Teens taught to be babysitters
Teens can run their own businesses as babysitters — with the help of the Red Cross Babysitting class offered at S.Walter Stewart branch of the public library in East York.
The one-day course is offered for students 11–15 years old who want to learn how to safely babysit infants and young children.
The course covers diapering, feeding, age-appropriate activities and games, how to handle emergencies, household safety, basic first aid and more.
It runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 16.
The fee is $60 per student and includes all taxes, textbook, card of completion and other materials.
Register online at www.citycpr.com/courses/babysitting-course-toronto/ or call 416-697-8229.
The S. Walter Stewart Branch is at 170 Memorial Park Ave., phone 416-396-3975.
