Ok well here's the deal. My friend and I want to start a baysitting service and we are both 12 years old. My mom and her's will not let us until we take a special CPR class in case something happens to the child. But the only problem is that i don't know where to take those classes?? Any idea??
2007-11-04 08:38:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Contact your local fire station. They can usually let you know where to sign up for infant/child CPR and first aid classes. Check with your local Girl Scout council because they usually know where you can sign up for babysitting courses.
2007-11-04 08:42:51 · answer #1 · answered by Denise S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your local hospital, or there are often classes offered for babysitters from the YMCA, local colleges, the Red Cross, Ameri-Med, or the American Heart Association. All offer classes on pediatric CPR/First Aid, and will give you a certification of up to two years (for the certified classes- make sure you get a certified card at completion of the class). Often classes from the YMCA or local colleges are the least expensive, and are often geared to the needs of babysitters.
2007-11-04 08:46:51 · answer #2 · answered by dolphin mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a great idea to be certified in CPR, infant CPR, and first aid before babysitting.
You can take these classes at a YMCA, red cross, or local hospital.
2007-11-04 14:35:58 · answer #3 · answered by boo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look in the phone book and contact the local RED CROSS or you local board of education... Most locations offer classes to young adults for around $30 for a two day session. It's very, very informative and useful.. Good luck
2007-11-04 08:44:48 · answer #4 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The American Red Cross offers a babysitting course....you will also need to know basic first aid, such as the Heimlich maneuver for infants and toddlers.
2007-11-08 08:22:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work at an Adult Developmental day center. We offer classes to the public if anyone is interested. You could find a local center and call the program coordinator and see if this is available in your area.
2007-11-04 10:41:34 · answer #6 · answered by Misty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YMCA, American red cross, local hospital, also take a babysitting course and basic first aide i would never hire a sitter without these things good for your moms,
2007-11-04 09:03:52 · answer #7 · answered by melissa s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the YMCA - they often offer babysitting courses that include CPR. Or you can call your local fire department - they will definitely know who offers CPR courses.
2007-11-04 08:42:51 · answer #8 · answered by sharkyincanada 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes-forget it.you're too young.kids under the age of 16 are classed as 'minors' and a minor cannot look after a minor.i certainly wouldn't let a 12 year old babysit my kids.
2007-11-08 01:52:06 · answer #9 · answered by glel29 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YMCA or YWCA usually has first aid courses including CPR.
2007-11-04 09:00:30 · answer #10 · answered by Resident Heretic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