Start your childcare job in Canada — no experience needed, funding available through WorkBC, and free Home Daycare training included.
Are you a newcomer to Canada looking for work? If you enjoy being around children and want a flexible, meaningful career, the Responsible Adult Course from Head Start Online School is the perfect way to get started. This course qualifies you for childcare jobs in Canada — no previous experience or education needed.
The Responsible Adult Course is a WorkBC-approved pre-employment training program designed for people who want to work in licensed childcare settings such as daycares, preschools, after-school programs, and recreation or community centres. This course is especially popular with newcomers to Canada because it's:
There's no minimum age to enroll — anyone in British Columbia can take the Responsible Adult Course. (You'll generally need to be 19 or older to work in a paid Responsible Adult role, though an employer can request an exception from their local licensing officer in certain cases.) There are no other prerequisites, making it ideal for people new to the childcare field or re-entering the workforce. The Responsible Adult Course is also available in over 100 languages, making it accessible to ESL learners and those new to English-speaking environments.
As a bonus, students receive free access to our Home Daycare Course — perfect for those interested in starting their own childcare business from home. This training helps you understand licensing requirements, create daycare policies, learn how to promote your business, and increase your earning potential. Together, the two courses give you the option to find a job or open your own daycare — whichever path suits your lifestyle.
This course qualifies for WorkBC training for newcomers, which means it may be fully covered if you're currently looking for work or receiving support through a local WorkBC Centre. Visit our WorkBC Funding page to learn how to request a funding letter to bring to your employment counsellor.
Thousands of people across British Columbia have used this training to begin childcare jobs in Canada and change their lives for the better. If you're ready to take the next step, we're here to help — you could be working with children and earning income sooner than you think.
Complete your Responsible Adult Course online and receive your certificate upon successful completion. Study at your own pace and start immediately.
Take the Course — $39Where you can work and what employers expect.
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