👶 Interested in Becoming a Babysitter? Let’s Get You Started!
Are you in grades 6–8 and ready to take on babysitting? The Y is offering an Intro to Safe Babysitting course designed to help young teens build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to begin caring for children!
Participants will learn the basics of childcare, child development, and the responsibilities that come with being a babysitter.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
- 🧒 Understanding Child Development
- 🍼 Everyday Childcare Routines
- 🙌 Positive Behavior Management
- 🏡 Indoor & Outdoor Safety
- 🛡️ Personal Safety Awareness
Each participant will receive a program guide to take home as a helpful resource!
A few things to know: This is an introductory, non-certification course. It does not include first aid, CPR, rescue skills, home-alone safety, or babysitting business instruction.
Give your future babysitter a great place to start! Sign up today!
Youth Programming Contact:
Kariana Cicerone
Youth, Teen and Family Program Coordinator
203.775.4444 x 109
kcicerone@regionalymca.org