Certified Babysitting Courses

About the Course

The course includes:
  • role-playing
  • group interaction
  • video presentations
  • student research
  • a final examination
  • 3 consecutive Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • 4th Saturday which is the exam from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
  • Summer Courses run 3 consecutive weekdays
  • Check the schedule to find dates that suit your needs

There are seven lessons:
  1. The Role of the Babysitter
  2. Child Development
  3. Caring for Children
  4. Positive Behaviour Management
  5. Home Safety and Injury Prevention
  6. Fire Safety
  7. First Aid

Scheduled Course Dates for 2008

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Who Can Take the Course

  • Children should be
    at least 11 1/2 years of age

What Mark is Required
to Pass the Test?

  • a passing mark is 70%

And After Passing?

After certification, children (who are 12 years of age or older) may place their names on our free babysitting referral service list (with parents' permission).

How Much Does the course Cost?

The $45 fee includes a workbook and course materials.

Where is the Course Held?

St. Albert Community Information and Volunteer Centre
10 - 215 Carnegie Drive
St. Albert, AB

Use the main door which faces towards Campbell Road for entry.
There is a button beside the door to push to announce you are there.

Pre-registration is required.

For more information or to register:
Call us at (780) 459-6666
or
Drop-in to the CIVC .


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