Babysitter questions

[sara76]

I need a list of questions to ask a potential babysitter. Help?

[melis74]

I saw this on Care.com when I joined. I still haven't used anyone though.

www.care.com/child-care-babysitter-interview-p1145-q22778.html

[sara76]

Thanks! I just found this one too.
childcare.about.com/od/occasionalcare/a/sitterquestions.htm

[jen812]

Both of these lists seem great. I would really stress emergency situations or accidents, making sure they have a plan & crying. How will babysitter deal with upset baby?

[sara76]

We are emailing now trying to come up with a date and a place to meet up to get to know each other (ie I judge her and decide if I trust her with my baby which is kind of huge). Is it too much if I ask her to friend me on Facebook first so I can begin judging before we even meet? Or is that too personal? Because really, leaving my baby in her care is about as personal as it gets, so I would like to know at least how she portrays herself publicly (although I searched heron Facebook already and her name isn't searchable which is a good sign). But I don't want to be a psycho either. So tell me what you think. To request Facebook friendship or not to?
ETA Alzi talked me down. But I'm not sure I'm ready to leave her with a random person that I don't know without certifications and registrations and all that jazz. I just need to do more research. I'm going to join care.

[babybchbum]

When are you looking for a Sitter. Is it something that you would consider one of us who might be willing? or are you looking for someone who would be your go to person.

[sara76]

I'm looking for a couple of Sundays now and then. Maybe every other one. Funny hours. Sometimes morning, sometimes evening. Kinda tough.

[babybchbum]

Why are good sitters so hard to find? I really need one for Friday (out of the blue) and it is going to be a major no go.