The Safe Sitter Essentials program is designed for students aged 12 to 15 to help them gain the skills and confidence needed for babysitting or staying home alone. This one-day, instructor-led course covers:

• Safety Skills: Handling emergencies, preventing unsafe situations and managing weather-related issues.
• Child Care Skills: Understanding child development stages, diapering and behavior management.
• First Aid and Rescue Skills: Basic first aid practices and choking rescue techniques for infants and children.
• Life and Business Skills: Screening babysitting jobs, setting fees and professional conduct.

Please Note: 

• Participants must be at least 12 years old by the class date.
• This course does not provide CPR certification.
• Students should bring their own lunch, snacks and drinks.

Registration and Fee

Fee: $25 – Check or money order payable to Penn State University, due at registration on the class day.

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