
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.
Checkout the free Red Cross Child Care mobile app. It provides tools such as quick,

- 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.Lens224 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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Amazing Instructors
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Momma654642 weeks agoThe instructors were top notch. My child had a great time specifically because of their encouragement and teaching style. Would definitely reccomend to other families. My child came out confident in their abilities to start helping families with small children.
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- The following reviews are for product "Advanced Child Care Training Online"
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This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
Sunday4 weeks ago
I love the design and how useful the tools are. I love that this course made me feel like I was really in the situation about the kids and letting me practice the decision on my own
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Great features
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Chloekk2 weeks agoI'm really thankful to the American Red Cross! The first - aid knowledge you taught me is extremely useful and has benefited me a lot.
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