A babysitter looking after a child.

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 including care for choking, CPR (baby/child), wound care and more!
  • The business of babysitting

Recommended for youth aged 11 – 15 years.

Duration: 7.5 Hours (in-person delivery)

Location: Canadian Red Cross, 17 Major’s Path, St. John’s

Cost: $55 (plus applicable taxes)

Price includes participant workbook and participation award.

Upcoming Courses

Babysitting – 3063263

February 14 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Babysitting – 3042329

March 1 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Babysitting – 3058859

April 25 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Babysitting – 3058860

May 30 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Babysitting – 3058861

June 27 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Multiple booking options available, including private groups and virtual delivery!