About this Course

This is a ten-hour virtual course, taught by a qualified and experienced instructor. The babysitter training course is for youth who are a minimum of 12 years old or turning 12 within six months of the end of the course. All sessions must be attended and a passing grade of 75% on the final examination is required in order to receive the certificate of completion. The course material covers such topics as: - Becoming a successful babysitter - Caring for children from three months to school-aged - The behaviour and misbehaviour of children - Handling emergencies - Caring for a sick or injured child - Prevention and Basic First Aid Registrants will be required to pick up their course manual at the Simcoe Recreation Centre on July 21, 2022.