ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools Community Education

Learn the responsibilities of being a prepared, safe, responsible and professional babysitter. Topics include starting your own babysitting business, child development, behavior guidance, supervision, proper feeding & diapering techniques, personal safety, medical emergencies, basic first aid care and fire safety. Students receive a Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) book and will demonstrate required knowledge and skill objectives for the ASHI approved Child and Babysitting Safety certification card. Instructor provides baby dolls, bottles, diaper supplies for skills participation. The course is developed by the American Safety and Health Institute and approved by the American Pediatrics Association. Students attend this class independently. Parents are encouraged to review the take home information and discuss it with their child.

This class is structured in content and delivery for the younger students (7-11 years old). You'll focus on building independence and awareness in keeping yourself safe, and to help prepare you to stay home alone. Includes at-home materials that need to be done with your parent/guardian(s) before you begin to stay home alone. Adults are encouraged to attend the last 5 minutes of class to hear what was covered with students.