Designed for youth ages 11+, this interactive online course helps students become confident, capable babysitters. Learners build essential safety knowledge, childcare and emergency-response skills while caring for infants and children. The course also introduces the basics of starting and managing a babysitting business, including professionalism, responsibility and communication with families.

This 4-hour course includes six engaging, self-paced modules with videos and practical tools to reinforce key skills. Upon successful completion, students receive a printable certificate of completion valid for two years.

In The Course
Created by industry-leading experts, the American Red Cross’ Babysitting Basics online course covers a wide range of information that can help new babysitters gain the skills and confidence needed to care for infants and children. The course takes approximately 4 hours to complete and includes information on:

• How to care for infants and children
• What to do in an emergency and how to stay safe
• Choosing activities that are age appropriate
• Recognizing, understanding and handling certain behaviors
• Starting your babysitting business