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Update from OCFS:

 

New Child Care Law Passed Requiring First Aid and CPR Training

 

On August 13, 2010, a law passed requiring all Office of Children and Family Services regulated child care sites to have at least one person with a valid certification in First Aid and CPR on the premises during child care hours of operation. The certification requires a course of study in First Aid knowledge and skills and cardiopulmonary resuscitation with an emphasis on providing aid to children. The course must also be approved by the Commissioner of the Office of Children and Family Services. Previously Child Care Providers were required to attend training in specific topic areas; however First Aid and CPR were not specified as required. According to the National Association of Resource and Referral Agencies, 85% of parents believe that all child care providers are trained in first aid and CPR. Child Care sites include Family and Group Family Child Care Homes, School-Age Child Care Programs and Child Care Centers.

 

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