Babysitting Classes in San Jose

Show potential clients that you take your job seriously. With Red Cross babysitting classes in San Jose, you can get the training you need to care for the kids in your neighborhood when their parents can't be with them. Designed for those ages 11 and older, our babysitter training courses can help you build a rapport with the children you care for, and meet each family's unique needs.

In-person babysitting training in San Jose is available throughout the year. Delivered by best-in-class instructors, our in-person courses can help you become a reliable, confident, and compassionate babysitter. Classes include the latest information on child care, techniques for managing behavior, tips for choosing activities, and more. In addition, instructors offer plenty of time for questions, so you can get the most out of your time in class.

However, regardless of the type of course you select, you'll still receive world-class instruction and the latest information. All of our classes are developed under the guidance of, and reviewed by, the Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council, which works to ensure that our students receive instruction that's both up to date and in line with best practices. All classes, once successfully completed, result in a printable certificate that you can share with your employers.

The Red Cross Babysitting Basics class can prepare you for your first babysitting job – or help you develop the skills needed to improve the good work that you already do. With a focus on caring for infants and children, choosing age-appropriate activities, child behavior and more, this San Jose babysitter certification class is an excellent way to start, or build, your babysitting business.

Designed for sitters, au pairs, nannies and care givers ages 16 and older, our Advanced Child Care Training course can help you provide exceptional care to infants and children ages 10 and younger. Available in an online format, or via a blended (online and in-person) course, our San Jose babysitter training gives you a range of options to suit your schedule, and your learning style.

The American Red Cross, the nation’s leader in babysitting classes and child care training, can help prepare you to capably, confidently care for the children in your neighborhood. By delivering comprehensive training for beginning, intermediate, and advanced babysitters, we can help you build your skills and become a babysitter of choice. In fact, 8 out of 10 surveyed parents said they would pay more for a trained babysitter who holds Red Cross babysitter certifications. Browse the Red Cross babysitting classes in San Jose and online – and start your business on the right foot.