Job outlooks for Home child care providers

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    Regional outlooks

  • Prince Edward IslandUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Nova ScotiaModerate

    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

    Regional outlooks

    • Annapolis Valley Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Annapolis Valley region 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 the Annapolis Valley region:

      • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 60%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 40%

    • Cape Breton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Cape Breton region 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 the Cape Breton region:

      • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 52%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 48%

    • Halifax Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Halifax region 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 the Halifax region:

      • Approximately 570 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 68%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 32%

    • North Shore Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the North Shore region 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 the North Shore region:

      • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 78%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 22%

    • Southern Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Southern region 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 the Southern region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 92%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%

  • New BrunswickModerate

    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

    Regional outlooks

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about home child care providers in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

      • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 81%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 5%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Moncton - Richibucto region 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about home child care providers in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

      • Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 86%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about home child care providers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

      • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 76%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 18%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 6%

  • QuebecVery limited

    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

    Regional outlooks

    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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.

      Here are some key facts about home child care providers in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 76%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%

    • Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of 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 the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 94%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of 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 the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 82%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Centre-du-Québec region 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about home child care providers in the Centre-du-Québec region:

      • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 74%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 26%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region 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.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about home child care providers in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 84%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%

    • Estrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Estrie region 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.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about home child care providers in the Estrie region:

      • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 78%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 22%

    • Lanaudière Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Lanaudière region 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about home child care providers in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 89%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%

    • Laurentides Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Laurentides region 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about home child care providers in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 72%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%

    • Laval Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, 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 the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

      • Approximately 3,340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Mauricie region 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about home child care providers in the Mauricie region:

      • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): more than 95%

    • Montréal Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal 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 the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 3,340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Montérégie region 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about home child care providers in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 990 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 80%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 20%

    • Outaouais Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Outaouais region 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 the Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 93%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region 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.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about home child care providers in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

      • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 83%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%

  • OntarioModerate

    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

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region 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.

      Here are some key facts about home child care providers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 1,740 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 60%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 38%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Kingston - Pembroke region 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about home child care providers in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

      • Approximately 730 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 75%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about home child care providers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 2,180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 67%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 32%

    • London Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the London region 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about home child care providers in the London region:

      • Approximately 1,080 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 66%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 34%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region 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.

      Here are some key facts about home child care providers in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

      • Approximately 510 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 76%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%

    • Northeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Here are some key facts about home child care providers in the Northeast region:

      • Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 73%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%

    • Ottawa Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Ottawa region 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.

      Here are some key facts about home child care providers in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 2,500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 70%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%

    • Toronto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Toronto region 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.

      Here are some key facts about home child care providers in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 6,170 people work in this occupation.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 56%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 41%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Windsor - Sarnia region 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.

      Here are some key facts about home child care providers in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 66%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 34%

  • ManitobaModerate

    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

    Regional outlooks

    • North Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Winnipeg Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Winnipeg region 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.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

      Here are some key facts about home child care providers in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 1,130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 76%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 22%

  • SaskatchewanLimited

    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

    Regional outlooks

    • Regina–Moose Mountain Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about home child care providers in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

      • Approximately 800 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 85%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%

    • Saskatoon–Biggar Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about home child care providers in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

      • Approximately 930 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 72%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%

  • AlbertaLimited

    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

    Regional outlooks

    • Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region 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 the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 73%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 25%

    • Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region 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 the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

      • Approximately 730 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 73%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 25%

    • Calgary Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
      • 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 the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 1,590 people work in this occupation.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 59%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 40%

    • Camrose–Drumheller Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Camrose - Drumheller region 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 moderate number of 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 the Camrose - Drumheller region:

      • Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 79%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 21%

    • Edmonton Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Edmonton region 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 the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 3,380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 75%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 25%

    • Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region 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 a small number of 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 the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

      • Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 83%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%

    • Red Deer Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Red Deer region 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 a moderate number of 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 the Red Deer region:

      • Approximately 570 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 72%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 26%

    • Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region 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.
      • 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 the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

      • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 66%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 34%

  • British ColumbiaVery limited

    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

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Cariboo region 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.

      Here are some key facts about home child care providers in the Cariboo region:

      • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 80%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 20%

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region 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.

      Here are some key facts about home child care providers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 2,730 people work in this occupation.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 51%
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 46%

    • Nechako Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Thompson - Okanagan region 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about home child care providers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

      • Approximately 690 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 63%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 33%

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about home child care providers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 1,210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Home child care providers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 68%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 32%

  • Yukon TerritoryGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for home child care providers (NOC 44100) in Yukon 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • The Government of Yukon's 2024-25 fiscal budget included $42.5 million in funding for early learning and childcare programs and aimed to create 110 new child care spaces in the territory by 2026.
    • The federal government announced in March 2025 that Yukon will receive $74M in new child care funding to support the expansion of $10-a-day spaces through 2031. The funding includes annual 3% base increases starting in 2027–28 to help maintain affordability and address rising operational costs.
    • The Early Learning and Child Care Act (2025) officially recognizes early childhood educators in Yukon as professionals, establishing certification standards and mandating fair wages through regulated pay structures. This legislative shift is expected to enhance job stability and create more opportunities for child care workers in the growing sector (Government of Yukon, May 1, 2025).
    • Local training is available.
    • Home child care providers can complete early learning coursework at Yukon University or elsewhere. They can apply for certification through the Government of Yukon.
    • In the Yukon, a family day home may provide care to four infants or six preschoolers-where there are not more than three infants-or eight preschool children 18 months or older. A family day home providing care for four or more children must be licensed (Government of Yukon, 2024).

    Here are some key facts about home child care providers in Yukon:

    • 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: 67% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 33% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 33% of home child care providers work all year, while 67% 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 33 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
    • 56% of home child care providers are self-employed compared to an average of 14% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
      • Women: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 64% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: n/a
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

  • Northwest TerritoriesModerate

    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

  • NunavutLimited

    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

Related links

Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Labour Market Information Survey
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