Farmington Area Community Education

Sarah Erickson

Babysitting Basics Course (Ages 11–15)
Participants must be at least 11 years old by the date of the class.

Gain the skills and confidence you need to become a trusted babysitter in your neighborhood! This fun, hands-on 4-hour course is designed for youth ages 11–15 and focuses on safety, responsibility, and professionalism.

What you’ll learn:

• How to care for infants and children, including feeding, handling, and diapering
• Basic first aid and safety practices
• Understanding child behavior
• Fun and age-appropriate activity ideas
• Emergency procedures and how to respond
• Leadership and communication skills
• Tips on starting and growing your babysitting business

Upon successful completion of the course, participants are awarded a Farmington Community Education Babysitter certificate. This certificate indicates that on the date of the class, our Community Education instructor verifies that the person met all of the course objectives and could demonstrate proficiency in the skills and topics covered in the class.

Please bring a lunch, water bottle, and snacks.