“The American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training program is designed to provide youth ages 11-16 who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to give care safely and responsibly to children and infants. The goal of this training is to help participants develop leadership skills; learn how to develop a babysitting business; keep themselves and others safe; and learn childcare skills and basic first aid.” Per the American Red Cross
“Although every situation is unique, there are some universal babysitting skills and techniques that every babysitter should have. Our courses were designed with this principle in mind and can help you deliver the care that families need and expect.” Below are a few of the topics our courses cover:
- Basic care for infants and children
- Basic first aid
- Child behavior management
- Age-appropriate activities
- Emergency response
- Feeding, diapering and picking up children
- Choking Emergencies
- Pediatric (Child/Infant) CPR/AED (if you are taking the BST with Pediatric FA CPR AED course)
Courses Offered:
Babysitter Training (classroom)
This course in fully in classroom
This course is 5 hours 30 minutes.
Babysitter Training Course with Pediatric First Aid CPR AED (Blended Learning + classroom)
This is a 2 part course:
- Complete Online Learning prior to class (link provided upon registration)- Takes up to 3 hours to complete
- Attend and Pass the classroom portion – 6 hours
What are the Babysitting Regulations in Minnesota?
While Minnesota does not have a law for babysitter age, many counties in Minnesota do recommend that a child be at least 12 years of age to babysit. Again, there is no law, but rather counties do have recommendations.
Download the Red Cross: Child Care App
The American Red Cross Child Care app equips caregivers with essential skills and knowledge to care for infants and children safely. It offers detailed information on topics like diapering, feeding and emergency first aid, interactive lessons, quizzes and child profiles to track vital information. This free app provides comprehensive child care insights to ensure children are safe, healthy and happy. Download it today!
Or text: “CHILDCARE” to 90999
