Babysitting Training
Give young babysitters the skills they need to care for children safely and responsibly. Youth between the ages of 11-15 will learn basic child care, emergency response, and personal safety through hands-on instruction and interactive activities.
Course Details:
Cost
Members
$103
Non-Members
$103
Duration
8 hours
Locations Offered
Omaha, Lincoln
Upcoming Dates
- October 10 Omaha - NSCN
- November 14 Omaha - NSCN
- December 12 Omaha - NSCN
- December 29 Omaha - NSCN
Overview
Give young babysitters the skills they need to care for children safely and responsibly. The National Safety Council – Nebraska Chapter’s Babysitting Training prepares youth ages 11 to 15 to care for infants and children with confidence using the American Academy of Pediatrics Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training curriculum.
Participants learn basic child care, emergency response, and personal safety through hands-on instruction and interactive activities. Each participant receives a course handbook and a class completion card.
The registration fee includes a boxed lunch with a turkey sandwich on white bread, chips, a cookie, and water. Participants with dietary restrictions or different preferences are welcome to bring a sack lunch.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Provide basic care for infants and young children
- Recognize and respond to common illnesses and injuries
- Perform basic first aid, CPR, AED, and choking care
- Change diapers, feed, and burp infants safely
- Understand how to stay safe while babysitting
- Build confidence in handling common babysitting situations
- Plan age-appropriate activities to keep children engaged
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for:
- Youth ages 11 to 15 who want to become babysitters