The best sitter is a Safe Sitter®! - KPLC 7 News, Lake Charles, Louisiana

Girls and boys ages 11 to 13 can learn the fundamentals of babysitting at Safe Sitter^®, a medically accurate baby-sitting preparation program available through Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women on Saturday, April 9, from 8:30am to 4:15pm.

During the one-day Safe Sitter class, participants learn how to have fun with their charges with age-appropriate activities. They will also learn:

• Safety tips: how to recognize a medical emergency and what the appropriate action should be during an emergency, such as when a child or infant is choking;
• Security techniques: what to do if a stranger comes to the door and when and how to call for help.
• The business aspects of baby sitting

The cost is $35, which includes all learning materials. Participants will need to bring their lunch.

Enrollment is limited, and reservations are required by calling (337) 480-7243. Reservations are also being taken for summer classes on Wednesdays, June 1, June 22, July 13 and July 20.