Safe Sitter Baby Sitter Training
Start Your Childcare Career as a Teen!
Looking to earn money, gain certifications, and build real-world skills?
Join our 1½-Day Childcare Training Program designed especially for teens who want to babysit, work in childcare, or prepare for future careers.
Training Schedule
📅 March 24 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Safe Sitter Training & Certification
You’ll learn:
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How to safely care for children of all ages
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First aid and rescue skills for real emergencies
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Safety awareness and decision-making
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Life and business skills to help you get and keep babysitting jobs
📅 March 25 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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CPR Certification
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Food Safety Basics
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Preparing healthy, kid-friendly snacks
💲 Cost: $20 per participant
This program is perfect for teens who want to:
✔ Get certified
✔ Build confidence and responsibility
✔ Earn money babysitting
✔ Prepare for future jobs in childcare, education, or healthcare
Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.
If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact Shannon Chipman prior to the meeting at 812-438-3656 or chipmans@purdue.edu by March 16, 2026.
For special dietary needs contact Shannon Chipman at 812-438-3656 or chipmans@purdue.edu by March 16, 2026.
If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Shannon Chipman prior to the meeting at 812-438-3656 or chipmans@purdue.edu by March 16, 2026.