Phone Safety for Babysitters

Phone Call Safety for Kids 📱🚫

Sometimes the phone rings and it’s not someone you know. Here’s what to do to stay safe:

1. Don’t answer the phone unless you’re allowed to.
2. If you don’t recognize the voice, don’t talk — go get an adult right away.
3. If you do answer, never say you’re home alone or give out your name, address, or school.
4. Remember: Real friends and family already know your name, and so do grown-ups like your teacher or caregiver.
5. If something feels weird or scary, hang up and tell a trusted adult.

💡 Safety Tip: It’s always okay to ask for help!

Babysitting? Here’s a Quick Cheat Sheet! 👶👧🧑‍🍼

If you’re babysitting, here are a few extra steps to keep everyone safe:

• Before the parents leave, ask them:
  “Is anyone going to call? Should I answer the phone?”
  (This is the easiest and best way to stay safe.)
• If you need to call the parents, make sure you have their phone number written down or saved. You can also use tools like FaceTime if needed.
• Always keep the doors locked when you’re babysitting or home alone.
  (This keeps little kids from wandering outside and keeps strangers from walking in.)
• If you need to take a message:
  • Politely ask the caller to spell their name and give their phone number.
  • Repeat it back to them to show you wrote it down carefully.
  • This shows that you are not a little kid anymore you’re a responsible babysitter!

You can print this for yourself or the people you babysit.