Welcome to your St. Augustine Red Cross Babysitter Trainer Provider!
I am offering classes out of our home in the North St.Augustine area. Group classes are maxed out at 12 students. If you have a group of friends you would like to have participate together fill out this form here to see if we can make a date work.
About Me:
I’m Jenny Trimble, a registered nurse and nurse educator with over 15 years of experience working with the adult and pediatric population. Certified by the Red Cross in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED. I’m passionate about teaching real world safety skills in a ways that’s practical, fun, and easy to understand.
I’m also a homeschool mom of two and co-lead a homeschool enrichment program, so I understand the importance of needing a babysitter that is trustworthy, engaging, and knows what to do in an emergency.
This babysitting course is designed to build confidence, responsibility and life saving skills that they can use when caring for siblings, home alone, or out in the world.
The Babysitter’s Training with Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED includes topics covered in the Babysitter’s Training program, plus:
How to recognize and respond to cardiac emergencies
How to perform CPR and use an AED for children and infants
How to respond to sudden illnesses
How to respond to injuries and environmental emergencies
After registration you will receive an email with instructions to take the online portion. It can be accessed via mobile, desktop ,or table.
The online portion must be completed prior to attending the Instructor-led skills session. Upon successful completion of both a valid 2 year digital certificate for Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is issued.
This class is designed to prepare youth ages 11-16 to safely and confidently care for children and infants. It includes hands-on activities, videos, and discussions to develop essential, real-life readiness babysitting skills. The course covers feeding, diapering, pick up and holding children, safety, and emergency response.
Upcoming Classes:
Babysitter + Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
2 Day Course.
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Friday April 3,2026 9:00-2:00pm
Saturday April 4th 9:00-12:30 pm
Sold Out
Friday May 22, 2026 9:00-2:00pm
Saturday May 23rd 9:00-12:30pm
9 Spots available
Friday June 26,2026 9:00-2:00 pm
Saturday June 27th 9-12:30 pm
5 Spots available
SUMMER CAMPS:
4 DAY CAMPS
Early Bird Pricing $325
Registering after May 15th price increases to $350
June 15th-18th
June 29th-July 2nd
July 27th-July 30, 2026
Camps are subject to a minimum enrollment requirement. In the event that minimum enrollment is not met, we will notify participants and provide alternate option or refund.
I am a preferred provider under the StepUpFor Students UA/PEP scholarships.
The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults children and infants.
This is a Non-Healthcare course for students who need a certification that satisfies OSHA workplace or other regulatory requirements. This class is taught in a blended learning format. It is a 2-part course which consists of both online portion and 2.5 hour hands on in person classroom component.
After registration you will receive an email with instructions to take the online portion. It can be accessed via mobile, desktop ,or table.
The online portion must be completed prior to attending the Instructor-led skills session. Upon successful completion of both a valid 2 year digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is issued.
Join us for a fun filled, immersive, four day Babysitter & First aid Certification Summer Camp.
We’ll cover: safety foundations, first aid, pediatric CPR/AED, life threatening bleeding emergencies, babysitting skills, child care confidence and real world readiness. There will be lots of hands on skills, real life scenario role play, group work and lots of fun.
The participants will leave on day four with an American Red Cross Babysitter Certification valid fro 10 years and a Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification valid for two years and the confidence to know how to take care of littles and what to do in an emergency.
AGES: 11-17yrs ( very mature 10 yr olds are welcome to participate)
LOCATION: 125 Stokes Landing Rd, St. Augustine, Fl 32095
Choose this option if you are reserving Babysitter Certification or Babysitter & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification via the Scholarship.
If you are using scholarship funds:
Go to Marketplace—>Providers—>Life Intentional—> then choose: Home Education Instructional Program Tuition & Fees
Tuition
Babysitting + First Aid Certification
Please email me or text once reserved.
Summer Class Opportunities
Summer Camp
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Summer Camp 〰️
Day 1: Safety Foundations + First Aid Basics
Introduction, safety awareness, emergency steps, cuts burns, allergic reactions, nosebleeds , calling 911 and more
Day 2: Pediatric CPR/AED +Life Threatening emergencies
CPR, AED, Child and infant choking response, bleeding control
Day 3: Babysitting Skills + Child Care Confidence
Child development, diapering, feeding, proper holding, age appropriate games, handling difficult situations and more.
Day 4: Real World Readiness + Business Skills
Parent communication, practice interviews, role play, babysitting scenarios and receipt of Babysitter Certification (valid for 10 yearss) & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certificaiton (Valid for two years)
Participants must be 11 years old or older to participate in camp.
In order to receive certifications must attend all four days.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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There are no prerequisites for the Babysitter Certification. If taking the Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED portion, there is blended learning that is required to be completed PRIOR to class.
In order for participants to receive their certification they must:
Attend the full in person session
Actively participate in all activities
Demonstrate Competency in all required skills
Complete Blended Learning portion of class before day of in person class. (This applies only for the First Aid/CPR/AED)
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No exam is given. We just ask for participation and ability to demonstrate competency in skills.
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Babysitter Certification class is 5.5 hours
Babysitter class + First Aid/CPR/AED (skills session) is 7.5 hours
The Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED portion has an online component that must be completed before the first day of class. Plan for approximately 2 hours.
Printed proof of completion or screen shot of completion will be needed to be able to attend the First Aid/CPR/AED portion of class.
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Florida does not have a specific state law for minimum legal age for babysitting.
However maturity is crucial. Assess your child’s ability to handle emergencies, emotions and make good decisions.
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Bring a positive attitude. There is a lot of class participation involved which makes the class fun and engaging. Other than that, a packed lunch and water bottle.
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Please plan to send your child with lunch and water bottle.
light snacks will be provided.
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Space is limited and we want your children to have room to learn life saving skills on their own.
We have a small outside patio in the backyard that you are welcome to hangout.
Parents/guardians are not required, nor expected , to stay during the class.
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Yes! Select Find Provider, enter in Life Intentional, select and scroll down. You will see two options:
Option 1
Tuition:
Babysitting Certification Course $99
Option 2
Tuition:
Babysitting + First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Class. $160
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The FirstAid/CPR/AED classes are offered in a Blended Learning format. After registration, students will be sent a link to the Red Cross Learning Center where you will complete guided coursework BEFORE the in person skills session. Bring the certificate/ screenshot/email to class.
In class is where we will put the skills into practice.
The online coursework MUST be completed prior to class in order to participate. If the coursework is not completed you will have to reschedule for the next available class.
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We understand life happens. We would appreciate as much notice as possible if you need to miss a class or fail to complete the online work on time.
If you need to reschedule and you provide at least 48 hours notice, we can transfer you to a future class.
We cover a lot of information during the course and we want every child to succeed. Please contact me if there is anything about your child that we should know or if your child needs special accommodations so we can be sure we are the right facility for your child’s training.
This course covers some topics which children may be sensitive to including first aid topics where small amounts of blood may be shown on video and how to handle children throwing up.
There is no age that students are automatically ready to babysit. Babysitting is a big responsibility and all tweens and teens need maturity and confidence to take on that responsibility. They also need an interest in caring for children, as well as appropriate training. It is important that parents of a prospective babysitter agree that their child is ready to take on this responsibility, and be available to support them as needed.
