Responsible Adult qualifications in BC — the provincial rules that govern who can work in licensed child care.
The law in British Columbia requires that individuals working in licensed child care facilities be at least 19 years of age and be able to provide care and mature guidance to children. There is an exception: a facility owner can contact their local licensing officer to request an exception, allowing someone younger than 19 to work as a Responsible Adult in certain cases. There's no minimum age to complete the training itself — only to work in a paid Responsible Adult role.
Individuals need at least 20 hours of training in child development, guidance, health and safety, or nutrition. This training can be a single course, or a combination of courses that add up to 20 hours of training. Please visit the BC Laws website to learn more about this legislation — Part 3, Division 2, Section 29.
Our Responsible Adult Course meets licensing requirements and qualifies participants to work with children in:
Other employment possibilities may include casual family drop-in programs, family child care assistants, starting your own home-based daycare, or other child- and family-related positions such as a nanny or babysitter.
Complete your Responsible Adult Course online and receive your certificate upon successful completion. Study at your own pace and start immediately.
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What our certificate of completion is used for.
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