| It is common knowledge that being a good day | | | | the hospital and may not always be able to be |
| care provider requires a tremendous amount of | | | | quickly reached by an ambulance. Their ability to |
| patience, love, endurance, tenacity, an easy | | | | react swiftly to emergency situations in this case |
| nature and a genuine love of children. | | | | may decide if the child lives or dies. Training for |
| Unfortunately, these traits are not always | | | | this certification can be obtained by individuals |
| sufficient preparation for the conflicts and | | | | through the Red Cross. Class schedules are |
| controversies that may arise from being | | | | posted on their website. If the Red Cross is not a |
| responsible for a diverse group of infants, toddlers | | | | feasible option, a local hospital or fire department |
| and preschoolers on a daily basis. Because of this, | | | | should be able to recommend another route and |
| state licensing boards require that day care | | | | possibly even share the details of when and |
| directors and teachers complete a minimum | | | | where classes will be. Some groups will allow |
| amount of extra training prior to being licensed. | | | | those individuals attempting to obtain training for |
| All day care providers are required to obtain and | | | | employment purposes to join in their company |
| maintain a national certification in first aid and | | | | certification classes, although the individual will be |
| safety, as well as pediatric CPR and rescue | | | | responsible for their own course fees in such an |
| breathing. This is very important, especially for | | | | event. |
| in-home caregivers who live a great distance from | | | | |