Offers basic first aid and caregiving skills for youth 11-15 years old.  Participants learn how to provide care to children in a variety of age groups, and how to prevent and respond to emergencies. The course also offers youth the skills to promote themselves as babysitters to prospective families.

Prerequisites: Minimum 11 years of age (or completion of Grade 5)

Duration:  7-8 hours

• Responsibility and Leadership: Learn how to be a responsible babysitter and exhibit leadership qualities in various childcare scenarios.

• Decision-Making and Behavior Management: Develop the ability to make sound decisions and manage challenging behaviors effectively.

• Child Development Insights: Gain valuable insights into children's developmental stages, along with specific strategies tailored to each stage.

• Practical Childcare Skills: Master fundamental caregiving tasks such as feeding, diapering, dressing, and engaging in age-appropriate play with children and infants.

• Safety and Prevention: Acquire the skills to recognize and prevent unsafe situations, make safe choices, and promote secure behaviors for children under your care.

• First Aid Proficiency: Receive comprehensive training in essential First Aid skills, ensuring you're prepared to respond effectively to emergencies.

• Business Savvy: Learn how to promote yourself as a babysitter to prospective families, making yourself a sought-after choice.

Lifetime certification

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Participants receive a valuable Babysitter's Manual, packed with essential reference material to reinforce the course content. Upon successful completion, you'll also receive a completion certificate, showcasing your commitment to responsible babysitting.