Babysitting 101 (EC-11)

Youth will develop an understanding of babysitting, entrepreneurship, and leadership.  They will assess their abilities and skills to be a good babysitter as well as gain knowledge of the parts of a resume and time to create a personal draft.  Gaining comprehension of best practices for interviewing and developing interview skills and practice will also be included.      

Here is a list of materials for Unit 1.  See below for instructions on requesting your copy of the curriculum.

Youth will create an understanding of important information needed prior to performing a babysitting service for example medical information, emergency contacts, etc… and  review safety precautions to be taken.  In addition, participants will create a first aid kit to utilize when babysitting as well as learn and demonstrate how to properly burp and change an infant’s diaper.   

Here is a list of materials for Unit 2.   See below for instructions on requesting your copy of the curriculum.

Participants will identify and learn how to handle behavior issues as well as ages and stages of youth development while acquiring strategies to avoid behavioral issues when working with youth. Youth will also learn to recognize and attain strategies to use when dealing with emergencies that may concur while babysitting.  Entertainment of children and resources to assist will be covered. The course quiz will be given so participants can demonstrate knowledge of understanding of the course materials and objectives.

Here is a list of materials for Unit 3.   See below for instructions on requesting your copy of the curriculum.

*Source: Babysitting Jeopardy Game by Richard J. Siciliano Coordinator, Department of Instructional Technology Charles County Community College (College of Southern Maryland) LaPlata, Maryland