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Babysitting Courses from Red Cross Give Sitters & Parents Peace of Mind

September 2, 2015 by Anna

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Anna here with a look at the American Red Cross courses for babysitters. Thanks to the American Red Cross for offering this giveaway and sponsoring this post. Keep reading to enter to win the Babysitting Basics online course.

Babysitting Courses from the American Red Cross give sitters and parents peace of mind.

I remember when I was a kid I loved to read the Babysitter Club books. I thought it would be the coolest thing to have a babysitting club with all your friends. Although I do have to say I definitely didn’t want all those girls adventures happening to me in real life… and often if they had happened I’m not sure I would’ve know exactly how to handle the situations.

Now as an adult with kid of my own, I want my kids to have the best babysitter possible. I want to know that the sitter knows what to do in emergency situations or even small things that might come up.

Choosing a babysitter that has taken one of the American Red Cross courses on babysitting goes a long way in easing my mind.

The American Red Cross offers two courses for babysitters, Babysitting Basics designed for ages 11-15 is $29 and takes 4 hours to complete, and Advanced Child Care Training designed for ages 16+ is $49 and takes 4 1/2 hours to complete online.

Advanced Child Care Training (ages 16+)

The Advanced Child Care Training teaches how to safely and responsible care for children and infants in and around the home. The course covers most common child care issues that may arise and common routines and behaviors. The course employs advanced simulation learning, a learning experience that uses engaging case-based scenarios involving typical child care situations. Online training is self-paced and is available 24/7 and the price is $49. The Advanced Child Care Training is NOT a licensing program and does not meet all state requirements for child care centers or day care providers.

Babysitting Basics (ages 11-15)

Babysitting Basics launched in 2013, it is an online variation of the Babysitter’s Training course. The course covers topics similar to Babysitter’s training but it is not as in-depth. The course is slightly abridged so it takes approximately 4 hours to complete. Successful completion means the participants receive a digital diploma. As with the Advanced Child Care Training the online training is available 24/7 and the price is $29.

Babysitting is a great way for older children to make extra money and it’s a great way to teach responsibility as well. Taking either (or both) or these courses will give them confidence they need should any situations arise and it gives parents on either side confidence and security as well.

Watch this hilarious video: Babysitter Your Don’t Want to Be

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One lucky winner can win the Babysitting Basics online course! Use the entry form below to enter and don’t forget to share!

 

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31 Comments

  1. kelley roach says

    September 22, 2015 at 10:44 pm

    If we won, my son would take this course.

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  2. serena says

    September 22, 2015 at 10:40 pm

    This would be great for my daughter

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  3. kelley roach says

    September 22, 2015 at 10:37 pm

    would let my daughter take this course if I was lucky enough to win,

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  4. shawna says

    September 22, 2015 at 9:39 pm

    My daughter would take it.

    Reply
  5. Alixandria Dockery says

    September 22, 2015 at 6:51 pm

    My sister-in-law 🙂

    Reply
  6. Rebecca Peters says

    September 22, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    My 12 year old would take this

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  7. Kaitlyn says

    September 22, 2015 at 11:02 am

    I would be taking it myself.

    Reply
  8. Allison S. says

    September 22, 2015 at 9:06 am

    I would be taking the course for my nephew.

    Reply
  9. Gabrielly says

    September 21, 2015 at 2:03 pm

    I will be taking the course.

    Reply
  10. Deborah G. says

    September 21, 2015 at 10:22 am

    This would be for my sister!

    Reply
  11. Madi Vann says

    September 20, 2015 at 1:23 am

    If I won I would be taking this course!

    Reply
  12. melanie says

    September 19, 2015 at 11:54 pm

    My sister

    Reply
  13. Carrie says

    September 18, 2015 at 5:25 pm

    My 11 year old daughter is looking to take this class.

    Reply
  14. heather g says

    September 17, 2015 at 8:07 pm

    My daughter.

    Reply
  15. Victoria K says

    September 16, 2015 at 8:44 pm

    This course would be for my oldest daughter.

    Reply
  16. aarone mawdsley says

    September 15, 2015 at 11:48 pm

    i will donate it

    Reply
  17. yvie says

    September 15, 2015 at 8:26 am

    If we won, my son would take this course.

    Reply
  18. yvonne says

    September 12, 2015 at 10:34 pm

    If we won, my daughter would be taking the course.

    Reply
  19. Lori Jackson says

    September 12, 2015 at 12:01 pm

    This would be perfect for my Niece who also babysits my Son sometimes!

    Reply
  20. michelle tremblett says

    September 12, 2015 at 11:55 am

    This would be wonderful for my daughter 🙂

    Reply
  21. Danielle D says

    September 11, 2015 at 7:45 pm

    That would be me.

    Reply
  22. Anne says

    September 11, 2015 at 1:56 pm

    This is exactly what my daughter needs to start earning some extra money!!

    Reply
  23. tammy ta says

    September 11, 2015 at 10:12 am

    If I win my 11 1/2 year old son will be taking this

    Reply
  24. Shannon Baas says

    September 10, 2015 at 8:30 pm

    I would give this to my niece.

    Reply
  25. Erin B. says

    September 10, 2015 at 8:29 pm

    This would be for my niece!

    Reply
  26. Ann Fantom says

    September 10, 2015 at 7:12 pm

    If I won, my daughter would be taking the course

    Reply
  27. Noreen says

    September 6, 2015 at 12:41 am

    My daughter, she has been asking about baby sitting soon

    Reply
  28. Heather B says

    September 4, 2015 at 8:52 am

    I would let my daughter take this course if I was lucky enough to win,

    Reply

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