The Coddington Road Community Center and the American Red Cross hosted a Babysitter Training Class on Saturday, March 25^th.  The class was taught by a certified Red Cross Instructor.

Designed for youth aged 11-15, the Red Cross Babysitter Training Class is a great way for your child to prepare for starting their own babysitting business!  Whether it is babysitting a few nights here and there or babysitting daily for a family this summer, your children will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to be successful on the job.

Just a few of the many topics covered in Saturday’s class included:  basic first aid, what to do in minor emergencies, caring for children of all ages (diapering, feeding, age-appreciate activities), understanding the milestones and behavior of children, finding work, interviewing the family, leadership skills and on-the-job safety (personal safety, inspection checklists, emergency weather readiness, etc) and more!

At this time, our April 8^th class is at capacity.  The Coddington Road Community Center is currently working with the American Red Cross to add an additional class.  To be added to a wait list, please contact Jennifer Dean at jenniferd@coddingtonroad.org.