Child and Babysitting Safety

Course overview

The Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program gives teenagers and young adults everything they need to know for safe and successful babysitting. The program teaches how to get started with a business, working with parents and children, and key safety, caregiving, and first aid tips.

Perfect For

Teens and young adults interested in a babysitting business, or who have responsibility for younger family members.

Prerequisites

None, however, CPR/AED and Basic First Aid certification is recommended.

Student certification requirements

• Written evaluation: Not required for certi cation
unless required by organizational policy.
• Performance evaluation: All students must perform
required skills competently without assistance.

Certification period

• 2 years from date of issue

Recommended time to complete

• Initial Training: About 4 hours
• Successful completion is based on achievement of the core
learning objectives rather than a prescribed instruction time.