All day care centers shall require that at least fifty percent (50%) of their personnel have current certifications in the life-saving technique, including the children and infant technique, known as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), in accordance with the criteria submitted by the American Heart Association, Rhode Island Affiliate, Inc., or the American Red Cross Greater Rhode Island Chapter, such as has been submitted to the department of elementary and secondary education pursuant to the provisions of § 23-6.1-3. Provided, further that at least one staff member with a current certification in CPR shall be on duty at all times during regular operating hours of a day care center.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-28.15-22