Safe Sitter (Babysitter Training for Youth)

Safe Sitter® is a nationally-recognized program that gives kids ages 11-16 the skills and knowledge needed to safely care for children.

Safe Sitter® is a nationally-recognized program that gives kids ages 11-16 (mature 10 years-old is okay) the skills and knowledge needed to safely care for children infants through school age. In this 1-day workshop, in addition to the importance of treating babysitting as a business, participants will learn choking rescue skills, how to handle life-threatening emergencies, how to keep themselves safe, when and how to call for help, and child development knowledge to help them become a safer and better sitter. The lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises. Students must attend the entire session and exhibit respectful, mature, responsible, and safe qualities that are desired in a babysitter to receive their completion card.

Course content includes but is not limited to:

Safety Skills: Indoor safety, outdoor safety, online safety, and personal safety.

Child Care Skills: Child development, child care routines (including diapering practice), and behavior management.

First Aid & Rescue Skills: Injury prevention, injury management, and choking rescue.

Life & Business Skills: Screening jobs, setting fees, and greeting employers.

Registration fee includes the Safe Sitter workbook and completion card/certificate. Snacks provided, please bring NUT-FREE lunch and water bottle.

The suggested cost for this 8-hr class is $175.00 however:

We offer a sliding scale because we believe all young people should have access to safety education—regardless of household income. Please select the rate that best reflects your ability to contribute. All tiers receive the same course experience.