Babysitter's Training

American Red Cross babysitting and child care courses are designed to fit into your busy schedule. With select classes available online, and others available in person at a wide range of locations and times, it's easier than ever to learn new skills, gain valuable insights and information – and get your babysitting business started the right way.

Although every situation is unique, there are some universal babysitting skills and techniques that every babysitter should have. American Red Cross courses were designed with this principle in mind and can help you deliver the care that families need and expect. Below are a few of the topics our Red Cross courses cover:

Basic care for infants and children
Basic first aid
Child behavior management
Age-appropriate activities
Emergency response
Feeding, diapering and picking up children