Safe Start Naples

This course prepares students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone who’s choking, and helpful information like what to do if there’s severe weather. The lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises. Students get to use CPR manikins to practice choking rescue and become CPR certified!!

Students also receive:
1. First Aid Kit
2. Safe Sitter back pack
3. Safe Sitter notebook and pen
4. Certificate of Completion

Lessons include:
Safety Skills: Students learn how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when
faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies.

Child Care Skills: Students learn tips to manage behavior that will help them stay in
control of themselves and the children in their care. Students also
learn the ages and stages of child development, as well as practice
diapering.

First Aid & Rescue Skills: Learning skills such as choking rescue and CPR is often students’
favorite part of the class. Students also learn a system to help them
assess and respond to injuries and illnesses. (CPR included in Safe
Sitter® Essentials with CPR and Safe Sitter® Expanded.)

Life & Business Skills: The ability to screen jobs, discuss fees, and greet employers will set
students up for success now and in the future. Students practice
these skills through various role plays.