Students get a hands on first look at what babysitting really involves: understanding children at every age, handling everyday routines, and managing behavior with confidence.
AT A GLANCE
| AGES | Grades 6 through 8 |
|---|---|
| LENGTH | One hour |
| TAUGHT BY | Certified teachers and registered nurses |
| COMPLETION | Safe Sitter® Child Care Skills patch |
AGES AND STAGES
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school age children
How each age communicates, plays and behaves
What each age needs from a babysitter
Why young infants need an experienced caregiver
CHILD CARE ESSENTIALS
The BEST routines: Bedtime, Entertainment, Snacks and Meals, Toileting
Safe sleep for infants and common choking hazards
Hands on diapering practice, step by step
Proper handwashing
Age appropriate games and activities
BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
The four rules every caregiver must follow
Why children act out, and how it looks at each age
Six proven tips for handling difficult behavior
When to call a back up adult, and when to call 9-1-1
PREVENTING INJURIES
Thinking like a bodyguard: spotting danger before it happens
How and why injuries happen
End of class review quiz
WHAT IS INCLUDED
A certified teacher or registered nurse as your instructor
An Intro to Safe Babysitting student booklet for every student to keep
Diapers and all practice materials
A Safe Sitter® Child Care Skills patch for every student
A NOTE ON THIS COURSE
Intro to Safe Babysitting is a first step, not a full babysitter training. Students learn about child development, daily care routines and behavior management. The course does not cover first aid, choking rescue, CPR or babysitting business skills, and it does not issue a Safe Sitter® certificate. Completing this program does not mean a student is ready to babysit. That decision belongs to each family, based on the maturity, skills, experience and confidence of their child.
Students who are ready for more can continue with our full Safe Sitter® Babysitting course, which adds hands on training in choking rescue, first aid, introductory CPR skills and running a babysitting business, along with a Safe Sitter, Inc. certificate.