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American Red Cross Babysitting Certification Course

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30th: 9:00am-4:30pm
Registration: online Sept. 10 - Nov. 24, or until spaces fill, or at WPRD office Sept. 10 - Nov. 22, or until spaces fill.

The American Red Cross training course provides youth who are planning to baby sit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This training will help participants to develop leadership skills; learn how to develop a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe and help children behave; and learn about basic child care and basic first aid.Combining video, activities, hands-on skills training and discussion for a complete learning experience.
The program will take place at the Wilbraham Senior Center(next to the recreation Office)


Babysitters Training
  • Learn how to:
  • Respond to emergencies and illnesses with basic first aid
  • Make decisions under pressure
  • Communicate with parents to learn household rules
  • Recognize safety and hygiene issues
  • Manage young children (feed, diaper, and care for infants)
  • Start a babysitting business
  • Students will need to bring a lunch and drink

* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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