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NOC 44100 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Home child care providers. It is classified TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training, which does not meet the skill requirement for Express Entry's federal programs. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
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Definition
Home child care providers care for children on an ongoing or short-term basis. They care for the well-being and physical and social development of children, assist parents with child care and may assist with household duties. They provide care primarily in their own homes or in the children's homes, where they may also reside. They are employed by private households and child-care agencies, or they may be self-employed.
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Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, code 44100 designates Home child care providers. These professionals care for children on an ongoing or short-term basis, focusing on their well-being as well as physical and social development. They typically provide care in their own homes or in the children's homes, where they may also reside. Key responsibilities include supervising and caring for children, preparing formulas and meals, organizing activities, instructing in personal hygiene, and performing light housekeeping duties related to child care.
Employment requirements for NOC 44100 generally include the completion of secondary school, and candidates may require completion of a training program in child care or a related field. Child care or household management experience may also be required, alongside first aid certification and CPR training. This occupation is highly relevant for foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residency through immigration programs such as the Home Child Care Provider Pilot, which requires meeting specific work experience, language proficiency, and post-secondary education criteria.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Home child care providers is TEER 4, and TEER 4–5 occupations don't meet that skill level. Provincial streams and other pathways may still be open; run the eligibility check to see which.
Home child care providers is classified as TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.