How Much Does a Responsible Adult Course Cost?

Prices for the 20-hour Responsible Adult training requirement vary a lot more than most people expect — depending on the provider, you could pay anywhere from around $40 to $200 or more for what is, at its core, the same government-mandated 20 hours of training in child development, guidance, health, safety, and nutrition.

What drives the price difference

A few things typically explain the gap:

Live, instructor-led courses with fixed dates tend to sit at the higher end — often $150–$200+ — since they involve scheduling a facilitator and a set number of live sessions. Self-paced online courses are generally the most affordable option, typically ranging from about $40 to $85, since there's no live instructor time to schedule around.

What to check before you enroll, regardless of price

How the main providers compare

If you want to see exactly how the options stack up rather than just the general price range, here's a direct comparison of the providers most people find when researching this:

Where Head Start Online School fits

Our Responsible Adult Course is $39 for 25 hours of self-paced, online training — more training hours than the 20-hour minimum, at a price near the lower end of the market. It's available in over 100 languages, and many students qualify for WorkBC funding to help cover the cost.