Babysitter Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Babysitter:

  • High school diploma.
  • Undisputed legal capacity.
  • Demonstrable successful babysitting experience.
  • Ability to issue age-appropriate directions.
  • Observance of caregivers'/parents' babysitting-related requests.
  • First-hand experience with navigating child-related emergencies is beneficial.
  • Perceptive to major safety-related threats.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Babysitter skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Babysitter roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.