March 28, 2024

East Providence Recreation Department to host Babysitting Certification class

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East Providence, RI – The City of East Providence Recreation Department will host “How to be a Great Babysitter!” on October 16 & 23 from 6-9pm at the East Providence Recreation Center, located at 610 Waterman Ave. This 6 hour course, geared to teens 11 years and older, is fast paced, interactive and fun! Lots of hands on practice using adult and infant manikins. Games and role play are used throughout the program to enhance learning.

The course is taught by Catherine Alexander DNP, MPH, RN from Mobil Medical Training and will cover adult/child/infant CPR, Choking, use of AED, changing and feeding a baby, babysitting safety and prevention of injury, elements of first aid for the young child, stages of child development/ games and activities to play and how to get your own babysitting business started. Fee: $65.00 per person. Includes certificate and t-shirt.

To register or for more information please call the Recreation Center at 401-433-6360.

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