NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Junior League of New Orleans (JLNO) will host two upcoming SAFE SITTER classes for children ages 11-13 to learn how to stay home alone, help care for younger siblings or prepare for babysitting opportunities. The two classes, Feb. 18 and March 28, will teach participants about basic childcare, safety precautions, CPR, first aid and more.
SAFE SITTER is a national program for boys and girls in fifth through seventh grade and has been in existence for more than 40 years. JLNO is part of that nationwide network of more than 3,000 certified instructors across the country that teach the SAFE SITTER curriculum.
“Babysitting is a big responsibility and there is a lot you need to remember,” said Ashley Llewellyn, president of JLNO. “The Junior League of New Orleans’ SAFE SITTER® program is designed to make sure your older children are prepared to babysit or even better prepared to stay home alone.”
SAFE SITTER classes will be held at JLNO headquarters at 4319 Carondelet St. in New Orleans from 9:45 a.m.— 4 p.m. Participation is limited to 32 students per class and advance registration is required.
The lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises. Students even get to use CPR mannequins to practice CPR and choking rescue for infants and children.
The SAFE SITTER course is both medically accurate and developmentally appropriate, including:
- Safety precautions to prevent accidents
- How and when to call for help
- Tips on basic childcare
- Introductory employment/entrepreneur skills
The cost to participate is $80 per person and seating is limited. To register, visit www.jlno.org/safesitter.
