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SAFE SITTER

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Is your child ready to stay home alone, watch younger brothers and sisters while you’re away from the house, or babysit for younger children?   Then maybe it’s time for Safe Sitter®. Safe Sitter® is for boys and girls who are ready to learn the skills they need to care for themselves and younger children. Perfect for ages 10+.

Center for Childhood Safety has become a Registered Safe Sitter®

Teaching Site!  Safe Sitter® is designed to prepare students to be safe

when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.

This Instructor-led class is filled with fun games and hands on exercises.

It is also medically accurate as the the Safe Sitter® Medical Director

ensures that the course content follows guidelines from the

American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics.

 

Safe Sitter® teaches young teens how to practice important

safety skills, how to handle emergencies, and how to treat

illnesses and injuries and includes an introduction to First Aid procedures and CPR.  In addition, students learn important

business skills, like how to screen jobs, set a wage, and work

with employers.

Students learn:

Safety Skills: Students learn how to prevent unsafe situations

and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures

or weather emergencies.

Child Care Skills: Students learn tips to manage behavior that

will help them stay in control of themselves and the children in

their care. Students also learn the ages and stages of child

development, as well as practice diapering.

First Aid & Rescue Skills: Learning skills such as choking rescue and CPR is often students’ favorite part of the class. Students also learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses. 

Life & Business Skills: The ability to screen jobs, discuss fees, and greet employers will set students up for success now and in the future. Students practice these skills through various role plays.

2024 Class Schedule:
Tuesday, March 26th 9-3pm
Wednesday, March 27th 9-3pm
Tuesday, June 11th 9-3pm
Wednesday, June 12th 9-3pm
Tuesday, July 9th 9-3pm
Wednesday, July 10th 9-3pm
Wednesday, August 14th 9-3pm
Thursday, August 15th 9-3pm
Saturday, September 28th 9-3pm


Cost is $70 per child
Kaile had a great day on Saturday!  She was excited to tell us everything she learned.  Although she was very nervous, you and the other instructor made her feel very comfortable!  Thanks again,  Cheri
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