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Youth Training (Ages 11–16)

Babysitter’s Training

Build real-world readiness to safely and confidently care for children and infants through hands-on activities, videos, and discussion. First In Safety is an American Red Cross Licensed Training Provider.

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Hands-On Skills Leadership + Safety Optional Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

Choose the Option You Need

Pick the course that matches your goals—babysitting readiness only, or babysitting + pediatric emergency skills.

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Babysitter’s Training

Core babysitting readiness for youth ages 11–16—leadership, safety, child care routines, and emergency basics.

  • Leadership + responsibility
  • Decision-making for real scenarios
  • Safety: home, internet/social media, strangers
  • Basic child care: feeding, diapering, holding, bedtime routines
  • Emergency action steps: CHECK—CALL—CARE
  • Choking care + bleeding control basics
In-person 4h 50m (excl. breaks) Certification valid 10 years
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Enhanced Certification

Babysitter’s Training + Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

Everything in Babysitter’s Training, plus pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED skills for childcare-focused readiness.

  • All Babysitter’s Training topics
  • Pediatric CPR + AED
  • Sudden illness response topics
  • Injuries & environmental emergencies topics
Babysitting topics in-person 7h 10m (excl. breaks) Pediatric FA/CPR/AED card valid 2 years
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No Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for Babysitter’s Training program courses.

  • Designed for youth ages 11–16
  • Skills are hands-on and instructor-guided
  • Confidence-building approach
Great for first-time babysitters Also helpful for youth volunteers
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Materials

What to Bring

Some courses use a participant handbook (print or eBook) in class.

  • Participant handbook (print or eBook) may be required
  • Ready Reference Cards may be optional
  • Ask us if you’re unsure what’s needed
We’ll confirm before class Questions welcome
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How the Class Works

Babysitter’s Training is a hands-on, instructor-led course built around real-life babysitting situations. If you choose the option that includes Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, you’ll stay longer to complete those additional skills and assessments.

1
Arrive at the scheduled start time
We begin together with safety, leadership, and readiness content.
2
Practice skills with guided coaching
You’ll learn and practice child care, safety, and emergency response skills.
3
Complete your selected option
If your course includes Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, you’ll continue into that section.
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What You’ll Learn

Practical, confidence-building skills that prepare youth to lead, stay calm, and respond well in real situations.

Leadership + Decision-Making

Leadership styles, responsibility, and a simple decision-making model for babysitting scenarios.

Child & Infant Care Basics

Feeding, diapering, holding children safely, bedtime routines, and age-appropriate expectations.

Safety Awareness

Identifying hazards, preventing fires and drowning risks, and handling visitors/strangers and online safety.

Emergency Readiness

CHECK—CALL—CARE, choking response, bleeding control basics, and (optional) Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers for parents/guardians and students.

What ages can take this course?
The Babysitter’s Training program is designed for youth ages 11–16.
Is there an online (blended) option?
Babysitter’s Training is taught via instructor-led training (in-person). If your session includes Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, that portion may vary by schedule format, but the babysitting topics are taught in person.
How long is the course?
Babysitter’s Training is about 4 hours 50 minutes (excluding breaks). With Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, it’s about 7 hours 10 minutes (excluding breaks).
How long is the certification valid?
Babysitter’s Training certification is valid for 10 years. If your class includes Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, that certification is typically valid for 2 years.
What is required to pass?
Students must actively participate and demonstrate competency in required skills. Some options may include scenario-based assessments.
Can you teach this for a group?
Yes. We can host group sessions depending on scheduling and minimums. Use “Request Group Training” to start the process.
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