BraveHeart Babysitter
Ready, set, babysit!
Babysitting certification for ages 11–15.
Learn how to play, protect, and prepare while caring for babies, toddlers, and young children.
Includes snacks, a workbook, and babysitting certification.
Babysitting Course for
Youth Ages 11–15
in Nova Scotia
Play. Protect. Prepare.
When you’re choosing a babysitting course, you want your child to feel capable, confident, and ready to care for younger children. You also want to know the course is practical, age-appropriate, and rooted in real life.
The BraveHeart Babysitting Course helps youth learn how to care for babies, toddlers, and young children with calm confidence. We focus on everyday babysitting skills, so your child knows how to manage routines, make good choices, and care for children thoughtfully.
What Your Child Will Learn
This in-person course is a gentle first step into babysitting.
Your child learns age-appropriate babysitting skills in a supportive, encouraging setting. From caring for different ages to handling everyday situations, we help them build confidence that feels natural and earned.
They leave feeling ready, capable, and excited to start babysitting.
The course covers:
Caring for babies, toddlers, and young children
Fun, safe play and everyday routines
Feeding basics and simple meal prep
Creating safe play and home spaces
Setting boundaries and building trust
Communication and knowing when to ask for help
Making good choices in everyday situations
Ready skills. Kind confidence
A great first step into babysitting
Is the BraveHeart Babysitting Course Right for Your Child?
The BraveHeart Babysitting Course is designed for families in Nova Scotia who want practical, age-appropriate training for youth who are starting to babysit. It focuses on real babysitting skills, confidence, and responsibility without overwhelming kids or parents.
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This course is a great fit for youth ages 11–15, when many children are ready to begin babysitting. We require participants to be at least 11 years old so they are developmentally ready to understand responsibility and follow instructions.
Your child will learn how to care for babies, toddlers, and young children, with a focus on safe behaviour, communication, routines, and knowing what to do when something does not feel right. The goal is readiness, not pressure.
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If you want your child to feel confident when babysitting or spending time home alone, this course gives them a strong foundation.
We focus on everyday skills like home safety, setting rules and routines, clear communication, and knowing when to ask for help. Your child builds confidence through practice and guidance so they approach babysitting with care and maturity.
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This course is also a great option for schools, community groups, and youth organizations that want to offer meaningful, practical training.
Participants learn through hands-on activities that build responsibility, awareness, and confidence. Each successful participant receives a certificate of completion, making this a valuable addition to youth programming across Nova Scotia.
A practical first step into babysitting
Skills your child can use right away
Why Nova ScotiaN Parents Choose BraveHeart
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Our instructors are experienced, supportive, and skilled at working with young people. They know how to teach in a way that feels clear, encouraging, and age-appropriate.
Your child learns in a positive environment where questions are welcome and confidence is built through practice. The goal is understanding, not pressure, so skills actually stick.
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This is not a generic program. The BraveHeart Babysitting Course is thoughtfully designed to focus on real babysitting situations, everyday responsibility, and age-appropriate skills.
The course blends practical child care basics with communication, leadership, and decision-making. Everything is taught in a way that respects where your child is now and helps them grow.
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We treat every participant as capable and learning. Our approach emphasizes trust, clear communication, and responsibility in everyday situations.
Your child leaves feeling respected, supported, and more confident in their ability to care for younger children. Not because they memorized information, but because they practiced skills that make sense.
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The BraveHeart Babysitting Course includes a basic, age-appropriate introduction to first aid awareness, focused on everyday situations a babysitter might realistically encounter.
This training is designed to help youth stay calm, recognize common issues, and know when to get help. It is not advanced medical training and it is not overwhelming.
Your child will learn:
Minor cuts and scrapes
Cleaning small wounds and using a basic first aid kitMinor burns, bumps, and bruises
Cooling minor burns and using ice packs safelyBaby and child choking awareness
Recognizing choking and responding in an age-appropriate wayNosebleeds and common injuries
Including what to do if a tooth is knocked outFever and illness awareness
Noticing when a child may be sick and when to contact parentsAllergy awareness
Recognizing allergic reactions, understanding EpiPen use, and knowing when to get adult or emergency helpEmergency response basics
How to call 911, stay calm, and share clear information
Knowing when to involve a trusted adult right awaySafety and prevention
Simple childproofing tips and ways to prevent common accidents at home
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No. The BraveHeart Babysitting Course is not a first aid certification course.
It includes first aid awareness only, taught at an age-appropriate level for babysitting. The focus is on recognizing common situations, staying calm, and knowing when to get help.
Full first aid certification is offered through our separate program, the BraveHeart Youth First Aid Course.
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The BraveHeart Youth First Aid Course is a separate course designed for youth ages 11–17 who want dedicated first aid training and certification.
Some families choose to take this course after babysitting, or as an additional skill set.
Play. Protect. Prepare
A confident start to babysitting
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OUR Babysitter COURSE
Hands-On Learning, With Plenty of Support
Students practice real babysitting situations using clear, age-appropriate language. Instructors guide each step so skills feel manageable and confidence builds naturally.
A Babysitting Certificate You Can Actually See
After the course, students receive a BraveHeart Babysitting Certificate card. A simple, visible way to know your child has completed hands-on babysitting training.
A One-Day Course That Fits a Child’s Day
The course runs from 9:00am to 2:30pm and is paced for young learners. Snacks are included, and each student receives a workbook to take home.
What Your Child Will Leave With
This course is about more than a certificate. It’s about helping your child feel ready to take on babysitting with confidence and care.
A BraveHeart Babysitting Certificate
A clear understanding of caring for babies, toddlers, and young children
Practical babysitting skills they can use right away
Confidence to lead with kindness, responsibility, and good judgment
Book Your Child’s Babysitting Course in Nova Scotia
A one-day, in-person babysitting course for youth ages 11–15 in Nova Scotia.
9:00am to 2:30pm
Snacks, workbook, and Babysitting Certificate included.
Choose your date. We’ll take care of the rest.
WHERE WE MEET
BraveHeart Kentville Training Center
45 Donald Hiltz Connector, Unit B
Kentville Business Park, NS
