Canada Safety Council

Babysitter Training Course

A confidence-building course that teaches responsibility, child care basics, emergency readiness, and the skills behind great babysitting.

Overview

More than a babysitting checklist

The Babysitter Training Course covers practical child care, communication, problem solving, and the safety decisions that sitters need in real homes.

Students leave with a stronger understanding of responsibility, confidence under pressure, and a certificate that shows they are ready for the role.

Course outline

What is covered

  • Rights and responsibilities
  • Child development and behaviour
  • Nutrition and caring for the child
  • Safety, emergencies, and first aid
  • Games, play, and special needs
  • Fire safety and practical decision-making

Graduation

Every graduate receives a certificate and wallet card

Instruction is interactive, with demonstrations, Q&A moments, and age-appropriate reviews woven through the day. Students must achieve a 75% mark to pass.

Course vibe

A bright, friendly classroom with plenty of hands-on energy

The original archive photos still do a great job of showing the cheerful energy families can expect, so we’re keeping them front and center here too.

Children crafting in a babysitting course

Hands-on activities

Colorful classroom activity photo from the archive

Big safety ideas

Community support badge from the archive

Community roots