Babysitter and Children Safety Course

This course is designed for responsible adolescents of 11 years and up who want to become a babysitter or may already be one.

Red Cross Babysitter courses cover the responsibilities of a babysitter, safety tips for children of all ages, feeding and diapering babies, basic child care skills, and what to do in case of an emergency.

Basic first-aid is also covered with rescue-breathing, choking, cuts, burn, etc. Each student will receive a Red Cross babysitter's manual, and a Red Cross Babysitter's completion card.

Certifications Earned

Upon successful completion of this program you will have earned the following tickets:

• Canadian Red Cross Babysitters Certificate

Additional Information

The course is taught by a Red Cross Youth Leader

The course is conducted 100% in class with an instructor while maintaining all safety requirements and social distancing requirements.

For the full course schedule please use the 'View All Upcoming Dates' button to the right of the picture at the top of the page. This will give you the schedule for the next 3 months or more! Basic first aid and caregiving skills for youth 11–15 years old.

Participants learn how to provide care to younger children in a variety of age groups, and how to prevent and respond to emergencies.

The course also offers youth the training to promote themselves as a babysitter to prospective parents.

Candidates must bring Peanut-free snacks and lunch, a small soft doll or teddy bear, indoor shoes, and pen/paper.