Job outlooks for Early childhood educators and assistants

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early childhood educator (ECE) (42202)

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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Newfoundland and LabradorGood
The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in Newfoundland and Labrador 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
As of July of 2025, the provincial government announced that 11,200 early learning and childcare spaces were operating under the $10-a-day childcare program and that a further 345 spaces would be created via 15 projects. However, a shortage of early childhood educators remains, with thousands of parents still having considerable difficulty finding childcare as it takes time to recruit and train the workers to fill the need.
Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in Newfoundland and Labrador:
- Approximately 2,450 people work in this occupation.
- Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  Social assistance (NAICS 624): 93%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 80% compared to 83% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations
- 55% of early childhood educators and assistants work all year, while 45% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
- 19% of early childhood educators and assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 8% 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: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 27% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 47% compared to 23% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 14% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Avalon Peninsula Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Avalon Peninsula 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - 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 early childhood educators and assistants in the Avalon Peninsula region:
  - Approximately 1,860 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Social assistance (NAICS 624): 93%
- Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - 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 early childhood educators and assistants in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Social assistance (NAICS 624): 91%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
- South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - 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 early childhood educators and assistants in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:
  - Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Social assistance (NAICS 624): 91%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
- West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - 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 early childhood educators and assistants in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:
  - Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Social assistance (NAICS 624): 86%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
Prince Edward IslandVery good
The employment outlook will be Very good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in Prince Edward Island 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.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Early Childhood Educators and Assistants in Prince Edward Island continue to be in high demand over the forecast period due to steady growth in child care spaces and persistent vacancies across the province. The Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) agreement has driven major improvements in affordability and access, while also boosting wages for workers, making the profession more attractive. Despite these gains, some centres, especially in rural areas, may struggle to recruit and retain certified staff. For new graduates, this means strong prospects with little difficulty finding work, particularly for those holding a diploma in early childhood education. Additional skills such as bilingualism or experience with special needs children remain valuable assets that can improve employability and career advancement. With the province's continued expansion of child care spaces and emphasis on workforce support, this occupation offers both stability and growth for those entering the field today.
Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 1,350 people work in this occupation.
- Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  Social assistance (NAICS 624): 94%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 83% compared to 84% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 17% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 52% of early childhood educators and assistants work all year, while 48% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- 8% of early childhood educators and assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 13% 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: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 28% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 11% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 44% compared to 25% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
Nova ScotiaVery good
The employment outlook will be Very good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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.
There is very strong demand for early childhood educators (ECEs) related to the ongoing implementation of the Nova Scotia Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. The number of ECE positions is expected to continue to increase through 2026 due to the planned creation of several thousand new child care spaces under the agreement. Qualified jobseekers should have little difficulty finding employment throughout the province.
Jobseekers with basic ECE certification may benefit from further professional development and upskilling through a variety of programs offered by the provincial government under the Nova Scotia Excellence in Early Childhood Education Workforce Strategy.
Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in Nova Scotia:
- Approximately 5,500 people work in this occupation.
- Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  Social assistance (NAICS 624): 75%
  Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 20%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 83% compared to 82% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 17% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 49% of early childhood educators and assistants work all year, while 51% 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 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 11% of early childhood educators and assistants 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: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 18% 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: 44% compared to 22% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 20% 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 Very good
  The employment outlook will be Very good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to several 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.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Annapolis Valley region:
  - Approximately 890 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 72%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 25%
- Cape Breton Region Very good
  The employment outlook will be Very good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to several 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.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Cape Breton region:
  - Approximately 530 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 71%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 28%
- Halifax Region Very good
  The employment outlook will be Very good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to several 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.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Halifax region:
  - Approximately 2,690 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 75%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 22%
- North Shore Region Very good
  The employment outlook will be Very good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to several 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.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the North Shore region:
  - Approximately 790 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 73%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 24%
- Southern Region Very good
  The employment outlook will be Very good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to several 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.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Southern region:
  - Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 75%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 22%
New BrunswickGood
The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) 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.
- 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.
- Employers often prefer candidates with a diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education (or related programming). Having experience implementing programs and evaluating childhood development in a daycare setting will also be valuable. Additional duties may include coming up with creative and educational activities, preparing and serving snacks and maintaining a clean environment for the children.
- Educators and assistants working with special needs students may require post-secondary education in a relevant field and may need to demonstrate additional skills such as knowledge of sign language, braille, assistive/adaptive devices, and special education techniques.
- The Canada-New Brunswick Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement is leading to the creation of additional daycare and related spaces throughout the province, increasing demand for those who work in this field.
- A criminal background and a vulnerable sector check are typically required to work in this field.
- First Aid and CPR training are generally required.
Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in New Brunswick:
- Approximately 5,500 people work in this occupation.
- Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  Social assistance (NAICS 624): 91%
  Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 81% compared to 84% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 19% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 44% of early childhood educators and assistants work all year, while 56% 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 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 10% of early childhood educators and assistants 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: 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 28% 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: 40% compared to 23% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 14% 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
- Campbellton–Miramichi Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to several 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.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:
  - Approximately 860 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Social assistance (NAICS 624): 88%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
- Edmundston–Woodstock Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to several 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.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:
  - Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Social assistance (NAICS 624): 77%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 23%
- Fredericton–Oromocto Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) 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.
  - 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.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:
  - Approximately 1,230 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Social assistance (NAICS 624): 92%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
- Moncton–Richibucto Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) 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.
  - 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.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Moncton - Richibucto region:
  - Approximately 1,740 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Social assistance (NAICS 624): 94%
- Saint John–St. Stephen Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) 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.
  - 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.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:
  - Approximately 1,280 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Social assistance (NAICS 624): 94%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
QuebecModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in Quebec 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment in this occupation depends on the number of children attending early childhood centres (CPEs), daycare centres, and school-based childcare services, as well as government funding for these services.
From a demographic perspective, the number of preschool and elementary school-aged children is expected to decrease in Quebec in the coming years. However, there is a long waiting list for daycare spaces due to delays in the completion of several CPE projects and difficulties in recruiting staff.
As the government has committed to creating several thousand new spaces, the need for qualified workers in this occupation is significant.
Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in Quebec:
- Approximately 79,650 people work in this occupation.
- Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  Social assistance (NAICS 624): 81%
  Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 16%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 77% compared to 82% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 23% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 52% of early childhood educators and assistants work all year, while 48% 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 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 18% of early childhood educators and assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 12% 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: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 19% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 44% compared to 22% 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 11% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue 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.
  Employment in this occupation depends on the number of children attending early childhood centres (CPEs), daycare centres, and school-based childcare services, as well as government funding for these services.
  From a demographic perspective, the number of preschool and elementary school-aged children is expected to decrease in Quebec in the coming years. However, there is a long waiting list for daycare spaces due to delays in the completion of several CPE projects and difficulties in recruiting staff.
  As the government has committed to creating several thousand new spaces, the need for qualified workers in this occupation is significant.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:
  - Approximately 1,600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 81%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
- Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupation depends on the number of children attending early childhood centres (CPEs), daycare centres, and school-based childcare services, as well as government funding for these services.
  From a demographic perspective, the number of preschool and elementary school-aged children is expected to decrease in Quebec in the coming years. However, there is a long waiting list for daycare spaces due to delays in the completion of several CPE projects and difficulties in recruiting staff.
  As the government has committed to creating several thousand new spaces, the need for qualified workers in this occupation is significant.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:
  - Approximately 1,950 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 72%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 26%
- Capitale-Nationale Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Capitale-Nationale 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupation depends on the number of children attending early childhood centres (CPEs), daycare centres, and school-based childcare services, as well as government funding for these services.
  From a demographic perspective, the number of preschool and elementary school-aged children is expected to decrease in Quebec in the coming years. However, there is a long waiting list for daycare spaces due to delays in the completion of several CPE projects and difficulties in recruiting staff.
  As the government has committed to creating several thousand new spaces, the need for qualified workers in this occupation is significant.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Capitale-Nationale region:
  - Approximately 6,770 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 70%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 27%
- Centre-du-Québec Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Centre-du-Québec 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupation depends on the number of children attending early childhood centres (CPEs), daycare centres, and school-based childcare services, as well as government funding for these services.
  From a demographic perspective, the number of preschool and elementary school-aged children is expected to decrease in Quebec in the coming years. However, there is a long waiting list for daycare spaces due to delays in the completion of several CPE projects and difficulties in recruiting staff.
  As the government has committed to creating several thousand new spaces, the need for qualified workers in this occupation is significant.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Centre-du-Québec region:
  - Approximately 2,620 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 60%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 35%
- Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Chaudière - Appalaches 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupation depends on the number of children attending early childhood centres (CPEs), daycare centres, and school-based childcare services, as well as government funding for these services.
  From a demographic perspective, the number of preschool and elementary school-aged children is expected to decrease in Quebec in the coming years. However, there is a long waiting list for daycare spaces due to delays in the completion of several CPE projects and difficulties in recruiting staff.
  As the government has committed to creating several thousand new spaces, the need for qualified workers in this occupation is significant.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
  - Approximately 5,670 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 78%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 20%
- Côte-Nord Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions 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.
  Employment in this occupation depends on the number of children attending early childhood centres (CPEs), daycare centres, and school-based childcare services, as well as government funding for these services.
  From a demographic perspective, the number of preschool and elementary school-aged children is expected to decrease in Quebec in the coming years. However, there is a long waiting list for daycare spaces due to delays in the completion of several CPE projects and difficulties in recruiting staff.
  As the government has committed to creating several thousand new spaces, the need for qualified workers in this occupation is significant.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
  - Approximately 1,670 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 90%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
- Estrie Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Estrie 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupation depends on the number of children attending early childhood centres (CPEs), daycare centres, and school-based childcare services, as well as government funding for these services.
