If you'll be using the kitchen, get the parents to show you how to use the kettle, microwave and anything else you'll need. It's best not to try to cook in strange houses. Telephone numbers These are very important. The parents should always leave you a number where they can be contacted if anything goes wrong. They should also give you the number of a neighbour, who will help if an accident happens.
Some people leave babysitters their doctors' contact numbers too.
Get these numbers before the parents leave. And if your family doesn't already have the phone number of where you are, phone it through to them now. Company You may want to ask if you can have a friend around. It can give you confidence in a strange house and two of you might be better than one at dealing with problems. But please remember - you're there to babysit, not party.