44100

Home child care providers

TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training

Express Entry skill level: No
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Education, law, social & government services

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Definition

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.

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.

Example job titles

•babysitter
•child care live-in caregiver
•child care provider - private home
•nanny
•parent's helper

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, code 44100 designates Home child care providers. These professionals care for children on an ongoing or short-term basis, focusing on their well-being as well as physical and social development. They typically provide care in their own homes or in the children's homes, where they may also reside. Key responsibilities include supervising and caring for children, preparing formulas and meals, organizing activities, instructing in personal hygiene, and performing light housekeeping duties related to child care.

Employment requirements for NOC 44100 generally include the completion of secondary school, and candidates may require completion of a training program in child care or a related field. Child care or household management experience may also be required, alongside first aid certification and CPR training. This occupation is highly relevant for foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residency through immigration programs such as the Home Child Care Provider Pilot, which requires meeting specific work experience, language proficiency, and post-secondary education criteria.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For official and up-to-date regulatory guidelines, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.