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Date: Tue Nov 03, 10:30 AM EST - 3:30 PM EST
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Girl Scout Babysitting Certification Course
Earn Your Babysitter Badge and Become a Capable Leader
Ready to level up your leadership skills, build your business, and earn your Girl Scout Babysitter Badge? Whether you want to feel more confident staying home alone, helping out with younger siblings, or launching your very own babysitting career, this 5-hour interactive course is your perfect next step.
This instructor-led program blends essential safety education with interactive games and hands-on role-playing activities. You will leave with the practical skills, confidence, and certification needed to be a premier caregiver in your community.
What You Will Learn and Practice:
Safety and Emergency Preparedness: Learn how to identify and prevent unsafe situations. You will master specific protocols for handling power failures, severe weather emergencies, and other potential household hazards.
Child Care and Development: Dive into the "ages and stages" of child development. Get practical, hands-on experience in behavior management and essential infant care skills, including diapering.
Life-Saving Medical Skills: Practice critical, high-impact techniques including choking rescue and CPR. You will also learn a systematic, calm approach to assessing and responding to basic injuries and illnesses.
Business and Professionalism: Set yourself up for ultimate entrepreneurial success. We cover the "business" of babysitting—including how to safely screen potential jobs, discuss fees professionally, and greet employers with absolute confidence.
Location: The Writers Center - 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda MD 20815
Cost: $185
Contact: Email lindsay@mindfulbeginnings.org with any questions
