Milford Public Library Offers Introduction to Babysitting Courses May 12 and May 19

 

Introduction to Babysitting Course (Two Parts) on Wednesday, May 12 & Wednesday, May 19 from 4:30-6pm with Milford Public Library on Zoom

 Babysitters have the responsibility of caring for children and making important decisions while they are in charge to keep not only the child safe, but themselves as well! Parents entrust their child with the babysitter, therefore it is critical he or she knows the basics of childcare. In this two-part virtual Introduction to Babysitting Course, participants in grades 5-12 will learn interviewing tips, communication skills, ages and stages of young babies and toddlers, safety and first aid tips, and feeding and caring for children, including diaper changing. In addition, with heightened precautions due to COVID-19, babysitters will learn steps they can take to decrease the spread of the virus as suggested by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The instructor has taught Kindergarten and 2^nd grade and is currently a 1^st grade teacher. She holds three teacher certifications including Early Childhood, General Education, and Special Education and a Master’s Degree in Literacy. A certificate of participation will be emailed to you upon completion of the course (must attend both sessions)!

Visit the Young Adult page at milfordlibrary.org to register for the Zoom information. For questions regarding the Introduction to Babysitting course on Wednesday, May 12 and May 19 from 4:30-6:00pm, email dvalenzano@milforct.gov.