SitterCycle Newborn Care Specialist Class and Certification Webinar was our way of introducing our Specialist Class and Certification for caregivers that are passionate about caring for newborns. Visit www.sittercycle.com to learn more.

1. WELCOME TO THE NEWBORN
CARE SPECIALIST CLASS
WEBINAR
Trainer: Leeann Keady, NTCA
Hosted by: SitterCycle.com
Founder and CEO, SitterCycle:
Helen Adeosun

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We’re glad that you could join us!
Tonight we will:
• Walk through the details of the class
• Take a short quiz on our webinar so you know the
best practices
• Answer your questions
• Release and send the application to you

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Logistics
• Attendees are muted for now
• Say hi in the chat box we have opened!
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SitterCycle.com
Helen Adeosun
Founder and CEO
SitterCycle
Online platform connecting nannies to a
community of nannies and the best experts
in childcare
• Classes and Certification
• Podcasts
• Videos

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Leeann Keady, Certified Newborn Care
Specialist
• Certified Newborn Care Specialist
• Community Counselor APIA
• Lactation Consultant
• Postpartum Doula
• Mother of 3
Leeann Keady
Founder and CEO
NCTA
• Owner of Newborn Training and Certification Assoc. Inc.
• Author of Multiple Baby Solutions NCS Manual

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Philosophy of the Class
• “Wrap around” teaching and certification
• Practice and best use of in person time
• Serve diverse learners
• Keep the class size small
• Follow Up with students
• Ensure that nannies get 24 hour access to the online
modules

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What is a Newborn Care Specialist?
• Expertise in all aspects of caring for newborns
• Provides support and guidance to parents
• Knowledgeable in interpreting babies’ needs and
common ailments
• Help transition parents and siblings to caring for
their newborn

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What do parents expect from a
Newborn Care Specialist
• To be at ease with extensive experience with newborns
• Calm in the center of storm mentality
• Set routines and give guidance to families with feeding,
sleeping and crying.
• Strong communication skills (best to be able to determine
the parents’ biggest concerns and act accordingly
• Confidence with newborns

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As a Newborn Care Specialist…
• Typically work 1-3 months(sometimes up to a
year)
• 8 hours a night
• In Boston specifically, will make $25 to $45/hour
based on number of babies
• In high demand in the Boston area

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What are the requirements to be in the
class?
• Must have been a professional nanny for at least
3 years
• 1 year experience having cared for infants
• We want you to be excellent!

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Topics that we will cover in the class:
• Preparing the family for home arrival which is an
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additional service that you will be taught to offer
Feeding and bathing
Sleep scheduling
Addressing issues of concern with infants
Preparing and educating parents
(Leeann)

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Many of the topics and skills you’ll
learn:
• Proper Diapering/swaddling
• Developing a baby’s schedule
• Preparing for Baby Checklist mentioned before
• Multiple Methods and philosophies
• Special Needs Infant Care mainly infants that have
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feeding breathing issues, not mental disabilities
Getting familiar with the families wants and needs
Baby communication
Looking for signs of possible illness/concerns
Professionalism and the job hunt
Much more!
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What should you know before the
class?
• Read suggested books from our list
including:
• “Happiest Baby on the Block”- Harvey Karp
• “Empowered Preemie Moms, from NICU to
Newborn and Beyond”- Shanaa Berman
• We’ll send you articles and some blogs
after this call

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What your certification includes:
• Online Module – 6 modules with mini
lessons
• In person classes- 2 in person
• Course- the entire class
• Certification• Mastery on all assignments of 80% or more
• Exit Interview

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Online Class Modules
• Includes Demonstrations
• Complete Newborn Care Manual
• YouTube video quizzes
• Slides and articles
• Online forums
• Feedback on assignments
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In Person Classes
• Demonstrations by Leeann Keady
• Questions from students
• Opportunities to practice skills from the online
modules (Leeann)
• Lectures and professional development

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Exit Interview
• What did you learn and how do you keep
learning?
• How do I get a position?
• What opportunities are available?
• Answering individual questions you may have
• (Leeann)

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Assignments to be Completed
• Quizzes
• Video uploads of you demonstrating the skill
• Written Assignments and responses to case
examples (Leeann)
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The Application Process
Complete the Application by January 6th
Acceptance into class (Rolling basis)
Deposit ($100) to secure seat in the class
Last Payments by February 3, 2014
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The Discount
• Get 30% off the price of the class from this
webinar
• $50 referral bonus for each person (max 2) that
join the class

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Important Dates
• December 1st - Application Opens TONIGHT!
• January 13th - Online Access
• January 20th - Class begins
• January 26th - 1st In Person Class
• February 2nd - 2nd In Person Class
• February 9th - 16th - Final exit interview
• Date on when the actual manual is delivered to
them

22. Where will the classes be held?
MassChallenge
14 Floor
1 Marina Park Drive
Boston, MA 02210

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Check for understanding
• When does the application open?
a) January 30th
b) December 1st
c) January 1st
d) February 1st
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Check for understanding
• When does the application open?
a) January 30th
b) TONIGHT, December 1st
c) January 1st
d) February 1st
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Check for understanding
• What is a book that we suggest you read before
the beginning of the class?

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Check for understanding
• Name one book that we suggest you read before
the beginning of the class?
• More listed in our FAQs and in the course

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Check for understanding
• What are three things that you’ll learn in this
course?
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Check for understanding
• Proper Diapering
• Developing a baby’s schedule
• Preparing for Baby Checklist
• Methods and philosophies
• Special Needs Infant Care
• Getting familiar with
• Baby communication
• Looking for signs of possible illness
• Professionalism and the job hunt
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Questions?
• Write in the chat box
• We will unmute your phones
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Next Steps
• Apply early the application should take 1 hour or
less!
• Ask any questions you may have at
helen@sittercycle.com
• Send you sponsor letter for families interested in
paying for you to take the class

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Our Next Steps
• We will check in with all attendees to see if you
have any questions for us
• Get back to you immediately after your
application is complete
• Send you suggested readings and blogs we love