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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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Very good and helpful, but could also be improved
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Lens225 months agoThis was very good and I liked how they let you practice on baby dolls. But it could definitely be improved, like for example giving us more information about lunch in the website, because my child didn’t know what the lunch situation was so she didn’t have anything to eat and nobody did anything about it. But overall a pretty good experience and it was very helpful!
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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 "Advanced Child Care Training Online"
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Working with children course
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Anonymous1 week agoI recently completed the Red Cross training focused on working with children and found it to be highly valuable. The course provided clear, practical guidance on child safety, basic first aid, and age-appropriate emergency responses. It emphasized not only physical care but also the emotional well-being of children in crisis situations. The materials were well-organized and easy to follow, with real-life scenarios and interactive elements that made learning more engaging. The instructors were ... knowledgeable and supportive, always open to questions and providing useful insights based on experience. I would highly recommend this course to anyone planning to work with or care for children, whether in a professional or volunteer setting. It offers essential skills and confidence to respond effectively in emergency situations involving children.
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Great features!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Anonymous2 months agoThe platform is incredibly well-designed and user-friendly. From the moment you log in, everything is laid out in a clear and intuitive way, making it easy for anyone to navigate—whether you're a first-time user or someone with more experience. Information is organized logically, and the interface is clean and modern, which makes accessing resources or signing up for opportunities quick and hassle-free. It's evident that a lot of thought went into making the platform as accessible as possible.
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