Safe Sitter® babysitting classes have been preparing young teens to care for younger children for over 40 years. The program follows guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association.
Course Content
Safety Skills
Students learn how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies.
Child Care Skills
Students learn tips to manage behavior that will help them stay in control of themselves and the children in their care. Students also learn the ages and stages of child development, as well as practice diapering.
First Aid & Rescue Skills
Learning skills such as choking rescue and how to assess and respond to injuries and illnesses.
Life & Business Skills
The ability to screen jobs, discuss fees, and greet employers will set students up for success now and in the future. Students practice these skills through various role plays.
About our instructor, Healther Welch!
Heather works as a full-time school nurse for the District of Hopedale and part time as an American Heart Association instructor. She has taught CPR/AED and First Aid to the community for over 18 years. She has a passion for teaching others, backed by over 30 years of medical experience. Her prior experience as a firefighter/paramedic combined with her nursing skills, enables her to teach students of all ages and backgrounds. On June 9, 2025, the American Heart Association awarded Heather The Heart Hero Award in recognition of her heroic contributions to fighting heart disease. In her spare time, she enjoys strength training, mountain biking, and hiking with her husband Bob and their two Jack Russell Terriers Zoey and Cooper.
REGISTER BY MAY 15, 2026 AND SAVE $15!