Sign your aspiring sitters to 92 Y’s convenient Babysitter Certification Class, which offers emergency procedure training, as well as first aid training and education on basic child and infant needs. Kids looking to make a full-time summer (or after-school) business out of it will appreciate business tips from the experts so they can make boundaries, define expectations and pinpoint precisely parents’ needs. Certification is provided by the American Safety and Health Institute. Ages 11–15.
Turn your older kids into responsible babysitters with these wonderful babysitting classes in the city. Whether they'd like to earn a little cash at home by sitting for a sibling or are interested in taking their talents around the neighborhood, it's best to give them a strong foundation for being a responsible caregiver.
These babysitting classes offer helpful information on child development, infant and child care, how to handle emergency situations and other important stuff—some even cover negotiating with parents and managing their expectations.
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