Advanced Babysitter Training
Elevate Your Babysitting Skills
Become a fully-certified, confident caregiver for infants and children.
At CPR NY, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive Advanced Babysitter Training course designed for teens and young adults who want to stand out — whether as a trusted sitter or starting their own babysitting business.
This 16-hour training covers everything from emergency response to everyday childcare, so you’ll be fully prepared and credentialed.
Why Take This Course?
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Gain certification in Pediatric CPR/AED and Basic First Aid — essential credentials that parents value.
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Learn how to safely use an Epi-Pen / auto-injector and respond to allergic emergencies.
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Build skills for everyday childcare: infant & toddler care, handling challenging behaviors, and keeping kids safe inside and out.
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Develop leadership, communication and business skills for babysitting—how to interact with families, get jobs, and build a good reputation.
Course Details
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Duration: 16 hours (typically held over a weekend)
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Format: Interactive, hands-on training with real-world scenarios and practice (includes CPR/AED skill practice, first aid scenarios, Epi-Pen administration).
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Certification: Upon successful completion you receive an Advanced Babysitter Certificate plus nationally-recognized credentials in pediatric first aid/CPR/AED.
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Price: $449 (includes all course materials)
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Dates: Scheduled once a month on a pre-determined weekend from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What You’ll Learn
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Child Safety & Supervision : Identifying risks, preventing accidents, safe play, monitoring sleep & activities.
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Infant & Toddler Care : Feeding, changing diapers, managing bedtime routines, age-appropriate play.
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Behavior Management : Handling challenging behavior, keeping children engaged, communicating with parents.
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Emergency Response : Recognizing emergencies, using first aid, CPR/AED for adult/child/infant, choking response. YMCA River Crossing+1
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Allergies & Anaphylaxis : How and when to use an Epi-Pen, legal considerations, care for severe allergic reactions. CPR NY
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Business Basics for Babysitters : Interviewing families, setting expectations, managing responsibilities, building your babysitting profile.
Who Should Attend?
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Teens & young adults (ages ~11-18) who babysit or plan to babysit.
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Parents looking to give their teen advanced training and certification.
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Experienced babysitters wanting to elevate credentials, improve safety skills, and offer added value to families.
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Anyone needing or desiring CPR/First Aid certification with a focus on childcare.
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