In-class training
A traditional classroom course with instructor-led learning, demonstrations and hands-on practical skills.
Childcare First Aid
Childcare First Aid & CPR Training
WSIB-authorized First Aid and CPR for childcare centres, schools and early learning environments. Meets CCEYA and O. Reg. 137/15 requirements, with blended options that keep staff in the classroom.
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Compatibility guidanceMatch device and accessories
Canadian supportGuidance from one HeartSafe team
Training firstWSIB-approved provider
Complete AED bundlesHeartTrak Basic first year included
Approvals
Approved, accredited and frontline-led.
HeartSafe EMS is an approved first aid training provider recognized by the Ontario WSIB. Our curriculum is fully compliant with the national CSA Z1210 Standard, fulfilling the mandatory workplace first aid requirements for both Ontario provincially regulated employers and federally regulated workplaces under the Canada Labour Code.
WSIB-approved workplace training provider- WSIB Certified Training Provider, Accredited Agency
- CCEYA compliant (O. Reg. 137/15) for child care providers
- Member of the Association of Day Care Operators (ADCO)
- Supporter of the Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario (AECEO)
Services in French
HeartSafe offre le programme de premiers soins en anglais et certains services en français.
Les documents d’apprentissage sont disponibles en français. La partie pratique se déroule normalement en anglais; une prestation pratique personnalisée en français peut être évaluée selon la disponibilité d’un instructeur.
HeartSafe offers the First Aid Program in English and some services in French.
Learning materials are available in French. The practical portion is normally conducted in English; custom practical delivery in French can be assessed based on instructor availability.
Ask about French-language servicesFirst aid requirements for child care in Ontario
What the CCEYA requires.
Under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA) and its regulations, specifically O. Reg. 137/15, child care providers in Ontario must meet specific first aid standards to protect the health and safety of children.
Licensed child care supervisors, ratio-counted staff and licensed home child care providers must hold valid Intermediate First Aid (formerly Standard First Aid), including infant and child CPR. Staff should be certified before supervising children. A 3-month grace period is allowed for new employees, provided another certified staff member is on-site.
Operators must also maintain policies and individualized emergency plans for children with anaphylactic allergies and other medical needs, with emergency asthma and allergy medication accessible during outings and transitions.
Training options
In class or blended, built around the centre.
HeartSafe offers WSIB-authorized First Aid and CPR training for childcare centres, schools and early learning environments, in fully in-class and blended formats, so teams can meet certification requirements with as little disruption to the centre as possible.
Blended training
A flexible format that combines online learning with in-person skills practice and evaluation. Often the most practical option for busy centres.
Why blended training works for childcare staff
Less time away from the children.
Staff complete the knowledge portion online at their own pace, then attend a classroom session focused on the hands-on skills that matter most in a real emergency. Blended training helps childcare teachers and supervisors:
- Reduce time away from the classroom
- Complete theory and knowledge learning before the practical session
- Focus in-class time on CPR, AED use, choking, bleeding control and emergency response
- Build confidence through hands-on practice
- Schedule training across multiple shifts or staff teams
- Meet certification requirements with less disruption to the centre
In childcare, the goal is not just to complete a course. The goal is staff who recognize an emergency, respond quickly and perform the right skills under pressure.
First Aid & CPR renewal courses
Renew with HeartSafe, even if you certified elsewhere.
HeartSafe offers First Aid and CPR renewal training for eligible participants. We recognize and honour valid original First Aid certification completed through another WSIB-authorized training provider, provided the participant meets the renewal eligibility requirements.
Intermediate First Aid renewal is available in person or as a 3.5-hour blended program.
Built for childcare environments
Practical, clear and focused on real response.
- Infant, child and adult CPR
- AED awareness and use
- Choking response
- Serious bleeding control
- Allergic reactions and medical emergencies
- Injury response and emergency scene management
- Team response during high-stress situations
Proud to support Ontario’s child care sector
Members of ADCO. Supporters of AECEO.
As proud members of the Association of Day Care Operators (ADCO), we specialize in providing tailored, WSIB-approved first aid training designed specifically for the unique environment of licensed child care facilities across Ontario.
We understand the strict regulatory requirements independent child care operators face under provincial frameworks. Through our active membership with ADCO, we continuously align our training schedules, blended delivery options and curriculum updates to support licensed child care centres, Montessori schools and home day care providers.
We are proud to stand behind Ontario’s early childhood education workforce. As a regular advertiser and supporter of the Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario (AECEO), we invest in the community that champions fair wages, respect and professional recognition for RECEs.
Keep CPR skills fresh every year
Certificates last three years. Skills fade faster.
Your Intermediate First Aid certificate lasts three years, but CPR skills can fade within months. For childcare teams, HeartSafe EMS recommends an annual HeartSaver CPR, AED and choking-skills renewal. This is a readiness best practice, not a WSIB requirement.
After class
Keep the steps close with bilingual pocket manuals.
CPR + AED, choking, anaphylaxis, severe bleeding and diabetic emergencies on any phone, in English and French. One site licence covers your whole team.
See the pocket manualsAct with confidence when seconds matter.
HeartSafe training helps childcare teams respond quickly and correctly, with dates planned around your centre.