NOC 2021 · 44100 · TEER 4
NOC 44100: Home child care providers
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Home child care providers care for children on an ongoing or short-term basis. They care for the well-being and physical and social development of children, assist parents with child care and may assist with household duties. They provide care primarily in their own homes or in the children's homes, where they may also reside. They are employed by private households and child-care agencies, or they may be self-employed.
TEER
TEER 4
Usually needs a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training
Median wage (Canada)
$19.00 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Not on the list
No high-wage CRS points
Express Entry categories
None
General and program draws only
Express Entry
How NOC 44100 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: not eligibleNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: not eligibleNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: not eligibleNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 44100 is not one of IRCC's 186 high-wage occupations, so Canadian work or a job offer in it earns no high-wage points. Your usual Canadian work-length points still count.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
NOC 44100 is not on any of IRCC's 2026 occupation categories. You can still be invited through general, program-specific or French-language draws.
IRCC category listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Home child care providers
- Supervise and care for children in employer's or own residence
- Bathe, dress and feed infants and children
- Prepare formulas and change diapers for infants
- Plan, prepare and serve meals for children and may perform other housekeeping duties
- Oversee children's activities, such as meals and rest periods, as instructed by employer
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
- Instruct children in personal hygiene
- Tend to the emotional well-being of children and support their social development
- Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
- Provide age-appropriate educational training through organized activities such as games, crafts, reading and outings
- Take children to and from school and appointments
- May be required to keep records of daily activities and health information regarding each child.
- Foster parents
- Care for foster children, usually on an emergency or temporary basis, as a primary guardian under general direction of foster parent agency
- Consult foster parent agency supervisors for advice and when problems arise
- Administer foster care programs for foster children, as directed by foster parent agency social workers.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- babysitter
- child care live-in caregiver
- child care provider - private home
- nanny
- parent's helper
All 21 job titles in NOC 44100
- au pair
- babysitter
- babysitter - fitness centre
- babysitter - shopping centre
- babysitting caregiver
- child care live-in caregiver
- child care provider - private home
- child caregiver - private home
- child minder
- children's guardian
- family child care provider
- foster father
- foster mother
- foster parent
- governess - child care
- home child care provider
- kinship care provider
- kinship caregiver
- live-in nanny
- nanny
- parent's helper
Also includes: babysitter - fitness centre, babysitter - shopping centre, foster parent.
Requirements
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school may be required.
- Home child care providers, parent's helpers and foster parents may require completion of a training program in child care or a related field.
- Child care or household management experience may be required.
- Demonstrated ability to perform work is usually required.
- First aid certification and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training may be required.
Additional information
- There is mobility among occupations in this group.
This occupation may be regulated in some provinces. You may need a licence or certificate from the provincial regulator before you can work in it in Canada, even if you hold permanent residence.
Wages
Wages for NOC 44100 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $15.00 | $19.00 | $28.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00 | $18.00 | $25.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $19.00 | $23.00 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $15.75 | $19.19 | $25.26 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $16.10 | $21.00 | $26.00 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $19.00 | $30.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $18.00 | $22.00 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.35 | $18.00 | $29.81 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $16.00 | $20.00 | $25.00 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $17.85 | $19.00 | $28.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Nunavut | $19.00 | $23.07 | $34.97 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank's 3-year employment outlook for this occupation, by province and territory.
ModerateNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about home child care providers in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 1,200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
Social assistance (NAICS 624): 56%
Private households (NAICS 814): 37%
Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 65% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 35% compared to 18% for all occupations
36% of home child care providers work all year, while 64% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 35 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
64% of home child care providers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: less than 5% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: more than 95% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 25% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 39% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
ModerateNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Moderate for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Home child care providers are often employed by private households, and home child care agencies. Self-employment is common for this occupation.
A growing youth population will support demand for this occupation. The relatively younger age profile of workers, lower skill requirements, and prevalence of part-time work associated with this occupation will create ongoing replacement needs for new employees, as workers are more likely to leave for other opportunities. This occupation is an excellent source of part-time employment for students.
Those willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, will have improved employment prospects.
A diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education, and a valid driver’s license may further enhance job prospects.
Employers may require completing a criminal record check and a vulnerable sector check.
First Aid and CPR training are generally required.
Here are some key facts about home child care providers in New Brunswick:
Approximately 1,000 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
Social assistance (NAICS 624): 73%
Private households (NAICS 814): 22%
Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 71% compared to 84% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 28% compared to 16% for all occupations
41% of home child care providers work all year, while 59% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
55% of home child care providers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: less than 5% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: more than 95% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 18% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 43% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateOntario
The employment outlook will be Moderate for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
What Types of Employers Are Out There
?
Child day-care services, which include providers working on contract with licensed home child care agencies
Private households
Self-employment
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
Generally, steady opportunities as more parents participate in the workforce
Provincial wage enhancement investments for home child care providers
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
First Aid and CPR certificates are usually required
What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?
This occupation is associated with positions such as child care provider, live-in caregiver, and nanny, under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Home child care providers may be required
at various hours including evenings and weekends to meet family needs, therefore flexibility may be needed
The Ontario Ministry of Education licenses private home day care agencies, which then offer contracts to individual caregivers to provide child care.
Here are some key facts about home child care providers in Ontario:
Approximately 8,950 people work in this occupation.
Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
Social assistance (NAICS 624): 52%
Private households (NAICS 814): 41%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 67% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 33% compared to 19% for all occupations
40% of home child care providers work all year, while 60% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 35 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
53% of home child care providers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: less than 5% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: more than 95% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 17% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 33% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
ModerateManitoba
The employment outlook will be Moderate for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Demand for this occupation is driven by the increasing number of working parents, changing family structures, and government initiatives for accessible and affordable childcare.
