The Babysitting Course, refreshed and revised, now has a greater emphasis on First Aid skills. The Canadian Red Cross Babysitting course covers everything from managing difficult behaviours to essential content on leadership and professional conduct as a babysitter. Babysitting promises to deepen and enhance the responsibility that older youth feel when caring for younger children. This updated curriculum, complete with new science, also provides improved learning when it comes to giving the appropriate care in the event of an emergency
Our training partner
The Red Cross Babysitting Certification is delivered by our certified training partner, One4All First Aid & CPR Training Services.
One4All is an experienced provider of first aid and emergency response education, delivering WSIB-approved training programs for workplaces, schools, organizations, and individuals across Ontario.
Our training partner
The Red Cross Babysitting Certification is delivered by our certified training partner, One4All First Aid & CPR Training Services.
One4All is an experienced provider of first aid and emergency response education, delivering WSIB-approved training programs for workplaces, schools, organizations, and individuals across Ontario.
The Red Cross training is intentionally split across two sessions rather than one long day to support better focus, participation, and retention.
Limited spots available per cohort to ensure a high-quality experience and personalized mentorship
The Science Behind Our Multiple Day Framework
The 2-day program approach may be the best developmental fit for most teens aged 12–15
We deliberately rejected the standard, passive 1-day lecture format because cognitive science proves it fails young teenagers. Our curriculum is built directly on three established pillars of educational psychology:
- The 1.5x Failure Rate of Passive Lectures: A massive landmark study published by the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) analyzed over 225 educational formats. It proved that traditional, passive lecturing results in a 55% higher failure rate and significantly lower concept retention compared to active, social learning.
- The "Feeling" vs. "Reality" of Learning: Research out of Harvard University reveals that while students feel like they are learning during a smooth, passive presentation, their actual tested skills and long-term memory are drastically higher when forced to actively problem-solve through role-play.
- Adolescent Neuroplasticity (Ages 12-15): According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the teen brain undergoes a major rewiring of the prefrontal cortex. This creates a unique window where hands-on, peer-interactive settings literally strengthen brain circuits and executive functions far faster than solo, text-heavy studying. babysitting courses, Toronto standalone 1-day certification clinics (like the Red Cross Coast2Coastlocation)
Course Details
- Training LocationThis babysitting training camp is hosted at 918 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON, M5R 3G5. We serve families living in The Annex, Seaton Village, Christie Pits, Harbord Village, and Koreatown. Our central location makes drop-offs seamless for parents using the TTC Bathurst Subway Station or commuting along Bloor West.
- Program DatesThe 2-day babysitting course will be running in July, 2026, please see the exact dates above.
- Program FeeCanadian Red Cross Course (over two mornings) = $95 + tax
- Program HoursPrograms will run from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm both days
- What to BringStudents should bring snacks (we will have breaks) and a water bottle.
- Email InformationYou will receive an email one week before training start with medical forms, waivers, and etc.
- Cancellation Policy & RefundsGeneral Cancellations: Cancellations must be made via email at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of training.
For Pay-in-Full Registrations: If you cancel at least 2 weeks prior, you will receive a full refund minus a $25 administration fee per child.
Late Cancellations: No refunds or credits will be issued for cancellations made less than 2 weeks before the first day of camp.
Date Changes: Changes to program dates can be made at any time for no fee, provided there is space available in the requested week. - Canadian Red Cross Training & CertificationThe Red Cross Babysitting Certification is delivered by our certified training partner, One4All First Aid & CPR Training Services.
One4All is an experienced provider of first aid and emergency response education, delivering WSIB-approved training programs for workplaces, schools, organizations, and individuals across Ontario.
Participants in the program receive official Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Certification delivered by certified instructors using Red Cross curriculum, materials, and standards.
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We offer multiple ways for teens to participate depending on their interests, schedule, and desired level of experience.
- We turned our Babysitting Mastery Training into a high energy fun summer camp!
- Dual 5-Day Certification Program.
Includes:- Red Cross Babysitting Training
- Kindraza Babysitting Mastery Training
July 13-17
July 20-24
Kindraza offers a 5-day Babysitting Mastery Summer Camp in downtown Toronto at 918 Bathurst St. Serving families in The Annex, Christie Pits, and Koreatown. Includes CPR training, Red Cross certification, and teen entrepreneurship business skills. In partnership with certified Canadian Red Cross instructors.
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