Babysitting
Training Course

At Coast2Coast, we offer the Canadian Red Cross Babysitting course. This course has been revised and updated to focus more specifically on caring for younger children regularly and during emergency situations. It is a Red Cross-approved course that emphasizes First Aid and CPR skills for infants and children.

This Babysitting course will cover topics such as managing problematic behaviours, professionally conducting yourself as a babysitter, and learning how to run a small business. Our Babysitting program promises to deepen and enhance the responsibility that older youth feel when caring for younger children. At Coast2Coast, we believe this amazing babysitting course is for any pre-teen or teen looking to care for children of all ages.

Virtual Babysitting

Duration:

7 to 8 hours

Training is held over 4 sessions, 90 minutes each. Participants must complete 30 minutes of at-home work after each session with family.

Requirements:

  • Internet
  • Zoom
  • Computer/Tablet/Smartphone with camera and microphone
  • Doll or stuffed animal
  • Pair of gloves
  • Towel or unused diaper
  • 100% attendance of the course

Course Content:

  • The Red Cross
  • Importance of Responsibility and Respect
  • Importance of Setting and Following Rules
  • How to Stay Safe
  • How to Prepare, Recognize and Respond to Unexpected Situations
  • Check, Call, Care (includes phoning EMS/911)
  • Recovery Position
  • Conscious Choking (adult/child/alone)
  • Feeling Unwell
  • Asthma (use of inhaler & spacer)
  • Anaphylaxis (use of EpiPen)
  • Poisoning
  • Insect Stings
  • Wound Care (minor cuts, scrapes, splinters, nosebleeds, bumps, bruises, life-threatening bleeding & burns)

Certification

Certificate will be issued with no expiry

Who Can Take This Course?

Pre-Teens or Teens

In-Class
Babysitting

*Note: In-class Babysitting training is only available in Edmonton, Alberta at this time.

If you’d like to register a group of 12+ students in an in-class Babysitting course, click here to submit a private training inquiry.

Duration:

7 to 8 hours

Requirements:

100% attendance of the course

Course Content:

  • The Red Cross
  • Importance of Responsibility and Respect
  • Importance of Setting and Following Rules
  • How to Stay Safe
  • How to Prepare, Recognize and Respond to Unexpected Situations
  • Check, Call, Care (includes phoning EMS/911)
  • Recovery Position
  • Conscious Choking (adult/child/alone)
  • Feeling Unwell
    Asthma (use of inhaler & spacer)
  • Anaphylaxis (use of EpiPen)
  • Poisoning
  • Insect Stings
  • Wound Care (minor cuts, scrapes, splinters, nosebleeds, bumps, bruises, life-threatening bleeding & burns)

Certification

Certificate will be issued with no expiry

Who Can Take This Course?

Pre-Teens or Teens

babysitting course

Babysitting Course Requirements

Our Babysitting training course does not have many requirements prior to attending, making it easy for participants to register for one of our upcoming trainings! With these minimal requirements, more of our youth may learn babysitting skills and begin their babysitting business.

The Babysitting course requires participants to be 11 to 15 years of age.

Coast2Coast
Babysitting Course

As a leading provider of Canadian Red Cross first aid and CPR training courses, Coast2Coast is proud to provide Youth courses as well. Babysitting is one of our two available Youth programs that we offer, providing special training to the children of our communities.

Why Youth Courses are Important

Youth courses, such as Babysitting, are great for teens to not only learn how to care for young children, but also learn amazing life-saving skills! Each of our Youth programs include basic First Aid and CPR training which is an important skill for people of all ages to learn. We believe that it is never too early to learn these skills as accidents happen to people of all ages. Help your children feel confident while taking care of a younger child. Babysitting courses will contain hands-on practice as well as a lecture to keep them engaged and help them understand how to provide necessary care for a child. Participants will practice feeding, dressing and changing diapers for children/infants and learn how to provide CPR, handle nosebleeds, splinters, breathing emergencies and more!

