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LTC Offering Babysitter Training Class September 26

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Aug 19, 2020

Area students ages 11-15 that are interested in babysitting can take a class at Lincoln Trail College on September 26 that will prepare them to babysit.

The Babysitter Training Class will feature curriculum from the American Academy of Pediatrics’ BLAST! Program. The exciting and interactive program provides extensive training in pediatric first aid, household safety, and the fundamentals of childcare.

The class is designed to prepare students to interview for a babysitting job, select safe and suitable games and activities, prevent accidents, perform first aid, and begin babysitting safely and competently.  Students will receive a certificate of completion after taking the class. 

The class will meet from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on September 26. To register, students should call 618-544-8657.

The Babysitter Training class is a part of Lincoln Trail College’s Community Education program, which offers classes in the arts, health and recreation, professional skills, personal growth, and programs for kids. Other Community Education classes can be found here.