Safe Sitter Program

 

Safe Sitter is a one-day, nationally certified course designed for children ages 11 and up that covers the new 2026 curriculum updates, including American Heart Association CPR recommendations. Taught in a fun and interactive format, Safe Sitter teaches participants safe and nurturing child care techniques, behavior management skills, and appropriate responses to medical emergencies. In a Safe Sitter class, students learn through lively discussion, practice and role-play about a variety of topics including babysitting ethics and etiquette and the business aspects of babysitting. Class materials are included in the $30 fee. This course is open to community members. Class size is limited.

Select a class date below to register and pay online. Once your registration is complete, a Safe Sitter form will be emailed to the address you provided.

2026 Dates:

8 am to 4 pm
June 11 - Register
June 25 - Register
July 14 - Register
July 22 - Register

Graduation Ceremony at 3:30 pm

Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at Sarah Bush Lincoln, Entrance C

For more information or to register, please call (217) 345-6826 (leave voice mail) or e-mail Josh White, Healthy Kids Educator at jwhite2@sblhs.org