  From a demographic perspective, the number of preschool and elementary school-aged children is expected to decrease in Quebec in the coming years. However, there is a long waiting list for daycare spaces due to delays in the completion of several CPE projects and difficulties in recruiting staff.
  As the government has committed to creating several thousand new spaces, the need for qualified workers in this occupation is significant.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Estrie region:
  - Approximately 2,830 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 70%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 26%
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine 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.
  Employment in this occupation depends on the number of children attending early childhood centres (CPEs), daycare centres, and school-based childcare services, as well as government funding for these services.
  From a demographic perspective, the number of preschool and elementary school-aged children is expected to decrease in Quebec in the coming years. However, there is a long waiting list for daycare spaces due to delays in the completion of several CPE projects and difficulties in recruiting staff.
  As the government has committed to creating several thousand new spaces, the need for qualified workers in this occupation is significant.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:
  - Approximately 670 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 73%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 24%
- Lanaudière Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Lanaudière 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupation depends on the number of children attending early childhood centres (CPEs), daycare centres, and school-based childcare services, as well as government funding for these services.
  From a demographic perspective, the number of preschool and elementary school-aged children is expected to decrease in Quebec in the coming years. However, there is a long waiting list for daycare spaces due to delays in the completion of several CPE projects and difficulties in recruiting staff.
  As the government has committed to creating several thousand new spaces, the need for qualified workers in this occupation is significant.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Lanaudière region:
  - Approximately 5,830 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 65%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 33%
- Laurentides Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Laurentides 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupation depends on the number of children attending early childhood centres (CPEs), daycare centres, and school-based childcare services, as well as government funding for these services.
  From a demographic perspective, the number of preschool and elementary school-aged children is expected to decrease in Quebec in the coming years. However, there is a long waiting list for daycare spaces due to delays in the completion of several CPE projects and difficulties in recruiting staff.
  As the government has committed to creating several thousand new spaces, the need for qualified workers in this occupation is significant.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Laurentides region:
  - Approximately 5,350 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 65%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 30%
- Laval Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupation depends on the number of children attending early childhood centres (CPEs), daycare centres, and school-based childcare services, as well as government funding for these services.
  From a demographic perspective, the number of preschool and elementary school-aged children is expected to decrease in Quebec in the coming years. However, there is a long waiting list for daycare spaces due to delays in the completion of several CPE projects and difficulties in recruiting staff.
  As the government has committed to creating several thousand new spaces, the need for qualified workers in this occupation is significant.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:
  - Approximately 46,150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Mauricie Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Mauricie 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupation depends on the number of children attending early childhood centres (CPEs), daycare centres, and school-based childcare services, as well as government funding for these services.
  From a demographic perspective, the number of preschool and elementary school-aged children is expected to decrease in Quebec in the coming years. However, there is a long waiting list for daycare spaces due to delays in the completion of several CPE projects and difficulties in recruiting staff.
  As the government has committed to creating several thousand new spaces, the need for qualified workers in this occupation is significant.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Mauricie region:
  - Approximately 2,520 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 72%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 25%
- Montréal Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupation depends on the number of children attending early childhood centres (CPEs), daycare centres, and school-based childcare services, as well as government funding for these services.
  From a demographic perspective, the number of preschool and elementary school-aged children is expected to decrease in Quebec in the coming years. However, there is a long waiting list for daycare spaces due to delays in the completion of several CPE projects and difficulties in recruiting staff.
  As the government has committed to creating several thousand new spaces, the need for qualified workers in this occupation is significant.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:
  - Approximately 46,150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Montérégie Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Montérégie 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupation depends on the number of children attending early childhood centres (CPEs), daycare centres, and school-based childcare services, as well as government funding for these services.
  From a demographic perspective, the number of preschool and elementary school-aged children is expected to decrease in Quebec in the coming years. However, there is a long waiting list for daycare spaces due to delays in the completion of several CPE projects and difficulties in recruiting staff.
  As the government has committed to creating several thousand new spaces, the need for qualified workers in this occupation is significant.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Montérégie region:
  - Approximately 16,730 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 74%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 23%
- Nord-du-Québec Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions 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.
  Employment in this occupation depends on the number of children attending early childhood centres (CPEs), daycare centres, and school-based childcare services, as well as government funding for these services.
  From a demographic perspective, the number of preschool and elementary school-aged children is expected to decrease in Quebec in the coming years. However, there is a long waiting list for daycare spaces due to delays in the completion of several CPE projects and difficulties in recruiting staff.
  As the government has committed to creating several thousand new spaces, the need for qualified workers in this occupation is significant.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 90%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
- Outaouais Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Outaouais 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupation depends on the number of children attending early childhood centres (CPEs), daycare centres, and school-based childcare services, as well as government funding for these services.
  From a demographic perspective, the number of preschool and elementary school-aged children is expected to decrease in Quebec in the coming years. However, there is a long waiting list for daycare spaces due to delays in the completion of several CPE projects and difficulties in recruiting staff.
  As the government has committed to creating several thousand new spaces, the need for qualified workers in this occupation is significant.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Outaouais region:
  - Approximately 4,010 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 79%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 19%
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupation depends on the number of children attending early childhood centres (CPEs), daycare centres, and school-based childcare services, as well as government funding for these services.
  From a demographic perspective, the number of preschool and elementary school-aged children is expected to decrease in Quebec in the coming years. However, there is a long waiting list for daycare spaces due to delays in the completion of several CPE projects and difficulties in recruiting staff.
  As the government has committed to creating several thousand new spaces, the need for qualified workers in this occupation is significant.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
  - Approximately 2,750 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 78%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%
OntarioGood
The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in Ontario 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.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
- The majority are employed in child day-care services
- Elementary schools
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
- Public sector investments in the child care system to create more day-care spaces and bolster the early childhood educator workforce
- Generally, steady opportunities as more parents participate in the workforce
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
- The College of Early Childhood Educators regulates early childhood educators in Ontario
- Only registered members of the College can practise the profession and use the protected titles “registered early childhood educator” (RECE), or “early childhood educator” (ECE)
