A woman with dark hair, wearing a beige coat and striped scarf, crouches on the ground outside with two young children foraging or playing near a stone wall, illuminated by warm, golden sunlight.

Babysitting is an important responsibility that requires preparation, knowledge, and confidence.

The Child & Babysitting Safety Certification program teaches caregivers essential skills needed to safely supervise and care for children.

Participants learn how to recognize potential safety concerns, respond appropriately during emergencies, and build strong communication with parents and families.

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HSI Certificate

The Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program gives preteens 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. Access to the digital Magazine can be found online after the completion of the class.

Child safety fundamentals

Responsible care giving

Emergency preparedness

Basic child care skills

  • Totally 100 % class participation. Ariane was very hands on which ever topic we were discussing. As I have shared, absolutely loved the class and loved the instructor. Well organized and easy to follow along with.

  • What a great class. What a fantastic, fun instructor. It was such a great evening. I will look her up for future classes. Probably one of the best instructors I have experienced in a long time.

  • Great information that I will be able to use in better caring for the children in my care.

  • Ariane was prepared and very knowledgeable

  • I was happy to watch a new video I had not already seen before!

  • Learned many new ideas and things about health and what needs to be reported

  • Very good training and informative

  • Ariane was actively engaging with everyone, she was very knowledgeable and respectful of everyone’s time to keep everyone on task!

  • Great class with a lot of valuable information which will be important in caring for my kiddos.

  • Ariana was very easy to listen too and understand

  • This was a great class after a long day with kiddos.

  • Ariane is always very informative!

  • Ariane was well organized and communicates well with the trainees.