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Needham Youth Services (formerly known as the Needham Youth Commission) offers a Babysitter Training Seminar for new babysitters or for those with limited experience who desire a refresher class. The Babysitter Training Seminar is six hours and is offered as a three-day session. Students must be in the sixth grade and at least 11 years old to take the class.

The Babysitter Training Seminar is offered many times throughout the year. The seminar is also available for school and community groups by special arrangement. View how recent participants felt about this program.

A $45 fee is requested from participants to cover the cost of materials (waived in the event of financial need; learn more).


Topics

The class focuses on preparing youth to take on babysitting responsibilities. Topics include:

  • Tips and techniques for interviewing for the job
  • Safety in caring and playing with children on the job
  • Toy selection
  • Food preparation
  • Bed and bath time routines
  • Diapering 
  • Basic first aid and safety procedures
  • The program begins approximately 15 - 30 minutes after school ends and each session is two hours in length 

 

 View the 2009/2010 Program Flyer and Schedule

 Click here for registration information for this program 
       
                                           
For further information,

 

please contact Carol Rosenstock at 781-455-7518 x267 or by e-mail.


Town of Needham
1471 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA 02492