Family Helpers reminds nannies, parents and agencies that only child care providers who have the proper training should take children swimming or near large bodies of water like a pool, lake or ocean.
The International Nanny Association recommends that children are only to be taken swimming by a nanny if she is a lifeguard, if she has successfully completed a credible water safety and rescue course, or if there is a lifeguard present.
INA also recommends that any child care provider who works in a home where there is a large body of water present be properly trained in water safety and rescue.
To find an American Red Cross Water Safety and Rescue course in your area, visit http://www.redcross.org.