Home-based providers are particularly important for parents who work non-traditional hours or who live in rural areas with limited access to childcare centres.
Key trends for this occupation include flexible and hybrid scheduling, holistic and nature-based learning, health and safety protocols that use integrated technology.
This occupation tends to have high employee turnover.
Here are some key facts about home child care providers in Manitoba:
Approximately 2,000 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
Social assistance (NAICS 624): 69%
Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 16%
Private households (NAICS 814): 14%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 73% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 27% compared to 19% for all occupations
54% of home child care providers work all year, while 46% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
49% of home child care providers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 9% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 91% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 21% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 42% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
ModerateNorthwest Territories
The employment outlook will be Moderate for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
The Northwest Territories aims to create 300 net new childcare spaces by 2026, which should lead to job growth in this occupation.
The federal government announced in March 2025 that the Northwest Territories will receive $80M in extended child care funding to strengthen access to affordable early learning. The federal government is allocating the $80M over five years to support regulated childcare in the Northwest Territories, aiming to maintain the $10-a-day average. The funding accounts for inflation and increases the number of child care spots across the territory (
Cabin Radio, March 6, 2025
).
Local training is available.
The Government of Northwest Territories offers a free Early Childhood Essentials Course for early childhood educators working in licensed programs.
Diploma programs in Early Childhood Development are offered in the Northwest Territories at Aurora College and at Collège nordique francophone.
Early Learning and Child Care Scholarships are available from the Government of Northwest Territories for students enrolled in a diploma or degree program in early childhood development.
From 2021-2040, 87 job openings are forecast for home child care providers in the Northwest Territories (
Government of Northwest Territories, 2023
).
Here are some key facts about home child care providers in Northwest Territories:
Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
Health care and social services (NAICS 62): more than 95%
60% of home child care providers work all year, while 40% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
63% of home child care providers are self-employed compared to an average of 7% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: less than 5% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: more than 95% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 43% compared to 26% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 18% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
LimitedSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Limited for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Demand for this occupation is driven by the increasing number of working parents, changing family structures, and government initiatives for accessible and affordable childcare.
Home-based providers are particularly important for parents who work non-traditional hours or who live in rural areas with limited access to childcare centres.
Key trends for this occupation include flexible and hybrid scheduling, holistic and nature-based learning, health and safety protocols that use integrated technology.
This occupation tends to have high employee turnover.
Here are some key facts about home child care providers in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
Social assistance (NAICS 624): 77%
Private households (NAICS 814): 16%
Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 68% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 32% compared to 19% for all occupations
45% of home child care providers work all year, while 55% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
56% of home child care providers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 6% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 94% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 20% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 47% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
LimitedAlberta
The employment outlook will be Limited for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
There is strong demand for home child care providers in Alberta, particularly in rural Alberta due to labour shortages and a lack of access to childcare centres.
Here are some key facts about home child care providers in Alberta:
Approximately 2,600 people work in this occupation.
Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
Social assistance (NAICS 624): 69%
Private households (NAICS 814): 26%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 71% compared to 80% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 28% compared to 20% for all occupations
45% of home child care providers work all year, while 55% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
57% of home child care providers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: less than 5% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: more than 95% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 15% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
LimitedNunavut
The employment outlook will be Limited for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in Nunavut for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Nunavut aims to create 238 new childcare spaces by 2026, which may lead to job growth in this occupation. However, a chronic lack of adequate housing across the territory has reduced the availability of suitable home child care facilities and limits demand for home child care providers in the territory.
The federal government committed $10.9 million in 2024 to help fund new childcare spaces in the territory.
The federal government announced in March 2025 that Nunavut will receive $109M in new federal child care funding to expand $10-a-day spaces through 2031, the highest of the three territories (
RCI, March 6, 2025
). Nunavut is also one of six jurisdictions in Canada that have already met the federal government's $10-a-day child care target by regulating high child care costs and significantly reducing fees (
CBC News, July 9, 2025
).
Local training is available.
A diploma program in Early Childhood Development and an Early Childhood Education Applied Certificate Program are offered at Nunavut Arctic College.
Here are some key facts about home child care providers in Nunavut:
Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
Health care and social services (NAICS 62): more than 95%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 78% compared to 87% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 22% compared to 13% for all occupations
44% of home child care providers work all year, while 56% work only part of the year, compared to 72% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
18% of home child care providers are self-employed compared to an average of less than 5% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 17% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 83% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 63% compared to 37% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 22% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a
bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 10% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Very limitedQuebec
The employment outlook will be Very limited for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about home child care providers in Quebec:
Approximately 3,600 people work in this occupation.
Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
Social assistance (NAICS 624): 77%
Private households (NAICS 814): 12%
Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 8%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 72% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 28% compared to 18% for all occupations
51% of home child care providers work all year, while 49% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
50% of home child care providers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 7% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 93% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 21% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
Very limitedBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Very limited for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Home-based childcare providers are important for parents who work non-traditional hours or who live in rural areas with limited access to childcare centres.
Here are some key facts about home child care providers in British Columbia:
Approximately 3,650 people work in this occupation.
Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
Social assistance (NAICS 624): 59%
Private households (NAICS 814): 31%
Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 62% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 38% compared to 22% for all occupations
45% of home child care providers work all year, while 55% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
43% of home child care providers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 6% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 94% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 15% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 37% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
UndeterminedNewfoundland and Labrador
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedPrince Edward Island
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
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Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 4Occupations in education, law and social, community and government servicesBroad Category
- 44Care providers and legal and public protection support occupationsMajor Group
- 441Home care provider occupationsSub-major Group
- 4410Home care provider occupationsMinor Group
- 44100Home child care providers
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
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