Recreational
Red Cross Babysitting Course
Ages 10-14
Prepare to babysit with confidence! This official Red Cross certification course teaches everything young people need to know to be safe, responsible babysitters. Participants learn child care fundamentals, basic first aid, emergency response, and practical skills for handling real babysitting situations.
Upon successful completion, participants receive their official Red Cross Babysitting Certificate — a recognized credential that helps them find babysitting jobs and gives parents peace of mind.
What Participants Learn
- Child care basics for different age groups
- Age-appropriate activities and play
- Feeding, diapering, and bedtime routines
- Basic first aid and emergency response
- Safety and accident prevention
- How to handle difficult situations
- Professional babysitter behaviour
- How to get babysitting jobs
Certification
Participants who complete the course receive:
- Official Red Cross Babysitting Certificate
- Wallet card with certification
- Reference materials to take home
This certification is recognized by parents looking for qualified, trained babysitters.
Schedule & Registration
Babysitting courses are offered periodically throughout the year.
Visit our online registration portal: Amilia SmartRec to see upcoming course dates, times, pricing, and to register.
Forms Required
- Amilia SmartRec registration
NOTE: Please complete forms in Amilia SmartRec upon registration.
Financial Assistance
The Red Cross Babysitting Course is eligible for the MPCC Opportunity Fund.
Looking for a Babysitter?
Parents looking for babysitters may want to check community boards or ask neighbours.
Teens who complete our Babysitting Course are well-prepared for the responsibility!