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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 "Advanced Child Care Training Online"
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Very good and pfsroco
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Luuu3 weeks agoI did it a week ago and it was wonderful, on the day of the training a colleague felt sick and I was able to help her thanks to the training.
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Great Integrity and Knowledge
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.siebie3 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 "Babysitters Training"
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Good Expierence
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.anna236 years agoI overall enjoyed my experience. I felt that the course was very informational and I felt much more confident about my possible upcoming babysitting jobs after taking the training course. My only complaint would be that the course was very lengthy and became boring at some times. I was expecting more hands on work. I also expected to learn CPR and that was not included. Expecting CPR training might have been a misread of mine but I was still surprised. I think the taking some of the common sense ... basic training out of the course would have been very beneficial towards me at least. In the end I was happy that I took the 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 "Babysitter's Training-r.25"
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Recommended
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.babysitterparent1 week 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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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 "Babysitter's Training with Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED-r.25"
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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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great!!!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.swimmer853 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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