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 Sitter Essentials

Association Office, Fullerton Family YMCA, Huntington Beach Family YMCA, Laguna Niguel Family YMCA, Mission Viejo Family YMCA, Newport - Mesa Family YMCA
3/14/26 - 5/30/26
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Safe Sitter Essentials | 5.5 hours | Grades 6 and UP

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]

Rescheduling Policy:
Rescheduling is not permitted except in cases of illness or emergency. Requests to reschedule made within 48 hours of the class start time will be treated as a cancellation and will not be eligible for a refund.



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberProgram Member
9/25/24 12/31/26 Online / Front Desk $ 95.00$ 95.00

Available Sessions

Date(s) Spots
Available
Special Rate
03/14/26
Laguna Niguel Family YMCA - Sa - 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
- Session is Full
03/28/26
Private Session Huntington Beach Family YMCA - Sa - 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
- $0 Session is Full
04/11/26
Huntington Beach Family YMCA - Sa - 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
9 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
04/09/2026
04/19/26
Private Class Laguna Niguel Family YMCA Safe Sitter - Su - 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
- $0 Session is Full
05/30/26
Laguna Niguel Family YMCA - Sa - 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
5 / 10 Available Register  
Closes
05/28/2026