Childcare CPR & first aid requirements

First Aid & CPR Saskatchewan

If you work in childcare in Saskatchewan — 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.

Requirements at a glance

Regulatory frameworkThe Child Care Regulations, 2015 (C-7.31 Reg 1), s.44 — each individual employed 65 or more hours per month as a centre director, supervisor or child care worker must have completed a first aid course satisfactory to the Director and a CPR course appropriate to the children's ages (s.44(2)); at least one individual who has completed a first aid course must be on the premises during hours of operation (s.44(1)).
Governing authorityGovernment of Saskatchewan — Ministry of Education (Early Years and Child Care Branch)
Min. certified staffAll staff working 65+ hours per month (centre director, supervisor, child care worker) must hold first aid and CPR; at least one first-aid-certified person must be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Online training acceptanceOnline courses accepted
Online courses accepted

What Saskatchewan requires

In Saskatchewan, the Child Care Regulations require anyone employed 65 or more hours a month as a centre director, supervisor or child care worker to have completed a first-aid course satisfactory to the Director and a CPR course matched to the children's ages. At least one first-aid-certified person must be on the premises throughout all hours of operation. Overseen by the Ministry of Education, the rule ties everyday staffing to the constant presence of someone trained to respond.

Anaphylaxis and medication administration

A centre may administer medication only with the parent's written authorization on the ministry form — oral permission is accepted for non-prescription medicine only in exceptional circumstances, and must be confirmed in writing as soon as possible — and every dose must be recorded. Non-emergency medications are stored in a locked enclosure, while emergency medications are kept accessible so they can be reached at once. The design makes clear that in an anaphylaxis emergency, reach matters as much as consent.

How our courses meet these requirements

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

Don't wait for renewal day

For a small child who has stopped breathing, the seconds before help arrives are decisive, and they belong to whoever is standing nearby. A recognized, standards-based certification turns that pressure into calm, deliberate action and keeps the centre within the province's requirement. Parents entrust you with what they hold most precious; being ready is how that trust is earned every day.