Babysitters Training Course Questions
How much is the course?
The cost for the Babysitters Training Course is $75.00 plus HST, for a total of $84.75.
What do students learn in the Babysitters Training Course?
Designed for students ages 10 to 14, this course builds on the key lessons from our Home Alone & Stranger Safety Course. It focuses on helping students understand how to keep others safe while they are in their care.
- Job readiness and how to prepare for a first babysitting job
- The differences between age groups and how to care for each one
- Safe food preparation
- How to handle temper tantrums and other common challenges
- Safe, fun activity ideas for keeping children engaged
- Fire safety
- Next-level First Aid and Rescue Breathing
How the Course Is Taught
The course is fully instructor-led and supported by a detailed handbook. Students take part in discussions, examples, activities, and role play to help them understand and apply what they learn.
Whether your student wants to build on their Home Alone skills, help care for a sibling, prepare for a babysitting opportunity, or expand their babysitting knowledge, this course provides a practical and engaging learning experience.
Can I stay with my child during the course?
Parents are asked to sign in their student upon arrival but not remain in the classroom during the course. This helps students build independence, responsible and proactive thinking, and self-safety awareness while staying focused on the instructors, demonstrations, group activities, and interactions with other students.
Do boys register for your course?
Yes! Many of our students are male. A typical course will include anywhere from 1/3 to 1/2 male participants.
I don’t have a doll to bring for the day. Can I bring a teddy bear?
Yes, you can bring any doll or teddy bear. You should try to find one that is similar to the size of an infant or baby.
Am I old enough to babysit?
You are never too young to begin practicing! This course helps students prepare for babysitting, but completing it does not automatically mean they are ready to babysit independently. Babysitting is a serious responsibility, and students should continue building their skills through supervised practice and real-life experience.
Ways to Gain Practice
Help care for a younger sibling or relative while an adult is nearby.
Practise with a family friend, neighbour, or trusted relative.
Take on small, age-appropriate responsibilities to build confidence and maturity.
Before Babysitting Independently
Before babysitting without supervision, students should be experienced, mature, and old enough to meet the legal requirements in their region. The Babysitters Training Course includes a section on how to gain experience and prepare for this important role.
Check Local Requirements
We encourage families to contact their region’s Children’s Aid Society local agency to confirm the rules that apply in their area.
Parent Resources
Here are some excellent website links that may assist you with answering more of your Babysitter questions: