Because You Care...Prepare

What you need to know and what every parent wants in a safe and responsible babysitter!

Designed for 11 to 15 year olds, the Babysitter’s Training course can help you—

• Care for children and infants.
• Be a good leader and role model.
• Make good decisions and solve problems.
• Keep the children you babysit and yourself safe
• Handle emergencies such as injuries, illnesses and household accidents.
• Write resumes and interview for jobs.
• And much more!

Complete the course in just one day and begin babysitting the next. To enroll, contact your local American Red Cross chapter.

Don’t forget to check out our Babysitter's Training participant’s set – valuable babysitting resources that you can take home with you after the training.

Resources for Babysitters

• Babysitter's Report Record (PDF File)
• Business Card Template A (PDF File)
• Business Card Template B (PDF File)
• Family Information Card (PDF File)
• Family Interview Form (PDF File)
• Parental Consent and Contact Form (PDF File)
• Resume Template (PDF File)
• Safety Inspection Checklist (PDF File)
• Self-Assessment Tool (PDF File)
• Activity Booklet (PDF File)

Offer Babysitter's Training in Your Community and Teach Kids Skills that Make a Difference
There are many ways to offer Babysitter's Training:

• Become a Red Cross authorized provider and teach when and where you want.
• Schedule training at your location and a Red Cross-trained instructor will be provided.
• Refer youth to classes hosted by your local Red Cross chapter.

Click here to watch a short online presentation about the newly revised Babysitter's Training program.