CPR and First Aid

July 2009

CPR and First Aid Training Grant Application

The Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education has a training grant to pay for the registration costs of CPR and First Aid training.  This application must be completed and returned to the address listed, with a copy of your license or letter from your licensing specialist, at least two weeks prior to the date of training for consideration.  A letter notifying you of the acceptance or denial of this application will be mailed directly to you.  This letter must be provided to the CPR instructor prior to taking the course.  (This  is your responsibility!)  We will pay a maximum of $65.00 per person for CPR/1st Aid combined or $32.50 separately.   Only 1 application will be accepted per grant year (July 1- June 30) with a maximum of 2 employees per license number. Fully funded ARKANSAS BETTER CHANCE PROGRAMS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THIS GRANT.

FUNDS FOR CHILD CARE FACILITIES ARE LIMITED AND ARE AVAILABLE UNTIL FUNDS SET ASIDE BY THE DIVISION ARE EXPENDED.

(We must have the complete name and address of the training organization/program where you are registered.)

The Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education is committed to ensuring that early childhood professionals have quality staff development opportunities and is pleased to be able to assist you in receiving CPR certification for your staff.

To apply for a CPR and First Aid training grant, complete both the front and back of the attached application. 

All applications must be received, not postmarked, in our office at least two weeks prior to the training date! Faxed applications will not be accepted! 

If you have any questions or need assistance in completing this application, please contact Margaret Whatley at 501-682-9699. (Margaret.Whatley@arkansas.gov)

A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT CHILD CARE LICENSE OR A LETTER FROM YOUR LICENSING SPECIALIST MUST BE ATTACHED FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.

Return completed applications at least two weeks prior to training date to:

Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education
Attn: CPR/First Aid Training Grant
P.O. Box 1437, Slot S-160
Little Rock, AR 72203

To download application click on the following link:
CPR/First Aid Training Grant Application (PDF)

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