Safe Sitter Classes

The YMCA of Orange County offers Safe Sitter classes including: Safe@Home, Safe Sitter Essentials and Grandparents: Getting Started. These Safe Sitter programs equip participants with essential skills for staying home alone and caring for younger children.

Safe@Home

Fullerton Family YMCA, Huntington Beach Family YMCA, Laguna Niguel Family YMCA, Mission Viejo Family YMCA, Newport - Mesa Family YMCA
3/14/25 - 4/30/25
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Safe@Home | 90 minutes | Grades 4-6

Students learn how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. Students are also introduced to the Safe Sitter First Aid Chart and learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses.

Cancellation Policy: There is a 48-hour cancellation policy for all Safe@Home classes. If you do not show up to the class without a notice of cancellation there will be no refund. To request a cancellation, please visit the front desk or email [email protected]


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberProgram Member
11/21/24 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 30.00$ 30.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
03/14/25
Laguna Niguel Family YMCA - Fr - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
1 / 10 Available $0 Register  
Closes
03/13/2025
04/30/25
Mission Viejo Family YMCA - We - 10:00 am - 11:30 am
10 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
04/28/2025

Safe Sitter Essentials

Fullerton Family YMCA, Huntington Beach Family YMCA, Laguna Niguel Family YMCA, Mission Viejo Family YMCA, Newport - Mesa Family YMCA
3/29/25 - 7/29/25
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Safe Sitter Essentials | 5.5 hours | Grades 6 -8

Students learn how to prevent injuries and handle emergencies when home alone, watching your younger siblings, or babysitting. They are taught infant and child choking rescue. They also learn how a child’s age affects the care they receive, how to prevent problem behavior, how to run their own babysitting business, and stay safe online.

Cancellation Policy: There is a 48-hour cancellation policy for all Safe Sitter classes. If you do not show up to the class without a notice of cancellation there will be no refund. To request a cancellation, please visit the front desk or email [email protected]

For students who are 12 years old or older, there is an option to pay $150 to enroll in the Safe Sitter Essential Course and secure a spot in an American Red Cross CPR course at a later date.

 


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberProgram Member
9/25/24 12/31/25 Online / Front Desk $ 95.00$ 95.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
03/29/25
Huntington Beach Family YMCA - Sa - 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
1 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
03/29/2025
05/03/25
Huntington Beach Family YMCA - Sa - 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
8 / 8 Available Register  
Closes
05/01/2025
06/10/25
Laguna Niguel Family YMCA - Tu - 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
8 / 8 Available Register  
Closes
06/08/2025
06/30/25
Laguna Niguel Family YMCA - Mo - 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
8 / 8 Available Register  
Closes
06/28/2025
07/29/25
Laguna Niguel Family YMCA - Tu - 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
8 / 8 Available Register  
Closes
07/27/2025