Babysitting is a job with significant responsibility and the Babysitting Course helps prospective babysitters learn the skills they need.

This course is for youth aged 11 to 15. It teaches the new babysitter the necessary skills to provide care to children in a variety of situations.

This course emphasizes safety rules, responding to emergencies, and developing leadership skills.



Course Format: in-class



Prerequisites
Participants must be at least 11 years old.


 
Duration
8 hours

Teaching time does not include breaks.



Course Fee
Babysitting Basics: $80 per participant



Course Content
Becoming a babysitter
Basic first aid
Healthy meals
Safe play
Changing diapers
Bedtime routines
Handling emergencies

Participants will also learn skills for making correct decisions when dealing with behavior, caring for a sick child, and what to ask before caring for a child with disabilities.