Babysitting 101
Saturday, June 20
2:00pm - 4:30pm
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2026-06-20 14:00:00
2026-06-20 16:30:00
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Babysitting 101
Learn babysitting basics, safety, and first aid in this hands-on class for youth ages 11+. There is $35 fee per student. Registration required; opens June 6.
Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library - Storytelling Room
Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library
Storytelling RoomLearn babysitting basics, safety, and first aid in this hands-on class for youth ages 11+. There is $35 fee per student. Registration required; opens June 6.
Get ready to become a confident and capable babysitter! Babysitting 101 is a 2.5-hour class for students ages 11 and up who are interested in caring for children. Participants will learn the basics of child care, including safety, first aid, and age-appropriate activities for infants through school-age children. The class also covers developmental stages, as well as health, nutrition, and sleep needs for each age group. Students will gain hands-on experience practicing the Heimlich maneuver and learning how to use an EpiPen. To wrap up, participants will create their own babysitting advertisement and receive a certificate of completion.
The class will take place on June 20, 2026, from 2 - 4:30 p.m in the Storytelling Room. There is a $35 fee per student to be paid at the start of the class. Registration is required and opens June 6, 2026.
Payment options:
- Cash
- Check- Made payable to Little Medical School Midsouth
- Venmo - @Lmsmidsouth
About Little Medical School
Little Medical School® MidSouth works with educators, healthcare leaders, and community organizations to inspire healthy lifestyles in children as they learn about medical careers. Our trained Instructors are also community members – these individuals range from aspiring world-changers, practicing medical providers, and accomplished educators. All programs are written by a board-certified educator and reviewed by board-certified and trained healthcare professionals. Read more online at https://littlemedicalschool.com/midsouth/
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The Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library serves the Town of Collierville as an information hub offering materials and programming for all ages, three 4-person study rooms, and a 40-person meeting room. It sits in a beautiful location in Halle Park near Collierville Town Hall.