Santa Clara Police Department - Babysitting Safety Tips

If you suspect a fire, get the children and yourself out. Go to a neighbor's house, and call the fire department. Refer to your checklist for your employers emergency phone number. Call them and let them know where you and the children are.
Stay calm! The most important thing to remember is that young children won't panic if you don't.

When your employers return home, report on what happened, especially if you considered anything unusual.
Call home and let someone know you're on your way.
Be sure to have an escort home; this should be one of the conditions under which you accept any babysitting job.
If for some reason your employers won't drive or walk you home—or seem intoxicated—ask someone at your home to come and get you.