Safe Sitter classes for girls and boys aged 11 to 13 will be held July 8 and 9, 2025.  The classes are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days at Prairie Elementary School.   Registration for the two-day program, sponsored by St. Mary’s Health, closes on June 23, 2025; register early as class size is limited.
The Safe Sitter program is a medically accurate program that teaches young adolescents how to handle emergencies when caring for younger children.  There is a $50 fee to cover class supplies. 
The goal of Safe Sitter is to reduce the number of accidental and preventable deaths among children being Safcared for by babysitters.  Thousands of young adolescents across the county have been trained by Safe Sitter to handle life-threatening emergencies.
All information is medically accurate and is taught by trained Safe Sitter instructors.  During the course, students get hands-on practice in basic lifesaving techniques, so they are prepared to act in a crisis.
Safe Sitter participants also receive helpful tips to make them more confident caregivers.  They learn safety and security precautions, such as what to do if a stranger comes to the door and when and how to call for help.  They receive information on child development and age-appropriate activities.  They also learn about the business of babysitting.
To successfully complete the Safe Sitter program, the students must pass a rigorous practical test to show that they have mastered the key concepts and have the skills necessary to handle an emergency.
To register your son/daughter, grandson/granddaughter, niece/nephew or even your child’s babysitter, call Brenda Kaschmitter at 208-962-2112.