Online Class: Babysitting Basics- A Prep Class for Child Care
|  | | | | | Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription Basic Course (no certificate) = $25.00 Course with Online Certificate* = $50.00 |
Babysitting is a big responsibility. It is important to understand the business and the safety issues, as well as a little about child development. This class is a good prep class for any child interested in babysitting and also for parents who want to make sure their babysitters are acquainted with all the safety issues presented. This course will focus on the following areas: 1. Understanding and defining interest, direction and motivation for having a babysitting job, 2. Understanding and defining past experience and necessary experience for babysitting, 3. Have the ability to solve problems and make safe and appropriate decisions while babysitting, 4. Have the ability to prepare nutritious snacks and meals, 5. Understand appropriate sanitation and safety procedures in preparing meals, 6. Be a role model for children by practicing a lifestyle of healthy activity and behaviors, and . Have the ability to design creative and educational activities. * Document your course completion with an online certificate (additional shipping/handling charges apply for hard copy delivery). Instantly download, print, and share your certificate and CEUs once awarded. UniversalClass™ offers many wonderful learning tools to help you get the most out of your online course,
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 Course Description Babysitting is a great way to make money and have fun playing with kids, but there is more to know than tic tac toe and the Itsy Bitsy Spider. Babysitting is a big responsibility. It is important to understand the business and the safety issues, as well as a little about child development. A thorough understanding of these issues can help make you more marketable to potential clients. Additionally, you can feel more secure and comfortable when watching children. Babysitting 101 prepares caretakers for part time child care positions, such as watching children after school, mother-helper job, weekend babysitting positions and watching younger siblings at home. The basic skills, need to knows, and helpful information is covered, including safety, marketing, games, and activities. Join today for the parents, the kids, and most of all, for yourself!  ©2006 Chasse Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: Advertising and getting the job!Watching a child is an extremely important job. It is a lot of work but can also be a lot of fun.
In this lesson you will learn how to start out. Prepare yourself, find clients, and have a great babysitting business!
| Lesson 2: SafetyThe most important thing about babysitting is to keep the children safe. This is essentially your main purpose.
In this lesson you will learn the basics of what to do and how to prepare yourself.
| Lesson 3: Baby BasicsBabies are amazing little beings. They are very capable and probably know and can do more than you expect.
In this lesson you'll learn more about what babies are capable of and how to best entertain and educate them.
| Lesson 4: Beyond babyhood...Older children are more active and vocal. They can be a lot more fun to interact with, but also a lot of work! It is best to understand a little more about them to make your job easier and have a greater sense of control in any situation. | Lesson 5: Activities and gamesWhen you are babysitting, it is a great time to entertain the children with games and activities and present learning experiences! |
Optional Certificates Awarded - Certificate of Attendance
- Certificate of Class Participation
- Certificate of Appreciation
- Certificate of Merit
- Certificate of Outstanding Achievement
- Certificate of Academic Excellence
In addition to the standard Certificate of Course Completion, Merit Awards may be issued by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student achievement. Merit awards also incur an additional $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and delivery of the award, as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Portfolio Service that documents your achievements online. Official Merit Awards have a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award (great for employers to verify your achievement).
| | Additional Information | Course Title | : | Babysitting Basics- A Prep Class for Child Care | | CEU Value | : | | | Course Number | : | 15272 | | Course Type | : | High School Level | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : | Reviewed & Approved on October 7, 2005 | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $25 | | | | |
NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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