How old do you have to be to take a license babysitting course?

Question

I am starting seventh grade this fall and really want to babysit. I've been babysitting all summer and am anticipating taking the certified course but don't know when I am eligible to take it.

Can anyone help me?

Answer 1

I took a class twice at my local hospital.

i think the age was 11 or 12

Answer 2

well it depends where you live i live in Vancouver and it's 11 over here

Answer 3

The american red cross does classes- starting at age 11

check out their website at   http://www.redcross.org/

I took my class at my town library

Answer 4

I believe you must be 12 years old.