How to Become a Certifed Babysitter in Arizona
Providing childcare through babysitting services can be a deeply rewarding experience. It takes education, training and certification to work as a successful babysitter in the state of Arizona. Interested babysitters must have a license in order to work in the childcare field legally. Babysitters must have all the necessary documents, coursework and training in order to obtain licensing.
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Things You'll Need
- Childcare license application
- High school diploma (or GED)
- Official college transcripts
- Certificates of childcare-related training
- Valid identification
- Social Security card or birth records
Instructions
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Know your eligibility. Certified Arizona babysitters must be a U.S. citizen (or legal resident), at least 18 years old and have earned a high school diploma or GED. Make sure that you have at least six months of training in childcare instruction or have earned the specified number of credits/hours according to the Arizona Department of Health Services in child-related coursework from an accredited institution.
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Apply for a childcare license. Fill out the application accurately. Provide the required documents, such as official high school or college transcripts, certificates of childcare and healthcare training (such as CPR and first aid) valid identification, and Social Security card or birth record.
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Await approval. Allow three to four weeks for the babysitter/caregiver license to be approved.
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Take mandatory continuing education courses or training mandated by the state of Arizona. According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, certified babysitters should take at least 12 hours of training courses in courses such as CPR and first aid, child development, and health and nutrition. Renew your certification on or before the date of expiration to keep your childcare license valid.
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