Taking care of young children – whether yours or someone else’s – is an important responsibility. The Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Course can help you learn what you need to know to be the best and most responsible babysitter you can be. Designed for 11- to 15-year olds, the course teaches you what every parent wants in a safe and responsible babysitter. Learn how to:

• Interview for a babysitting job
• Choose safe and age-appropriate toys and games
• Perform First Aid
• Learn diapering and feeding techniques
• Handle bedtime issues
• Have a safe babysitting experience
•  And more!!

Additional Resources for Babysitters

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

 

Sign up for a Babysitter's Training class

For more information or other locations where these classes are offered, contact the registration desk at 503-280-1440 or classes@redcross-pdx.org. Prices may vary according to location.