BABYSITTERS LEARN THE SKILLS TO BE CHILDCARE PROS

Select the format that works best for you!

• SELF-PACED, ONLINE (RED CROSS CLASS): Participants take the class, at their own pace and on their schedule the official system of the American Red Cross. The engaging, video-based learning program allows students to take the whole class at once, or take breaks and go back later. Students receive a Red Cross certification upon completion.

• HYBRID LEARNING: This format conveniently combines self-paced online learning through the Red Cross with a shorter hands-on, instructor-led session.

  Students avoid long in-class hours by first doing some learning at their own pace when it fits into their schedule.

  Sitters can choose to complete the hands-on portion with an instructor in-person or live online.

  1) Hybrid Learning | Self-Paced Online + In-Person. The In-person part can be done as part a

  2) Hybrid Learning | Self-Paced Online + Live Online

• COMPLETE, IMMERSIVE IN-PERSON EXPERIENCE: For those that prefer all in-person classes, this is perfect. Instructors teach the class thoroughly, and at a comfortable pace.

IMPORTANT! Both Hybrid Learning and the Complete Immersive formats cover the same information and provide the same certifications. The only difference is the learning style.

Select the format that works best for you!

• SELF-PACED, ONLINE (RED CROSS CLASS): Take the class at your own pace through the official American Red Cross system. The engaging, video-based program lets students to take the whole class at once or take breaks. Sitters receive a Red Cross certification upon completion.

• HYBRID LEARNING:

  Avoid along in-class hours with this convenient 2-part format.

  Part 1 — Students complete some pre-learning online through the Red Cross. This work is done at their own pace when it fits into their schedule.

  Part 2 — shorter hands-on, instructor-led session done in-person or live online.

  1) Hybrid Learning | Self-Paced Online + In-Person. The In-person part can be done as part a

  2) Hybrid Learning | Self-Paced Online + Live Online

• COMPLETE, IMMERSIVE IN-PERSON EXPERIENCE: For those that prefer all in-person classes, this is perfect. Instructors teach the class thoroughly, and at a comfortable pace.

IMPORTANT! Both Hybrid Learning and the Complete Immersive formats cover the same information and provide the same certifications. The only difference is the learning style.

We’ve got you covered with flexible packages. Each higher level has extra topics that help sitters to be ready to manage emergencies and other circumstances they may encounter. Looking for a babysitting job? The additional certifications help you stand out!

• Prepared Sitters Intro I (self-paced, virtual Red Cross class)

• Prepared Sitters Intro II (self-paced, virtual Red Cross class)

• Prepared Sitters Basic

• Prepared Sitters Basic Plus

• Prepared Sitters Essentials

• Prepared Sitters Essentials Plus

• Prepared Sitters Advanced

Go to section C below to compare the programs.

• PREPARED SITTERS BASIC

  • $99

  • 3.5 hours in-person, after online pre-work

  • Includes 2 certifications:
    1. Red Cross Babysitters Training
    2. Prepared Sitters
    *To add First Aid & CPR, select PREPARED SITTERS BASIC PLUS or PREPARED SITTERS ESSENTIALS

• PREPARED SITTERS BASIC PLUS

  • $149

  • 5 hours in-person, after online pre-work

  • Includes 3 certifications:
    1. Red Cross Babysitters Training
    2. Prepared Sitters
    3. Red Cross First Aid CPR (Pediatric Only — to add Adult, select PREPARED SITTERS ESSENTIALS)

• PREARED SITTERS ESSENTALS

  • $189

  • 6 hours in-person, after online pre-work

  • Includes 7 certifications!
    1. Red Cross Babysitters Training
    2. Bloodborne Pathogens
    3. Asthma & Use of Inhaler
    4. Anaphylaxis & Use of Epinephrine Auto-Injector
    5. Adult and Pediatric First Aid CPR AED
    6. Prepared Sitters Safe Practices
    7. Prepared Sitters

• PREARED SITTERS ESSENTIALS PLUS

  • $250

  • 8.5 hours in-person, after online pre-work

  • Includes everything included in PREPARED SITTERS ESSENTIALS + Qualified Pro Sitter

  • Qualified Pro Sitter is for any babysitter who wants to take babysitting training to the next level! This program uses real-life scenarios to prepare sitters for the day-to-day of caring for children.

  • What’s Covered in Qualified Pro Sitter?

    • Managing behavior

    • Child development milestones

    • Activity planning

    • Food safety

    • Water safety

    • Stress management

    • Safety in and outside of the home

    • Infant and toddler care

  • ADDED PERK! Learn how to pack a babysitting kit, and leave with a starter kit!

All certifications can accessed, verified, or downloaded any time online through both the Red Cross and Prepared Sitters systems.

Please note: the start/end times and durations may differ slightly than what’s reflected on the Red Cross site.

1) Hybrid Learning may be shorter due to the completion of the online pre-work.

2) We offer more options than we can advertise on Red Cross.

For accurate times and durations, please see the calendar below.