Childcare CPR & first aid requirements

If you work in childcare in New Brunswick — 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 New Brunswick requires

In New Brunswick, the regulation under the Early Childhood Services Act requires every administrator and educator to hold both a valid first-aid certificate and a valid CPR certificate. Oversight rests with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, which treats these certifications as a condition of working directly with children. There is no partial version of this: the people caring for children are expected to be certified and current.

Anaphylaxis and medication administration

The regulation draws a deliberate distinction: medication used for anaphylactic shock must not be locked away, so it can be reached instantly, while all other medication must be kept in a separate locked space inaccessible to children. Any medication is administered only when supplied by the parent together with written consent. The design speaks for itself — in an anaphylaxis emergency, seconds spent unlocking a cabinet are seconds a child does not have.

How our courses meet these requirements

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

Don't wait for renewal day

For a child who has stopped breathing, the outcome is often decided before the ambulance is even close — by the adult already at their side. A recognized, standards-based certification gives educators the confidence to act in those first crucial moments and meets the province's requirement at the same time. Parents place extraordinary trust in your hands; being ready honours it.