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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 "Babysitter's Training with Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED-r.25"
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great!!!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.swimmer852 weeks agoI did this class not knowing anything about first Ade, CPR, and how to use a AED, and a left a certified in first Ade, CPR, and AED! And my instructors were kind and helpful!
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Great staff & class
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.bobo872 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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- 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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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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- The following reviews are for product "Advanced Child Care Training Online"
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Curse
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Kimerly Brenda5 days agoI love the curse!!!! Is very very interesting and incredible, i learn more about red Cross, is very important for My life,
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Great lesson concepts!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.mary173 weeks agoI had to di the course in order to become an au-pair for „Aupair in America“ and I really enjoyed the course. The lessons contain really import topics and the exercises help you understand the topics and their importance even better!
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- The following reviews are for product "Babysitter's Training-r.25"
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pretty good class!
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.spearskiii7341 day 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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Recommended
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.babysitterparent3 days 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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