Safe Sitter Classes

If you would like your child(ren) to learn safety skills, child care skills, choking rescue, CPR, first aid, and business & life skills, Safe Sitter is the perfect class for them! This one-day class is open to any child in grades 6-8 and prepares them to babysit, care for siblings/relatives, and/or stay home on their own for short periods of time.

Critical Course Information:

• The cost is $39 per student and there are no refunds or changes after a ticket is purchased.
• All classes are held at Station 71 (902 7th St NW, Puyallup, WA).
• The class begins at 9:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm. Students must complete the entire class.
• Class space is limited to 20 students (the waitlist caps at 4 students). If there is no waitlist button available on the Eventbrite page, that class no longer has room on the waitlist. Please select another date.
• While the basics of CPR/First Aid are taught during this class, students do not receive an AHA or Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification.

Upcoming Class Dates:
Thursday, June 19, 2025 (9 am – 4 pm)
Thursday, July 10, 2025 (9 am – 4 pm)
Thursday, July 17, 2025 (9 am – 4 pm)
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 (9 am – 4 pm)
Thursday, August 21, 2025 (9 am – 4 pm)

If you have child(ren) in grades 6-8 and would like to sign him/her up for a Safe Sitter course, visit our Eventbrite page (linked here).

For more information regarding Safe Sitter, please reach out to our site coordinator, Courtney Thompson, by email: cthompson@centralpiercefire.org.

To request a reasonable modification to ensure equal opportunity to participate in any of our events, programs, activities or services please contact the Prevention & Education Division at 253-538-6402 or email info@centralpiercefire.org with your request. Please submit the request before purchasing your ticket and at least one month prior to the event. Any auxiliary aid or service will be provided at no cost.

Updates for this program and others are always shared on our social media platforms. You can stay connected by following us on Facebook (Central Pierce Fire) and Instagram (@centralpiercefire).

Central Pierce Fire & Rescue’s Safe Sitter program was recognized as Gold Level Provider 2024, our second year in a row!