Babysitter's Training

The babysitter's course is fun and fast-paced with hands-on activities, exciting videos, role-playing, and lively discussions. You’ll gain the confidence to make smart decisions and stay safe in any babysitting situation.

Participants will learn

• How to supervise children and infants

• How to perform basic child-care skills such as diapering and feeding

• How to be a safe responsible and successful babysitter

• The importance of being a leader and using the FIND decision-making model to make decisions and solve problems

• How to use the Babysitter's Self-Assessment Tool to help you learn about your babysitting skills, abilities and interests, and will help you know which babysitting jobs are right for you

• Basics of child development

• How to choose safe, age-appropriate games & toys

• How to handle bedtime and discipline issues

• How to identify safety hazards and prevent injuries

• How to communicate effectively with parents