Offering You the Best Training

We pride ourselves on delivering the best training possible to all of our students which is why we are known as a leading provider of Canadian Red Cross training. Safety training for any age should be taken seriously and how we train our students reflects in their skills while providing life-saving techniques or taking care of a young child.

Benefits of Group/
Private Courses

Babysitting courses are available for private training, meaning we can host a course for your group of eight or more participants in a location of your choice.

Hear From Our Students!

Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics is committed to providing community-oriented programs that empower individuals with essential life-saving skills. Our aim is to ensure that every participant in our classes and courses gains the necessary techniques to confidently respond to various emergencies. While we sincerely hope that such situations never arise, we are prepared to respond promptly and effectively when needed. Our facilities across Canada are equipped with state-of-the-art First Aid and CPR equipment and supplies. Explore our range of Canadian Red Cross programs or reach out to us for guidance in selecting the course that suits your needs and circumstances best.

Some of Our Happy Clients

Testimonial

Rahel Manase
15 hours ago
Hassan M, the instructor I had for Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, was excellent. He made the in-class training informative and engaging.
Noemi Carapia
17 hours ago
Rana was great instructor
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind review, Noemi! We're so glad to hear Rana was a great instructor. We'll pass along your praise to her. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Shay McCurdy
17 hours ago
I took the Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C in Calgary, the course was very informative. Our instructor Rana Osman was very helpful with any questions and did an amazing job with explaining everything that we would need to know for first aid! One of the best First Aid Courses I have done.
Thank you Rana for everything!!
Response from the owner:Thank you Shay for taking our Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C course and for the fantastic feedback. We're delighted Rana Osman provided clear instruction and helpful support and we'll be sure to pass your praise along. It's great to hear this was one of the best first aid courses you've done; we appreciate you choosing us and hope to see you again for recertification or advanced training.
Mohammad Tayyab
17 hours ago
Rana is an excellent instructor. Highly recommended!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words, Mohammad. We’re thrilled to hear that Rana was an excellent instructor and appreciate your recommendation. We’ll be sure to pass your praise along and hope to see you again soon.
Melwyn Philip
18 hours ago
We had our in-person First Aid and CPR training in our office in downtown Toronto. Kia was our instructor and had come all the way down here to train us. He has such a great personality and made learning fun and insightful. His knowledge and level of expertise is top level because of his past career, and he had the right answers for any questions we had!

