Babysitting Basics - Online Only Course

Babysitter Basics Online Course (American Red Cross)

Designed for youth ages 11+, this interactive online program helps students build the skills and confidence to be safe, capable babysitters. Topics include:

• Caring for infants and children

• Staying safe and responding to emergencies

• Choosing age‑appropriate activities

• Recognizing and managing a variety of behaviors

• Starting and running a babysitting business

The course features six engaging modules with videos, activities, games, and practical tools to support both caregiving and business skills. It takes about 4 hours to complete and ends with a final exam.

Certification: Successful students earn a printable certificate to showcase their achievement.