than his other typical center.

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  • mommy06mommy06 member
    I am looking for a dayacare provider. Thanks for the advice.  It is a stressful process, I am foing to meet with someone today.  I hope it works out.  Thanks ladies!
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