Thank you Kia for your time and it was really nice to learn some life-saving skills from you!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Melwyn, for the wonderful review. We're thrilled Kia's in-person First Aid and CPR session in downtown Toronto was engaging and informative, and that his expertise made your team feel confident with life-saving skills. We’ll pass along your kind words to Kia. Please reach out anytime for recertification or future on-site training.
Janelle Alessi
18 hours ago
Good experience, the presenter was funny and knowledgeable.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind review, Janelle. We're thrilled you enjoyed the presentation and found the presenter both funny and knowledgeable. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon.
Samriti
18 hours ago
It was excellent
Response from the owner:Thank you, Samriti! We’re thrilled to hear you had an excellent experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Pawan Mahrok
18 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Pawan, for the 5-star rating! We appreciate your support and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to serving you again soon. If you need anything, feel free to reach out.
Raj Vanmali
23 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Raj, for the 5-star review! We appreciate your support and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. If you need anything, please contact us.
ALICECHANZZZ
2 days ago
Thank you Kia! He is amazing.
Elizabeth Ekeoseye
2 days ago
My instructor was Ezz for the CPR/BLS course and he was fantastic, really knowledgeable. I had a great experience overall!
Jeff AT
2 days ago
Great experience. Loveleen Singh was an absolute teacher and I recommend !
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Jeff! We’re thrilled you had a great experience and that Loveleen Singh was an excellent teacher. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back or anyone you refer.
Kyle Smith
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the 5-star rating, Kyle! We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again.
Tushar Panchal
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Tushar, for the 5-star rating! We’re thrilled you had a great experience and appreciate your support. We look forward to serving you again soon. If there’s anything we can do for you next time, please let us know.
George El Khal
2 days ago
Walaa gave a very clear and strong presentation to the BLS course .
Response from the owner:Thank you, George — we appreciate your kind feedback. We’re glad Walaa’s clear and strong presentation made the BLS course valuable for you. We’ll be sure to pass your compliments on to her.
Aljo Pagtalunan
2 days ago
Course was fun and engaging. Would recommend and retake 🙂 Selina was the best! Never a dull moment
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Aljo! We're thrilled the course was fun and engaging and that Selina kept things lively — I’ll be sure to pass along your compliment. We look forward to having you back for another session and appreciate you recommending us.
Tyler MacFarlane
2 days ago
Selina Rawe provides top-shelf instruction. She is thoroughly engaging and passionate, and bridges difficult topics with humour and personality.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the wonderful review, Tyler. We're thrilled Selina's engaging, passionate instruction and sense of humor made difficult topics accessible and enjoyable. We will share your praise with her; she will be delighted to hear it. We appreciate you taking the time to recognize her top-shelf teaching.
Carmen Pignatelli
2 days ago
Selina was informative, and kept the class involved. Thank you for a great course!!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Carmen — we’re so glad you enjoyed the course! It's wonderful to hear Selina kept the class involved and provided informative instruction. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to her. We hope to see you in another class soon.
Nadia Kerr
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the 5-star rating, Nadia — we really appreciate your support. We're glad you had a great experience and look forward to serving you again. If there's anything we can do for you in the future, please let us know.
KoBBie Blackmore
2 days ago
I had an amazing,well detailed and explained lessons,in a wide class of 18 people,my Instructor Tatiana gave out her best,it was fun having her on that day
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback, KoBBie. We're thrilled Tatiana delivered detailed, engaging instruction and that you enjoyed the class of 18 — she’ll be delighted to hear this. We appreciate you sharing your experience and hope to see you in another session soon.
Divyesh Dongre
2 days ago
Dimitri Lafluer at Brampton was a friendly and good coach. Just be on time and be attentive 😛
Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5-star review, Divyesh. We're glad Dimitri was friendly and a great coach; we appreciate your tip about being on time and attentive and will pass your feedback along. We look forward to seeing you back at Brampton soon.
Giovanna Zambri
3 days ago
I recently completed the standard first aid cpr course, and I was content with the experience. The instructor kia was engaging, clearly knowledgeable, and made the class feel interactive and practical. I really appreciated how how he broke down each technique and gave us hands on training. I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to be prepared in an emergency
Response from the owner:Thank you, Giovanna, for your kind review and recommendation. We're delighted Kia made the class engaging and practical and that the hands-on breakdown of techniques was helpful. It’s great to hear you feel prepared for an emergency. We appreciate you choosing our course and hope to see you again for refresher training.
Cheech Sun
3 days ago
I’ve taken several CPR courses at different institutions, but this was by far the best experience yet. The instructor Kia was incredibly knowledgeable and kept us fully engaged the entire time. Kia's ability to demonstrate techniques in a clear, easy-to-understand way made a huge difference. I left the class feeling truly confident that I could handle a real-world emergency. If you're looking for high-quality training that actually prepares you, I highly recommend this course.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words, Cheech. We're thrilled Kia and the course exceeded your expectations and left you feeling confident to handle real-world emergencies. We'll be sure to pass your praise along to Kia. We appreciate the recommendation and welcome you back for refresher courses anytime.
Maitor
3 days ago
I recently completed a BLS class with Andrea and it was by far one of the best BLS courses I've taken. Andrea explained everything clearly, made the material easy to understand and created a really supportive learning environment. The class was well organized, hands on and engaging which made it easier to understand. I highly recommend taking a BLS class with Andrea if you have a chance. I'll be back next year and hopefully able to ask her to train my team as well.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Maitor! We’re thrilled Andrea made the BLS class clear, hands-on, and supportive. We’ve passed your compliments along to her and truly appreciate your recommendation. We look forward to training your team next year—please reach out when you’re ready to schedule.
Joby George
3 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Joby, for the 5-star review! We appreciate your support and are thrilled you had a great experience. Our team looks forward to serving you again, and we're here if you need anything.
Shelley Nicholas
3 days ago
Selina was awesome! So great to spend the day with her. A great sense of humor and alot of fun!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Shelley! We’re thrilled you had a great day with Selina—she loves making visits fun and bringing good humor. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to seeing you again soon.
therese sumalinog
3 days ago
Training was informative and well-organized. Instructor Selina Rawe made it fun and engaging through her little games and Q&A. Thank you Selina!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Therese, for the wonderful review. We’re delighted the training was informative and well-organized and that Selina made it fun and engaging with her games and Q&A. I’ll be sure to pass your thanks along to Selina. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you at future sessions.
Nikita Noseworthy
3 days ago
Selina was so fun and she was able to bring real life experience to the class! She was relatable and kind, but gave great insight and very knowledgeable! A++
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Nikita! We're thrilled Selina's real-world experience, relatable style, and knowledge made the class engaging and insightful. We'll share your A++ feedback with her and hope to see you in another class soon.
luci
3 days ago
Such an excellent instructor! She is very informative, knowledgeable with a great sense of humor! I truly enjoyed her course and highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Luci! We're thrilled you enjoyed the course and appreciated her knowledge, clear instruction, and great sense of humor. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back for another class soon.
Aujin Choi
3 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5-star rating, Aujin Choi! We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon.
naomi m
3 days ago
Ìfé was an incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging instructor. I really enjoyed the course and feel like I learned a lot!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words, Naomi. We're delighted to hear Ìfé's knowledge and passion made the course engaging and that you learned a lot. We'll be sure to pass your feedback along to Ìfé. We hope to see you in another class soon.
F 8
3 days ago
Very pleasant and glad to have participated with this class. Detailed, explenatory and very well conducted Merci'.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the wonderful review. We're delighted you found the class detailed, explanatory, and well conducted, and we're glad you enjoyed participating. We appreciate you joining us and look forward to welcoming you to another session. Merci!
Ruth Teamerat
3 days ago
Valentina Cukurs
4 days ago
So educative and fun. Tatiana the instructor was amazing!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Valentina! We're delighted the session was both educational and fun, and we'll be sure Tatiana hears your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Lexie
4 days ago
I loved my experience with Tatiana! She’s a great instructor. She explains things very clearly and includes good examples. As a uni student I’ve had experience with all different types of lecturers, and she is really easy to listen to and keep on track
Response from the owner:Thank you, Lexie, for your wonderful review. We're thrilled Tatiana's clear explanations and helpful examples made your lessons engaging and easy to follow. We'll be sure to share your kind words with her. We appreciate you choosing us and hope to see you again soon.
Kevin so
4 days ago
Amazing experience at this place. The lady Maria was the best with the training. I came in feeling really uncertain and nervous but left very confident and sure about myself.

