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Babysitting Courses in Fairfield County, CT

12/23/15 - By Katie McKnight

I’m not kidding when I tell you that I nearly fell over last week here in Fairfield County when our new 15 year old babysitter informed me that she charges…$13/hour!!!!  Are you kidding me? I’m seriously considering having my husband quit his finance job and go into the babysitting racquet.  At the very least, I will be signing my kids up for a babysitting course ASAP. I’m hoping their babysitting money will fund my retirement.

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The Red Cross offers several courses in the Fairfield County area.  The courses are typically one day (9-4) and cost $85.   Participants will learn basic first aid, leadership skills, and basic child care.  The class is designed for kids 11-15, and students need to bring a lunch.  Below is a list of upcoming dates and times for the Red Cross babysitting course:

January 30, February 15, or March 5, 2016: Darien Red Cross, 39 Leroy Avenue, Darien, CT, 06820,

February 15, 2016: Milford Red Cross Office, 1 Plymouth Place, Milford, CT, 06460

February 20, 2016 New Haven Red Cross Office, 703 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT, 06511

Check the Red Cross website, as they are often adding and updating courses.

Also offering a course in CPR is Willows Pediatrics in Westport, CT.  If interested call Nil at extension 1231. 1563 Post Road East, Westport, CT, 06880 203.319.3939

My own pediatrician doesn't currently offer a course, but I'm going to ask him to consider it if I can get together a group of participants. Time to put these kids to work!

Originally published 7/23/13.

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