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Designed for teens and pre-teens who want to learn how to care for children safely and responsibly, including feeding, diapering, emergency response, and more.
The SafeSitter Essentials course at Ancient City Education and Training in St. Augustine is specially designed for pre-teens and teens who want to learn the fundamentals of safe and responsible babysitting. This engaging, hands-on course covers everything from infant and childcare basics to how to respond confidently in an emergency.
Taught by experienced medical professionals, this class provides practical knowledge, life-saving skills, and essential safety tips—perfect for young caregivers who want to build trust with the families they serve. Students learn safety skills, childcare skills, first aid & rescue skills, and life & business skills. The instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises.
Note: This course is not a CPR certification course.
Taught by certified Safe Sitter® Instructors. Safe Sitter® is designed to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.
Price includes a booklet, drawstring Safe Sitter bag with flashlight, notepad, and more. Parental permission is required to enroll. All materials are age-appropriate and instructor-led. Students must bring lunch.
Certification Issued:
Babysitter Essentials Certificate of Completion.
We combine clinical expertise with a supportive, hands-on environment to ensure you leave every class confident, certified, and fully prepared.
Taught by Certified Safe Sitter Instructors with years of healthcare experience
Safe and respectful learning environment for kids.
Convenient location in St. Augustine, Florida with free parking.
Encourages maturity, responsibility, and independence.
Hands-on practice with real equipment.
Certified Safe Sitter® Instructors guide students through a fun, interactive day of games and role-playing exercises covering core babysitting responsibilities. The curriculum includes infant feeding, diapering, and bedtime routines; first aid for cuts, burns, and allergic reactions; handling unsafe situations and stranger danger; child and infant CPR and choking response; and practical guidance on communicating with parents to build a babysitting business.
This class is tailored for pre-teens and teens (recommended ages 11–16 or grades 6–8) who plan to babysit, watch younger siblings, or volunteer with children. Parental permission is required to enroll.
The course costs $99 and lasts 5.5 to 6 hours at our St. Augustine location. Class sizes are capped at 8 students per instructor to ensure dedicated attention. Tuition includes an official Safe Sitter® booklet, notepad, flashlight, and a drawstring bag. Students must bring their own packed lunch for the session.
No, this course is not a formal CPR certification program. While students practice essential child/infant CPR and choking response techniques, successful graduates earn a Babysitter Essentials Certificate of Completion.
