How to use it
Pick a starting point and change the headings to fit your home.
Print it and fill in the details by hand.
Walk the sitter through it before you leave, then stick it on the fridge.
Keep a spare copy in a drawer, and print a fresh one when things change.
Make it last: print on cardstock, laminate it or slip it into a sheet protector, and use a dry-erase marker or Velcro dots so you can use it again.
Questions parents ask
Why do I write the details by hand?
So private things like phone numbers, your address and the Wi-Fi password only ever go on paper. Type the headings you want here, and fill in the rest with a pen.
What does a babysitter need to know?
Where you’ll be and how to reach you, who to call if they can’t, any allergies or medicine, and the bedtime routine. House rules and screen time save a lot of guesswork for everyone.
Can I use it for grandparents or a new daycare?
Yes. The Grandparents starting point adds school pickup and comfort items, and New daycare turns it into an about-my-child page, written in your child’s voice, for a new caregiver.
Is my child’s name saved anywhere?
No. A name you type stays in your browser so it can print on the sheet. It is never sent to us.
Is it really free?
Yes. One email unlocks this and every other tool in the library, and you can print as many as you like. Your email also brings one short story each Tuesday, and you can leave anytime.
Read it with a story
This is a simple visual support for everyday routines, not a therapy or a treatment. If your child works with a teacher or therapist, they can tell you how it fits with what they already do. Picture symbols: Mulberry Symbols, CC BY-SA 4.0.