- For early childhood assistants, there are two voluntary skilled trades available, namely, Child Development Practitioner, and Aboriginal Child Development Practitioner.
Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in Ontario:
- Approximately 85,300 people work in this occupation.
- Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  Social assistance (NAICS 624): 77%
  Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 17%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 77% compared to 81% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 23% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 36% of early childhood educators and assistants work all year, while 64% 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 37 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 10% of early childhood educators and assistants 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: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 25% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 52% compared to 22% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 24% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula 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.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
  - Approximately 9,100 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 76%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 20%
- Kingston–Pembroke Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Kingston - Pembroke 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.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Kingston - Pembroke region:
  - Approximately 2,480 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 82%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%
- Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 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.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
  - Approximately 9,610 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 73%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 24%
- London Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the London 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.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the London region:
  - Approximately 5,080 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 76%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 21%
- Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas 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.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:
  - Approximately 2,610 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 73%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 24%
- Northeast Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Northeast 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.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Northeast region:
  - Approximately 2,570 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 76%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 20%
- Northwest Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Northwest 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.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Northwest region:
  - Approximately 1,200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 83%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%
- Ottawa Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Ottawa 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.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Ottawa region:
  - Approximately 8,340 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 66%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 30%
- Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula 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.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:
  - Approximately 1,380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 85%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%
- Toronto Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Toronto 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.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Toronto region:
  - Approximately 39,280 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 77%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 19%
- Windsor-Sarnia Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Windsor - Sarnia 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.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Windsor - Sarnia region:
  - Approximately 3,940 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 73%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 22%
ManitobaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in Manitoba 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.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- This occupation benefits from the province's expansion of new childcare facilities and its training, recruitment and retention strategy for workers as part of the 2023 federal-provincial agreement.
- Entry wages continue to improve.
- Key trends for this occupation include social-emotional learning, early literacy, diversity, inclusion, and increased parent engagement.
- This occupation tends to have high employee turnover.
Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in Manitoba:
- Approximately 9,800 people work in this occupation.
- Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  Social assistance (NAICS 624): 91%
  Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 5%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 76% compared to 81% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 24% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 44% of early childhood educators and assistants work all year, while 56% 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 39 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 10% of early childhood educators and assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 12% 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: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 31% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 20% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Interlake Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Interlake 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 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 early childhood educators and assistants in the Interlake region:
  - Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 80%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 18%
- North Central Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the North Central 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 small 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 early childhood educators and assistants in the North Central region:
  - Approximately 520 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): more than 95%
- North Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the North 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.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the North region:
  - Approximately 640 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 91%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
- Parklands Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Parklands 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.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Parklands region:
  - Approximately 640 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 91%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
- South Central Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the South Central 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 small 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 early childhood educators and assistants in the South Central region:
  - Approximately 520 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): more than 95%
- Southeast Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Southeast 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 small 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 early childhood educators and assistants in the Southeast region:
  - Approximately 1,070 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 90%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
- Southwest Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Southwest 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 small 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 early childhood educators and assistants in the Southwest region:
  - Approximately 840 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 88%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
- Winnipeg Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Winnipeg 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 small 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 early childhood educators and assistants in the Winnipeg region:
  - Approximately 6,320 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 89%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
SaskatchewanModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- The extension of the federally subsidized $10-a-day childcare program to 2031 should sustain jobs over the forecast period, should the province sign on the extension.
- Staff recruitment and retention will be supported by federal and provincial government investments into early learning and childcare workforce and wage enhancement grants.
- Government investment into tuition-free early childhood educator training, professional development and student financial support will allow job gains for this occupation.
- Generally, steady opportunities as the population grows and more parents participate in the workforce.
Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in Saskatchewan:
- Approximately 8,100 people work in this occupation.
- Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  Social assistance (NAICS 624): 91%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 79% compared to 81% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 21% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 48% of early childhood educators and assistants work all year, while 52% 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.
