
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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Great Training!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.dolphin2531 year agoI was looking for a babysitting class that was well rated about a month ago. Lots of people had recommended Red Cross, so I signed up. I got all of the knowledge that I had wanted. I loved that they gave out guidebooks, so I could have a review of all the content later. For you guys who are thinking of signing up; a kid in my class thought that there was CPR training involved, but there wasn't. Evidently there used to be, but there isn't anymore. So just in case you want that, maybe this ... class isn't for you. But in general, this is an awsome course.
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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 "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.bobo873 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.chloe23 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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Working with children course
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Anonymous2 months 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 Integrity and Knowledge
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.siebie4 weeks 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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- The following reviews are for product "Babysitter's Training-r.25"
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Recommended
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.babysitterparent2 weeks agoEverything the day of training was great. Staff were friendly and professional, my child learned a lot, and was sent home with reference materials. Ahead of the class, I wish there had been one communication letting us know what to expect. We thought we should probably pack a lunch, but weren't sure if our child needed anything else, and there was no reminder message or anything that I normally expect when an event is coming up. We tried calling, and it took a great deal of time on the phone to ... get an answer that yes, we should pack a lunch.
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Fun class
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Emma Nolan3 days 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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