All child care providers in Arizona that are a part of the CACFP must maintain current CPR and First Aid certification.

  • CPR must be done in person.
  • First Aid may be done in person or online.
  • Water Safety Certification (required for those who own spa, pool that is 24" or more deep), must be done in person/in water. Basic Water safety is offered by American Red Cross, course code 34400. 


American Heart Association - 1-800-242-8721 (nationally)

American Red Cross - 1-602-336-6490 (Arizona)

Arizona Chapter National Safety Council:
First Aid & CPR - 1-602-234-1698 (Arizona)

American Red Cross Basic Water Rescue
Mary Jo Mann1-602-743-8937
Basic Water Rescue: Offered year round, base cost $60, cost does not include possible travel fee-state wide, 
certification valid for 3 years,
flexible, class preference at child care providers home,
class must be done in water.






Resus ‘4’ Life will come to you in groups of 6, 1-866-466-6632 Mobile & Statewide Locations

Yavapai County
  • American Red Cross 1-928-445-498

Coconino County
  • Family Resource Center, American Red Cross Certified, 1-928-714-1716 ex 13.
  • American Heart Association 1-928-773-0093

Pinal County
  • Casa Grande Regional Hospital – 2nd Friday of every month. Every Saturday Resus ‘4’ Life will be in Eloy, Arizona City or Casa Grande 1-866-466-6632
  • Martha Wright, Saturday, 1-520-836-7248.
  • Casa Grande Fire Department 1-520-421-8777

Gila County
  • (Globe) Tri-City Fire Department- Classes every 3rd Wednesday of the month,1-928-473-2362
  • (Payson) Payson Regional Hospital, 1-928-474-3222 or          Diversified Solutions-special classes and evenings, 1-928-472-3288

These resources are to help assist you in locating a class. However, each child care provider is responsible to ensure these certifications are current.  Please find local accredited resources by calling to Fire Departments, Hospitals, Health Departments, etc., each area will offer classes you must be resourceful to find classes that work for your schedule.

*CPR * First Aid*Basic Water Rescue