Home child care providers
National Occupation Code (NOC): 4411 ยท Browse All Occupations
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.
Alternate Job Titles
- Au Pair
- Au Pair Girl
- Babysitter
- Babysitter - Fitness Centre
- Babysitter - Shopping Centre
- Babysitting Caregiver
- Child Care Live-in Caregiver
- Child Care Provider - Private Home
- Child Caregiver - Private Home
- Child Minder
- Children's Guardian
- Family Child Care Provider
- Foster Father
- Foster Mother
- Foster Parent
- Governess - Child Care
- Home Child Care Provider
- Kinship Care Provider
- Kinship Caregiver
- Live-in Nanny
- Nanny
- Parent's Helper
- Babysitter
- Child Care Live-in Caregiver
- Child Care Provider - Private Home
- Nanny
- Parent's Helper
- Babysitter - Fitness Centre
- Babysitter - Shopping Centre
- Foster Parent
- Live-in Caregiver, Child Care
Median Income by Education
The following table details the median income for various education levels for home child care providers.
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | $7,878 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | $10,060 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | $7,891 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | $10,153 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | N/A |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | $9,598 |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | $9,968 |
Median Income by Gender
The following table details median income by gender for home child care providers.
| Gender | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $9,968 |
| Female | $0 |
Extracted Salary Information (75 samples)
The following salary data has been extracted from job posts indexed on this website over the last year for home child care providers.
Regional Employment Participation by Age Group
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for home child care providers
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 410 |
| 25 to 34 years | 585 |
| 35 to 44 years | 660 |
| 45 to 54 years | 525 |
| 55 to 64 years | 325 |
| 65 to 74 years | 75 |
| 75 years and over | 25 |
| Total | 2,595 |
Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for home child care providers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 1,175 |
| Part Time | 1,150 |
| Total | 2,335 |
Regional Employment Participation by Gender
This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for home child care providers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.
| Gender | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 90 |
| Female | 2,515 |
| Total | 2,590 |
Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for home child care providers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 1,295 |
| Self Employed | 1,305 |
| Total | 2,595 |
Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for home child care providers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 2,430 |
| Unemployed | 160 |
| Total | 2,595 |
Regional Employment Participation by Education Level
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for home child care providers. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 375 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 825 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 80 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 610 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 45 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 410 |
| Total | 2,335 |