Childcare CPR & first aid requirements

If you work in childcare in Kentucky — whether at a daycare, preschool, home-based care, or camp — first aid and CPR certification is not optional. It's a licensing requirement, and for good reason: children are among the most vulnerable to choking, allergic reactions, and injuries. Being prepared to respond can mean everything.

What Kentucky requires

Kentucky's child care regulations (922 KAR 2:120 Section 7(8) and 922 KAR 2:090 Section 11), enforced by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services' Division of Child Care, require every staff member to be trained in first aid and CPR. Whenever children are present, at least one person holding a current, age-appropriate infant and child CPR and first aid certification must be on duty.

Anaphylaxis and medication administration

Kentucky rule 922 KAR 2:120 Section 7 directly addresses epinephrine auto-injectors: if a center keeps one, at least one person trained to administer it must be on site, emergency care must be provided, and the use must be reported to the parent and the Cabinet. All emergency or rescue medication must be stored in a separate, locked place children cannot reach, so trained staff can respond to anaphylaxis without delay.

How our courses meet these requirements

A recognized, standards-based certification — online theory paired with a hands-on skills check — meets Kentucky’s requirement and keeps your team ready to act.

Don't wait for renewal day

When a severe allergic reaction or a stopped heart unfolds, the seconds before help arrives belong to the caregiver in the room, and practised hands make the difference between fear and rescue. The families who trust you deserve that readiness. A recognized, standards-based certification — including blended courses that combine online study with an in-person skills session — keeps your whole team trained and license-ready.