Naperville Police and Fire Departments Hosting Babysitting Safety Workshops

Free Classes Taking Place on Wednesday, September 14 and Thursday, September 15

Due to popular demand, the Naperville Police and Fire Departments will once again be offering free babysitting safety classes from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 14 and Thursday, September 15 at Safety Town, 1320 Aurora Ave. This class is most appropriate for children 10 years of age and older and emphasizes personal safety and home-alone skills while babysitting. Topics that will be covered include:

? Safe ways to obtain a babysitting job

? What information is needed before the parents leave the house

? What to do if the phone rings or someone comes to the door

? How to be safely escorted home

? Kitchen and bathroom safety

? Poisons

? Fire safety

? Basic first aid

? What to do in an emergency

The class does not cover basic childcare skills, such as how to diaper or burp a baby. Hands-on activities include role-plays, Heimlich Maneuver practice and other techniques used to help choking victims. The workshop is taught by a Community Education Specialist from the Naperville Police Department and a Public Education Specialist from the Naperville Fire Department. Register by e-mail at mclaughlins@naperville.il.us. Registration information should include a student?s name, address, phone number and age. Class size is limited, and the registration deadline is Thursday, September 1.

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