Really nice experience!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the wonderful review, Kevin. We're delighted Maria made your training so positive and helped you leave feeling confident. We'll share your kind words with her and the team. We appreciate you choosing us and look forward to supporting you in the future.
Nujal Dhungana
4 days ago
LOVE IT. TITANIA WAS AMAZING 🙂
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled Titania made your experience amazing. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to her. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Makes
4 days ago
The instructor was very warm and kind and had a great teaching technique by engaging the class and having participation
Response from the owner:Thank you for the wonderful review. We’re thrilled the instructor’s warm, kind approach and engaging, participatory teaching style made the class enjoyable for you. We’ll be sure to share your feedback with them. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know and hope to see you again soon.
Darshika Selvasivam
4 days ago
Azra is excellent and structured the teaching providing immediate feedback. I am so glad I came to Scarborough for her in person class! It is worth it.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Darshika. We’re thrilled Azra’s structured teaching and immediate feedback made your in-person class in Scarborough worthwhile. We appreciate you choosing us and look forward to welcoming you again.
Ice Dalusung
4 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5-star review, Ice Dalusung. We appreciate your support and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Haidar Naanoua
4 days ago
I went through the course with Maria and it was a super fun time. Everything was easily understandable and she explained everything very well. Definitely choose Maria as your instructor as she is super easy going and explains everything perfectly.
Sneha Acharya
4 days ago
Dr. Adel was great, very energetic and the class went really smoothly as well.
Edinson Guzman
4 days ago
The course was very informative leaving me feeling very confident in being able to administer first aid and cpr with an aed. Scott F was a great instructor. He was very upbeat which made it easy to listen to and kept it interesting. Thanks again Scott! I would recommend Coast2Coast to everyone.
Taelon Gray
5 days ago
Scott's First Responder Recert absolutely exceeded my expectations. I am a relatively new Athletic Therapist who was looking for my first recert and didn't know what to expect from a recert that wasn't led by an athletic therapist. Scott was able to make the class engaging, was able to challenge each of us individually based on our strengths and weakness, helped me learn to really "own" the leadership role in responding, and brought along a strong sense of humour that kept me engaged. Scott was able to provide extra advice from having worked in the field and was able to help me refine specific techniques such as D.I.Y Tourniquets. Scott has a passion for helping to produce competent responders and it shows through his work, preparation, and adaptability. Highly Recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Taelon! We're so glad Scott's First Responder recertification exceeded your expectations, especially as a new Athletic Therapist looking to refine techniques like D.I.Y Tourniquets in North York. We agree, Scott's passion for helping to produce competent responders truly shines through his engaging instruction and humour! 💪 If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Shawna mclean
5 days ago
Great course and loved the attention to details , our instructor Kelly always asked if we understood and was not hesitant to answer questions to clarify, thanks for Sharing your story Kelly, it was clear you have a genuine care for people in general, it was a pleasure to be in your class.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Shawna mclean! ❤️ We're so glad you had such a positive experience with Kelly. We agree, Kelly's attention to details and genuine care for people, especially when sharing her story, truly makes our Standard First Aid courses in Nepean exceptional. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! - The Coast2Coast Team

