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Life is for learning? Learning what? You name it. There’s a lot to learn.

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---ABIGAIL ADAMS - 1780

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

How to Start a Babysitting Co-op

First, gather a list of interested parents. Invite them to an organizational meeting and discuss the following: the size of the group, membership requirements, election of officers, how often you will meet, dues needed to pay for supplies, guidelines for handling emergencies, sick children and late pick ups.

Next, you will need to establish an exchange system. Consider a ticket system. Authorize an established number of tickets per child, per hour. Determine the number of tickets the average person will need per month and distribute.

It would also be a good idea to appoint a secretary that can establish a system for personal record-keeping for each child. Include allergies, doctor’s name and number, emergency information, etc. Once, the baby-sitting co-op is in place, kick back and enjoy a night out in comfort. You deserve it.

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