Job requirements Nanny in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a nanny in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Home child care providers (NOC 44100).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • 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.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

We don’t have information on professional certification requirements. According to our records, this occupation is not regulated in Canada.

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Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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