Babysitting

 

 

Safe Sitters Babysitting Course For Young Teens

 

 

 

The Channahon Fire Protection District is a Registered Safe Sitter Teaching Site and offers the comprehensive babysitting training program for young adolescents ages 11 to 15 years old. Over 650,000 graduates have completed the course in hundreds of cities across the country. Graduates are able to handle emergencies when caring for younger children and are equally equipped with tools needed to stay home alone safely.

Injuries are the leading cause of death in children up to age 5. Safe Sitter is a well-rounded youth development program with a medical basis that aims to reduce the number of avoidable and unintentional deaths among children being cared for by young teen babysitters. The program follows American Heart Association standards for rescue skills as well as instruction in first aid techniques from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Students who complete the Safe Sitter program gain confidence and learn how, why, and where injuries can happen so they can be prevented. They are taught infant and child choking rescue and CPR in this one day course. They will also learn how a child’s age affects how to care for them, how to prevent problem behavior, how to run their own babysitting business as well as issues of online and cell phone safety.

To graduate from the Safe Sitter course and receive a completion card, students must pass a rigorous practical test that indicates their mastery of key concepts and life safety skills.

Child Care Skills:

  • – Age-appropriate activities for different age groups.
  • – Diapering techniques.
  • – Basic child feeding.
  • – Behavior management strategies.

Safety Skills:

  • – Home alone safety procedures.
  • – Fire escape plans.
  • – Weather emergency preparedness.
  • – Stranger danger awareness.

First Aid and Rescue Skills:

  • – Choking rescue for infants and children.
  • – Basic CPR techniques.
  • – Injury assessment and response.
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Life and Business Skills:

  • – Screening potential babysitting jobs.
  • – Setting fees and discussing payment expectations.
  • – Communicating with parents and employers.
  • – Handling emergencies and knowing when to call for help.
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Cost

$38 for Channahon Fire District Residents* Please use the promo code RESIDENT7 to receive your online discount.
$45.00 per person for Non-Residents

Cost includes:

  • Class materials
  • Student handbook
  • Completion card
  • Safe Sitter Kit (Bag with a flashlight, bandage dispenser, and Safe Sitter Important Numbers note pad)

White Safe Sitter T-shirts can also be purchased (not required for class) for an additional $20.00. Adults sizes only, Small through X-Large.

Two ways to register:
1.Pay online:
Download and fill out the Safe Sitter registration form. Select the course date by clicking the dated box to the right.  Follow prompts through the link.

* For classes held in Channahon, click the Registration button. There is a platform fee/convenience fee for online payments.
* For classes held in Minooka, visit www.minookafire.com

2. In Person:
Download and fill out the Safe Sitter registration form. Bring the completed registration form and the non-refundable payment by registration deadline to the Channahon Fire Protection District Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm. Registration forms and payments will not be accepted via mail, after 4pm or on weekends. Phone calls for pre-registration will not be accepted. Only cash (exact amount) or check will be accepted unless registering online.  **note.  you must have your form turned in to secure your spot in the class.

If you have any questions, please contact the program coordinator at (815) 467-6767.

Class starts promptly at 8am. Please plan to arrive approximately 5-10 minutes early to sign in.

 

 

*Channahon resident is defined as a resident that lives within the Channahon Fire Protection District, NOT School District.

2025 Class Schedule

March 24, 2025


Click button below to register online.

* A PayPal account is not necessary. After filling out the registration, click “Pay with a credit/debit card”, then sign in as a PayPal “guest”. 
Residents please use the promo code RESIDENT7 at check out.
March 24

Boy/Girl Scout Leaders

This class can also help your scouts earn a badge! Call for more information and set up a special day for your troop. For an additional $3.00 per student, they will get the Safe Sitter Scout Badge.