This is a 2 hour class designed for children between the ages of 3-10 years. We meet from 12-2pm on a Saturday afternoon. A parent will need to make arrangements to stay with the child during the class. Siblings will learn how to help with the new baby. Additional topics will include: how the baby lives inside mommy, what to expect when mommy goes to the hospital, and when the new baby comes home. There will be a story, a tour of maternity services, and a coloring book to take home. Plan for child to attend this class during the 34-36th week of pregnancy (4-6 weeks before due date).

To register, call 800-330-3819.

Fee: $60

This 6 1/2 hour class is offered for "tweens" 11-13 years of age who want to become "Better Sitters Today....and Better Parents Tomorrow." Safe Sitter® teaches adolescent babysitters how to handle crises, how to keep their charges secure, and how to nurture and guide a young child. In short, Safe Sitter® babysitters help children stay safe and sound while their parents are away. In the process, these 11- to 13-year-olds emerge as more confident, responsible and compassionate teens and adults.

Readiness to babysit is not a specific age but a stage in development. There are lots of things to consider. For example:

• Does my child seem capable enough to handle the responsibilities of caring for a younger child?
• Is my child able to stay in control of him/herself and in control of the younger children (i.e. handling an infant who won't stop crying)?
• Is my child able to practice safe habits for the younger child and him/herself?
• Is my child able to handle household situations (i.e. typical things that can happen such as telephone calls, someone at the door)?
• Would my child feel comfortable at someone else's home alone (no adults) after dark?
• Is my child able to listen to and follow instructions? (Does my child feel comfortable talking to adults?)
• Is my child able to be an advocate for him/herself (i.e. knowing his/her limits)?
• Does my child want to start babysitting?
• Has my child actually asked to babysit?
• Does my child enjoy younger children?
• Do younger children naturally gravitate to my child?
• It's important to stress the seriousness of babysitting to your child when making this decision.
• When your child accepts the responsibility of babysitting, he/she is accepting the responsibility for a child's life.

StudentRegistrationForm.pdf
StudentContract.pdf

Please note: Parents must accompany child to class and be available for the last 20 minutes of class for a Completion Ceremony.

For more information about the Safe Sitter® Program, visit their website at www.safesitter.org. For more information please contact us at 1-800-330-3819.