Babysitting Training in New Hampshire

At the Red Cross, we know how important it is for parents to find quality child care that they can count on. That's why we offer babysitting classes in New Hampshire for tweens and teens who want to work for the families in their neighborhood. With world-class instruction on everything from child behavior and choosing appropriate activities, to handling emergencies, safety, feeding, and more, we can help you become a capable, confident, trusted babysitter. Find the class that's right for you, as well as a range of complementary courses, like CPR and First Aid, that can help you further your skills.

Babysitting is a big responsibility. It requires care and patience in ways that most kids just don't understand. That's why Red Cross babysitting classes in New Hampshire are so important. By learning how to care properly for kids of all ages, you can become a more capable, confident babysitter – and you'll have the credentials to prove it. In addition, you'll be able to earn more. In fact, 8 in 10 surveyed parents said they would pay more for a trained babysitter who holds a Red Cross babysitter certification. It's added peace of mind for parents – and a great way for you to differentiate yourself from the other babysitters in your neighborhood.

At the Red Cross, we offer babysitting classes in New Hampshire for people of all ages. In fact, our Advanced Child Care Training course can be especially helpful for new parents, and even grandparents, aunts and uncles who will be helping to take care of their youngest family members. With information on feeding and holding, child behavior, safety, and more, they can be a wonderful refresher for anyone who hasn't cared for a child recently – or a great introduction to child care if you've never been around children. Plus, with the skills and confidence needed to provide care, you can help support your family and friends in a whole new way.

If, after completing one of our New Hampshire babysitting certification courses, your child decided to further his or her education by taking a First Aid/CPR/AED class, maintaining those skills is critical. That's where our refresher materials can help. With our free, short online activities, your child can test his or her skills, refresh their memory, and be prepared to help if, or when, it's needed. In addition to our First Aid/CPR/AED refreshers, we also make the complete Babysitter's Training Handbook available online, so your young babysitter can review any information at any time. It's a simple, easy way to make sure that your son or daughter stays prepared the responsibilities associated with babysitting.

Babysitting requires the skills of someone who's responsible, mindful, and understands how to take care of children. And unless you know your babysitter very well, odds are good that gauging these traits won't be easy from a simple interview or two. That's why it's important to look for someone who has gone through formal babysitting training in New Hampshire. This way, you can review the course provider's syllabus, talk to your prospective babysitter about any safety, emergency, or first aid/CPR/AED skills, and understand their level of commitment. Of course, holding a babysitting certification isn't a guarantee that a candidate is the right fit for the job, but it does show that the he or she takes the job seriously.

After completing our babysitting classes in New Hampshire, your certification will be valid for two years. But rather than keeping a copy of your certificate to show to prospective employers, you can simply give them a link or QR code that they can use to access your credentials. It's fast, simple, and paperless. Find the class that's right for you, and start earning the certifications you need.