Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)

CHILD AND BABYSITTING SAFETY (CABS)

Course Overview

The HSI Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program provides teenagers and young adults with the knowledge and skills needed for safe and successful babysitting. It covers how to start a babysitting business, interact with parents and children, and includes essential safety and first aid information based on the latest 2020 guidelines.

Intended Audience

• Teens and young adults interested in starting a babysitting business

• Individuals responsible for caring for younger family members

Course Details

Certification Period:

• 2 years from month of issue

Course Length:

• Approximately 4 hours

• Completion is based on achieving learning objectives rather than a fixed time requirement

Student-to-Instructor Ratio:

• Recommended: 6:1

• Maximum: 12:1

Delivery Options:

• Traditional classroom

• Blended learning

Course Topics

Participants will learn:

Becoming a Babysitter

• What a babysitter does

Preparing to Babysit

• Thinking like a babysitter

• Being ready to babysit

• Babysitting business basics

• Getting to know the family

Staying Safe

• Safety on the job

• Staying safe and supervised

Taking Care of Kids

• Caring for children and basic needs

• Handwashing and hygiene

• Food preparation

• Diapers and bathroom assistance

• Playtime and engagement

• Managing challenging behavior

• Naps and bedtime routines

When Things Go Wrong

• Recognizing a problem

• Taking action

• Getting help

• What to do before help arrives

Putting It All Together

• Applying all learned skills in real scenarios

Student Certification Requirements

• Written Evaluation: Not required unless mandated by an organization

• Performance Evaluation: Students must demonstrate required skills competently without assistance