The Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Course offers basic first aid and caregiving skills for youth 11-15 years old.
Participants learn how to provide care to children in a variety of age groups, and how to prevent and respond to emergencies.
The course also offers youth the skills to promote themselves as babysitters to prospective families.
DURATION
7-8 hours
INSTRUCTOR
Red Cross Youth Leader
PREREQUISITE
Minimum 11 years of age
(or completion of
Grade 5)
COURSE CONTENT
- How to be responsible and demonstrate leadership
- How to make good decisions and manage difficult behaviours
- Information on children’s developmental stages, and specific strategies for each stage
- How to feed, diaper, dress, and play with children and babies
- How to recognize and prevent unsafe situations, make safe choices and promote safe behaviours
- First aid skills
- The business of babysitting
TAKE-HOME MATERIALS
Babysitter’s Manual
Course Completion Certificate
September Babysitting Course
- Date: September 26, 2026
- Time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Location: Selby United Church, 153 Pleasant Dr, Selby, ON
- Details: Join us for a full day of certified training covering child safety, basic first aid, and the business of babysitting.
Key Details for Participants
Age Prerequisite: Participants must be at least 11 years old (or have completed Grade 5).
- What to Bring: It is generally recommended that students bring a nut-free lunch, snacks, water, and a doll or teddy bear for practicing caregiving techniques.
Register Now!
Please complete the registration form below. After you click on the submit button . You need to click on the Pay Now button to be taken to a secure website to pay the course fee. Registration is not complete until payment is received. There are only 12 seats available!
Cost
$75 + HST
Please complete the form below to register and click the Pay Your Babysitting Course Registration Now button to reserve your space