Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 28 - EDUCATION
Part CLXI - Bulletin 137-Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations
Chapter 17 - Minimum Staffing Requirements and Standards
Section CLXI-1723 - CPR and First Aid Certifications

A. Infant and Child CPR All staff members on the premises of a center and accessible to children shall have current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the department.

B. Adult CPR. All staff members on the premises of a center and accessible to children shall have current certification in adult CPR through training approved by the department.

C. Pediatric First Aid. All staff members on the premises of a center and accessible to children shall have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the department.

D. Certification. A copy of the certification for each such staff member shall be on-site at all times and available for inspection by the department.

E. First Responder. Staff members who maintain current certification as a first responder are considered to have current certification in CPR and pediatric first aid.

F. Within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children, each staff member shall have current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR. During this period, caregivers and teachers who provide direct care for children must be supervised until training is completed.