Most babysitters start working between the ages of 11 to 14 years old but in most places, there is no legal minimum age required to babysit. You can take a Red Cross babysitting course starting at age 11. If parents consider you responsible enough to offer you a job then you are old enough.

Can a 12 year old babysit a 6 year old?

In general, kids can start babysitting siblings for short periods around age 11 or 12. Start by leaving them for short amounts of time and gradually increase it as they prove themselves trustworthy. Don't leave them alone overnight until your oldest child is at least 16.

Can a 10 year old babysit a 5 year old?

Any younger might make parents uncomfortable, and much older could result in disobedience because of the small age gap. What ages can a 9-10 year old babysit? You can babysit children age five and up if you are mature and responsible.