Mindful BeginningsSafety and Confidence for All Ages
Register for a Class
Mindful BeginningsSafety and Confidence for All Ages
Register for a Class
safety starts here
Home alone, babysitting, first aid, and CPR classes for kids, teens, and caregivers across the DC area, taught by registered nurses and certified educators. We bring everything to your home, school, or workplace.
Classes available in Spanish. Clases disponibles en español.
Getting ready to stay home alone, handle the unexpected and stay safe online.
See ages 8–10 classes →
A first look at caring for younger children, plus home safety, puberty and phone safety.
See ages 10–12 classes →
The full babysitting course, choking rescue, CPR practice and caring for children with diverse needs.
See ages 11–14 classes →
Staying safe, and knowing how to help a friend, before college life begins.
See high school classes →
Current safety standards and hands-on practice for the adults who care for little ones.
See caregiver classes →Need CPR certification for your team? We teach American Red Cross group certification classes where you work.
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.
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google
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 ★★★★★
Prices are listed on each date on the Register page. Private classes at your home, school, or workplace are quoted for your group, and home hosts get one free spot.
Registration is final, but your spot is not lost. You can transfer it to another student, or hold your payment as a credit toward a future class.
Only classes marked American Red Cross certification award the 2-year certification. Classes like Safe Sitter with CPR teach and practice CPR skills, but they do not include a certification card.
Kids' classes are drop-off. Check in with the instructor when you arrive, then come back at pickup time.
Small, on purpose. Most classes cap at 12 students, so every student gets real practice time.
Registered nurses, teachers, and certified American Red Cross instructors. Every instructor is background-checked, and Mindful Beginnings is fully insured.
Join the waitlist on the Register page and we will reach out if a spot opens. You can also host the same class at your home on a date you pick, and home hosts get one free spot.
Join an upcoming class, or host one at your home, school or workplace.