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Directory of Community Services
A service of Carroll County Public Library
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American Red Cross Babysitter Training 
Carroll County Department of Recreation and Parks
Room 229
Westminster, MD 21157-5366
410-386-2103 - voice
410-876-8284 - fax
| Contact 1 | Lisa Carroll Division of Recreation |
|---|---|
| Contact 2 | Lisa Carroll Bureau Chief of Recreation |
| Purpose | To teach basic babysitting responsibilities to increase the student's awareness of the client's expectations, and to teach basic care of children and emergency actions. |
| Service | Courses are given on a rotating basis in various locations throughout the county and taught by Red Cross-certified instructors. In the state of Maryland, youth must be at least 13 years of age in order to legally babysit for children 8 years of age or younger. |
| Eligibility | Open to students 11 years of age or older. |
| Fees | Fees are charged and vary by course offerings. Please note that e-mail and any attachments sent to and from this address may be subject to the Maryland Public Information Act and, unless otherwise privileged, must be disclosed to third parties. |
| Subjects | Babysitting, Safety |
| Last Updated | 31 July 2025 |