Mindful BeginningsSafety and Confidence for All Ages
Register for a Class
Mindful BeginningsSafety and Confidence for All Ages
Register for a Class
safety starts here
Home alone, babysitting, first aid, and CPR classes for kids, teens, and caregivers across the DC area, taught by registered nurses and certified educators. We bring everything to your home, school, or workplace.
Classes available in Spanish. Clases disponibles en español.
Getting ready to stay home alone, handle the unexpected and stay safe online.
See ages 8–10 classes →
A first look at caring for younger children, plus home safety, puberty and phone safety.
See ages 10–12 classes →
The full babysitting course, choking rescue, CPR practice and caring for children with diverse needs.
See ages 11–14 classes →
Staying safe, and knowing how to help a friend, before college life begins.
See high school classes →
Current safety standards and hands-on practice for the adults who care for little ones.
See caregiver classes →Need CPR certification for your team? We teach American Red Cross group certification classes where you work.
Browse by age group, or tell us about your group and we will recommend the best fit.
Host at your home, school, troop meeting, congregation or workplace, anywhere within 60 miles of DC.
Our instructor arrives with all the materials, equipment and supplies. Your group learns hands-on, and home hosts receive one free registration.
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google
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 ★★★★★
Just a water bottle, plus a lunch or snack for longer classes. We bring every supply, manikin, and material.
Very. Practice is on manikins, in small groups, with an instructor guiding every step. Nobody is put on the spot, and most kids are having fun within the first few minutes.
The listed ages are the ones each class is designed for. If your child is close, email us before you register and we will tell you honestly whether it is a good fit.
Join the waitlist on the Register page and we will reach out if a spot opens. You can also host the same class at your home on a date you pick, and home hosts get one free spot.
Yes. Many classes can be taught in Spanish for your group, and public sessions taught in Spanish are marked on the Register page. Tell us on the host form if you would like a Spanish-speaking instructor.
Join an upcoming class, or host one at your home, school or workplace.