PTS is proud to offer Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS) program! This program was developed by the Health & Safety Institute (a nationally recognized program)! This program is ideal for babysitters looking at helping siblings, experience caring for babies and children, or making extra money as a first job.

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Babysitting is often the first job most youth have and we recommend learning important skills for youth planning to babysit! This course provides babysitters with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This training will help future babysitters to: develop leadership skills, learn how to develop a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe, help children behave and learn about basic child care.

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This program will cover the following topics:

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• Becoming a Babysitter

  • What is a babysitter?

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• Preparing to Babysit

  • Thinking like a babysitter

  • Being ready to babysit

  • Babysitting business basics

  • Getting to know the family

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• Staying Safe on the Job

  • On the job emergency contact form

  • Safety and supervised

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• Taking Care of Kids:

  • Caring for kids & their basic needs

  • Hand-washing & hygiene

  • Food Preparation

  • Diapers & helping kids use the bathroom

  • Playtime

  • Managing challenging behavior

  • Naps & bedtime

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• When Things Go Wrong:

  • Recognize a Problem

  • Taking Action

  • Getting Help

  • Before Help Arrives

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• YOU CAN DO IT!

  • Bringing it All Together

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This ​Babysitter’s Training does not cover First Aid or CPR/AED. See the program packages below.