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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 "Babysitters Training"
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Certified Babysitter!
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Aidyleeandme6 years agoI really enjoyed this class, and especially liked that there were only 3 kids in the class when she took it. She learned a lot and can't stop talking about it. A note from her parent: * Offer the class more often and not only on Mother's Day or Memorial Day Weekend * Send a reminder email and send out the class information ahead of time, NOT handed to you at the door when you walk in - There was pertinent information on that form that we should have had before arriving at the class
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Good class but missing some vital info
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.LuluH6 years agoMy daughter took this class. She thought it was good info and enjoyed it. That said, she was disappointed there is no CPR aspect (as I believe there was in the past?) because she really wants to learn that as well. I don't see any non-certification CPR classes available through American Red Cross that seem to fit the bill for this kind of thing. This seems like vital info that is missing if someone is interested in babysitting, particularly since there doesn't appear to be another class that ... fills in that gap without full certification which seems excessive for a 12 year old.
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- The following reviews are for product "Advanced Child Care Training Online"
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Informative and Engaging Course
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Entle3 weeks agoI recently completed the Advanced Child Care Training Online Content class and found it to be extremely informative and helpful. The course material was well-organized and easy to follow. I appreciated the interactive elements and the opportunity to learn from experienced instructors. I would highly recommend this class to anyone working in childcare. Thanks for offering such a great resource.
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Great enthusiasm
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Manzy1 month 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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