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

This course is for youth age 11 to 15 years old. 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
Must be minimum 11 years old


 
Duration
8 hours

teaching time does not include breaks



Course Fee
Babysitting Basics: $160 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