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Youth & Community Training

Babysitting Course & Training

Are you between 11 and 15 and want to learn how to be an awesome babysitter? Join our Babysitting Course and discover how fun and rewarding it is to care for children of all ages! You'll learn first aid, caregiving, and leadership skills in a friendly, hands-on environment—plus, you'll make new friends and have a blast with games and activities.

Duration

7–8 hours (1 day)

Certification

Babysitter Completion Certificate

Price

$65

Babysitting course - youth learning child care skills

Training Locations

Choose from our convenient training locations across the Greater Ottawa Area.

Ottawa West (Kanata North) training facility

Ottawa West (Kanata North)

329 March Road Unit #209

(613) 963-0222

Features:

  • Free parking
  • Transit accessible
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Ottawa East  training facility

Ottawa East

888 Belfast Road Unit #207

(613) 963-0222

Features:

  • Free parking
  • Transit accessible
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Ottawa West

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465 Hazeldean Road

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Features:

  • Free parking
  • Transit accessible

Course Overview

The Babysitting Course teaches you how to be a responsible, caring babysitter and a real leader! You'll learn how to keep kids safe, make smart choices, and handle emergencies with confidence. Our fun, interactive lessons include games, role-playing, and teamwork—so you'll never be bored!

You'll discover how to feed, diaper, dress, and play with children and babies, and how to recognize and prevent unsafe situations. Plus, you'll learn about children's different ages and stages, and how to make every babysitting job a great experience for everyone.

We'll even show you how to start your own babysitting business and impress families with your skills and responsibility!

What You'll Learn

Leadership & responsibility
Making good decisions
Child care basics
Fun & safe playtime
First aid & emergency response
How to start your babysitting business

Course Details

Duration:7–8 hours (1 day)
Certification:Babysitter Completion Certificate
Prerequisites:Minimum 11 years old or Grade 5+

What's Included

  • Official Babysitter's Manual
  • Hands-on activities & games
  • Certificate of completion
  • Emergency contact card
  • Online resources

Course Curriculum

Our Babysitting Course is packed with fun, interactive lessons and real-life skills. Here's what you'll explore:

Leadership & Responsibility

  • How to be a responsible babysitter
  • Demonstrating leadership
  • Making good decisions
  • Managing difficult behaviours

Child Care & Fun Activities

  • Feeding, diapering, and dressing children and babies
  • Safe and fun playtime
  • Creating a positive, safe environment
  • Understanding children's developmental stages
  • Strategies for each age group

Safety & First Aid Skills

  • Recognizing and preventing unsafe situations
  • Making safe choices and promoting safe behaviours
  • Basic first aid skills
  • How to respond to emergencies

Ready to Babysit?

Don't miss out on this chance to become a skilled babysitter, make new friends, and have fun while learning! Enroll today and start making a difference in the lives of children.