Childcare CPR & first aid requirements
First Aid & CPR Nebraska
If you work in childcare in Nebraska — 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 Nebraska requires
Nebraska requires licensed child care programs to keep at least one staff member with current CPR and first aid training on the premises at all times during operating hours, under 391 Nebraska Administrative Code Chapter 3, Section 3-006.10E. Oversight rests with the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, which licenses child care across the state. The rules set no fixed statewide renewal cycle, so staff simply keep their certification current and on file.
Anaphylaxis and medication administration
Before any prescription or non-prescription medication is given, Nebraska requires written permission and written instructions from the child's parent, and all medications must be kept in locked storage (391 NAC 3-006.27D and 3-006.27G). The code does not single out epinephrine, so best practice is to keep a child's prescribed autoinjector immediately reachable, paired with an individual allergy action plan and staff trained to recognize anaphylaxis and act without delay.
How our courses meet these requirements
A recognized, standards-based certification — online theory paired with a hands-on skills check — meets Nebraska’s requirement and keeps your team ready to act.
Don't wait for renewal day
When a child stops breathing or an allergic reaction turns severe, help measured in seconds decides the outcome, and the adult in the room is the first responder. A pediatric-focused certification built on recognized national standards prepares your team to act with calm and confidence, and reassures the families who trust you with their children each morning. Choosing a standards-based course keeps your program license-ready and your people genuinely prepared.