Updated: March 8, 2022
By Sheryl Bennett , and Chris Rein

EC-11  |  December 2021

Babysitting 101

Babysitting/Entrepreneurship 101 is a six-hour course that provides participants all the tools needed to establish a trustworthy professional babysitting business with leadership skills to promote in diverse communities. Educators of all levels of experience will find the materials easy to adapt and utilize.

Unit 1 Curriculum

Youth will develop an understanding of babysitting, entrepreneurship, and leadership.  They will assess their abilities and skills to be a good babysitter as well as gain knowledge of the parts of a resume and time to create a personal draft.  Gaining comprehension of best practices for interviewing and developing interview skills and practice will also be included.      

Here is a list of materials for Unit 1.  See below for instructions on requesting your copy of the curriculum.

Name of document File format(s) File size
Fact Sheet with supporting documents (does not include PowerPoint files) PDF 5,450 KB
PowerPoint Presentation PDF PDF  3,138 KB
Microsoft Office PowerPoint File PPTX 26,927 KB
 
Fact Sheet (Instructions Only) PDF 626 KB
Thumbnails for PowerPoint Presentation PDF 3, 982 KB
Questionnaire (Are You the Right Person for Babysitting) PDF 275 KB
Sample Resume PDF 267 KB
Resume Worksheet PDF 268 KB
Interview Questions/Index Card Cutouts PDF 784 KB

Unit 2 Curriculum

Youth will create an understanding of important information needed prior to performing a babysitting service for example medical information, emergency contacts, etc… and  review safety precautions to be taken.  In addition, participants will create a first aid kit to utilize when babysitting as well as learn and demonstrate how to properly burp and change an infant’s diaper.   

Here is a list of materials for Unit 2.   See below for instructions on requesting your copy of the curriculum.

Name of document File format(s) File size
Fact Sheet with supporting documents (does not include PowerPoint files) PDF  5,616 KB
PowerPoint Presentation PDF PDF  3,037 KB
Microsoft Office PowerPoint File PPTX 28,481 KB
 
Fact Sheet (Instructions Only) PDF  795 KB
Thumbnails for PowerPoint Presentation PDF 4,680 KB
Explanation Section (Ball Scenario Questions) PDF 267 KB
Babysitter Information Sheet PDF 228 KB

Unit 3 Curriculum

Participants will identify and learn how to handle behavior issues as well as ages and stages of youth development while acquiring strategies to avoid behavioral issues when working with youth. Youth will also learn to recognize and attain strategies to use when dealing with emergencies that may concur while babysitting.  Entertainment of children and resources to assist will be covered. The course quiz will be given so participants can demonstrate knowledge of understanding of the course materials and objectives.

Here is a list of materials for Unit 3.   See below for instructions on requesting your copy of the curriculum.

Name of document File format(s) File size
Fact Sheet with supporting documents (does not include PowerPoint files) PDF 5,646 KB
PowerPoint Presentation PDF PDF  3,159 KB
Microsoft Office PowerPoint File PPTX 27,436 KB
 
Fact Sheet (Instructions Only) PDF  497 KB
Thumbnails for PowerPoint Presentation PDF 3,396 KB

Extension Activity Worksheets & Supporting Materials

"Ages and Stages" Puzzle Activity PDF 902 KB
Playdough Recipe PDF 278 KB
Butterfly Baggies PDF 354 KB
*Babysitting Jeopardy Game (Microsoft PowerPoint File) PPT 2,697 KB
Babysitting 101 Quiz PDF 333 KB
Babysitting 101 certificate (letter size) of completion fillable PDF 2.5 MB
Babysitting 101 certificate (wallet card) of completion fillable PDF 168.2 KB

*Source: Babysitting Jeopardy Game by Richard J. Siciliano Coordinator, Department of Instructional Technology Charles County Community College (College of Southern Maryland) LaPlata, Maryland

To obtain a copy of this curriculum click the button below to fill out a request form. This curriculum is appropriate for youth ages 12-16 years old.

Request Babysitting 101 FREE Curriculum

SHERYL BENNETT
4-H Extension Educator University of Maryland Extension–Howard County
sherylb@umd.edu

CHRIS REIN
4-H Youth Development Educator University of Maryland Extension –Howard County
crein@umd.edu

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