Sarah McKean
5 days ago
Our instructor, Chuck, was extremely knowledgeable and encouraging. He used really helpful videos, personal connections, and anecdotes from his experiences, which made the session really engaging. We all left our session feeling positive and empowered. Thanks for everything, Chuck!
Maanasa Sethuraman
5 days ago
Loveleen was an awesome instructor! He explained things clearly and answered all our questions with details and examples. Thank you for this wonderful experience!
Hayden
5 days ago
I've had 2 courses at this location - one with Ali and one with Kia - with both courses being very in-depth and informative, while still being very fun and engaging over several hours thanks to the instructors being both knowledgeable and entertaining with their presentation styles. Highly recommended.

FYI - Each course ends with an online test, so make sure you have a phone and remember the information you used to sign up for the course to avoid being locked out.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Hayden! 🎉 We're so glad to hear you've had two fantastic experiences with us in Newmarket. It's wonderful that both Ali and Kia made your Red Cross certification courses so in-depth, informative, fun, and engaging! We completely agree they are both incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

Oran Barriffe
5 days ago
Johnny Time
5 days ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Johnny Time! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification in Mississauga. Feel free to refer your friends and family - we'd love to help them too! - The Coast2Coast Team

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Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics provides WSIB-approved and OHS-approved First Aid, CPR, EMR, Youth courses and more in over 23 locations in Canada! We pride ourselves on hosting the best training experience possible, ensuring our students leave their course feeling confident in their life-saving skills.