- 20% of early childhood educators and assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 16% 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: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 34% compared to 33% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 15% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 27% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 13% 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
- Northern Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Northern 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 early childhood educators and assistants in the Northern region:
  - Approximately 1,360 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 85%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
- Prince Albert Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Prince Albert 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 early childhood educators and assistants in the Prince Albert region:
  - Approximately 1,360 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 85%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
- Regina–Moose Mountain Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) 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 early childhood educators and assistants in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:
  - Approximately 2,960 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 93%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%
- Saskatoon–Biggar Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:
  - Approximately 2,460 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 89%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
- Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw 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 early childhood educators and assistants in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:
  - Approximately 590 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 95%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%
- Yorkton–Melville Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Yorkton - Melville 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 early childhood educators and assistants in the Yorkton - Melville region:
  - Approximately 730 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): more than 95%
AlbertaGood
The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in Alberta 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.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Due to population growth, and demographic trends there is strong demand for early childhood educators and assistants in Alberta, particularly in rural Alberta, due to labour shortages and a lack of access to childcare centres.
- Employment is dependent on provincial and federal funding, which can lead to additional jobs in this occupation.
- The Alberta government's Budget 2025 outlines $2 billion to support and expand early learning and childcare systems.
Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in Alberta:
- Approximately 25,350 people work in this occupation.
- Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  Social assistance (NAICS 624): 90%
  Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): 5%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 74% compared to 80% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 26% compared to 20% for all occupations
- 32% of early childhood educators and assistants work all year, while 68% 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 35 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 14% of early childhood educators and assistants 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: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 19% 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: 31% compared to 19% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 27% compared to 21% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 9% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  - Due to population growth, and demographic trends there is strong demand for early childhood educators and assistants in Alberta, particularly in rural Alberta, due to labour shortages and a lack of access to childcare centres.
  - Employment is dependent on provincial and federal funding, which can lead to additional jobs in this occupation.
  - The Alberta government's Budget 2025 outlines $2 billion to support and expand early learning and childcare systems.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 94%
- Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  - Due to population growth, and demographic trends there is strong demand for early childhood educators and assistants in Alberta, particularly in rural Alberta, due to labour shortages and a lack of access to childcare centres.
  - Employment is dependent on provincial and federal funding, which can lead to additional jobs in this occupation.
  - The Alberta government's Budget 2025 outlines $2 billion to support and expand early learning and childcare systems.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:
  - Approximately 1,110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 94%
- Calgary Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Calgary 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.
  - 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.
  - Due to population growth, and demographic trends there is strong demand for early childhood educators and assistants in Alberta, particularly in rural Alberta, due to labour shortages and a lack of access to childcare centres.
  - Employment is dependent on provincial and federal funding, which can lead to additional jobs in this occupation.
  - The Alberta government's Budget 2025 outlines $2 billion to support and expand early learning and childcare systems.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Calgary region:
  - Approximately 9,160 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 88%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
- Camrose–Drumheller Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Camrose - Drumheller 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.
  - 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.
  - Due to population growth, and demographic trends there is strong demand for early childhood educators and assistants in Alberta, particularly in rural Alberta, due to labour shortages and a lack of access to childcare centres.
  - Employment is dependent on provincial and federal funding, which can lead to additional jobs in this occupation.
  - The Alberta government's Budget 2025 outlines $2 billion to support and expand early learning and childcare systems.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Camrose - Drumheller region:
  - Approximately 640 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 88%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
- Edmonton Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to several 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.
  - Due to population growth, and demographic trends there is strong demand for early childhood educators and assistants in Alberta, particularly in rural Alberta, due to labour shortages and a lack of access to childcare centres.
  - Employment is dependent on provincial and federal funding, which can lead to additional jobs in this occupation.
  - The Alberta government's Budget 2025 outlines $2 billion to support and expand early learning and childcare systems.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Edmonton region:
  - Approximately 9,590 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 92%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
- Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat 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.
  - 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.
  - Due to population growth, and demographic trends there is strong demand for early childhood educators and assistants in Alberta, particularly in rural Alberta, due to labour shortages and a lack of access to childcare centres.
  - Employment is dependent on provincial and federal funding, which can lead to additional jobs in this occupation.
  - The Alberta government's Budget 2025 outlines $2 billion to support and expand early learning and childcare systems.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:
  - Approximately 1,810 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 92%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
- Red Deer Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Red Deer region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to several 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.
  - Due to population growth, and demographic trends there is strong demand for early childhood educators and assistants in Alberta, particularly in rural Alberta, due to labour shortages and a lack of access to childcare centres.
  - Employment is dependent on provincial and federal funding, which can lead to additional jobs in this occupation.
  - The Alberta government's Budget 2025 outlines $2 billion to support and expand early learning and childcare systems.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Red Deer region:
  - Approximately 570 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 90%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
- Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) 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 moderate number of new positions.
  - Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  - High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  - Due to population growth, and demographic trends there is strong demand for early childhood educators and assistants in Alberta, particularly in rural Alberta, due to labour shortages and a lack of access to childcare centres.
  - Employment is dependent on provincial and federal funding, which can lead to additional jobs in this occupation.
  - The Alberta government's Budget 2025 outlines $2 billion to support and expand early learning and childcare systems.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:
  - Approximately 620 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 81%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%
British ColumbiaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in British Columbia 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.
Early childhood educators and assistants continue to be in demand in British Columbia with a significant shortage of daycare spaces.

