Courses
Safe Sitter® Babysitting COURSE
SAFE AT HOME: First Steps to Independence
SAFE AT HOME: First Steps to Independence
Our most popular program!
A 5-hour course that gives participants in grades 6 through 9 the skills and confidence needed to begin their babysitting careers. Students learn CPR, choking rescue, first aid, emergency preparedness, infant care, diapering, and the key ages and stages of child development.
SAFE AT HOME: First Steps to Independence
SAFE AT HOME: First Steps to Independence
SAFE AT HOME: First Steps to Independence
A 90-minute program designed for students in grades 3-5 to prepare them to be safe when they are home alone. Students learn how to prevent unsafe situations and respond to emergencies. Students also learn how to use a first aid chart to systematically assess and treat basic injuries. The course prepares students for their initial steps toward independence. Virtual option.
Grandparents: Getting Started
SAFE AT HOME: First Steps to Independence
Stay Ready: Choking Rescue and CPR REVIEW
A 3-hour course where participants learn the latest information on infant care, age-appropriate behavior management, and basic first aid skills. Participants also practice critical life-saving techniques, including choking rescue and CPR. This focused program is ideal for grandparents, nannies, au pairs, and other adult caregivers.
Stay Ready: Choking Rescue and CPR REVIEW
SAFE AT HOME: First Steps to Independence
Stay Ready: Choking Rescue and CPR REVIEW
A 60-minute hands-on practice session designed for those who have already completed an initial babysitting course. Students revisit two critical emergency skills: infant and child choking rescue and CPR, to build the muscle memory and confidence required during real crises.
IntroDUCTION to Babysitting
Steady and Ready: Inclusive Safety & Readiness
All Kids Welcome: for Experienced Sitters
A 60-minute course for students who are interested in learning how to safely care for children. Students learn tips to manage behavior that will help them stay in control of themselves and the children in their care. Students also learn the ages and stages of child development, as well as practice diapering.
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All Kids Welcome: for Experienced Sitters
Steady and Ready: Inclusive Safety & Readiness
All Kids Welcome: for Experienced Sitters
A 60-minute advanced course for sitters who want to confidently care for children with diverse needs. Students will learn proper communication language, sensory difference awareness, and essential pre-job screening questions. Featuring a proven, step-by-step calming sequence, this course prepares students to become highly trusted, in-demand caregivers. Virtual option.
Steady and Ready: Inclusive Safety & Readiness
Steady and Ready: Inclusive Safety & Readiness
Steady and Ready: Inclusive Safety & Readiness
A 60-minute neurodivergent-affirming safety class for kids and teens designed to build essential emergency readiness skills. Students will learn home safety basics, unexpected visitor protocols, and proper 911 emergency communication. Featuring a built-in calming sequence and custom safety plans, this low-pressure course empowers students to stay steady, present, and safe, their way.
Custom Programs & Community Partnerships
Mindful Beginnings partners with your organization to develop fully custom courses built around your specific goals and audience. We work with you from the ground up to design curriculum that fits your needs, whether you want a single session or a multi-day series, delivered virtually, in person, or in a hybrid format. We can host at a convenient public space or come directly to your organization. Past examples include PTA leadership strategies, safety training for classroom teachers, managing challenging behavior in religious school settings, babysitting neurodivergent children, adult volunteer development, and entrepreneurial pathways for young adults. Please note that custom courses are not affiliated with Safe Sitter Inc. and do not include formal certification.
