What to Expect:
This comprehensive 1-day course goes beyond basic babysitting by teaching important life lessons in responsibility, communication, and decision-making.
Course Curriculum:
- Basic first aid and emergency response techniques.
- Child and infant care essentials (feeding, diapering, safe sleep).
- Safety, hazard recognition, and injury prevention.
- Leadership, responsibility, and building confidence as a caregiver.
- Problem-solving and calm decision-making in stressful situations.
- Professional communication with parents and families.
- Babysitting business basics, including managing responsibilities and marketing safely.
Training Details:
- Location: 20204 110 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB.
- Duration: Approximately 7–8 Hours (1 Day).
- Format: Instructor-led interactive learning, role-playing, and hands-on skills practice.
- Certification Received: Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Completion Certificate
- Expiration: This certification does not expire.
- Cancellations: 24-hour notice is required. Late arrivals or no-shows will forfeit the full course fee. Qualified substitutions are permitted up to the course start date.
Important Prerequisites
(Read Before Booking)
- Age Requirement: Participants must be a minimum of 11 years old or have completed Grade 5 to register.
- Recommended Age: This course is best suited for youth aged 11 to 15 years old.
- Readiness: Participants should be mature enough to engage in a full-day class and participate in group activities.
Training Calendar:
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How old do I need to be to take the babysitting course?
A: You must be at least 11 years old or have successfully completed Grade 5. The program is highly recommended for youth between the ages of 11 and 15.
Q: Does the Red Cross Babysitting certificate expire?
A: No, the Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Course certification does not have an expiry date.
Q: Does this course teach CPR and First Aid?
A: The course covers basic first aid and emergency response specific to babysitting. However, it does not provide full CPR certification. For comprehensive first aid, we recommend standard CPR/AED courses.
Q: How long does the course take?
A: The course takes approximately 7 to 8 hours to complete, typically run as a single full-day session.
