safety starts here
Hands-on home alone, babysitting, first aid, CPR and choking rescue classes, taught by registered nurses and certified educators. We bring everything to your home, school, troop, congregation or workplace, anywhere within 60 miles of Washington, DC.
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google
My daughter had the benefit of taking the Safe Sitter program with Mindful Beginnings. This course not only taught her so much about CPR and emergency response, but also gave her comfort and familiarity with what babysitting entails.
— Rachel ★★★★★
Highly recommend Mindful Beginnings' Safe Sitter course! My daughter gained practical safety skills, confidence, and a stronger sense of responsibility.
— Ali ★★★★★
Incredibly thorough and hands-on. Gave me confidence that my almost-teen will be prepared to start babysitting!
— Heather ★★★★★
Getting ready to stay home alone, handle the unexpected and stay safe online.
A first look at caring for younger children, plus home safety, puberty and phone safety.
The full babysitting course, choking rescue, CPR practice and caring for children with diverse needs.
Fueling, recovery, injury awareness and emergency response for players on and off the field.
Staying safe, and knowing how to help a friend, before college life begins.
Current safety standards and hands-on practice for the adults who care for little ones.
American Red Cross CPR, AED and First Aid for a workplace group. We bring the class, the manikins and a licensed instructor.
Browse by age group, or tell us about your group and we will recommend the best fit.
Host at your home, school, troop meeting, congregation or workplace, anywhere within 60 miles of DC.
Our instructor arrives with all the materials, equipment and supplies. Your group learns hands-on, and home hosts receive one free registration.
Mindful Beginnings brings hands-on safety and caregiving workshops to your location anywhere within 60 miles of Washington, DC. Founded by educator Lindsay Karr, M.Ed., all classes are taught by registered nurses and certified educators.