Mindful BeginningsSafety and Confidence for All Ages

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.

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 ★★★★★

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Our classes for every age & stage

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.

How it works

1

Choose a class

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

2

Pick your place and date

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

3

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.

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.

Mindful Beginnings instructor teaching a Campus Ready class in a family's living room
your living room becomes the classroom!

our partners

Safe Sitter American Red Cross Authorized Training Provider Girl Scouts Nation's Capital Virginia PTA Montgomery County Recreation