Legal

Parent Booking Agreement

Last updated: March 27, 2026

This Agreement is entered into between the hiring parent or guardian ("Parent") and Ricky Burd Babysitting, operated by Matt Burd as parent and legal guardian of Rhiannon Rose Burd ("Ricky"). Under California law, Ricky, as a minor, cannot enter into binding contracts. Matt Burd is the legal contracting party for all service agreements.

Both parties must review and sign this Agreement before each babysitting engagement. A new Agreement is required for each separate booking.

Section A — Booking Details

Complete at time of each booking.

Parent/Guardian Name: 
Phone (primary): 
Phone (backup / other parent): 
Email: 
Address where care will be provided: 
 
Date of Service: 
Start Time:     End Time: 

Child(ren) Name(s) and Age(s):

1.   Age: 
2.   Age: 
3.   Age: 
Number of children being cared for: 

Emergency Contact (someone other than booking Parent):

Name: 
Relationship: 
Phone: 

Pediatrician / Family Doctor:

Name: 
Phone: 

Known Allergies (food, medication, environmental):

 
 

Current Medications (name, dosage, and instructions):

 
 

Special Needs / Medical Conditions Ricky Should Know About:

 
 
Nearest Hospital or Urgent Care: 

Special Instructions (bedtime routine, dietary notes, etc.):

 
 

Section B — Rate and Payment

1. Rate

Babysitting is provided at $12.00 per hour, flat rate, regardless of the number of children in care. Minimum booking duration: 2 hours. Partial hours beyond the minimum are billed as full hours.

Example: A 2.5-hour engagement is billed as 3 hours ($36.00).

2. Late Return Fee

If the Parent returns more than 30 minutes past the agreed end time without prior notice, a late fee of $12.00 per additional hour (or portion thereof) applies, beginning at the 31st minute past the agreed end time. If the Parent anticipates being late, please contact Matt Burd at parents@rickyburd.com or via text as early as possible. We will always accommodate reasonable delays communicated in advance.

3. Payment Methods

Payment is due at the conclusion of each engagement. Accepted methods:

  • Cash (exact or approximate — change provided when possible)
  • Check (payable to: Matt Burd)
  • Venmo: @matthewburd
  • Zelle: parents@rickyburd.com

All payment accounts are held by Matt Burd as Ricky's parent and legal guardian.

Section C — Responsibilities and Agreements

4. Parent Responsibilities

  • The Parent retains full legal responsibility for their child(ren) at all times during the engagement.
  • The Parent agrees to return by the agreed end time or notify Ricky and Matt Burd as early as possible if they will be late.
  • The Parent agrees to provide accurate and complete emergency contact and medical information in Section A before each engagement.
  • The Parent agrees to provide a safe environment for Ricky to work in, including: working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, adequate lighting throughout the home, access to a first aid kit, clear and unobstructed exit routes, and at least one working phone or means of communication.
  • The Parent agrees that no unauthorized adults will have access to the home during the engagement without Ricky's and Matt Burd's prior knowledge.
  • The Parent agrees that any adult present in the home during the engagement will be sober and capable of providing responsible supervision if needed.

5. Ricky's Responsibilities

  • Ricky will provide attentive, responsible, and kind care for the child(ren) named in Section A during the agreed hours.
  • Ricky will immediately contact the Parent in the event of an emergency, and will call 911 and then Matt Burd if the situation requires emergency services.
  • Ricky will not leave the home with the child(ren) without prior written permission from the Parent.
  • Ricky will not administer any prescription or over-the-counter medication without explicit written authorization from the Parent (see Section D).
  • Ricky will not use personal devices for entertainment (social media, gaming, streaming) while children are awake and require active supervision.

6. Scope of Duties

Ricky's responsibilities are limited to childcare during the agreed hours. Unless explicitly agreed upon in writing prior to the engagement, Ricky is not responsible for household cleaning, laundry, cooking beyond basic child meal preparation, pet care, or any other duties outside the direct scope of childcare.

7. Photographs and Social Media

Ricky will not photograph, record, or share any images or videos of the child(ren) in her care on any social media platform, website, or messaging app without the explicit prior written consent of the Parent.

8. Cancellation

By Parent: No fee is charged for cancellations made at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time. Consistent last-minute cancellations may affect future availability.

By Ricky / Matt Burd: If Ricky is ill, or if the engagement must be cancelled due to illness, family emergency, severe weather, or other circumstances beyond our control, we will notify the Parent as soon as possible. No fee is charged.

9. Ricky's Right to End an Engagement

Ricky and Matt Burd reserve the right to contact the Parent and request their immediate return if at any point the environment becomes unsafe or inappropriate — including but not limited to:

  • An intoxicated or impaired adult on the premises without another responsible adult present
  • A threat to Ricky's physical or emotional safety
  • Conditions that prevent Ricky from safely supervising the child(ren)

In such circumstances, Matt Burd may come to collect Ricky until the Parent returns. No fee is charged for engagements terminated for safety reasons.

Section D — Emergency Medical Authorization

10. Emergency Authorization

I, the undersigned Parent/Guardian, authorize Ricky Burd and Matt Burd to:

  1. Call 911 and consent to emergency medical treatment for my child(ren) named in Section A, in the event I cannot be reached and a medical emergency exists that requires immediate attention.
  2. Provide emergency responders with the medical information listed in Section A of this Agreement.
  3. Transport my child(ren) to the nearest emergency medical facility if directed to do so by emergency responders.

I understand that every reasonable attempt will be made to contact me or my emergency contact before any authorization under this section is invoked.

Medication Authorization (if applicable):

I authorize Ricky to administer the following medication(s) if needed during this engagement:

Medication: 
Dosage: 
Circumstances: 
If no medications are authorized, write NONE: 

Section E — Governing Law and Acknowledgment

11. Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California. Any disputes shall be resolved in San Diego County, California.

12. Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with the Terms of Service, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties for the engagement described in Section A. It supersedes any prior verbal discussions. Modifications to this Agreement must be made in writing and signed by both parties.

13. Acknowledgment

By signing below, both parties confirm they have read, understand, and agree to all terms of this Agreement.

Signatures

Parent/Guardian:

Signature:     Date: 
Printed Name: 
Relationship to Child(ren): 

Ricky Burd Babysitting — Represented by Matt Burd (Legal Guardian of Rhiannon Rose Burd):

Signature:     Date: 
Printed Name: Matt Burd
Role: Parent and Legal Guardian of Rhiannon Rose Burd

Both parties should retain a signed copy of this Agreement. A new Agreement is required for each separate booking.