STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) is offering its popular Home Alone and Babysitting classes.
The 2026 Home Alone class will be on Tuesday, June 16, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Education Conference Room at the hospital. The class include discussions on safety, first aid and self-care and will help prepare children for the times when they will be home alone. Snacks will be provided. Registration fee is $10. and 1 p.m. –
The morning class must reach full enrollment before an afternoon class will be opened. The afternoon session will run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Each class is limited to 25 participants. If the first day fills, a second day will be added.
“Staying home alone is often the first way children are able to show their independence,” said Tina Poston, SGCMH Director of Marketing and Community Relations. “But, it can be hard for parents to know when their children no longer need constant supervision. This class will help provide that confidence for parents and children.”
The 2026 Babysitting class will be held Thursday, June 18, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Education Conference Room at the hospital. This is a one-day competency-based program for youth who have completed at least the 6th grade. Topics covered include infant care, first aid, and handling emergency situations. The $20.00 registration fee includes lunch and class materials.
“This course prepares novice babysitters for a safe and positive babysitting experience,” said Poston. “Participants will learn some universal skills and techniques that every babysitter should have.”
Both the Home Alone and Babysitting classes will be led by Instructor, Ashley Mattingly.
Register for Home Alone class at https://form.jotform.com/251115514991152 and for Babysitting class at https://form.jotform.com/251116513769155. After submitting the registration, you will be directed to the secure payment form.
Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital is a nonprofit community hospital that works to continue to improve the health and well-being of the community. Our professional staff uses advanced technology and medicine to provide excellent, personalized, and compassionate healthcare. For more information on Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital, visit stegenevievehospital.org.