Babysitter’s Training

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$60

The Babysitter’s Training course from the American Red Cross will teach you everything you need to be a great babysitter. This fun, interactive course teaches first aid and safety skills so you can prevent and respond to emergencies. And, as a Red Cross-trained babysitter, you’ll gain confidence and valuable employment skills to impress parents. Youth receive a Babysitter’s Training Handbook, First Aid Kit and certificate of completion.

(This course is recommended for ages 11-15)

You’ll learn how to:

  • Perform first aid and get professional medical help fast
  • Identify common safety hazards and prevent injuries
  • Make good, responsible decisions
  • Supervise infants through school-age children
  • Choose safe and age-appropriate toys and games
  • Perform basic care routines like diapering, feeding and dressing
  • Prepare simple meals and snacks
  • Handle bedtime issues
  • Find and interview for babysitting jobs

UPCOMING COURSES:

  • Saturday, January 29, 9am-5pm

Click here to register

Unless otherwise noted, courses are held at:

Hampton Roads Chapter
1323 W. Pembroke Ave.
Hampton, VA 23661

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