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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 Expierence
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.anna236 years agoI overall enjoyed my experience. I felt that the course was very informational and I felt much more confident about my possible upcoming babysitting jobs after taking the training course. My only complaint would be that the course was very lengthy and became boring at some times. I was expecting more hands on work. I also expected to learn CPR and that was not included. Expecting CPR training might have been a misread of mine but I was still surprised. I think the taking some of the common sense ... basic training out of the course would have been very beneficial towards me at least. In the end I was happy that I took the course.
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- The following reviews are for product "Babysitter's Training with Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED-r.25"
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Great staff & class
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.bobo874 weeks agoI took this class so I can get certified for babysitting and people are more likely to hire me. They didn't particularly watch us that closely for the CPR part and my friend still doesn't know some of the stuff. The staff was nice though, and I do know how to take care of toddlers and infants now.
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Amazing staff
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.chloe24 weeks agoI went a few weeks ago and i learned so much about babysitting and how to save a life.
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- The following reviews are for product "Advanced Child Care Training Online"
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Great Integrity and Knowledge
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.siebie1 month agothis product really did what it advertised. I learned a lot and I’m really glad I have this knowledge to help in my career this summer. I’m 16 with little experience with kids but this course makes me feel so much more prepared and ready to care! I do feel that some of it was basic common sense but I’m glad they still covered it for some people.
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I’m a visual learner and this really helped.
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Clari_19952 weeks agoGreat training and very in depth. Very helpful if needing a cpr certificate for childcare.
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- The following reviews are for product "Babysitter's Training-r.25"
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Fun class
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Emma Nolan1 week agoI bought this class two week ago and it was very fun however, I did think that we would do more hands on activities.
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pretty good class!
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.spearskiii7342 weeks agoThis class was pretty fun! I would recommend it for ages 11+ because it's kinda hard to take all of the information, but I like the Babysitters Handbook because you can take notes. the teachers were nice but kinda strict.
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