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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 beneficial
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Jblechar2 years agoMy 12 year old enjoyed this class a lot. She was fortunate to have a small class and gained a lot from both instructors. She learned so much and walked away feeling more confident and ready to babysit for others. I wish there was an option to get officially CPR certified after this course or as an add on?
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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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- The following reviews are for product "Babysitter's Training with Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED-r.25"
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Amazing staff
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.chloe22 weeks agoI went a few weeks ago and i learned so much about babysitting and how to save a life.
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It was a great learning experience!
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Kinsley2 months agoI just took the class and I was pretty impressed with the level of training I received! I thought it was good, the only thing is that the teachers were a bit unorganized and didn’t know a whole lot what they were doing when it came to the mannequins.
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- The following reviews are for product "Babysitter's Training-r.25"
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Great class
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Wes30303 months agoI really enjoyed this class and learned a lot! I did not know how to take care of infants before and learned how to change a diaper and feed a baby. I also learned a lot about how to help children resolving conflict while babysitting and different leadership styles to try depending on the situation. I liked the videos too.
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Interesting class
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.newbabysitter1112 weeks agoVery informative class. We learned a lot about babies and how to properly handle emergencies and conflicts. However, it felt very long and was a lot of lecturing with not a lot of participation until we got to practice with the baby dolls.
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- The following reviews are for product "Advanced Child Care Training Online"
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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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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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