Programs

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 Details
Field	Value
Program Type	Youth Programs
Program Subcategory	-
Program Code	-
Online Registration	Yes
Enrollment Begin Date	8/17/2026
Enrollment End Date	11/11/2026
Instructor(s)	Katey Forest
Gender	Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum	4
Maximum	12
Grade Minimum
Maximum
Age Minimum	11 years Enforced - As of date 11/14/2026
Maximum	15 years Enforced - As of date 11/14/2026

Program Fees
Standard Fee	Residency Restriction	Membership Restrictions	Amount
Activity Fee	-None-	-None-	$65.00
Member	-None-	1 Month Membership LBC 3 Month Membership PIE LBC Annual Membership EFT LBC Annual Membership PIE LBC Corporate Annual Membership EFT LBC Corporate Annual Membership PIE LBC	$55.00

Addon Fees
Add On Fee	Residency Restriction	Amount
First Aid + CPR certification	-None-	$20.00

Program Schedule
Date	Day	Start Time	End Time	Location
11/14/2026	Saturday	8:00 AM	3:30 PM	Community Room