Babysitting Class

Alyssa has found a babysitting class geared for 11-13 yr olds taught at Seattle Childrens Hospital in January. Before we spend the $40 for the class in January, would any of you local MV mom's even feel comfortable with an 11 yr old or do you tend to wait until the girls are 12? Alyssa is quite mature and responsible and does not have trouble staying attentive. She enjoys spending time with kids at all ages and she would not be a tv watcher or phone talking babysitter. She is not afraid of the dark and is used to spending time alone unsupervised. She also has no trouble cooking on the gas stove or doing dishes and cleaning up.

We definately have not done any baby care so we/she has no experience in changing diapers. BUT I bet she is willing and could learn.

Let us know if you have short time frames she can start practicing. She is willing to do some short jobs free of service to build up trust and comfortableness.