Babysitting Course (Newcastle)

Newcastle Library

Saturday January 24 2026 10:15am-4:45pm

Grades 6 to Grade 10 | Registered Cost $66.00 + tax; includes participant manual. Refunds up to 24 hours before the event. Refunds are subject to a non-refundable processing fee.Presented with React Right Safety Services

Recommended that attendees bring a lunch or snack and also a teddy bear or stuffie for practicing.

This course teaches youth the fundamental skills they need to start their own babysitting service. A Red Cross certified instructor from React Right Safety Services teaches the class.

Topics include:

• How to give appropriate care for infants, toddlers and school-aged children;
• Dealing with basic First Aid emergencies;
• How to recognize potential hazards;
• What parents expect of a babysitter;
• How to safely find customers; and
• Rural babysitting.

Caregivers and support staff for people with disabilities are welcome and are admitted free of charge and don't need to register. All participants planning to participate in the training need to register.

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Refunds up to 24 hours before the event. Refunds are subject to a non-refundable processing fee.