How Our Course  Works

Step 1: Sign up for the Babysitter Basics Certification or Recertification Course

Fast, Convenient, Babysitter Certification Online — Available Anytime

Babysitter Basics gives you the most convenient way to be certified as a babysitter, completely online.  Our course materials and exam are 100% online with no hidden costs or extra supplies required.  Your certification card can be printed any time of day or night, as soon as you pass the test with a score of 80% or higher.

Easy Payment Options

We accept all major credit cards for purchasing Babysitter Basics. 


Step 2:  Study using our course materials and pass the Babysitter Basics exam

Our babysitter training course was created by child caregivers with decades of experience and has everything you’ll need to pass the Babysitter Basics certification exam.

You can take the test as many times as needed to get a passing score, at no extra cost to you.

No Additional Purchase Required

You will not need to buy any further materials for the Babysitter Basics course.  Everything you need to get certified is included with the course fee.

No Time Limit on the Test, and Instant Test Results

Our test has 50 multiple-choice questions designed to evaluate your understanding of the 4 Bs of Babysitter Basics:  Be Prepared, Be Safe, Be Responsible, and Be Fun.  There is no time limit to the test, and you can even print the test, enter the answers on paper, and put the answers into the online test at your convenience.  Your test results are given to you immediately after taking the exam.

You Receive Your Certification Immediately When You Pass the Exam

When you get a score of 80% or higher on the Babysitter Basics test, you receive a printable copy of your certification card via email right away.  You may print off this card at any time.


Step 3: Receive Your Babysitter Basics Certification Card

You receive a printable copy of your certification card immediately upon passing the Babysitter Basics exam.  The card shows your name, certification date, and expiration date (two years after successfully passing the test).