safety starts here

When it matters most, they'll know what to do

Hands-on home alone, babysitting, first aid, CPR and choking rescue classes, taught by registered nurses and certified educators. We bring everything to your home, school, troop, congregation or workplace, anywhere within 60 miles of Washington, DC.

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Safe Sitter graduates holding their certificates after class — real classes, real kids, real certificates!

What parents are saying

★★★★★ 5.0 on Google

My daughter had the benefit of taking the Safe Sitter program with Mindful Beginnings. This course not only taught her so much about CPR and emergency response, but also gave her comfort and familiarity with what babysitting entails.

Rachel ★★★★★

Highly recommend Mindful Beginnings' Safe Sitter course! My daughter gained practical safety skills, confidence, and a stronger sense of responsibility.

Ali ★★★★★

Incredibly thorough and hands-on. Gave me confidence that my almost-teen will be prepared to start babysitting!

Heather ★★★★★

Our classes for every age & stage

Ages 8–10: home alone and first steps

Getting ready to stay home alone, handle the unexpected and stay safe online.
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Ages 10–12: growing independence

A first look at caring for younger children, plus home safety, puberty and phone safety.
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Ages 11–14: babysitting, first aid and CPR skills

The full babysitting course, choking rescue, CPR practice and caring for children with diverse needs.
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Student athletes

Fueling, recovery, injury awareness and emergency response for players on and off the field.
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High school juniors and seniors: off to college

Staying safe, and knowing how to help a friend, before college life begins.
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Parents, nannies, au pairs and grandparents

Current safety standards and hands-on practice for the adults who care for little ones.
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CPR certification for your team, taught where you work

American Red Cross CPR, AED and First Aid for a workplace group. We bring the class, the manikins and a licensed instructor. Healthcare team? We also teach Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at your office.

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How it works

Choose a class

Browse by age group, or tell us about your group and we will recommend the best fit.

Pick your place and date

Host at your home, school, troop meeting, congregation or workplace, anywhere within 60 miles of DC.

We bring everything

Our instructor arrives with all the materials, equipment and supplies. Your group learns hands-on, and home hosts receive one free registration.

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We come to you

Mindful Beginnings brings hands-on safety and caregiving workshops to your location anywhere within 60 miles of Washington, DC. Founded by educator Lindsay Karr, M.Ed., all classes are taught by registered nurses and certified educators.

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