Baby Sitting Course
Kanata
Available spots
Service Description
The Details Offers basic first aid and caregiving skills for youth 11-15 years old. Participants learn how to provide care to children in a variety of age groups, and how to prevent and respond to emergencies. The course also offers youth the skills to promote themselves as babysitters to prospective families. The course is taught by a Red Cross First Aid Instructor and runs for 7-8 hours. Students must be a minimum 11 years of age (or have completed Grade 5). Students will receive a certificate and a take-home manual. To bring: Nut free snacks Lunch Water bottle Doll Course Content: How to be responsible and demonstrate leadership How to make good decisions and manage difficult behaviours Information on children’s developmental stages, and specific strategies for each stage How to feed, diaper, dress, and play with children and babies How to recognize and prevent unsafe situations, make safe choices and promote safe behaviours First aid skills The business of babysitting
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations, Transfers & Refunds Cancellation Policy: Participants may cancel up to 5 business days prior to course start for a full refund. Cancellations made less than 5 days in advance are non-refundable but may be eligible for transfer. Athelas First Aid reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses with low enrollment (less than 5 participants), with full refund or transfer options offered. Transfer Policy: Participants may reschedule once, free of charge, if requested at least 48 hours before course start Additional changes incur a $15 admin fee. No-Show Policy: No-shows forfeit registration unless valid documentation (e.g., medical reason) is provided. Exceptions handled case-by-case by the Training Director.
Contact Details
1 Ron Maslin Way, Kanata, ON, Canada