The HSI Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program gives teenagers and young adults everything they need to know for safe and successful babysitting. HSI CABS teaches how to start a babysitting business, interact with parents and children, and provides important safety and first aid information using the latest 2020 guidelines. This Items replaces the ASHI Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) Program Package which reflected the G2015 Guidelines
Intended audience:
- Teens and young adults interested in a babysitting business, or who have responsibility for younger family members.
Student-to-Instructor Ratio:
- Recommended 6:1
- Maximum 12:1
Delivery options
- Traditional Classroom
- Blended Learning
Instructional elements:
Instructor materials
- CABS Instructor Guide (one per instructor, print or digital)
- CABS Slide Presentation with Embedded Video
Student materials:
- CABS Student Book with Skill Sheets
Online portal
- Streaming/Offline video presentation player
- Pre-built digital Performance Evaluations
- Track past, present and future classes
Student certification requirements
- Written evaluation: Not required for certification unless required by organizational policy.
- Performance evaluation: All students must perform required skills competently without assistance
Certification period
- 2 years from month of issue
Recommended time to complete
- Initial Training: About 4 hours
- Successful completion is based on achievement of the core learning objectives rather than a prescribed instruction time
Topics Covered
Becoming a babysitter
- What is a babysitter
Preparing to babysit
- Thinking like a babysitter
- Being ready to babysit
- Babysitting business basics
- Getting to know the family
Staying safe
- Safety on the job
- Safe and supervised
Taking care of kids
- Caring for kids and their basic needs
- Handwashing and hygiene
- Food preparation
- Diapers and helping kids use the bathroom
- Playtime
- Managing challenging behavior
- Naps and bedtime
When things go wrong
- Recognizing a problem
- Taking action
- Getting help
- Before help arrives
You can do it!
- Bringing it all together
Included with the HSI Child and Babysitting Safety Program Package:
- HSI Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) 5 pack of Student Books (No Card) - 2020
- HSI Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) Instructor Guide - 2020
- Access to digital instructor tools in Otis:
- Streaming/Offline video presentation player
- Create custom playlists
- Pre-built digital Performance Evaluations
- Track past, present and future classes