Programs
The American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training program is designed to provide youth ages 11-16 who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to give care safely and responsibly to children and infants. The goal of this training is to help participants develop leadership skills; learn how to develop a babysitting business; keep themselves and others safe; and learn childcare skills and basic first aid.
Instructor Information
Sunciaray (Sunny) Perales, Babysitters Instructor
sunciaray.perales@shakerheightsoh.gov
Safety Courses & Aquatics Departmental Contact Information
Thomas Lach, Sr. Program Coordinator, Aquatics & Youth Development
thomas.lach@shakerheightsoh.gov
Marjorie Preston, Assistant Aquatics Program Coordinator
marjorie.preston@shakerheightsoh.gov
Instructor Information
Sunciaray (Sunny) Perales, Babysitters Instructor
sunciaray.perales@shakerheightsoh.gov
Safety Courses & Aquatics Departmental Contact Information
Thomas Lach, Sr. Program Coordinator, Aquatics & Youth Development
thomas.lach@shakerheightsoh.gov
Marjorie Preston, Assistant Aquatics Program Coordinator
marjorie.preston@shakerheightsoh.gov
Note:
To successfully complete the course, participant must attend the entire course, participate in all skill sessions/ drills, activities and scenarios, and demonstrate competency in all required skills and scenarios.
| Program Type | Safety Training |
| Program Subcategory | Babysitting |
| Program Code | BAB26.0711 |
| Online Registration | Yes |
| Enrollment Begin Date | 3/4/2026 |
| Enrollment End Date | 7/3/2026 |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Gender | Any Gender |
| Enrollment Minimum | 3 |
| Maximum | 8 |
| Grade Minimum | |
| Maximum | |
| Age Minimum | 11 years Enforced - As of date 7/11/2026 |
| Maximum | 99 years Enforced - As of date 7/11/2026 |
| Standard Fee | Residency Restriction |
Membership Restrictions |
Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident | Resident Only | $100.00 | |
| Resident | |||
| Residency Restriction | Resident Only | ||
| Membership Restrictions | - | ||
| Amount | $100.00 | ||
| Non-Resident | NonResident Only | $150.00 | |
| Non-Resident | |||
| Residency Restriction | NonResident Only | ||
| Membership Restrictions | - | ||
| Amount | $150.00 | ||
| Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2026 | Saturday | 10:00 AM | 4:30 PM | Thornton Park Community Room |
| Saturday - 07/11/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 10:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 4:30 PM | |||
| Location | Thornton Park Community Room | |||
