Safe Sitter Babysitting Class (Ages 11 - 16)

Heather works as a full-time school nurse for the District of Hopedale and part time as an American Heart Association instructor. She has been teaching CPR/AED and First Aid to the community for over 18 years. She has a passion for teaching others as she has over 25 years of medical experience. This program follows guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association. The class will be a two-part class held in one day. The first part the students will cover the materials of SafeSitter to become certified as a babysitter.
The second part of class will cover CPR, First Aid, and choking skills. They will be certified for two years Pediatric first aid/cpr certification through the American Heart Association. This class provides youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants.
Please bring a peanut/tree nut free snack/meal and water bottle.
Register online: leominsterma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30406
INSTRUCTOR: Heather Welch, RN
DATE: Monday, August 17, 2026
AGES: 11-16
COST: $140 Res./$160 Non-Res.
TIME: 12:30pm-5:30pm
SITE: Leominster Emergency Management Building, 37 Carter St, Leominster