Babysitting 101

Babysitters have the responsibility of caring for children and making important decisions while they are in charge. Parents entrust their child with the babysitter, therefore, it is crucial he or she knows the basics of child care.

In this Introduction to Babysitting Course, participants will learn interviewing tips, communication skills, ages and stages of young babies and toddlers, safety and first aid tips, and feeding and caring for children, including diaper changing.

A simple test will be administered at the completion of the course and certificates of completion will be distributed.

The instructor is a 1st grade teacher. She holds three teacher certifications including Early Childhood,
General Education and Special Education and a Master’s Degree in Literacy.

Class is limited to those grades 5 and up.  Registration required.