City of Martinez Offering Babysitting Workshop

MARTINEZ, CA -- The American Red Cross recently updated its Babysitter’s Training guidelines, adding features such as a CD-ROM loaded with helpful information for the babysitter, so the City of Martinez is holding a workshop soon on babysitting.

Babysitters can learn the skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children. Topics will include running a small business, safety, safe play, discipline, basic infant care and basic first aid.

A book with a babysitter certificate, supplies and snacks are included, but no CPR or first aid certification will be provided with the class.

The class is for kids ages 11 to 15, with session one scheduled for 8:30 am to 3 pm Monday, Jan. 23 and session two set for 8:30 am to 3 pm Friday, Feb. 17. The fee is $60 for Martinez residents and $70 for non-residents.

The address is Martinez City Hall, 525 Henrietta St., Martinez. Both boys and girls are welcome to attend the class, and students are advised to bring a lunch.

Those interested can register online at www.cityofmartinez.org.

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