Babysitting Basics- A Prep Class for Child Care

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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

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Course Lessons

1. 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!
2. Lesson 2: Safety : The 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.
3. Lesson 3: Baby Basics : Babies 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.
4. 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.
5. Lesson 5: Activities and games : When you are babysitting, it is a great time to entertain the children with games and activities and present learning experiences!

Certificates & Merits Awarded

Certificate of Attendance Certificate of Class Participation Certificate of Appreciation Certificate of Merit Certificate of Outstanding Achievement Certificate of Academic Excellence

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Additional Information

Course Number :	15272
Course Type :	High School Level(non credit)
Course URL :	http://BS101.onlineclasses.com
Instructor :	J. Chasse, PhD
Syllabus :	View Syllabus
Duration :	Countinous - Enroll Anytime!
Course Fee :	Basic Course: $25.00

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