L2A5: Caring for young children in a babysitting environment

1. Understand responsibilities in relation to babysitting

• 1.1. Explain the responsibilities of the children’s parent(s) or primary carer(s) in relation to: • the babysitter • the children
• 1.2. Describe the babysitter’s responsibilities to the children being cared for
• 1.3. Explain the babysitter’s responsibilities to the children’s parent(s) or primary carer(s)

2. Know age-appropriate toys and activities for young children from birth to 5 years 11 months

• 2.1. Describe different toys and activities suitable for the following aged children: • birth to 11 months • young children aged 1 year to 1 year 11 months • children aged 2 years to 2 years 11 months • children aged 3 years to 3 years 11 months • children aged 4 years to 5 years 11 months

3. Know how to prepare a young child for sleep

• 3.1. Describe a calming routine for preparing young children to settle at bed time
• 3.2. Demonstrate understanding of the following care activities: • bathing a young child • changing a nappy • supporting a young child to clean teeth
• 3.3. Explain the value of reading stories at bed time