American Red Cross · Child & Youth Safety
American Red Cross Babysitting and Child Care Training
Two real credentials in one day: Red Cross Babysitter's Training and First Aid/CPR/AED. Not a participation certificate — an actual certification a parent can verify.
- Course Length
- Full-day when combined with First Aid/CPR/AED
- Credential
- Red Cross Babysitter's Training certificate (valid 10 years) and Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification (valid 2 years).
- Format
- In person, hands-on. On-site available.
- Issuing Body
- American Red Cross
Who this course is for
- Young people ages 11 and up starting to babysit
- Childcare and daycare staff
- Camp counselors and mother's helpers
- Families who want a sitter who is genuinely prepared
What you will learn
- Child and infant CPR, AED, and choking relief
- First aid for the injuries kids actually get
- Basic care: feeding, diapering, bedtime, behavior
- Recognizing and responding to emergencies
- Safety checks, house rules, and when to call 911
- The business side: rates, scheduling, and talking to parents
Prerequisites
Age 11 or older.
Need this for your whole team?
On-site training is our primary service. We bring instructors, manikins, AED trainers, and all course materials to your facility anywhere in Lee, Collier, or Charlotte County — and we can contract a recurring schedule so nobody's card ever lapses.
Request On-Site TrainingQuestions people actually ask
How old does my child need to be?
Eleven. That is the Red Cross minimum for Babysitter's Training.
Why is this different from a basic babysitting class?
Because two separate, verifiable credentials come out of it — a 10-year Babysitter's Training certificate and a 2-year First Aid/CPR/AED certification. Most babysitting classes issue neither.
Can you run this for a group?
Yes. Schools, scout troops, churches, and neighborhood groups are a good fit. Contact us to schedule a private session.
Why Care Chain CPR
Care Chain CPR is an American Heart Association Authorized Training Site and an American Red Cross Authorized Provider. Classes are taught by active firefighter-paramedics and credentialed healthcare providers — people who do this work on shift, not classroom-only educators. We serve Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Lehigh Acres, Port Charlotte, and Punta Gorda.