American Red Cross Babysitter's Training

The purpose of this course is to provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care to children and infants. Participants will learn how to develop a babysitting business, develop leadership skills, and how to keep themselves and others safe. Participants will also learn about basic child care and basic first aid.
All participants will receive a babysitter's training set that will include a manual, reference guide and a cd that will help with starting their babysitter's business.
This program will not certify you in First Aid and CPR, if you would like that certification please select the add on class. This certification will take place immediately following class 3:30-5:30pm.

Note:

Payment is due at the time of registration. To cancel a registration, call the LBC at 319-895-9513 or email theLBC@cityofmtvernon-ia.gov. Cancellations submitted 72 hours prior to class are eligible for refund or household credit.

Program Type Youth Programs
Program Subcategory -
Program Code -
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 12/5/2025
Enrollment End Date 2/23/2026
Instructor(s)
Katey Forest
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum 4
Maximum 12
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum 11 years Enforced - As of date 2/28/2026
Maximum 15 years Enforced - As of date 2/28/2026
Saturday - 02/28/2026
Start Time 8:00 AM
End Time 3:30 PM
Location Community Room