When you are new to the neighborhood and you don't know anyone, you may not have a clue on how to find a babysitter in a new place.
Moving is quite strenuous in itself and having to find a new babysitter adds up to the difficulty of moving.
As you plan for the move, check out the profile of your new location.
Is it near a college? Does it have parents group or association? Is a day care available in the area? Here are some easy guidelines to help you in finding a sitter.
1.
Advertise.
Print leaflets to post around in the area.
Distribute your leaflets in the college campus (if you are living near it) or post it also on bulletin boards of churches and schools.
You may also opt to advertise in the local newspaper's classifieds.
Another alternative is to broadcast online.
Use your social networking site to announce that you are in need of a babysitter.
Don't forget to include your location.
2.
Ask around.
Visit schools and churches.
Teachers and youth group leaders may be able to direct you on where and how to find a babysitter plus give references.
Inquire also if the community has a mothers group or a babysitter co-op.
3.
Try Day Care.
Day Care offers babysitting services and also gives formal learning instructions.
There are also families that operate a day care to mind for children from families in the neighborhood.
Some churches and/or schools rent out an unused space for Day Care service or may also offer Day Care services themselves.
4.
Seek assistance from the company you are working for.
Some large corporations provide childcare amenities in the place of work.
5.
Look up babysitting service sites.
These online services are focused on helping you locate babysitters in an area.
You just key in your new zip code and a list of babysitters in your area will turn up.
It might be able to also help you how to find a babysitter in your area.