Babysitter's Training with Pediatric First Aid / CPR / AED
Designed for youth ages 11–15. A full-day, in-person course that builds babysitting skills, safety confidence, and includes American Red Cross pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
How this course is delivered
Instructor-Led Training
A full-day, in-person course taught by experienced First Aid Minnesota instructors. Combines babysitting fundamentals with hands-on pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED practice.
Babysitter's Training is offered as a single full-day, in-person class. All curriculum — babysitting fundamentals, safety skills, and pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED — is covered in one session.
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What's included in this course
This is a comprehensive full-day program — not just a CPR class. Participants leave with both a Red Cross certification and practical babysitting skills they can put to use immediately.
Babysitting Skills & Responsibility
- Babysitter roles and professional responsibility
- Age-appropriate child care and activities
- Child behavior, routines, and communication
- Leadership and decision-making confidence
- How to work with parents and set expectations
Safety Awareness & Emergency Response
- Home safety hazard awareness
- Emergency decision-making and when to call 911
- Safe sleep practices for infants
- Preventing accidents and recognizing danger
- What to do when something goes wrong
Pediatric First Aid / CPR / AED
- Child and infant CPR technique
- AED operation for children
- Child and infant choking relief
- Bleeding control and wound care
- Recognizing and responding to illness and injury
Certification
- 2-year American Red Cross digital certificate
- Includes Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification
- Unique ID and QR code for verification
- Accessible anytime through Red Cross account
- Renewal reminders sent before expiry
This course is designed for…
Aspiring babysitters
Youth ages 11–15 who want to start babysitting and need the skills, confidence, and certification to do it safely and professionally.
Parents & families
Families who want their child to be prepared for babysitting responsibilities — both the caregiving skills and the emergency response training.
Youth programs & groups
Schools, churches, scouts, and community organizations looking to offer Babysitter's Training as a group activity or program milestone. Contact us for group scheduling.
What to bring on class day
Registration & cancellation policy
Refund schedule
50% cancellation fee applies if requested at least 48 business hours before class start.
No refunds, credits, or reschedules within 48 business hours of class start.
Rescheduled registrations must be used within 12 months of the original class date.
No-shows forfeit their registration entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
Scheduling for a youth group or organization?
Private Babysitter's Training sessions available for schools, scouts, churches, and youth programs. Contact us to discuss group scheduling anywhere in Minnesota.
