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Training Confident and Capable Caregivers
Taking a Babysitting Class
The American Red Cross is the nation’s leader in babysitting classes and child care training – and will prepare you to become one of the most capable, trusted and confident caregivers in your community. In fact, 8 in 10 surveyed parents said they would pay more for a trained babysitter who holds Red Cross babysitting certifications. You can also opt to get certified in First Aid and CPR/AED, and add even more value to your clients.
Babysitting & Child Care Courses
Red Cross babysitting and child care courses can help you provide quality care to children of all ages. Developed by experts in the industry , our online and in-person courses are available to those ages 11 and older, and include topics such as choosing age-appropriate activities, basic child care, like feeding, child behavior, diapering, picking up a child safely, and more.
Please note: Red Cross child care courses are not intended for those seeking certification for state-licensed child care providers and does not meet all state requirements for such certification.
Babysitting Materials
Once your Red Cross babysitting and child care training is complete, you'll still have access to all of your course materials, including your Babysitter's Training Handbook on the Red Cross Learning Center. You can download them onto your mobile device or computer. You'll never be without the information you need to provide families with quality care.
- The following reviews are for product "Advanced Child Care Training Online"
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Great enthusiasm
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Manzy2 weeks agoI recently completed the Red Cross Babysitting Course and it was a fantastic experience. The course provided a thorough introduction to the responsibilities of caring for children, with a strong focus on safety, basic first aid, and child development. The content was engaging and easy to understand, making it perfect for teens or anyone new to babysitting. I especially appreciated the practical tips on handling common situations, managing behavior, and communicating with both children and ... parents. The training also included emergency response skills, which gave me confidence to handle unexpected situations responsibly.
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Great Course
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Anonymous6 days agoI started the course and in 1 week I finished. It was very productive because I dedicated myself a lot and loved knowing several things. It was a complete learning experience.
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- The following reviews are for product "Babysitters Training"
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I LOVED This Class!
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.bigbutterfly2 months agoThis class was amazing! I got to learn a lot of different things I hadn't learned before, like cpr, resume writing, and childcare tips. I got to meet other people in the class. The instructor was very nice and made the class interesting. It was a long day, but worth the time. The only thing I would I change would be to shorten reading from the book and add more activity.
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Very beneficial
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Jblechar1 year agoMy 12 year old enjoyed this class a lot. She was fortunate to have a small class and gained a lot from both instructors. She learned so much and walked away feeling more confident and ready to babysit for others. I wish there was an option to get officially CPR certified after this course or as an add on?
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