Babysitting Course – Virtual Classroom – Canada

The Red Cross Virtual Babysitting course offers basic first aid and caregiving skills for youth 11-15 years old. Participants learn how to provide care to children in a variety of age groups, and how to prevent and respond to emergencies. The course also teaches youth the skills to promote themselves safely as babysitters to prospective families.

$70 per person.

Click the Register link next to the course dates below.

The class is 7 hours long including several breaks. All classes are in Pacific Standard Time (PST) and take place on the days and times noted in the schedule table above.

There will be no make-up sessions for missed classes. Students must check in to their class on time. Classes will start at the time advertised. (Pacific Standard Time)

If the class you'd like to register your child for is sold out, please contact us and ask to be added to our waitlist and/or register for the next available class.

To schedule private training for groups of 12 or more, click here: Private Group Training.

NOTE: Registration will close a week before the class date in order to allow for the Babysitting packages (includes manual, paperwork & supplies) to be mailed to participants.

Certified Canadian Red Cross Youth Leader

Minimum 11 years of age (or completion of Grade 5). The recommended age range is 11-15 years.

This course is delivered in a virtual classroom (using Zoom). For virtual classes, the following is required:

An adult must be on-site with the learner. They do not need to be present on-screen but must be available in the space to help if needed.

Learners must have their video and audio on for the duration of the session so the instructor can see if they leave the room or are distracted.

Participants will need access to a computer or tablet with reliable internet access, webcam, speakers, and a microphone. We use the Zoom platform for our virtual classes.

We will email you a link to access the class a few days before the start date. You do not need to register for a Zoom account to participate in the class.

• How to be responsible and demonstrate leadership
• How to make good decisions and manage difficult behaviours
• Information on children’s developmental stages and specific strategies for each stage
• How to feed, diaper, dress and play with children and babies
• How to recognize and prevent unsafe situations, make safe choices and promote safe behaviours
• First aid skills
• The business of babysitting

• We will mail a copy of the Red Cross Babysitter’s book to participants before the class. Participants can also access the ebook if required.
• Participants are required to have some household items on hand as props during the virtual class. A list of items and further details will be provided in the confirmation email.
• Participants will receive a Red Cross Babysitting course completion certificate in the mail soon after the course.