Demand will increase as the province continues to implement its $10-a-day childcare program.

In 2025, the Government of British Columbia created more than 25,000 new licensed childcare spaces, surpassing its April 2025 goal of just over 20,000 spaces.

The province is on track to reach about 30,000 new spaces by the end of the 2025–26 fiscal year and 40,000 by 2027–28.
Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in British Columbia:
- Approximately 27,050 people work in this occupation.
- Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  Social assistance (NAICS 624): 89%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 71% compared to 78% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
- 39% of early childhood educators and assistants work all year, while 61% 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.
- 15% of early childhood educators and assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 17% 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: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 28% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 42% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 22% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
- Cariboo Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Cariboo 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.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Cariboo region:
  - Approximately 660 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 92%
- Kootenay Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Kootenay 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Kootenay region:
  - Approximately 570 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 90%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
- Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
  - Approximately 17,010 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 88%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
- Nechako Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Nechako 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.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Nechako region:
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 88%
- North Coast Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the North Coast 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.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the North Coast region:
  - Approximately 520 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 88%
- Northeast Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Northeast 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.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Northeast region:
  - Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 95%
- Thompson–Okanagan Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Thompson - Okanagan region:
  - Approximately 3,230 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 91%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
- Vancouver Island and Coast Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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.
  - There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
  - Approximately 4,760 people work in this occupation.
  - Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
    Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 90%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
Yukon TerritoryGood
The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) 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 $42.5M in funding for early learning and childcare programs and aimed to create 110 new child care spaces in the territory by 2026. This initiative is expected to increase demand for this occupation.
- 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 (Government of Yukon, May 1, 2025). This legislative shift is expected to enhance job stability and create more opportunities for child care workers in the growing sector.
- Local training is available.
- Early childhood educators and assistants can complete early learning coursework at Yukon University or elsewhere. They can apply for certification through the Government of Yukon.
Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in Yukon:
- Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 79%
  Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
  Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 84% compared to 84% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 16% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 49% of early childhood educators and assistants work all year, while 51% 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 41 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
- 9% of early childhood educators and assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 14% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 11% compared to 49% for all occupations
  
