Safe Sitter (Babysitting Program) Offered During Spring Break

Posted: Mar 2, 2011 8:31 AM by Nichole Larkey & Press Release

LAFAYETTE, LA-Woman's Foundation, Inc. and Women's & Children's Hospital are jointly sponsoring babysitter training classes during Spring Break.

The Safe Sitter two-day course for 11-13 year olds will be offered on Thursday & Friday, April 28 & 29 from 9:00am - 4:00pm at the Woman's Foundation classroom.

The courses prepare girls and boys to become safe and effective babysitters and will learn: what to do when a child chokes; safety for the sitter; what to do in an emergency; how to set up a babysitting business; how to screen job requests; how to manage problem behavior; how to prevent injuries; how to manage injuries; and how to entertain children of different ages.

All information is medically accurate and is taught by trained Safe Sitter instructors. During the course, students get hands-on practice in basic lifesaving techniques so they are prepared to act in a crisis. To successfully complete the Safe Sitter program, participants have to pass a rigorous practical and written test to show that they have mastered the key concepts and have the skills necessary to handle an emergency.

The cost of the Safe Sitter two-day program is $60.00. Pre-registration and payment is required. To register, log on to www.womansfoundation.com. For more information call (337) 988-1816.

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Safe Sitter (Babysitting Program) Offered During Spring Break

Safe Sitter two-day course for 11-13 year olds
Thursday & Friday April 28 & 29
9:00am - 4:00pm, for girls and boys.
Pre-registration and payment is required.
To register, log on to www.womansfoundation.com. For more information call (337) 988-1816.