New babysitters
Starting out and want the skills and confidence to take a first job.
Babysitter Training
For 11 to 16 year olds ready to be the sitter parents ask for by name. Infant and child care, safety, emergency response, leadership, and how to run a babysitting business, in one hands-on day.
Ages 11 to 16In person
10-year certificateAmerican Red Cross
Includes first aid basicsNot a CPR certification
Member pricingSee registration
What It Is
This in-person course prepares youth to safely and confidently care for children and infants. Hands-on activities, videos, and discussion build real-life readiness: feeding, diapering, holding, safety, and what to do when something goes wrong.
The course introduces First Aid/CPR/AED basics but does not certify in them; pair it with the First Aid/CPR/AED course for full certification.
Who It's For
Experienced sitters
Already babysitting and want a credential, emergency training, and business skills.
Parents
Looking for a certified sitter? Ask graduates for their Red Cross certificate.
What You'll Learn
- Basic child care: picking up and holding infants and toddlers, bottle and spoon feeding, diapering, bedtime
- Safety inside and outside the home
- Preparing for emergencies and the Check-Call-Care model
- Choking and bleeding emergencies
- Babysitting leadership and the decision-making model
- The business of babysitting: finding clients, setting rates, being professional
Certification
Successful participants receive a 10-year American Red Cross Babysitter's Training certificate.
Price
| Option | Members | Non-members |
|---|---|---|
| Babysitter's Training | See registration | See registration |
Upcoming Dates
Pick a date on the calendar or choose from the list. Each course links straight to registration.
Before You Register
Prerequisites, requirements, policies, and resources.
Age requirement
Participants must be 11 to 16 at the time of the course.
What to bring
Lunch or a snack, water bottle, and a notebook. All training materials are provided.
Is CPR included?
First Aid/CPR/AED is introduced but not certified. Register for the separate certification course if you want the credential.
Cancellation
Cancel 72 hours before the course for a full refund; inside 72 hours, transfer to another date.
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