  Women: 89% compared to 51% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  no high school diploma: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 25% 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: 33% compared to 20% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 26% compared to 19% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 11% for all occupations
Northwest TerritoriesGood
The employment outlook will be Good for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in Northwest Territories 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.
- 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).
- In addition, the NWT government has pledged a $3.5M boost in Dedicated Wage Funding and a permanent $664K increase in Flexible Funding to strengthen the licensed centre-based Early Learning and Child Care sector, raise educator wages by approximately $9/hour, and support staff recruitment, retention, and program sustainability (Government of Northwest Territories, March 28, 2025).
- Local training is available.
- The Government of the 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, 276 job openings are forecast for early childhood educators and assistants in the Northwest Territories (Government of Northwest Territories, 2023).
Here are some key facts about early childhood educators and assistants in Northwest Territories:
- Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 79%
  Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
  Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 77% compared to 88% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 23% compared to 12% for all occupations
- 53% of early childhood educators and assistants work all year, while 47% 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 41 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
- 11% of early childhood educators and assistants are self-employed compared to an average of 7% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 9% compared to 52% for all occupations
  
  Women: 91% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  no high school diploma: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 26% 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: 31% compared to 18% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
NunavutModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) 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.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Nunavut aims to create 238 new childcare spaces by 2026, which may lead to job growth in this occupation.
- 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 early childhood educators and assistants in Nunavut:
- Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 79%
  Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
  Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 6%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  Full-time workers: 87% compared to 87% for all occupations
  Part-time workers: 13% compared to 13% for all occupations
- 61% of early childhood educators and assistants work all year, while 39% 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 40 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  
  Men: 11% compared to 51% for all occupations
  
  Women: 89% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  no high school diploma: 42% compared to 37% for all occupations
  
  high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 22% for all occupations
  
  apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations
  
  college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 15% for all occupations
  
  bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
  
  university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations

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