NOTE: *There will be no live meetings for this FLEX class*

Do you want to start a babysitting business to make some money this summer? Would you like to show parents that you are ready to care for their children safely and responsibly? This flexible schedule class is perfect for a first-time babysitter who wants to learn to be a skilled, responsible, and reliable caregiver! To have a successful babysitting business you have to be a big hit with the kids, but also someone who can truly handle things while the parents are out. One of the easiest ways to achieve this is to take a training class. Aside from the important knowledge you will gain from the lessons, this babysitting preparedness course (and the certificate of completion) will look good to parents considering hiring you! 

You don’t need any babysitting experience to join this class! Topics will include how to safely provide care for children of all ages, what to do in an emergency, choosing age-appropriate and fun activities, how to communicate with parents and interact professionally, and how to set up your business. Most importantly, this babysitting course should give you the confidence that helps you feel ready to take on your first babysitting job!

Each week, learners will be provided with a printable resource they can use to create a Babysitting Binder to take with them to each babysitting job. They will also be creating their own Babysitter’s Bag. Together with their binder they will feel confident and prepared heading into their first job! 

Learners who complete this class will also receive a printable Certificate of Completion to show family and friends that they are ready to be a safe and responsible babysitter!

Schedule:

Each Monday, a series of video lessons will be posted in the Outschool classroom. After completing the video lessons for the week there will be a Nearpod quiz. On some of the weeks there will also be a hands-on project relevant to that week's lessons for learners to complete and share in the Outschool classroom. Learners can then observe and provide positive feedback on other learners’ work as well. 

Week 1
Babysitting 101:
- The 3 P's of babysitting (characteristics of a responsible babysitter)
- Ideas for fun activities
-Dealing with common behavioral problems (separation anxiety, bedtime battles, etc.)
- What to include in your own “Babysitter’s Bag” 

Assignments:
- Nearpod quiz
- Create a Babysitter’s Bag of your own. Share a video tour or pictures of your kit and respond to each other's submissions. 

Printable: The Ultimate Babysitter's List of Activities

Week 2
Communicating With Parents & Setting Rules and Boundaries
- Information to gather from parents before they leave
- What to tell parents when they get home
- Basic baby care: picking up & carrying a baby, feeding and burping a baby, changing and dressing a baby, etc.

Assignment:
- Nearpod quiz

Printable: Parent Questionnaire

Week 3
Safety:
- Avoiding dangerous situations and how/where to get CPR training (this class does not include medical training)
- How to call for help and when to call the parents for assistance
-Safety for YOU as the babysitter & how to get jobs safely

Assignment:
- Nearpod quiz

Printable:  Parent Details & Emergency Contact Sheets

Week 4
The Business of Babysitting:
- Parent's expectations 
- Setting your price
- Going “above and beyond” so you can be everyone's favorite babysitter 

Assignments:
- Nearpod quiz
- Make a flier for advertising your babysitting business! Share it in the Outschool classroom and respond to other learner’s submissions. 

Printable:  Certificate of Completion 

Students can ask for help or support anytime throughout the 4 week course. 
They are also welcome and encouraged to ask me questions about anything babysitting related ANYTIME through our 4 week course!